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MCN London show moves

17 June 2006

MCN London show moves

MCN’S London Motorcycle Show is moving! After 20 years at the Alexandra Palace next year’s show will be held at ExCel in London’s Docklands. The move comes as the show is more popular than ever, with...

Special Donington MCN

17 June 2006

Special Donington MCN

MCN is putting together a special free British GP edition and the only way you’ll be able to get it is to buy a programme at Donington on Sunday. The issue will feature all the latest info on who did...

Bike selling made easier

17 June 2006

We’ve taken even more of the hassle out of selling your bike to the biggest audience in biking, now your advert will appear until your bike is sold, for one price. Your advert will now appear in print for three weeks, reaching 500,000 motorcyclists every seven days, and on the web for eight weeks, reaching over 300,000 users a month. And in the unlikely event that you haven’t sold your bike at...

Crash to play Gloucester

17 June 2006

Crash to play Gloucester

Former World Superbike Champion James Toseland and his band Crash are to perform at Gloucester Leisure Centre on Saturday 29th July. Other racing stars that will be strutting their stuff include BSB...

Buy now, pay later

17 June 2006

Buy now, pay later

If you’re looking at buying a new bike then this coming week is the best time of the summer to buy one from your local dealer, according to Parker’s Price Guide. All the motorcycle manufacturers have...

New MCN: Out June 21

17 June 2006

New MCN: Out June 21

This week in MCN we’ve got proof that car drivers don’t see bikes. A world-first scientific investigation proves that car drivers only see what they are looking for and they aren’t looking for...

MCIA's 10-minute survey

17 June 2006

MCIA's 10-minute survey

The Motorcycle Industry Association is conducting a survey to get a better understanding of who bikers really are. Click the link below to take part in the 10-minute multiple choice questionnaire and...

F800ST at Beaulieu

17 June 2006

F800ST at Beaulieu

Those attending Beaulieu Motorcycle World this weekend will be the first to see the BMW F800ST since the unveilng in South Africa earlier this year. The bike aims to take on the Japanese sport tourer...

Monkey madness

17 June 2006

Monkey madness

Almost 30 mentalists on Monkey bikes are heading from John O’Groats to Lands End this week to raise £25,000 for two cancer charities. Kevin Wadsworth from Huddersfield organised the trip and managed...

MCN video: Meeting Evel Knievel: Part Two

10 June 2006

Watch part two of their video diary as MCN Editor Marc Potter and News Editor Tony Carter meet Evel Knievel.

MPs support diesel action

10 June 2006

MPs support diesel action

A group of MPs have signed an Early Day Motion calling on the Government to raise awareness of the dangers of diesel spills. Responding to a request by the British Motorcycle Federation, the group...

What's on: June 14-21

10 June 2006

Our What’s On listings now show events by their location, making them easier to find. Click the links below to choose the listing for your area and find out what events are on near you this week. Worldwide Midlands East of England Ireland North of England Scotland South East England South West of England Wales Worldwide: ROAD RACING SUNDAY June 18 Zolder FIM Endurance World Championship.

Bikes on TV: June 14-21

10 June 2006

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, June 14. KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

New MCN: June 12 issue

10 June 2006

New MCN: June 12 issue

The end for bike theft is revealed in MCN, June 12, with leaked copies of a top-level Home Office document. There’s also a world exclusive interview with Evel Knievel, where the legend reveals he is...

New TnT at dealer day

10 June 2006

The official UK premier of the Benelli TnT Cafe Racer will be at OnYerBike’s and Ducati Aylesbury’s World Cup dealer open day. You’ll also be able to meet Hawk Kawasaki British Superbike star Dean Thomas, and the MCN Babes, and take advantage of the Arai race service centre. Quality Bikes for sale: Click here. MCN and user bike reviews: Click here. Browse over 1800 product reviews: Click here. ...

Honour for Triumph boss

10 June 2006

Honour for Triumph boss

Triumph owner John Bloor will be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Leicester on July 13, 2006. Bloor will be awarded the honarary degree of Doctor of Laws for his contributions and...

Day of Champs on track

10 June 2006

Day of Champs on track

There are now three ways you can experience the Donington GP circuit during the Riders for Health Day of Champions. In addition to the ride-in led by Niall Mackenzie, which includes two procession...

Harley ladies night

10 June 2006

Harley ladies night

Black Bear Harley-Davidson is hosting a ladies night on Wednesday June 14, 2006 for the 750,000 lady bikes in the UK. Female riders often choose customs due to the easy manoeuvrability, low seat...

Charity ride raises £30k

10 June 2006

Charity ride raises £30k

Tom Johnson and Ron Dransfield have raised £30,000 for premature baby charity BLISS by riding two Buell Ulysses XB12X bikes through 10 capital cities in just 10 days. The pair left London on May 27...

MCN Video: Finding Evel Knievel Part One

10 June 2006

MCN Video: Finding Evel Knievel Part One

We follow two of Evel’s biggest fans, MCN news editor Tony Carter and MCN editor Marc Potter as they head to Florida in the hope of getting their most exciting interview ever.

Spend night with racers

10 June 2006

Spend night with racers

MotoGP starts Colin Edwards and Casey Stoner will be among the race stars at the annual North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club night in Northallerton on June 27, 2006. The event will raise money...

Meet us at Squires

10 June 2006

Meet us at Squires

MCN is heading to the Squires bike meet in Sherburn but rather than taking the easy route we’ll be riding the whole way from Peterborough on 125s. As part of a test of all the sporty 125cc bikes the...

Take part in Bike Safe

10 June 2006

Take part in Bike Safe

North Yorkshire police are holding a Bike Safe event in Thirsk on Saturday, June 24, and everyone is welcome. Wwe just want to have an informal chat with any fellow rider who wants to drop by and...

Great weekend for biking

10 June 2006

Great weekend for biking

It looks like there’s going to be a brilliant weekend for riding with scortching weather across the UK so we’ve gathered all the information you need to get out on the road. The biggest event this...

Bikes on TV: June 7 on

03 June 2006

Each week we publish a list of events happening around the UK, and listings on motorcycling programmes on TV. This is the TV listing for the week beginning Wednesday, June 7. KEY TO CHANNELS: DRT – Discovery Real Time DRTE -Discovery Real Time Extra DSC – Discovery Channel MM – Men and Motors EXS – Extreme Sports Channel MOT – Motors TV, SS1 (2, 3 or X) – Sky Sports 1 (2,3 or Extra) EUR1 –...

Massive Dublin dealer

03 June 2006

Massive Dublin dealer

Dublin’s only Honda dealer has relocated to a brand new multi-million pound dealership making it the largest in Ireland. Capital Honda, one of the Republic’s best known dealerships, is moving to a...

Works GP Honda for sale

03 June 2006

Works GP Honda for sale

You could own a world champion Jim Redman’s ex-works GP Honda – although you’ll need to have in excess of around £375,000 to spend. The bike is being auctioned by Bonhams for the multiple world...

New MCN: June 7 issue

03 June 2006

New MCN: June 7 issue

Get the first look at Ducati’s racer for the road only in the June 7 edition of MCN. You’ll see all the details of the new Desmosedici RR MotoGP replica, how an 800cc version could be next and...

Deauville joins MCN fleet

03 June 2006

Deauville joins MCN fleet

Another bike has joined the MCN long term test fleet, as www.motorcyclenews.com Used Bikes Editor Angus Farquhar picked up his 2006 Honda Deauville from Fowlers in Bristol. And it’s a baptism of fire...

What's On: June 7 on

03 June 2006

Wales HILLCLIMB SUNDAY June 11 Port Talbot MCC, Bryn Bach Park, West Glam. www.ptmcrc.ik.com. TRACK DAYS FRIDAY June 9 Phil Bevan Trackday, Pembrey, Dyfed. 99 07968-208132 or www.philbevanracing.co.uk. TRACK DAYS SATURDAY June 10 Phil Bevan Trackday, Pembrey, Dyfed. ӣ99 07968-208132 or www.philbevanracing.co.uk. RIDING SCHOOLS FRIDAY June 9 BMW Off-Road Skills – Level 1, Ystradgynlais, Powys.

See legends at Mallory

03 June 2006

See legends at Mallory

Legendary bike stars including Giacomo Agostini, John Surtees and Phil Read will be at the 50th Anniversary Bonhams Post TT showcase at the Mallory Park circuit from Saturday June 10-Sunday June 11,...

Sheene Run in July

03 June 2006

Sheene Run in July

The annual Sheene Run takes place on July 8-9, 2006 at Oliver’s Mount in Scarborough as part of the Cock o’ the North road races. The two events have been combined by oraganisers The Auto 66 Club, as...

MCN Podcast number 4

03 June 2006

MCN Podcast number 4

This week’s MCN Podcast audio show is now ready to download giving you all the latest from MCN. In this episode we speak to BMF man Richard Oliffe about the threat of a 50bhp limit from Brussels, GP...

MCN bike record attempt

03 June 2006

MCN bike record attempt

MCN roadtester Adam ‘Chad’ Child is attempting to set a number of motorcycle speed records today, Friday, June 9, 2006, and he sent this picture of two of the record attempt machines. Chad is aiming...

New Hornet for 2007

03 June 2006

New Hornet for 2007

A more aggressive Honda Hornet 600 will be unveiled this September as the start of a major restyle of the Japanese firm’s entire bike range. Information from foreign sources is revealed in MCN, June...

BMF against Euro ban

03 June 2006

BMF against Euro ban

The BMF has critiscised the plans to ban superbikes contained in the EU ‘Reduction of Energy Use in transport’ paper, revealed in MCN, June 7, 2006. The report “demonstrates an ignorance of...