Chinese bike crackdown 25 March 2006 The recent influx of cheap Chinese bikes could soon be curbed as Japan pushes for a new treaty to cut down on the number of knockoff bikes on the market. The country estimates that as much as... Read more ...
Bikes on TV: Mar 29 on 25 March 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, March 29. 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... Read more ...
New MCN: out March 29 25 March 2006 Get this week's MCN (out on March 29) for FREE coffee from BP service stations and a FREE supplement packed with 167 bikes of 2006 ridden and rated. CLICK HERE for MCN Road Tests and user... Read more ...
What's On: Mar 29 on 25 March 2006 Midlands SHOWS SUNDAY April 2 Ink and Iron Tattoo Convention and Custom Bike Show, Birmingham Carling Academy, Birmingham, West Mids. www.inkandiron.co.uk. SPEEDWAY MONDAY April 3 Ladbroke Stadium, KOC Round 1, Wolverhampton, West Mids. 7.30pm. 14 01902-870400. BIKE MEETS WEDNESDAY March 29 The Hollybush, Wolverhampton, West Mids. 01902-341856. BIKE MEETS TUESDAY April 4 The Summerhouse,... Read more ...
Euro law will ruin biking 25 March 2006 A statement from the European Commission says: "In view of the statistics showing an increase in the number of motorcyclists involved in accidents, a more sophisticated progressive access model... Read more ...
eBay fails motorcyclists 25 March 2006 An investigation in the latest issue of RiDE magazine reveals eBay may be far from the ideal marketplace for buying and selling bikes. An article appearing on pages 6-7 of the ‘May’... Read more ...
Still time to save biking 25 March 2006 There’s still hope that the European Parliament can be prevented from rubber stamping new licence rules which will decimate motorcycling. On Monday (Mar 27) the Council of Ministers nodded... Read more ...
Your view: Euro licence 25 March 2006 Motorcyclists are reacting angrily to Europe’s new licence rules, revealed in a European Commission statement on Monday. Changes approved by the European Commission will make it tougher than... Read more ...
Grab a bargain 05 bike 25 March 2006 With the 2006 bikes starting to filter through to dealerships now is a great time to bag a bargain on the remaining 2005 stock. With everything from budget commuters to sports bikes at very low... Read more ...
Your specials: Bike 9 25 March 2006 Every Friday we'll be putting the spotlight on a special bike, created by a reader of www.motorcyclenews.com. Whether it's tweaked, tuned, or completely redesigned, we'll be picking the best examples... Read more ...
Haslam at Thundersprint 25 March 2006 Leon haslam has been confirmed as one of the special guests at the Thundersprint 2006 event on Sunday, May 7, 2006. The Airwaves GSE Ducat rider will take part in the Motorcycling Personalities... Read more ...
Video: Butlins bash 25 March 2006 MCN’s Butlins bash got off to a good start on Friday with James Toseland’s band Crash keeping the crowds entertained. Thousands turned up to the Skegness do on Friday night with Toseland... Read more ...
Test bikes at BikeSafe 25 March 2006 Get a free assessment ride on the new bike of your choice at the annual National BikeSafe weekend at Cheltenham Racecourse this weekend (April 1-2) Assessment rides are provided by some of the... Read more ...
100,000th post on forum 25 March 2006 You’ve done it! There are now more than 100,000 posts on one single bulletin board of our Have Your Say forums. The general/general board reached that landmark at just before 3pm on Wednesday... Read more ...
Hollywood bikes for sale 25 March 2006 You could own a Hollywood superstars' bike by 11pm on Friday (5pm EST). Ben Affleck has two of his customs up for grabs in the Dr Martin Luther King, Jr National Memorial Foundation fundraiser. Brad... Read more ...
Joey Dunlop Foundation 25 March 2006 The Joey Dunlop Foundation is appealing for support for its aim to aid disabled visitors to the Isle of Man TT. The charity was set up in memory of the late Irish road racer, Joey Dunlop OBE, who... Read more ...
Biggest BM dealer opens 25 March 2006 The world’s biggest BMW bike dealership has opened in the brand’s home city – Munich, Germany. The new Motorcycle Centre is at Frankfurter Ring 29 took around a year to develop and... Read more ...
Join in RiDER Power 06 25 March 2006 RiDE magazine’s annual RiDER Power survey is underway – offering you an opportunity to have your say about everything from the quality of your kit to the service at your dealer. To take part just click >>HERE<< YOUR NEXT BIKE Quality Bikes For Sale HERE MCN tests, user reviews HERE motorcyclenews.com users can write user reviews about your bike or your kit any day of the... Read more ...
Butlins picture galleries 25 March 2006 We’ve got loads of pictures from all the action at MCN’s Butlins bash so we thought we’d put them all online. Check out the galleries below to see some amazing fancy dress efforts... Read more ...
Butlins: Your pictures 25 March 2006 More of your pictures from the weekend’s MCN Live! event at Butlins have arrived. And you’ll also find loads of our pics and video from the weekend on the links, right. If you have pics... Read more ...
MAG at war to save bikes 25 March 2006 MAG has declared ‘total war’ on the Eurocrats who they say are set on removing bikes from the road. The Motorcycle Action Group is moving after the European Commission nodded through a... Read more ...
Jobs in biking: Mar 28 25 March 2006 Each week we list the new jobs in biking. You’ll find full details and the all-important contacts for each of the following on page 49 of MCN Bike Mart – free with the March 29 (2006) issue of MCN. Board members Motorsport Development UK. Closing date is April 13. Quality BIKES FOR SALE here MCN tests, user reviews here Choose great kit: 1675 items reviewed here Technicians Mobile... Read more ...
Butlins bash day 2 25 March 2006 The Po Boys last ever Butlins gig topped off a fantastic weekend of fun at MCN’s Skegness bash. The band is calling it a day and has a long history at Butlins so they made it a special performance and a massive crowd gave them a raucous fancy-dressed send-off . Browse quality BIKES FOR SALE Which bike next? CLICK HERE Find great kit 1600 reviews here This was also the first time that the... Read more ...
Bikes on TV: March 22-29 18 March 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, March 22. 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... Read more ...
Car-pool lane confusion 18 March 2006 Motorcyclists must wait to see whether or not we will be allowed to use the UK's first motorway car-share lane when it opens next year. But the good news is that bikes are still expected to be... Read more ...
Your specials: Bike 8 18 March 2006 Every Friday we'll be putting the spotlight on a special bike, created by a reader of www.motorcyclenews.com. Whether it's tweaked, tuned, or completely redesigned, we'll be picking the best examples... Read more ...
Bennetts video exclusive 18 March 2006 You can watch the new TV campaign by insurance firm Bennetts before it is officially unveiled during the British Superbike coverage on ITV1 on Sunday, March 26, 2006. The campaign celebrates a... Read more ...
What's On: March 22 on 18 March 2006 East of England ROAD RACING SATURDAY March 25 New Era Motorcycle Races, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01920-444205. ROAD RACING BMCRC, Snetterton, Norfolk. www.bemsee.co.uk or 01304-831714. ROAD RACING SUNDAY March 26 New Era Motorcycle Races, Cadwell Park, Lincolnshire. 01920-444205. ROAD RACING BMCRC, Snetterton, Norfolk. www.bemsee.co.uk or 01304-831714. TRACK DAYS FRIDAY March 24 MSV Test Day,... Read more ...
Call for free bike tax 18 March 2006 The Motorcycle Industry Association is demanding free road tax on small capacity bikes after Gordon Brown’s Budget created a 0-rated tax band for the greenest cars. March 22nd’s Budget... Read more ...
Pothole crisis deepens 18 March 2006 A pothole peril is putting every rider in Britain at risk, according to the RAC Foundation. It says local authorities in England and Wales claim they are getting only a third of the budget they need... Read more ...
Find bike film showings 18 March 2006 IF you’re having trouble locating your nearest cinema that’s showing biker-flick ‘The World’s Fastest Indian’ then take a look at our list below. MCN has already given... Read more ...
Auctions ending today 18 March 2006 There's a whole stack of potential bargains in MCN Auctions closing soon. For the full list of MCN Auctions ending today CLICK HERE AND DON'T FORGET. IT'S FREE TO SELL YOUR OWN PRODUCTS FOR A... Read more ...
Book now for Skeggy 18 March 2006 Going to the MCN Live! event at Butlins Skegness this weekend? Keep your head down if you’re with someone you shouldn’t be – motorcyclenews.com will be shooting video to appear on... Read more ...
New MCN - out March 22 18 March 2006 This week's issue of MCN comes complete with a 16-page guide to this weekend's opening British Superbike and MotoGP seasons. Find your next bike: Thousands of quality BIKES FOR SALE here Need kit?... Read more ...
Car tax lower than bikes 18 March 2006 It's now cheaper to tax some cars than it is to tax your bike. Chancellor Gordon Brown's 10th Budget - announced on Wednesday (Mar 22) included a 'radical reform' of the road tax system to encourage... Read more ...
Jobs in biking: Mar 22 18 March 2006 Each week we list the new jobs in biking. You’ll find full details and the all-important contacts for each of the following on pages 51 and 52 of MCN Bike Mart – free with the March 22 issue of MCN. Managers Dealer Manager (insurance): Peterborough Commercial Manager (insurance): Peterborough Quality BIKES FOR SALE here MCN bike tests and user reviews here Choose great kit: 1600... Read more ...