February

Haga triumphs in second race at Valencia

25 February 2004

Noryuki Haga has bounced back from a disappointing retirement on his return to WSB to take victory in the second race at Valencia in Spain. The Japanese rider was able to take the win despite a moment...

Are you ready for WSB?

25 February 2004

The season’s WSB title fight starts this weekend at Valencia, Spain, with Britain’s James Toseland among the favourites and Leon Haslam ready to make his mark. Factory Ducati rider Toseland, says in...

We want your opinions on the first WSB round

25 February 2004

The most controversial World Superbike season ever kicks off in Spain this weekend – and we want to know what you think of it when the first round takes place this weekend. Some claim that the...

Better the Devil you know…

25 February 2004

It’s better the Devil you know…particularly when it’s an attractive Devil

A classic portrait

25 February 2004

With pictures like this, the National gallery could definitely boost its attendances…

Valencia Supersport results

25 February 2004

1) Vd Goorbergh . 2) Foret. 3) Fujiwara. 4) Lanzi. 5) Chambon. 6) Iannuzzo. 7) Daemen. 8) Muggeridge. 9) Curtain. 10) Cruciani. 11) Lagrive. 12) Tode. 13) Baiocco. 14) Neukirchner. 15) Andersen. 16) La Grelle Retired: Fores. Carrasco. Kellner. Tortoroglio. Corradi. Kirmeier. Sachetti. Bussei. Parkes. Jones. Ex: Charpentier. Fastest Lap: Broc Parker: 1:39.065.

Laconi takes commanding pole for Valencia

25 February 2004

Factory Ducati rider Regis Laconi has taken pole for the opening WSB round at Valencia with a Superpole lap over one second quicker than his nearest rival. Laconi put himself on pole with a 1:35.935...

Give us a wave

25 February 2004

Does that wave mean it’s time we left you alone?

Toseland wins first race of the year

25 February 2004

James Toseland has started his 2004 World Superbike campaign with a victory in the first race at Valencia in Spain. And there were more reasons for British fans to celebrate with Chris Walker giving...

Everybody wore short shirts

25 February 2004

The girls had to hide the fact they ran out of material to make their shirts long enough…

Three reasons to visit Daytona

25 February 2004

Three reasons to visit Daytona…or should that be six reasons?

Toseland second fastest despite fall

25 February 2004

James Toseland recovered from a fall midway through first qualifying at Valencia to eventually finish the session second quickest. His Factory Ducati team-mate, Regis Laconi, took provisional pole...

Toseland off to flying start in 04 WSB season

25 February 2004

Toseland dominates free practice

25 February 2004

James Toseland has finished the first Free Practice session of the 2004 WSB season quickest, in preparation for the races on Sunday, February 29. Sunny weather helped the Factory Ducati rider, with a...

Official 2004 BSB dates

25 February 2004

The official dates for the 2004 British Superbike championship are: 28 March, Silverstone, Northamptonshire; 12 April, Brands Hatch Indy, Kent; 25 April, Snetterton, Norfolk; 3 May, Oulton Park,...

All the colours of the rainbow

25 February 2004

With her rainbow coloured brolly, she could switch to whichever team was winning at the time

Ducati dominates day two at Phillip Island

18 February 2004

The second day of MotoGP testing at Phillip Island, Australia, proved to be a memorable one for Ducati with rookie GP rider Ruben Xaus crashing badly and factory rider Loris Capirossi setting the...

Tyre supply hampers Hodgson’s test times

18 February 2004

WSB champion Neil Hodgson finished the third and final day of his latest MotoGP test down on time and feeling down in the dumps. He says his struggle has not been helped by a lack of the new Michelin...

Spot the odd one out

18 February 2004

Something tells me she’s holding the wrong brolly

When babes go wild

18 February 2004

Anger the brolly babes and they charge at you with brollies in the attack position.

Who nicked the bike?

18 February 2004

Suddenly she realised the bike and rider had already left on the warm-up lap…

The motorcycle armchair

18 February 2004

Despite the best efforts of the model, the motorcycle armchair never really caught on…

A little distraction…

18 February 2004

Apparently she’s meant to make us think about bike insurance? Hmmmmm…..

Don't hide your eyes

18 February 2004

Her eyes sparkle so much she has to cover them so as not to distract the riders

Kagayama back on track

18 February 2004

Rizla Suzuki British Superbike rider Yukio Kagayama has ridden a bike for the first time since breaking his pelvis in a crash at Cadwell Park last year. The popular Japanese rider spent the day riding...

Times tumble at Valencia test

11 February 2004

Regis Laconi took the top spot at the World Superbike test session in Valencia for the second day in a row. The Frenchman knocked over half a second off his time from the first day to finish with a...

MCN Fantasy Road Race 2004

11 February 2004

You could win a custom-painted Honda CBR600RR worth £7000 with MCN’s all new Fantasy Road Racing competition 2004, backed by Castrol. It’s down to your racing knowledge as you assemble your £10...

Back in black

11 February 2004

Black never goes out of fashion…

Rossi ups the pace despite slower engine

11 February 2004

Valentino Rossi looks set to disprove his doubters, closing the gap on the Hondas on the second day of MotoGP testing at Sepang, Malaysia. This was despite using a prototype engine down on power from...

Well, hello there…

11 February 2004

Sometimes, it’s better to admire the babe, than to bother writing a caption…

Hodgson crash at first major test

11 February 2004

D’Antin Ducati rider Neil Hodgson had a bad start to the opening day of GP testing in Sepang after crashing his Ducati Desmosedici only a few hours into the test. The 2003 World Superbike Champion was...

In a bit of a tangle

11 February 2004

The poor brolly babe appears to have got her hair tangled up in her umbrella…

Laconi ends Valencia test quickest

11 February 2004

Factory Fila Ducati rider Regis Laconi has ended the three-day Valencia test as the fastest rider. As each rider was given the chance to perform a flying lap on their new Pirelli qualifying tyres,...

Edwards tops first day at Phillip Island

11 February 2004

Colin Edwards immediately stamped his mark at the top of the time sheets as the MotoGP circus moved on to Phillip Island, Australia, after its week-long session in Malaysia. The Honda rider clocked a...

Behind the scenes…

11 February 2004

Sometimes going behind the scenes can be the most interesting thing you can do.

Haslam heads for the top

11 February 2004

Renegade Ducati rider Leon Haslam has already put his stamp on the World Superbike series by finishing the opening day of the first major test of the season as the second fastest rider. Fila Ducati...