TT & road races

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Roads: Guy Martin: "I didn't want to grow old regretting it"

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Guy Martin has said he didn’t want to grow old regretting not accepting Neil Tuxworth’s offer to join John McGuinness in the factory Honda line-up on the roads in 2017. The Lincolnshire ace signed a...

Gallery: Guy Martin signs for Honda Racing

18 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

While the shock news that Guy Martin will return to the 2017 Isle of Man TT with the Honda Racing squad was only announced today, MCN went behind the scnes for a top-secret visit to the firm’s...

Roads: Tuxworth on Guy Martin deal: 'An agreement between Lincolnshire men'

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Honda Racing boss Neil Tuxworth has described the sensational deal which saw him secure the signature of fans’ favourite Guy Martin for the 2017 roads season as ‘an agreement between Lincolnshire...

Podcast: Guy Martin in shock TT return

18 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

With the shocking news coming out that Guy Martin will return to the Isle of Man TT in 2017 as a part of the factory Honda Racing team alongside John McGuinness, MCN’s sports reporters Simon...

Roads: Guy Martin: "Tyco were brilliant, but Honda is the best chance of winning a big bike race"

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Guy Martin’s return to the Isle of Man TT with Honda Racing marks a big kick in the teeth for the Tyco-backed TAS squad he’s raced for since 2011. Team owners Philip and Hector Neill had always said...

Video: Guy Martin on why he's coming back to the TT

18 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

With the shock TT news that Guy Martin will be returning to the race in 2017 as part of the factory Honda Racing team alongside John McGuinness, MCN caught up with the racer and TV personality to...

Roads: McGuinness: 'New blade will help close gap to Dunlop & Hutchy'

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

TT legend John McGuinness has said he believes Honda’s all-new Fireblade SP2 could be the magic ingredient he needs to edge closer to Joey Dunlop’s record of 26 TT wins. After a somewhat...

Roads: Guy Martin in shock TT return with Honda Racing

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Guy Martin will make a sensational return to road racing in 2017 after signing a shock deal to join 23-times TT winner John McGuinness in the Honda Racing squad. The 35-year-old, who opted against...

Roads: Brookes to make TT return with Norton

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

2015 MCE British Superbike Champion Josh Brookes will make a return to the Isle of Man TT in 2017 after signing a deal to join Norton’s factory effort. Absent from the TT for the past two years,...

Roads: Dan Kneen joins Penz13.com BMW

17 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Dan Kneen has signed a deal to move to the Penz13.com BMW squad for the 2017 road racing season. The Manxman found himself without a ride for the upcoming season after the withdrawal of the Mar-Train...

Roads: TT return still on the cards for Brookes

13 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Josh Brookes has revealed that a return to the Isle of Man TT is still on the cards for 2017 alongside his plans to race in the MCE British Superbike Championship with Anvil Hire TAG Racing. The...

Roads: Seeley sticks with Gearlink Kawasaki for North West 200

13 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

The most successful rider in North West 200 history, Alastair Seeley will return to the event in 2017 after penning a deal to remain with Gearlink Kawasaki. The Ulsterman will ride Gearlink’s famous...

Roads: Oliver's Mount 2017 dates announced

11 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Oliver’s Mount circuit has released their motorcycle road racing dates for the 2017 season, which kicks off once again with the Bob Smith Spring Cup races on the 23rd and 22nd of April. International...

Roads: Davy Morgan planning for 23rd season on the roads

11 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Veteran road racer Davy Morgan will compete between the hedges for his 23rd season in motorcycle road racing in 2017 as he’s set to continue with his Magic Bullet/Angry Bee team. Respected privateer...

Roads: Lee Johnston to race ex-Hayden Fireblade for Jackson Racing

11 January 2017 by Stephen Davison

Irish road racer Lee Johnston will line up for this year’s Superbike TT aboard Nicky Hayden’s World Superbike spec Honda CBR1000RR. The 27 year old will ride the Ten Kate prepared 2016 spec Fireblade...

Roads: 'Alastair Seeley - My NW200 wins' set for DVD release

05 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

A documentary telling the story of how Alastair Seeley became the most successful man in the history of the North West 200 is set to be released on DVD. Made by Northern Irish film maker, Colin James,...

Roads: Hegarty joins forces with Top Gun Racing

05 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

2016 TT Privateer champion Dan Hegarty will join forces with Top Gun Racing for the 2017 roads season to ride the all new Fireblade SP2. Competing at the North West 200, Southern 100, Ulster Grand...

Roads: Rider of the Year - First

29 December 2016 by MCN Sport

MCN’s Sports Desk rank the five riders who have impressed them most on the roads in 2016 Number 1 – Michael Dunlop While Ian Hutchinson pushed him all the way and eventually got the better of him at...

Roads: Rider of the Year - Second

26 December 2016 by MCN Sport

MCN’s Sports Desk rank the five riders who have impressed them most on the roads in 2016 Number 2 – Ian Hutchinson Enjoying his best season on the roads since he took the historic five-in-a-week back...

Video: Watch the Whanganui Cemetery Circuit races live

25 December 2016 by Simon Patterson

The highlight of New Zealand’s racing season and one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most prestigious road races, this year’s race at the Whanganui Cemetery Circuit sees Isle of Man TT legend Michael...

Roads: Rider of the Year - Third

24 December 2016 by MCN Sport

MCN’s Sports Desk rank the five riders who have impressed them most on the roads in 2016. Number 3 – Dean Harrison Dean Harrison stepped up to the plate in 2016 with a stunning week at the Isle of Man...

Roads: Rider of the Year: Fourth

21 December 2016 by MCN Sport

MCN’s Sports Desk rank the five riders who have impressed them most on the roads in 2016. Number 4 – Peter Hickman 2016 was without a doubt a difficult year for Hickman, but he should still be...

Is Ian Hutchinson your MCN Man of the Year 2016?

20 December 2016 by Oli Rushby

Each year, we award the motorcycle racer you think has most impressed with their results from across the year with the MCN Man of the Year trophy. With voting for the 2016 Man of the Year now open, we...

Roads: Rider of the Year - Fifth

18 December 2016 by MCN Sport

MCN’s Sports Desk rank the five riders who have impressed them most on the roads in 2016. Number 5 – Alastair Seeley While Seeley only competes in one of the international road races, his 2016...

Roads: Mar-Train quit racing

09 December 2016 by Stephen Davison

Northern Ireland based team, Mar-Train Yamaha have announced their retirement from road racing. In a shock move Tim Martin’s squad, which ran Manxman Dan Kneen on the roads in 2016, have turned down...

TT: Private promoter deal collapses

28 November 2016 by Oli Rushby

The deal between the Isle of Man Government and events firm Vision Nine to take on the promotion of the iconic TT races has collapsed. The Island’s department of economic development has issued a...

Roads: Hutchinson to remain with Tyco BMW for 2017

25 November 2016 by Oli Rushby

Ian Hutchinson will remain with Tyco BMW for the 2017 roads season after a successful first year with the Northern Irish squad. The Bingley Bullet stormed to victories at all three international road...

Roads: Halsall to make roads switch with William Dunlop

25 November 2016 by Oli Rushby

Halsall Racing have announced they will turn their attention to the roads for the 2017 season after withdrawing from the MCE British Superbike Championship. Team boss Martin Halsall revealed he would...

Roads: Liverpool FC Chairman to help RC Express Racing squad

24 November 2016 by Oli Rushby

RC Express Racing have announced that Liverpool Football Club Chairman Ian Ayre will be joining the team as ‘Sporting Chairman’ for the 2017 season. A big road racing fan, Ayre will join the team...

Roads: Glen Irwin impresses at his Macau GP debut

20 November 2016 by Stephen Davison

Macau newcomer Glenn Irwin was the sensation of the 2016 Macau Grand Prix. Irwin laid out his stall when he qualified 7th fastest on the Be Wiser/PBM Ducati, less than half a second slower than Ian...

Roads: Hickman wins Macau GP for the second year in a row

20 November 2016 by Stephen Davison

In the 50th running of the Chinese race the Burton on Trent man kept his best to last, moving into the lead with just two laps to go and taking victory from SMT Bathams teammate Michael Rutter and...

Roads: King of North West 200 Seeley will be back in 2017

18 November 2016 by Stephen Davison

The Vauxhall International North West 200’s most successful racer, Alastair Seeley, says he will ‘definitely’ be in action at the 2017 event. The 17 times North West winner, who overhauled Robert...

Roads: Jessopp takes Macau pole, rookie Irwin third

18 November 2016 by Stephen Davison

Martin Jessopp (Riders Motorcycles BMW) will start in pole position for the 50th Macau Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon after pipping eight times Macau winner, Michael Rutter (SMT Bathams BMW) in...

Roads: Macau GP set to be a tyre battle

17 November 2016 by Stephen Davison

The 2016 Macau grand Prix is being billed as a battle between tyre manufacturers, Dunlop and Metzeler. Unlike MotoGP or BSB, there is no control tyre in road racing and the rival manufacturers are...

Roads: Rutter tops opening qualifying in Macau

17 November 2016 by Stephen Davison

Michael Rutter topped the time sheets in the opening qualifying session for the 50th Macau Grand Prix in China on the SMT/Bathams BMW. The eight times Macau winner had already been fastest in the...

Roads: Watch the 2016 Macau Grand Prix live

17 November 2016 by Simon Patterson

Motorcycle News have teamed up with the organisers of the 2016 Macau Grand Prix to offer this year’s race live and free online. With top roadracing names like Ian Hutchinson, John McGuinness and Peter...