16/05/2008
Friday funny: BBQ transportation
This motorcyclist was spotted in Australia travelling down the motorway on his Suzuki Intruder 250. He was spotted transporting this BBQ to, well a BBQ. Why didn't he just have the BBQ at his place?
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16/05/2008
Official: Michael Schumacher to race in German Superbike championship
Former seven-times F1 world champion Michael Schumacher WILL race this weekend in Germany's leading bike racing series, the IDM Superbike championship. Bernie Ecclestone warns Michael Schumacher of dangers The 37-year-old is set to be a wildcard in the race at...
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16/05/2008
Government proposes 20mph residential speed limits
Speed limits in residential areas could be cut to 20mph, and average speed cameras used to police the areas, as part of a Government strategy to cut road deaths by 2020. Ken Livingstone announces 20mph limit The speed cameras would...
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16/05/2008
MCN Daily 16/05/08: Your daily video motorcycle news
In episode 107 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show Dani Pedrosa is the man to beat in Le Mans, Robert Dunlop suffers fatal injuries and the Bulldog Bash gets the go ahead. Subscribe to this podcast with RSS Subscribe with iTunes...
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16/05/2008
Speeding police officer avoids ban
A police officer who invented a high speed chase to explain driving at 89mph in a 70mph zone has escaped a driving ban. Magistrates in Plymouth heard that PC Richard Holding, 45, of Liskeard, Cornwall, was suffering post traumatic stress...
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16/05/2008
Bulldog Bash to go ahead despite police fears
The Bulldog Bash 2008 will go ahead despite Warwickshire Police trying to stop the event amid fears of violence at the show. It was decided the event should go ahead after the motorcycle community and local community of Stratford-upon-Avon inundated...
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15/05/2008
Euro Tour
Richard, Tadge, myself Alan and Nick at the top of the Leaning Tower Of Pisa on our recent two week European Tour.
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15/05/2008
Michael Schumacher to race under false name
German newspaper Bild has reported that Michael Schumacher will be entering the IDM International German Motorbike Championship under a false name. Seven time Formula One Champion Michael Schumacher will be entering this weekend IDM round at the Oschersleben circuit under...
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15/05/2008
Speed camera “camper van”
A speed camera disguised as a campervan will be the next police weapon for catching speeding motorcyclists, according to an insider. Our source said the van was due to be used in North Wales, where officers have already been photographed...
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15/05/2008
Live music for Harley Davidson anniversary celebration in July
Harley Davidson has unveiled details of the entertainers that are scheduled to grace the stages of its 105 year Anniversary Celebration at Minehead Butlins in July. Headline music acts include Born to Run, a Bruce Springsteen tribute act, and The...
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15/05/2008
BMW outlines plans for BikeFestUK 2008
BMW has confirmed it will be one of the motorcycle manufacturers attending the 2008 BikeFestUK event at Donington Park on July 7. The firm intends to offer test rides on its F650GS, F800GS, R1200GS, and R1200GS Adventure, and visitors would...
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15/05/2008
Video: Thundersprint 2008 highlights
The 2008 Thundersprint event at Northwich, Cheshire, attracted record crowds, as good weather combined with the lure of seeing a host of stars and gorgeous motorcycles just feet away grew numbers to over 120,000.Multiple GP champion Giacomo Agostini was top of...
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15/05/2008
MCN Daily 15/05/08: Your daily video motorcycle news
In episode 106 of the MCN Daily motorcycle news show the Hairy Bikers want volunteers for their next TV show, another biking festival has been cancelled amid fears of violence and Jorge Lorenzo is passed fit to race in Le Mans. Subscribe...
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15/05/2008
Aprilia RX125 and SX125 first test
MCN has just arrived back from the world launch of Aprilia's SX125 and RX125 two-stroke supermoto and trail motorcycles, revamped to meet Euro3 emissions laws and also to look and feel closer to the SXV550. Here's our tester's first conclusions...
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15/05/2008
Hairy Bikers want volunteers for their next TV series
Hairy Bikers Simon King and Dave Myers are looking for a motorcycling couple who plan to marry in early-to-mid July to take part in their latest TV series. Anyone who fits the bill must be prepared to allow BBC cameras...
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15/05/2008
Welsh National Motorcycle Show cancelled amid fears of violence
The Welsh National Motorcycle Show has become the latest casualty of biker gang 'violence' after Dyfed-Powys Police objected to the show going ahead. The move comes after the Ink and Iron Show at the NEC in April was cancelled after...
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15/05/2008
letter to Editor concerning dark visors
Dear Editor, I was amused by Andy Drysdales letter last week, whinging about the ban on dark vizors for motorcyclists and his terror of being injured by sunglasses. Another MCN week and another dose of victimhood in full flow! Had...
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14/05/2008
Richard Brunstrom snubs chance to apologise over “offensive remarks”
Police chief Richard Brunstrom has snubbed the chance to avoid action against him by the North Wales Police Authority. Richard Brunstrom shows pictures of headless motorcyclist Brunstrom needed only apologise to a member of the public whom the Independent Police...
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14/05/2008
Paul Smart lines up for first US MotoGiro
Organisers of the first MotoGiro event to take place in the US have received a boost in the shape of Paul Smart, who has agreed to attend the inaugural event in July. Smart and his wife, Maggie, are due to...
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14/05/2008
Vote here to make the roads safer for motorcyclists
I would like to show you a petition I have made on the No. 10 Website to make the Roads safer for us two wheeled road users as well as others. Vote and make our roads safer. Who knows, maybe...
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