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The Macua Grand Prix from a motorcycle racer’s perspective
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The annual Macau road races on the southern coast of China are a regular draw to the top names of international road racing, including two-time TT-winner Gary Johnson. With just a couple of days to go before the start of this year’s event, Bruce Wilson asked the Lincolnshire-based rider… What’s the attraction of racing Macau?…
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Marco Melandri signs to Aprilia for 2015 MotoGP
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The lineup is complete for the team that will take Aprilia into its rookie year in the 2015 MotoGP World Championship. After the announcement about Alvaro Bautista, Marco Melandri has officially been signed, fresh from the conclusion of the 2014 Superbike season, also with Aprilia Racing, where he took 6 wins and another 5 podiums…
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2015 British Superbike BSB dates announced
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The 2015 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship calendar has been announced today (Friday 26 September) following approval by its governing body, the MCRCB. The 2015 calendar will continue to comprise of 12 events across eight UK circuits, as well as a round in continental Europe (the highly popular Assen circuit). The season will commence on…
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Supermoto Pit Bike racing and the NMRRC: Why YOU should get involved!
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John Milbank discovers the most enjoyable, and cheapest motorcycle racing in the UK. It’s fast, fun and open to anyone… Photos by John Milbank There’s a gasp from the crowd as four racers fight their way into turn two. It’s the final lap, and there’s no way they’re all coming out of that bend.…
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Maria Costello joins high-level instructors for women’s road racing camp
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Maria Costello MBE is among the leading trainers to take part in a top-level road racing training camp at the Brno MotoGP circuit later this month. The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) and its women in motorcycling commission CFM have joined forces with Bike Promotion to promote the women’s road racing camp in the Czech Republic.…
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Silverstone bitter at losing MotoGP to circuit of Wales
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Confirming that Silverstone circuits will not be staging the British round of the FIM MotoGP™ World Championship in 2015, a statement has been issued that indicates the owners of the well established track may not have much faith in the new Circuit of Wales. Richard Phillips, Managing Director of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said: “We have invested heavily…
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Road vs Race Suzuki GSX-R1000 | What’s the difference?
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With a race replica Voltcom Crescent Suzuki GSX-R1000 now available from Suzuki, we wanted to find out what the real difference is between the two machines… Words: Carli Ann Smith Pictures: Courtesy of www.suzuki-racing.com Back in 1985, the first-generation GSX-R750 was born. Its aim was to challenge for race wins while pleasing everyday riders. With a change to liquid-cooling…
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Becci Ellis: The fastest woman on Earth
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Interview by Carli Ann Smith In June this year Becci Ellis officially became the fastest woman on earth, clocking up an unbelievable 248.5mph on her Suzuki Hayabusa. MoreBikes.co.uk chatted to her to find out her hopes, fears and just what it feels like to go that fast… “I had a dream when I was…
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Phil Armes returning to the Classic TT to “Finish the job”
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Former racer Phil Armes looked to defy the odds last year at the Manx Grand Prix when he swapped his wheelchair for an SV650 Suzuki and donned a set a leathers for the first time since breaking his back at the Ulster Grand Prix in 1995. After patient tuition from the team at ‘The Bike…
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Brough Superior returns to the race track
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Bike insurance specialists Bennetts are backing the return of the iconic British Brough Superior brand by sponsoring the reborn marque’s one-off entry into the British Grand Prix at Silverstone next month. Bennetts Brough Superior, as the team will be known, will enter the Moto2 class with rider Luke Mossey competing on board the team’s innovative…