Dani Pedrosa will start tomorrow's Grand Prix of France from pole position (1'33.638) with team mate Casey Stoner in second place (1'33.941) after a stressful qualifying practice that was decided in the final minutes.
Traffic News
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M6 southbound within J32 | Southbound | Obstruction on Road
On the M6 southbound at junction J32, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to a vehicle on fire closing two lanes. Normal traffic conditions expected from 3:00 am.
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link road from M6 J32 southbound to M55 westbound | Westbound | Obstruction on Road
On the M55 westbound between the M6 southbound and junction J1, minor delays are possible due to a vehicle on fire . Normal traffic conditions expected from 3:00 am.
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M5 northbound within J8 | Northbound | Emergency Roadworks
On the M5 northbound at junction J8, minor delays are possible due to barrier repairs closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 2:00 am.
WEISE® Aztec gloves with mcFit technology
Weise recently opened a distribution centre in North America and the Aztec gloves were developed in response to demand for short-cuff gloves from riders in the States. Manufactured in full-grain leather...
Americade: AMA National Convention comes to Lake George, N.Y., June 4-9
The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to recognize Americade as an AMA National Convention for 2012. The AMA Premier Touring Series event will run June 4-9 in Lake George, N.Y. Attracting motorcyclists...
Flying high at Wolverhampton…
Ian Murphy, a technician at Stratstone Wolverhampton Harley-Davidson, surpassed the dealership’s normal high level of customer service when he went that extra mile to ensure a customer’s bike...
Summer glove range from Corazzo
Corazzo use the finest quality materials for all of their products and put them through rigorous testing to ensure they meet their exacting standards. The Corazzo summer glove range avaialbe from...
CamOne action camera from Germany
RiderMount has taken on distribution rights for the Infinity camera from German company CamOne. Designed in Germany, it shoots full 1080p HD images or 720p at 60fps, and at just 49 x 42 x 34mm it...
Dani takes pole with Casey in second
Dani Pedrosa will start tomorrow's Grand Prix of France from pole position (1'33.638) with team mate Casey Stoner in second place (1'33.941) after a stressful qualifying practice that was decided in the...
Difficult Qualifying Delivers Second Row for Yamaha
Today’s qualifying session for The Monster Energy Grand Prix de France proved to be a challenging one in mixed weather conditions. Yamaha Factory Racing riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies were faced...
Rossi seventh, Hayden eleventh at damp Le Mans
Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden posted the seventh and eleventh best times, respectively, in today’s qualifying session for the French Grand Prix. For the Italian, who today was consistent in both...
Mixed feelings for Team San Carlo Honda Gresini pair at Le Mans
After impressing during free practice yesterday and this morning it was understandable that Alvaro Bautista felt some disappointment at qualifying on the third row of the grid in eighth place this afternoon....
Promising third row for the Pramac teamS
Today?s qualifying session at Le Mans for tomorrow?s Grand Prix of France was a brilliant session for the sole Ducati Pramac rider Hèctor Barberà, who has been consistently quick on this...
Festival of 1000 Bikes and Return of The Kings by Duke Marketing
Over the past few years the Vintage Motorcycle Club have gradually rebuilt the Festival of 1000 Bikes and taken it well beyond its previous levels so it rivals many other events worldwide. The title is...
Brooklands Motorcycle Activities 2008 – 2011 by the Brooklands Museum
For many, museums are soulless places with objects that no longer live; however, such a criticism could never be levelled at the Brooklands Museum who regularly bring their exhibits to life. In particular...
Ken Sprayson – The Frame Man by Ken Sprayson
If you have taken any interest in British motorcycle history you cannot have failed to come across the name Ken Sprayson in connection with frame design, fabrication and welding. Likewise if you have attended...
Old Men Can’t Wait by Simon Gandolfi
Author Simon Gandolfi poses the question as to why would a reasonably sane man in his 70s ride the length of Hispanic America on a small motorcycle? Not only that, but one who is overweight, has suffered...
BMW R100RS by Bill Stermer
According to the publishers Whitehorse Press, their Motorcycle Collector Series ‘chronicles landmark motorcycles/machines that have altered the direction of motorcycling and inspired loyalty among...
Filtering
IAM’s head of riding standards and advanced biker, Peter Rodger, is advising on filtering. • Plan ahead when approaching long queues. Make a decision in advance for passing each vehicle,...
Getting back on the road
IAM’s head of riding standards and advanced biker, Peter Rodger, is advising on getting back on the road after the winter. • Check your bike’s fluid levels, brakes, lights, horn and...
Top five tips to coax your bike out of hibernation
With winter officially done and dusted, the time has come to shake off the cobwebs of your motorbike and get back on the road. If you’ve winterised your bike and kept it in storage over the cold...
Riding with pillions
IAM’s head of riding standards, Peter Rodger, is advising on riding with pillions. • Before carrying a pillion, adjust your tyre pressure and suspension. • Make sure that your...
The Roof of Africa
SHELTER Words: Mike Behr Photography: Nick Muzik Picture:Only the brave: the Roof of Africa race is tough on man and machine, as South African rider Charan Moore found out ...
Bike Fit? What exactly does this mean?
Bike Fit? What exactly does this mean? As a Motorcycle Holidays & Motorbike Tour Company, this is a subject very close to our hearts (and other places) Many motorbike riders under...
Bike Normandy
I am the first to confess that Normandy in France has always just been an area of France that I blast through without stopping. Flat and boring has been my assessment and in my defence, this view has been...
Gravel Travel-Driving
Looking down from the Air Namibia flight on the terrain below as we flew from Windhoek to Cape Town, I began to realise just how much of both countries is still very much as nature intended. You...
‘Just’ one day out of my holiday in the Netherlands
It’s 5 a.m. Still a little dark. After a steaming hot cup of dark and strong Dutch coffee we sneak out of our cozy hotel. John, Alfred me and the guide don’t start our motorbikes so...
Costa Rica
Depending on your age, Costa Rica either means quality coffee or a top tourist location that is on the list of those 100 places to visit before you die. In motorcycling terms, it probably is not...
