Editor's Intro...
Even if you think cruisers aren't your cup of tea, think again: they are definitely worth riding at least once to see what they're really like. Here at MCM we tried out life in the slow lane this month and loved every minute of it: for the 6-page cruiser special, including our pick of the best buy used cruisers, turn to page 8 of this month's issue.
News
WIN! A 1001-piece Teng tool kit worth £5863
23 August 2010
Your favourite has teamed up with leading tool specialists Teng Tools to offer their 1001 Piece Mega Master Tool Kit stocked complete with tools for one very lucky reader, worth an eye-watering £5863.
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Coventry Festival of Motoring 4-5 September
31 August 2010
Over the weekend of 4th and 5th September, the Festival is playing host to 20 car clubs from all over the UK, including the Audi Quattro Owners Club (UK) and their collection of stunning Quattros from the 1980s. It is a special year for both the Museum and the Audi Owners Club as both celebrate their respective 30th anniversaries in October this year.
Triumph confirm new triple engine for adventure bikes
20 August 2010
Triumph has confirmed that their two new mid-sized adventure bikes will feature a long-stroke three-cylinder powerplant.
Other News
- Westminster wins, bikers lose: £1 a day parking charge is legal
- New bike simulator helps understand rider behaviour
- Trackday training giveway!
- Ride on track with James Toseland
- Donington Park reopens for focused events public track days
- An evening with legendary round the world motorcyclist Ted Simon - 5 August
- New BMW 1600cc super tourer gets adaptive headlight
- Triumph announce new adventure bike
- New bus lanes trial given go-ahead
- Competition: Win two free Nick Sanders DVDs
Competitions
WIN Metzler Tyres
CLOSING DATE: Saturday, 18th September 2010
MCM have teamed up with Metzeler to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a set of their new Sportec M5 Interact tyres. The five-zone Sportecs are perfect for all-round road riding and feature handy lean indicators and an innovative ‘Pi’ tread pattern, which provides good water dispersion and grip performance.
WIN Three signed copies of 'Tortillas to Totems'
CLOSING DATE: Monday, 20th September 2010
MCM has teamed up with Sam Manicom to offer three lucky readers the chance to win three signed copies of Sam’s brand new motorcycle adventure travel book Tortillas to Totems, due to be launched on 18 September at the Ace Café.
Features
How to pass your bike’s MoT first time
20 August 2010
Save time, money and hassle by inspecting your bike beforehand
First things first: A MoT is only required on a motorcycle once it is three years old, and once a year thereafter. The test itself checks that bikes meet specified road safety and environmental standards.
Interview: MotoGPs hottest grid girl - Bikes, beauty and bunnies
20 August 2010
Lauren Vickers isn’t your stereotypical grid girl. This is a woman that combines beauty, brains and business sense. At just 23 years old and a rider herself, she is currently working for top MotoGP team LCR Honda as Randy De Puniet’s umbrella girl and is also the team’s official ‘spokesmodel’. Her job involves jetting off to all of this year’s MotoGP races around the world, and getting the team as much race weekend exposure on camera as possible. MCM recently caught up with Lauren for a behind-the-scenes chat...
Road Test: Cruiser v Sportsbike
20 August 2010
BMW’s all-conquering S1000RR and Harley-Davidson’s all-too-shiny Electra-Glide head for the hills of Yorkshire. Which one is the most fun?
Current Issue: Sept 2010
6 page cruiser special
Kings of cool
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide & BMW S1000RR - Which one is most fun?
Biker Bunny
MotoGP's brainiest grid girl
Staff bikes
Vive le Versys! Grunty 650 in France
Used metal
Big, brawny, budget. Kawasaki GPZ1100
Bike meet
Out and about at Boston bike night
MoT top tips
How to pass the test first time
Ride Peru
Seven ladies conquer the andes
Win!
• 1001-piece mega masters tool kit worth £5863
• 3 signed copies of Tortillas to Totems
• Metzeler Sportecs
PLUS:
• Next issue on sale: 17th September 2010