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Want to be a test rider?
By Visordown News on 13/07/2010 12:36:21
MIRA seeks man and women of all ages, any level of experience
’s own SaferRider bikes at their test track facilities, to help with a multi-million euro research project later this year.MIRA need a broad spectrum of men and women, of all ages, with a full motorcycle licence. The type of bike you own, the sort
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WSB: Riders on the road to recovery
By Visordown News on 03/04/2013 11:37:50
WSB's bashed-up paddock should be fit for Aragon
AFTER a slew of injuries to top riders including Marco Melandri, Leon Haslam, Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini, it appears all riders will be fit in time for the next race at Aragon on April 14th. Currently the only question mark is over Melandri
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Caption That - Cheesy Rider
By Caption That! on 16/03/2009 08:38:14
You don't have to be a member to add your comment to this week's caption competition
'It's sprung a leak...I found ketchup on the garage floor this morning'WELCOME FOLKS to Visordown's weekly caption competition, where you get a chance to slap your wittiest quote on some interesting shots from around the motorcycling world. This week we've a shot of American burg...
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Caption That: Easy Rider
By Caption That! on 19/05/2009 11:38:49
You don't have to be a member to add your comment to this week's caption competition
"Gary wasn't impressed with the AA's new bike recovery service" WELCOME FOLKS to Visordown's weekly caption competition, where you get a chance to slap your wittiest quote on some interesting shots from around the motorcycling world. This week we've got a picture of an interestin...
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The new Ghost Rider?
By Visordown News on 10/01/2008 16:35:06
Police-baiting biker breaks cover
HE’S BEEN out baiting his local cops and running from them on a sportsbike – looks like the new Ghostrider has a made his third appearance, in Australia yesterday. Police in Queensland have even gone as far as to release a picture of the bike the new hooligan is riding, to see if...
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WSB: 2009 rider entries
By Visordown News on 17/02/2009 20:58:24
With a packed grid and a host of big names, 2009 WSB looks like being the best year yet
LOOKING A lot healthier than the dwindling line-up for next year's MotoGP, 2009 World Superbikes looks like being one of the best seasons ever.And with the introduction of two entirely new machines, in the shape of BMW's S1000RR and Aprilia's RSV4, we can't wait for March 1st w...
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Study: Are Advanced riders really safer?
By Visordown News on 01/12/2010 08:33:39
Nottingham University undertakes safety study using motorcycle simulator
SCIENTISTS AT Nottingham University have investigated the attitudes, behaviours and skills of different types of riders according to their level of experience and training, using a new motorcycle simulator - with surprising results.The study
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DVLA incompetence strips riders of entitlement
By Visordown News on 05/01/2007 18:33:23
MAG highlight errors in DVLA system
at the current situation where the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) have 'lost' details of riders entitlements to ride motorcycles.The full extent of the problem is not yet known but it is likely that riders who have sent their licences to the DVLA
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Rider trapped under car by helmet
By Visordown News on 11/07/2012 09:18:50
Rescue services take half an hour to free man trapped under a parked car by his helmet
THIS is probably one of the few instances where a rider has been hindered by a crash helmet after an Australian man was left trapped under a car because of his lid.The accident happened in Sydney when the rider was knocked off his bike and left
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Riders for Health: Bid for Bono's Ducati
By Tim Skilton on 31/10/2007 20:22:46
Singer's Ducati 916 up for grabs at the NEC
AWARD winning UK charity, Riders for Health is auctioning a motorcycle once owned by the U2 lead singer and rampant activist, Bono.The auction, which will take place at the NEC Show, is for a red Ducati 916 which has also belonged to the late INXS
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