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Anti clockwise Knockhill and riding in the North East with GP winners.
By Niall Mackenzie on 06/06/2012 12:52:41
Scotland has a new circuit!
I was both nervous and excited for my first ever reverse direction track day last week at Knockhill. From rushing downhill into the left hand off camber hairpin to sweeping up onto the start/finish, nothing bears any resemblance to riding round
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KTM RC8R: The first month
By Niall Mackenzie on 24/05/2012 09:58:21
Life with an Austrian athlete
First impressions are everything so the gearbox niggles on the first RC8s meant I didn’t become an instant fan. There was never a problem for normal road riding but when the pace was increased on track days false neutrals were found and gears were
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Old boys and proper bikes at the Spa Classic 2012.
By Niall Mackenzie on 09/07/2012 13:18:33
If you miss seeing factory two stroke racing machinery being ridden properly then you should consider a trip to the Spa classic event in 2013. I was the lucky recipient of an invitation to ride there last week and had a blast riding some tasty kit
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A masterful display by Shakey and might we see MV Agusta at the TT next year?
By Niall Mackenzie on 16/10/2012 11:10:40
Brendish was gathering information and helping with set up but reckons no definite decision has been made on where we might see MVs racing next year. Back to sensible riding and after dropping in for a brew at Shires Motorcycle Training (Derby) the lovely
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Retirement is rife but thankfully not for Vale
By Niall Mackenzie on 15/11/2012 14:50:39
Lots of great riders are calling it a day, but not Rossi
potential has been so immense. Since he announced his retirement I’ve savoured every moment of his unique kerb clipping sideways action. When the likes of Lorenzo, Spies and Crutchlow say his riding is on another planet you know he is pretty special. Some
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New kit from RST in 2013
By Niall Mackenzie on 05/11/2012 10:04:44
of racers in the BSB paddock is perfect for your budding Casey or a youngster that loves to ride pillion. Complete 2013 range, dealers and prices is available at www.rst-moto.com
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Just for a moment; leading the British GP
By Niall Mackenzie on 12/06/2012 11:24:15
Recounting the 1989 British GP at Donington Park
first major class win in three decades.Just for a moment, back in 1989 at Donington I thought a home win might be on the cards while riding the Marlboro Yamaha YZR 500. I always loved my home Grand Prix, and far from making me nervous, the home support only
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