The 13th edition of the Official MotoGP Season Review, published by award-winning Evro Publishing, records one of the most remarkable seasons of recent years.

MotoGP in 2016 produced a record nine winners, starting and ending with Jorge Lorenzo, and going via Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi, Jack Miller, Andrea Iannone, Cal Crutchlow, Maverick Viñales, Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso.

One man emerged from the confusion to win five races and take his third MotoGP title. Marquez, who was crowned champion with three races to go, tamed his Honda and, most impressively, reined in his natural instinct to win every corner of every race. He rode for the points, he made impossible saves, and now and then he cut loose and shattered lap records just to remind everyone he was a winner.

The year brought plenty of fascinating sub-plots. There was Cal Crutchlow winning for Britain for the first time in the premier class in 35 years, not once but twice. Ducati’s search for their first win since 2010 was frustrated by self-inflicted crashes and bad luck until after the season’s halfway mark. There was the first win by a non-factory independent team in nearly ten years thanks to Jack Miller, who introduced the ‘shoey’ to a startled paddock and set off an epidemic of winners drinking podium champers from their boots.

In the Official MotoGP Season Review each race receives eight pages written by Julian Ryder, detailing what happened to every rider as well as tracing the story of each race weekend. MotoGP’s top technical journalist, Neil Spalding, analyses all the bikes as well as providing expert assessment of how Michelin approached the task of taking over as MotoGP’s tyre supplier. Mat Oxley provides a typically insightful summary of the season as a whole. The unique ‘Rider’s Rider of the Year’ poll, in which all the riders vote for their top six men of the year, throws up some surprises as usual.

The Official MotoGP Season Review also covers Moto2 and Moto3 as well as the Red Bull Rookies championship. Johann Zarco successfully defended his Moto2 title and Brad Binder fulfilled his promise and dominated a Moto3 year notable for a stunningly fast quartet of rookies. The Red Bull Rookies brought a new rising son from Japan in the form of Ayumu Sasaki.

The Official MotoGP Season Review follows every twist and turn of a fascinating and unpredictable season, illustrated with the best motorsport photography on the planet.

JULIAN RYDER is on BT Sport’s MotoGP commentary team and has been editor of the Official MotoGP Season Review since its inception in 2004. From 1993 to 2000 he was a member of the team that brought the golden era of World Superbike and Carl Fogarty’s championships to British TV screens before moving on in 2001 to cover the last year of 500cc Grand Prix racing and then 15 seasons of MotoGP. Julian transferred to the top class of racing at the same time as Valentino Rossi burst on to the scene and he has commentated on all of Rossi’s races since then.

NEIL SPALDING writes about technical aspects of MotoGP for motorcycle magazines and newspapers throughout the world as well as for the Official MotoGP Season Review. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed book MotoGP Technology.

MAT OXLEY is an Isle of Man TT winner and lap record holder. He has been writing about motorcycle racing for magazines and newspapers since the late 1980s, and his books include acclaimed biographies of Valentino Rossi and Mick Doohan, plus the Cold War motorsport spy story Stealing Speed.

ANDREW NORTHCOTT is one of the top MotoGP photographers working today. As well as providing images for the Official MotoGP Season Review, his photos are used by many news publications worldwide.

The countdown begins to StreetRepairs.co.uk third annual #NationalPotholeDay

StreetRepairs.co.uk announce its third annual National Pothole Day at a crucial time when more than 89% of reports made by the public on the Street Repairs website relate to potholes.

The combination of the increasing financial burden from pothole damage to the motorist plus recent budget cuts to local authorities means awareness of Street Repair’s free service is more important than ever. 

The service offers a way for the authorities to engage with road users to action any defects which are reported in real time.

Mark Morrell (aka Mr-Pothole) StreetRepairs.co.uk press officer said, “Many millions of our followers and supporters have asked us to highlight the seriousness of this major problem, just take a look at our thunderclap campaign that tells you the strength of feeling from the pothole weary UK public. I use social media to produce mass awareness and continue to highlight this national issue. I can honestly say that the safety aspect alone from the Street Repairs website could save lives. No wonder public sentiment is very high in relation to this major issue.”

The Street Repairs website was launched just over three years ago and in this time has experienced exponential growth due to its popularity with its users. Transparency and clarity is the cornerstone for the website as every report made is publically available via many social media channels including Twitter, Facebook and of course their own website.

Local authorities have the ability to respond to the reporter via Street Repairs by simply logging in and making a reply. It also offers the reporter the opportunity to track their report and receive text alerts for updates.

Mr Morrell continues, “This is a perfect opportunity for the general public to showcase what their roads and communities are really like. We would like as many people as possible to join our campaign by highlighting local issues quickly and easily”.

 
www.streetrepairs.co.uk

Martin has always been into motorbikes, even as a child. On the way back from a motorbike touring holiday with his partner Karen, they were involved in a road traffic accident and Martin suffered a spinal cord injury.

The film features Martin Clohisey, a biker who suffered a spinal injury whilst on his way home from a touring holiday.

He has recently had a trike adapted so that despite being wheelchair dependant, he can now ride again. 

See here to view the film

Seventeen-time TT Race-winner Dave Molyneux has teamed up with newcomer passenger Harry Payne for his 2017 Isle of Man TT Races campaign. 

Payne, 24, from Colchester, has moved to the Isle of Man to prepare for his TT debut in the two sidecar races.

Payne’s career began in sidecar motocross before switching to road racing in the BEMSEE championship. He impressed at Oliver’s Mount this year at the Spring Cup and Cock of The North meetings, as passenger to Dave Wallis and has also competed in the British Championship, partnering last year’s TT runner up Alan Founds to second place finish in the F2 British Championship round at Brands Hatch, narrowly outside Dave Molyneux’s 2015 lap record.

Molyneux’s record-breaking TT career began in 1985 with his first win coming in 1989 and his most recent in 2014. His career included double race wins in 1993, 1996, 2004, the centenary TT meeting in 2007 and again in 2012. In 2017 the Birchall Brothers beat his outright lap record of 116.875, which was set in 2015.

Commenting on his new teammate, Dave Molyneux said:

“Harry is mad keen to do the TT. He’s the right build, the right weight and, for a passenger, the right age. It’s very physical on the Mountain Course these days, especially for a passenger.”

He continued:

“I’ve been really impressed with Harry’s commitment and that’s why I wanted to race with him. He’s already proved he’s incredibly dedicated to preparing for the TT and I have no doubt that despite being a newcomer he will be ready to race.”

Harry Payne said:

“I was all set to race last year before my plans fell through which was really disappointing but I’ve now been given an incredible opportunity with the best driver in the paddock. It will be a real honour for me and I’m determined to make the most of it and be as prepared as I possibly can for next year’s TT.”

The team will shortly begin an extensive testing programme at Jurby and have a number of race meetings planned for 2017 including the first two British Championship rounds.

The DMR outfit will be powered by Yamaha with backing from a number of Isle of Man based businesses including A&J Groundworks, Beaumanx Productions, Andreas Meat Co, Full Factory Menswear, CBG, Silkolene and Evo Moto with notable support from the Isle of Man Yamaha dealer Road and Track. It will be the first time since 1996 that Molyneux has used Yamaha engines.

3rd December 2016
Santa's On A Bike

Ride in aid of the Children's Hospice Southwest. Rides in Cornwall, Devon and Bristol. See the website for more details.

venue: Plymouth to St Austell, Taunton to Barnstaple, Bristol to Wraxal. 
price: Donation please 
tel: 07749 361170 
website: www.santasonabike.org.uk 
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4th December 2016
Christie's Santa-Run 2016

Every year we have a santa run for sick children in the north west, over the last few years its bigger and better with everyone getting dressed as santa or christmas things, we have trikes scooters bikes classic cars and even a massive sleigh

venue: Henry Boddingtons, Manchester Road, Pendlebury, Salford, Manchester, M27 8TG
price: free event just bring selection boxes or gifts for children 
tel: 07457 518 244
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4th December 2016
Burton Annual Toy Run

Registration will be open from 9am, for free Tea/Coffee and mince pies. Leaving at 11am to Fountains School in Stretton. Free refreshments at the school and the Christmas fayre. Prize for the best dressed vehicle. 

venue: Unwanted MCC Rockbar, Shobnall Sports & Social Club, Shobnall Rd, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2BB
price: £5 per bike
tel: Tango on 07761 931226 or Ruth 07988 521400
website: www.unwantedmcc.co.uk
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4th December 2016
The Reading Toy Run

Meet at Amec Foster Wheeler (RG2 9FW) 1 ish to leave at 2pm. Bring a new unwrapped toy or gift. Travel in procession to A Barnardo's school in Wokingham. Gifts go to Barnardo's and other local children's charities.  

venue: Amec Foster Wheeler, Shinfield Park, Berkshire, RG2 9FW to High Close School, Wiltshire Road, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG40 1TT
price: free
tel: 01189 787 095
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