The races form part of the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling, which also includes the Classic TT, the Classic and Two Day Trials and the VMCC's Festival of Jurby.

The 2014 Manx Grand Prix starts with a week of qualifying from Saturday 16th August. The race schedule kicks off with the MGP Newcomers races on Monday 25th August followed by the Junior MGP and SuperTwin/Lightweight MGP races on Wednesday 27th August and culminates with the Senior MGP race on Friday 29th August.

2013 saw some thrilling racing culminating in Michael Sweeney's thrilling last lap Junior MGP Race win when James Cowton retired with less than a mile to go from the chequered flag. There were also race wins for Michael Russell (SuperTwins) and Alistair Howarth (Lightweight) while Chris Dixon, Callum Collister and Ben Rea took the honours in the Newcomers A, B and C races respectively.

Commenting on the change to the 2013 schedule Harvey Garton, Chairman, Manx Motor Cycle Club said: "It makes sense to switch the Newcomers Race to Monday which gives newcomers the opportunity to compete in Wednesday's Junior Race. It will also take some pressure out of a crowded race schedule."

He continued: "We were very unfortunate with the weather for this year's meeting which resulted in us cancelling the Senior MGP and I'm keen that we remind everyone that we have the option to race on Saturday if racing is unable to take place on Friday. Hopefully competitors, fans and marshals will bear this in mind when making their travel arrangements as the Club is determined to do everything we can to run our blue riband race next year including taking up the option of racing on Saturday if we have to."

Tickets for all race days are available via Duke Marketing from 10am on Saturday 23rd. Call 01624 640000 or on-line at www.shop.iomtt.com

It has been over 30 years since Hesketh Motorcycles produced their last new model back in the early eighties. However, it is in 2013 that the re-launch of this famous brand will reach fruition as Hesketh owner Paul Sleeman, will unveil details of the first all new Hesketh model before the end of the year. Known as ‘The Hesketh 24’ (the number of the Hesketh Racing F1 Grand Prix winning car of James Hunt) the new model will bring the great British brand into the 21st Century with high quality engineering and a uniquely British design.

Hesketh has also undergone a careful rebranding since Sleeman took over, celebrating the British roots and high quality of these gentleman’s motorcycles, the marque now has a new logo and new modern website at www.heskethmotorcycles.co.uk

New Hesketh Luxury Clothing Collection The first official Hesketh Motorcycles merchandise in more than thirty years is also now available to buy directly on the website. Featuring the new vintage Union Jack design on t-shirts and 100% soft lambswool embroidered jumpers, these items are made to reflect the quality of this high class brand. Prices start at just £6.95 for a genuine leather embossed Hesketh keyring, while the red, white and blue embroidered cap, celebrating the team colours of the famous Hesketh Racing F1 team and the success enjoyed by the notorious James Hunt in his F1 car, comes in at £14.95.

The black, round neck t-shirt with vintage union jack and Hesketh logo design is available in sizes small to XXL and retails at £31.95. While the lambswool jumpers in black with embroidered Hesketh logo detail on the breast, also small to XXL are available now for £59.95.

The pièce de résistance of the new collection is undoubtedly the luxuriously soft Hesketh leather jacket. Handmade, from the finest leather, this casual jacket again continues the Hesketh red, white and blue theme with the different coloured leathers bordering the collar and central zip. Fully lined and with the Hesketh logo applique on the arm, chest and back, this is truly a unique jacket of quintessentially British design. Each jacket is hand sewn from the butter soft leather and will remain one of only a small number to be made; this coupled with the timeless design, means this jacket remains a piece to be enjoyed for life. The classic Hesketh leather jacket will be available in the Hesketh online shop from mid-December at £595.

For more information about Hesketh Motorcycles or to purchase any items from the new collection visit www.heskethmotorcycles.co.uk

for the New BMW R 1200 GS Adventure:

Dream Ship for Real Adventurers Among large capacity adventure bikes, the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure is regarded as an icon and is the dream ship of many adventure riders.

Following the explosive launch of the liquid cooled R 1200 GS at the start of the season, BMW presented the eagerly awaited Adventure model with its new engine and drive concept at the EICMA in Milan. Based on a rich wealth of experience gained from hundreds of thousands of kilometres of travel experience, Touratech presents the new R 1200 GS Adventure in a full long-distance trim.

There is unlikely to be another company that is so deeply involved in the topic of long-distance travels and adventure riding as Touratech.

This know-how is used for developing new accessories and enables Touratech to optimize even ultimate long-distance bikes such as the new Adventure model. As development partner of BMW Motorrad, Touratech founder Herbert Schwarz took the new dream ship for adventurers on its maiden voyage through South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. And, of course, the specifically developed Touratech products were part of this intensive test.

Touratech offers a comprehensive range of accessories for the new R 1200 GS Adventure. These of course include ZEGA Pro and ZEGA Pro2 panniers and pannier racks, comfort and sports seats in various designs and heights, the highly robust engine guard "Expedition" (also in XL!), a radiator guard which protects the sensitive ribs against damage, manifold -, cardan -, frame - and ABS sensor protection, folding brake levers and rearview mirrors, headlight protectors and hand guards as well as spoilers for the original hand protectors, etc.

Handlebar risers by 15 mm and a higher windscreen provide greater comfort, and relocating the cardan ventilation is an absolute must on long tours. There will also be a custom-made crash bar extension for the Adventure as well as a luggage rack extension. Be it soft pack solutions, GPS bracket adapters or "Works" foot rests - the accessory range for the new BMW R 1200 GS Adventure is available at shop.touratech.com and will be listed in the new Touratech catalogue available as from 10. January 2014.

www.touratech.com

Motorcycle Live 2013 opens this Saturday for a nine-day, two-wheeled extravaganza...

there is still time to save money! Advance tickets are on sale until 5pm on Friday 22nd November at just £17 per adult, £11 for Seniors and £7 for children aged 6-16 (kids five and under accompanied by a paying adult go free). Get yours now!

Coventry Transport Museum are once again delighted to present the Classic Zone, exhibiting a specially selected range of Coventry-built machines of the 1920s and 1930s. From the weird and wonderful to the fast and furious, this is a true showcase of the city’s greatest period of motorcycle production, and a must-see for any motorcycle fan.

With over 80 retail stands offering the very best in motorcycle products and services, you’re bound to bag a bargain or two. When you’ve shopped until you just can’t carry anymore, you can securely store your purchase – or even arrange for them to be shipped home – at the DHL Shop and Drop facility in Hall 4.

www.motorcyclelive.co.uk

Six new Triumphs have been unveiled in Milan at the EICMA International bike show, below is a taste of what you could be riding next.

Tiger 800XC SE
Our stunning new addition to the rugged Tiger 800 family will not only perform off the beaten track but it's distinctive special edition paint scheme will also get you noticed on the commute.

Thunderbird Commander
New muscle for your New Year's resolution? The wide wheeled Commander carries our 1700cc parallel twin powerplant and features two gorgeous paint options.

Thunderbird LT
Deep mudguards, wire-spoke rims and white wall tyres make the Thunderbird LT the ultimate cruiser-tourer. An all new seat configuration and hand painted pin stripe detail add to the luxury.

America
The most accessible entry into our cruiser range. Rider footboards, low seat height (690mm) and heel/toe shift make the America perfect for classic laid back cruising.

America LT
For those keen on long distance touring the America LT has, as standard, a touring screen, pillion sissy bar and panniers to add mile munching practicality to your journey.

Speedmaster Our stripped back and blacked out cruiser. Wide handlebars, a skinny front tyre and blacked out engine cases gives the Speedmaster a moodier, hot-rod look for 2014.