Motorcycling

Peter Hickman decided to sit out the second official BSB test at Donington Park as his new 8TEN Racing BMW Superbike is not yet ready. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

TT star Peter Hickman misses BSB test as new Superbike 'not quite ready'

Korie McGreevy on the McAdoo Racing Kawasaki was fastest in Supersport qualifying at Bishopscourt on Good Friday. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Revised plan for Saturday racing at Enkalon Trophy Ulster Superbike meeting

Castlederg teenager Cole McCullough in Italy following his milestone first EMX 125 Championship victory. (Photo by MXJULY)

Landmark Italy triumph for Castlederg's Cole McCullough

Carl Phillips (J McC Racing Kawasaki) topped the Ulster Superbike qualifying session at Bishopscourt. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Opening day of Enkalon Trophy races at Bishopscourt in Co Down rained off

Michael Dunlop and Team LRP Poland qualified 14th fastest overall for the Le Mans 24-Hours race in France. (Photo by www.photopsp.com/Lukasz Swiderek)

Michael Dunlop and Team LRP Poland qualify 14th at Le Mans

Carl Phillips (J McC Racing Kawasaki) claimed pole for the SBT Ireland Ulster Superbike races at the 49th Enkalon Trophy meeting in wet condtions at Bishopscourt in Co Down on Good Friday. (Photo by Derek Wilson Photography)

Carl Phillips tops wet qualifying for Enkalon Trophy races at Bishopscourt

Ryan Gibson won the Enkalon Trophy for the first time at Bishopscourt last year. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Enkalon Trophy meeting tops bill as big weeked of Easter motorcycling blasts off

Dominic Herbertson sealed his maiden Isle of Man TT podium result in the Supertwin class in 2024. (Photo by Tim Keeton/Pacemaker)

Dominic Herbertson sets up own team for Isle of Man TT challenge

Ulster racing legend Ray McCullough, the first winner of the Enkalon Trophy race in in 1975, presenting the silverware to late Manx rider Dan Kneen in 2017. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

All the winners of the Enkalon Trophy motorcycle race through the decades

A bumper Easter weekend of short circuit motorcycle racing is in store with the Ulster Superbike Championship. Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press

Event timetable for 49th Enkalon Trophy Ulster Superbike meeting

Michael Dunlop on the Team LRP Poland BMW M1000RR during a recent Endurance World Championship test at Le Mans in France. (Photo by David Reygondaeu/Good Shoot)

Michael Dunlop ready for 'tough' Le Mans 24-Hours showdown

Michael Dunlop with Stuart Hicken of Hawk Racing after winning the Superbike TT in 2023 for his 23rd victory at the event. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Michael Dunlop and Hawk Racing team up for fourth successive season

Marc Marquez does the double in Qatar to stretch the gap within the MotoGP Championship to 18 points over his brother Alex. (Photo by MotoGP)

Marc Marquez with 'amazing' Qatar success to reclaim MotoGP lead

Nine-year-old Larne rider Marc Bergin after his Auto class victory in Scotland. (Photo by Bergin MX)

Scotland success for nine-year-old Marc Bergin at motocross meeting

Mike Browne finished third in the second Supertwin race at last year's Isle of Man TT. Browne will ride a KMR Kawasaki for Ryan Farquhar in 2025. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Ryan Farquhar's KMR Kawasaki Team in TT return for first time since 2019

James Hillier on the Bournemouth Kawasaki at the Isle of Man TT in 2024. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

James Hillier earns TT ride after shock of WTF Racing withdrawal

Isle of Man TT winner James Hillier has secured a ride with Bournemouth Kawasaki for the Supersport races this summer.

Kyle White

The FHO Racing team celebrates Peter Hickman's Macau Grand Prix victory in 2023. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

FHO Racing withdraws from 2025 British Superbike Championship

Michael Dunlop won both Supersport races at the Isle of Man TT in 2024 on his MD Racing Yamaha. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Michael Dunlop set for Ducati Supersport bid at Isle of Man TT

FHO Racing team owner Faye Ho

Question mark over FHO Racing Team's BSB involvement in 2025

Donegal man Richard Kerr will spearhead MLav Racing's debut in the British Superbike Championship in 2025. (Photo by David Yeomans)

Richard Kerr and Michael Laverty team up for British Superbike bid

British Superbike champion Kyle Ryde will defend his title in 2025 on the OMG Yamaha after a last-gasp deal was secured. (Photo by David Yeomans Photography)

BSB champion Kyle Ryde handed huge boost after late deal

Dwayne McCracken and Julian Trummer unveiled the Lion Heart Moto Racing Kawasaki ZX-10RR during an exclusive launch event at Hinch Distillery on Friday. (Photo by Gavan Cadlwell)

New road racing team owner Dwayne McCracken on 'surreal' Carl Cox phone call

James Hillier on the Bournemouth Kawasaki in the opening Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT in 2024. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

TT star James Hillier and Bournemouth Kawasaki tease 2025 link-up

Lion Heart Moto Racing team owner Dwyane McCracken and son Lewis with Austrian rider Julian Trummer and the Kawasaki ZX-10RR he will race in 2025 at the team launch at Hinch Distillery in Lisburn. (Photo by Gavan Caldwell)

New Northern Ireland road racing team takes centre stage at special launch

Jason Meara claimed the Experts overall at St. John's Point. (Photo by Kenny Gardner)

Jason Meara powers to hat-trick at Ulster Open motocross opener

Manx rider Joe Yeardsley will lead the charge for Northern Ireland team Scott Racing at the Isle of Man TT. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Northern Ireland's Scott Racing team gearing up for Isle of Man TT

Richard Cooper during a recent visit to the North West 200 course with Race Director, Mervyn Whyte. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Richard Cooper 'would love' to add to North West 200 win tally in May

​Richard Cooper has won five times at the North West 200 since his debut in 2019 but the English rider says reaching the number one spot at the north coast road race is becoming increasingly more difficult.

Kyle White

Rob Hodson on the SMT Racing Honda at the Isle of Man TT in 2024. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Rob Hodson ready for TT bid on ex- Michael Dunlop Honda

Morning View

Editorial: Some encouraging signs for the future of motorcycle racing

Peter Hickman won the Superbike race at the 2024 Isle of Man TT to equal Mike Hailwood's tally of 14 victories. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

TT star Peter Hickman implements 'big change' for 2025

Honda Racing UK's Dean Harrison. (Photo by Double Red)

Dean Harrison gives positive update after Spanish tests with Honda Racing team

Glenn Irwin headed the times at the first official British Superbike test of the year at Navarra in Spain on the Hager PBM Ducati. (Photo by Double Red)

Glenn Irwin riding high after topping times at Spanish test

Castlederg's Cole McCullough claimed his maiden EMX 125 Championship podium in Sardena. (Photo by MXJULY)

'What a feeling' - Castlederg's Cole McCullough with milestone Italy podium

Korie McGreevy (McAdoo Racing Kawasaki) leads the SBT Ireland Ulster Superbike Championship after the opening round at Bishopscourt in Co Down. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

McAdoo Kawasaki rider Korie McGreevy satisfied with Bishopscourt results

Graeme Irwin (Magic Bullet Ducati) leads Ajay Carey (Honda) in the Supersport class at the first round of the SBT Ireland Ulster Superbike Championship at Bishopscourt in Co Down. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Results from the opening Ulster Superbike round at Bishopscourt

Gary McCoy (Madbros BMW) won the second Superbike race from Korie McGreevy and Richard Cooper at the first round of the SBT Ireland Ulster Superbike Championship held at Bishopscourt in Co Down on Saturday

GALLERY: Spectacular pictures from the Ulster Superbike Championship

Richard Cooper on the BPE by Russell Racing Yamaha at Bishopscourt in Co Down on Saturday. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Richard Cooper toasts four-timer at Ulster Superbike Championship opener

Korie McGreevy (McAdoo Racing Kawasaki) won the opening Ulster Superbike race at Bishopscourt from Richard Cooper (BPE by Russell Racing Yamaha. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Ulster Superbike wins for Korie McGreevy and Gary McCoy as new season blasts off

Michael Dunlop (right) with fellow Team LRP Poland riders Enzo Boulom, Danny Webb and Marek Szkopek at the Le Mans test. (Photo: LRP Poland)

Michael Dunlop gears up for iconic Le Mans 24-Hours race with BMW test

McAdoo Racing Kawasaki rider Korie McGreevy clinched pole in the Superbike class at Bishopscourt. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Korie McGreevy seals Superbike pole in season-opener at Bishopscourt in Co Down

Rob Herring is set to become the first Ulster player to reach the milestone of 250 caps. (Photo by Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker Press)

Rob Herring on brink of history with Ulster

Ulster Superbike champion Jonny Campbell will begin the defence of his title as Bishopscourt in Co Down hosts the season-opener this weekend. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker)

Ulster Superbike champion Jonny Campbell fired up to defend title

Glenn Irwin will be in action on the Hager PBM Ducati at the opening official British Superbike test at Navarra in Spain this weekend. (Photo by PBM Ducati)

Glenn Irwin gearing up for official BSB test in Spain

Pata Maxus Yamaha World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea is recovering from injury

Jonathan Rea ruled out of third World Superbike race in a row through injury

Derek McGee during a test at Kirkistown in Co Down on Wednesday on the KMR Kawasaki Supertwin. (Photo by Baylon McCaughey)

Top Irish rider Derek McGee confirms Cookstown 100 comeback

Pata Maxus Yamaha World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea pictured at Portimao in Portugal at the weekend. (Photo by Graeme Brown/GeeBee Images)

Injury-hit Jonathan Rea set to make Assen decision 'this week'

Mark McLernon was unbeaten in the Premier Quad class at St John's Point. (Photo by Maurice Montgomery)

Mark McLernon's Ulster clean sweep over Knock outing

Nathan Harrison in action on the Honda Racing UK Superstock machine at last year's Isle of Man TT. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Manxman Nathan Harrison outlines Isle of Man TT plans

Pecco Bagnaia celebrates his first win of the season with Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio at the Red Bull Grand Prix of America. (Photo: MotoGP)

Italian Pecco Bagnaia claims his first win of 2025 after chaotic race

Injured Jonathan Rea attended the Portuguese round of the World Superbike Championship at Portimao. (Photo by Pata Maxus Yamaha)

Jonathan Rea 'feels good' as World Superbike rider continues recovery

Lee Johnston was seriously injured in a crash at the North West 200 in 2023. (Photo by Rod Neill Pacemaker Press International)

'Ride or Die' road racing film looks at role of faith in racers' lives

Cameron Dawson celebrates a podium in the 2023 National Junior Supersrtock Championship. (Photo by David Yeomans Photography)

Supersport prospect Cameron Dawson has renewed determination for 2025

Pata Maxus Yamaha World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea. (Photo by Graeme Brown/GeeBee Images)

Jonathan Rea 'throwing everything' at injury recovery

Pata Maxus Yamaha World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea. (Photo by Graeme Brown/GeeBee Images)

Jonathan Rea absent again as World Superbike Championship returns in Portugal

Michael Dunlop in action on a BMW M1000RR during a test at Kirkistown in Co Down. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Road racing star Michael Dunlop in BMW test at Kirkistown

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