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Joshua Close

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Josh is a Sports Journalism graduate and has been a member of the TCF team since 2015. Between 2015 and 2018, Josh focused primarily on British Superbikes and Road Racing events such as the Isle of Man TT. At the beginning of the 2019 season he became the MotoGP Reporter.
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Road Racing

Hickman joins Mercer and Coward at Mistral Racing for Classic TT

By Joshua Close
February 17, 2015
1 Mins read

MCE Insurance British Superbike rider Peter Hickman will compete in the Classic TT for the first time this year after joining the Mistral Racing team

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MotoGP

Tickets now on sale for the British Moto GP at Silverstone

By Joshua Close
February 16, 2015
1 Mins read
The Circuit of Wales (CoW) and Silverstone have announced that the tickets for this season’s British round of the FIM Moto GP Championship are…
British Superbike

Hickman returns with the RAF Reserves Team for 2015

By Joshua Close
February 16, 2015
1 Mins read
Peter Hickman has confirmed his place on the grid for the 2015 MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship by re-signing with the RAF Reserves Team.
British Superbike

Bridewell and Laverty unveil Tyco BMW's 2015 challenger

By Joshua Close
February 13, 2015
2 Mins read
Tommy Bridewell and Michael Laverty have unveiled their new-for-2015 Tyco BMW livery ahead of the 2015 British Superbike Championship season.
World Superbike

Pirelli launch new Twitter page ahead of new WSBK season

By Joshua Close
February 13, 2015
1 Mins read
Pirelli have launched a new Twitter page ahead of new World Superbike season that kicks off next weekend in Australia.
Road Racing

Donald to contest 2015 Supersport TT with Padgetts Honda

By Joshua Close
February 13, 2015
1 Mins read
Australian Cameron Donald will contest the Isle Of Man TT Supersport races in 2015 after signing with the Valvoline Racing by Padgetts Motorcycles team.
British Superbike

Rock Oil announces new partnership with British Superbikes

By Joshua Close
February 11, 2015
1 Mins read
Rock Oil has announced a partnership with the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship ahead of the 2015 season.
British Superbike

Smrz confident ahead of 2015 BSB Campaign

By Joshua Close
February 11, 2015
2 Mins read
Czech rider Jakub Smrz will return to the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship in 2015 after joining the Lloyds British Moto Rapido team.
MotoGP

British Moto GP round in danger as Donington Park cancel deal

By Joshua Close
February 10, 2015
2 Mins read
The British round of the 2015 Moto GP season is under threat after Donington Park withdrew from its contract with the Circuit of Wales to host this years event.
Rally

Paul Bird storms to North-West Stages Rally victory

By Joshua Close
February 9, 2015
2 Mins read
MCE British Superbike team owner, Paul Bird has made it a hat-trick of victories in the annual Legend North West Stages Rally. The…
Motorcycles

Schwantz and Parrish join World GP Bike Legends event

By Joshua Close
February 5, 2015
1 Mins read
The 1993 500CC World Champion Kevin Schwantz is the latest name to announce his participation in the upcoming World GP Bike Legends event. The…
British Superbike

Jessopp geared up for 2015 BSB campaign

By Joshua Close
February 4, 2015
1 Mins read
Martin Jessopp returns to the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship full of confidence ahead of a new campaign. The RidersMotorcycles.com BMW rider’s…
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