While the world's media descended on the U.K. capital spending the week concentrating on the build up to the Marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the traditional bank holiday weekend witnessed another perfect partnership as Maico Internationals, Dunlop, Maxima, No Fear rider, Neil Berry clinched the O.R.P.A. 500cc British two stroke Championship title on Monday the 2nd May.

Displaying all the qualities of a "never say die" Brit, Berry who had suffered a shoulder injury after crashing three weeks ago relentlessly fought through the pain barrier on his factory 320 M.M.X. to take the overall victory over the two days.

In a statement set to shock Maico enthusiasts around the world, British manufacturers Maico International are pleased to announce the brand name will be heading to the U.K. very soon.

Ownership of the name has proved to be an elusive mystery and an urban myth for many years with much speculation as to the possibility that a document was ever in existence due to so many companies now publicly trading in the manufacture of Maico branded parts and bikes. Maico International can now reveal they have been aware of the full circumstances surrounding ownership of the name for some time.