This Weekend is an all-new Resource section introduced to CycleOnline.com.au for 2013, outlining the weekend’s racing ahead both right here in Australia and around the globe. As the race season gets underway with events worldwide, This Weekend will be your weekly source to find out where it’s all going down.

Nicky Hayden and Bradley Smith do battle early on at the Assen TT. Image: MotoGP.com.

Event: MotoGP
Round: Seven
Date: 27-29 June, 2013
Location: TT Assen, Netherlands
Australian Riders: Bryan Staring (MotoGP), Anthony West (Moto2), Jack Miller, Arthur Sissis (Moto3)
More information: www.motogp.com

Kawasaki’s Tom Sykes is aiming to zero in on the World Superbike Championship lead at Imola. Image: Kawasaki Racing Team.

Event: World Superbike Championship
Round: Seven
Date: 28-30 June, 2013
Location: Imola, Italy
Australian Riders: Mitchell Carr, Matt Davies (Supersport), Mitchell Pirotta (Superstock 1000), Mike Jones, Adrian Nestorovic, (Superstock 600) Zac Levy (European Junior Cup)
More information: www.worldsbk.com