Thursday, December 13, 2012

2013 Calendar update


Thanks to all the generous people who have already donated something towards the calendar costs, but I still have quite along way to go before everything is paid for!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Get geared up before the season starts!

As an alternative to Christmast telly, why not 'gen' up before the seasons starts!
My track specific 'how I ride' DVDs available from the Eshop on my dedicated coaching website at V121PRO - makes the ideal stocking filler for yourself!

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Trickling out...


Trickling out...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
at £360 for this little lot the calendars are going out in batches as this is only about a 1/4 of total postage costs! So thanks to the donators so far and don't forget I'm grateful for even the smallest contribution. www.mike-edwards.net

Monday, November 26, 2012

And so...


And so...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
...now the real 'fun' begins. www.mike-edwards.net

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Hard work begins


Hard work begins
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
on collating the 2013 calendars; already sent some out to the early donators - thanks Peeps.
Don't forget to reserve yours by visiting www.mike-edwards.net

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Up to date


Up to date
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
with my current desk calendar mainly featuring photos from my first season in the Ducati 848 challenge plus a couple of shots of my debut year on a TZ - not forgetting the obligatory photo of 'Frank' at work.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Harley days...


Harley days...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
campaigning the XR1200 in 2010 meant it featured heavily in the '11 desk calendar together with some great shots of Mark Hanna's moto 450.

Monday, November 19, 2012

Looking back at my 2010 calendar

you can see how many different bikes I had raced in the '09 season. Had a couple of runs out in BSB SuperStk on Roy's 1198, raced Mark Hanna's GP450, rode lots of Chris Wilson's classic beauties and still found time to take 'Gordon' on holidat to Assen.

Saturday, November 17, 2012

Fun packed season


Fun packed season
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
in 2008, from racing 'new' classic Molnar Manx Nortons to Peter Day's truly iconic FZR400 and the 'Smith Sisters' unique GP1 Lung machine - all came together to make a great 2009 calendar.

Friday, November 16, 2012

'Gordon' was born


'Gordon' was born
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
and made his debut in the 2008 calendar; together with the Mali Jawa from the Euro Supermono series in 2007 and 'Bill' the R1200s features as I'd just started coaching on him that year.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

My 2007 desk calendar


My 2007 desk calendar
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
was comprised mostly from the 2006 European Supermono championship of me riding the Neatafan mini mono.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

2006 was a stunner


2006 was a stunner
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
a varied 2005 season offered lots of great photos for the calendar. From Euro events in GSXR Cup and Supermono to racing the 'other' Mike Edwards Raptor in Minitwins. Oh yes, and that was the year I smashed one of Garry McCoy's Petronas bikes to pieces.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

2005 calendar


2005 calendar
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
this rarity features me riding three different World Endurance bikes from the '04 season: YART, 666 and Klein - plus the mini mono makes it's first calendar appearance.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Got one of these?


Got one of these?
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
My 2004 desk calendar celebrated having completed 21 years in racing. This vintage item was illustrated with photos of some of my favourite bikes.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Original Calendar


Original Calendar
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
this was the first one we did back in 2002 with all the photos being of me racing endurance with Phase One by Andrew Holyoake. Anyone out there still got one of these?

Friday, November 2, 2012

2013 desk calendar

 
I never actually like to “sell” my desk calendars, but this year even 2nd class post is going to cost me £1.10 to send each one out!
To reserve yours I’d like to ask if you can please help by sending a donation of any amount to go towards covering the printing, production and p&p.You can donate with PayPal or securely online using a credit/debit card by clicking here:
If you'd prefer to send me a cheque / postal order for any amount to: Mike Edwards, 9 Mount Parade. HG1 1BX.
If posting your donation, don’t forget to let me know your return address and if you’d like the calendar dedicating to anyone.

Monday, October 29, 2012

I've had worse


I've had worse
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
weather this year and considering it's nearly November me and my coaching client are not having such a bad outing at Cadwell today.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Daytona boots!

Daytona Boots - great factory repair facility

I personally wouldn't wear anything else - but I do give them quite a hard time, with me riding many thousands of 'on track' miles each season when coaching and racing.
In fact, on a coaching day I put my Daytonas on about 8am and they're then on for the rest of the day until 5:30pm!



I recently sent a pair back to the factory for repairs rather than ask for a new pair of 'outers' - when they returned, I couldn't believe what a fantastic job Helmut had done with all the repairs.


Click here for their website: Frey Daytona boots


Sunday, October 21, 2012

Help Choose Calendar photos

If you are on Facebook and would like to help choose my 2013 desk calendar photo then please click here:
Calendar Photo Choice
The album is on my Racing FB page, so you don't have to be a 'friend' to be able to click the 'like' button to choose the photos you like best.

Making a mock up


Making a mock up
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
of some of the most popular photos to see how they'll work on the calendar page layouts. If you haven't voted on your favourites yet please get on and choose as will make the final decisions tomorrow.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Lots to see


Lots to see
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
at Stafford show. Getting some new ear plugs done.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

A bit 'iffy'


A bit 'iffy'
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
when we arrived at Donington in the dark this morning. But the wind's dried the majority of the track and the sun is out so it might turn out nice for today's coaching client.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Glorious weather


Glorious weather
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
at Oulton Park today for my '1 2 1' coaching client. Must be Jim Stock sorting out the sunshine for everyone on the parade laps in his honour at lunchtime.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Warming up nicely


Warming up nicely
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
for my coaching client here at Cadwell Park today.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Could almost


Could almost
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
be Summer here at Donington Park; warm and dry for today's coaching client.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

all hands to the pumps


all hands to the pumps
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Got to take our stuff off the hire bike now and return it before we can even start to think about packing up.

did my best.


did my best.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
The boys tried their best having put our stuff on a hired bike; but with no warm up session it really was wing and a prayer stuff. It didn't fit me and settings felt awful but I stayed out and managed to get 5th.

Magic is woven!


Magic is woven!
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Big up to the boys, by time I returned from Eric's wedding this morning there was a bike ready for me to take to the grid. Should be on Eurosport 2 about 3pm.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

All over.


All over.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Leading James behind Robbie in the race and unfortunately the bike seized. Have jumped in the car to head back up North to join in celebrations for the wedding of 'little blu' and Janine.

Friday, September 28, 2012

Late practice 5.10pm


Late practice 5.10pm
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Now that's done we have to crack on and get the wheels to the tyre men as we're out first thing at 9am for qualifying. Warmers on at 8am means we have to the tyres done tonight.

Dear Mr. Maccabee


Dear Mr. Maccabee
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Please will you give me one of these...

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Track ride


Track ride
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Here we are at Silverstone. Off for an informative run round the track. I hope everyone will be able to keep up with me on my 'mean steed of speed'...

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Going to be a scorcher...


Going to be a scorcher...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
... for today's coaching client here at Le Mans. The sun is already out and at full force so drinking plenty of water could be the order of the day.

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

I had forgotten...


I had forgotten...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
... how much I dislike Le Mans. However it makes a change for "Frank" he's never been here before; but my coaching client today was here last year so he already knows his way round.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Nothing today.


Nothing today.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Discovered that the frame's broken so we won't be racing today. Had a fab time though all things considered.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Not too good.


Not too good.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Good start and was in the top ten but had to pull in at the end of the first lap as the HT lead had pulled out of the Mag. Back out for a few laps and the gear linkage fell apart. Poor Howie, he never got chance to ride. He'll be starting tomorrow so might get some laps in.

First race


First race
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Its time.

Friday, September 14, 2012

Oh dear.


Oh dear.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Rocker box cover came off. Not exactly sure when - to start with couldn't work out whether my feet were slipping of pegs with vibration or the copious amounts of oil. Just managed two flying laps. Howie's not been here before either so has got special dispensation to get out later for three laps.

Time for practice.


Time for practice.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
And we're off. Just as it starts to rain.

Authentic and vintage...


Authentic and vintage...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
... and that's just the riders!

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Goodwood


Goodwood
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Time for cocktails now I think!

Sunday, September 9, 2012

More points in the bag!


More points in the bag!
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Happy to come 3rd again. Lee and Robbie, in front doing their own thing, probably busy chatting about racing Panigales and I simply followed them home.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

That'll do!


That'll do!
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Very happy with 3rd. Lee won but gets no championship points. Robbie got 2nd and concluded his 2012 overall championship win.

Time for brekky.


Time for brekky.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
First out this morning for 9am qualifying. Robbie is on Pole and Lee Johnston on the VIP bike and is between him and me. We're all on 35s and next up is Dijon on a 36.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Free practice Donington


Free practice Donington
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
I got permission to run with cameras for this evenings practice session as some of my video watchers have commented on how they've missed my onboard footage. So we've just recorded the whole 20 minute session for you all!

Monday, September 3, 2012

Event overview video - Cadwell Park

Grand day.


Grand day.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
This beautiful morning weather at Cadwell probably means me and my coaching client are going to have a decent day.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Sunshine and showers


Sunshine and showers
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Wet and dry - is making it a bit of a grim coaching day for my client. He doesn't have spare wheels so we are having to tread very carefully - so to speak.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Something different.


Something different.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Having a run out on one of Chris Wilson's bikes today. Been invited to ride it at Goodwood.

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Rain stayed away...


Rain stayed away...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
So far today it has been overly warm but no rain. Practice was alright third behind Robbie and Marty Mutt; done a bit of twiddling for qualifying tomorrow. Coaching word seems to be getting round, three folk have called for tips today.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

Job done.


Job done.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Won the Tom Wheatcroft trophy for Stu to take back home. Got down to a 1.15.246 in the process. Mike Cooper 2nd.