Friday, July 27, 2012

Enjoying another warm one


Enjoying another warm one
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
With today's coaching client here back at Donington.

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

How weird is this?


How weird is this?
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Going to an event where I'm not actually competing!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

A Scorcher


A Scorcher
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
here at Donington with today's coaching client.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Best I could do!


Best I could do!
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Stu said if the bike did not feel right I should pull in. But in fact had a cracking race with Guy. Made a dash for the line and think I just missed out by 4/100ths. Should have moved the transponder forward.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Long circuit.


Long circuit.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
For today's practice on the GP track we got permission to run with cameras. I couldn't believe it when on the way out the bike stopped and wouldn't start. I scootered up to pit lane and jumped on the spare. Set pole and came back in where the camera bike was now up and running. Out on it to compare bikes, first lap and the back came round at Hawthornes and it was all over! Kept pole time though. Race tomorrow 10.45am.

Friday, July 20, 2012

Now that definately did not...

...go to plan. Same old same old - downpour on the grid. Red flag for someone and I put my hand up. Race stopped and everyone given 15 mins to change tyres if they wanted. I had spare bike in pit lane. Then I was really suprised by backlash from a 'gang' of other competitors accusing me of stopping the race to allow those with money for wet tyres to have more success. I tried to explain that safety was the issue and that I race for fun and riding in those conditions was not fun, but they continued jabbering and shouting at me. Stu said only race if I wanted to - so I didn't. In shock really that everyone had turned on me so nasty I thought it was supposed to be family style!

Pole secured.


Pole secured.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Well now that's done I'd like to try and get the bike a bit more how I personally like it before tonights race at 5.25pm.

Time for a bacon butty!


Time for a bacon butty!
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
That's practice done, rode two of Stu's bikes as Graham's is unwell. It was timed and eventhough I think there are a couple more seconds still to find I was fastest with Simmo 0.301 back. Proper qualifying is at 1.30pm.

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Late night sorting


Late night sorting
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Had our supper and now just having a look over Stu's bike. Practice is 20mins at 10am.

Seldom seen...


Seldom seen...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
part of Brands Hatch. Yes we are in the very very very bottom of the paddock. Travelling round some of the nicest tracks in Europe for the ICGP competitors it's come as a bit of a shock for them. Toilets are on their way apparently...

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Interesting to see


Interesting to see
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
How today's coaching client has developed as a rider. It must be over a year since I last worked with him on track.

Monday, July 16, 2012

Thank goodness for "Gladys".

Back at Cadwell today where the weather is wet and windy. Luckily me and my coaching client can take refuge in 'Gladys' to go over the video footage in relative comfort.

Friday, July 13, 2012

It's glorious


It's glorious
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Here at Cadwell Park today with my coaching client. I am still in shock that it's not actually raining.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Seems good so far.


Seems good so far.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Weather is warm and dry at the moment. Off from pole today, so Rick is just giving me a few tips. Race is about 1.35pm.

Saturday, July 7, 2012

All things considered...


All things considered...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Very happy with 2nd place. A tough race with lots of see-sawing of positions at the front. From what people have said after the rostrum it was very entertaining to watch. James Folkard won and Robbie 3rd.

Qualifying.


Qualifying.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
The session was not too bad. Did not really tweak much, the boys seem to have put it back together ok. On the front row in 3rd; Dennis Hobbs is on pole with Robbie next.

Boys worked hard.


Boys worked hard.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Thanks to Matt , Ray and Harry for all their hard work. Thanks to Tony also for the use of his welder and workshop. I am just putting the finishing touches to make it look nice. Qualifying after lunch. Off to medical centre to hopefully get all clear.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Not to plan!


Not to plan!
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Just managed to squeeze 20mins practice in to schedule for us. However, I bug$ered it up for everyone. Three laps of great grip then there was none! Highside at the chicane - red flag - trip to medical centre. Luckily I'm just a bit sore but now it's time to crack on and fix the bike.

Oh dear.


Oh dear.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Mike Green, says it all really, enjoying himself here at Oulton Park as it continues to rain. The time schedule is very tight and over running already. Last on the list, we may be 'lucky' and still get out for practice.