Full report and photos

The race report and more photos from Anglesey are now on my main website under the 'latest news' heading.

Anglesey Man'cation - racing with Thundersport GB - includes onboard foo...

Cup of tea and flapjack.

Cup of tea and flapjack.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

Here at Oulton enjoying a brew and lovely dry warm day out coaching with Brian.

Race one done but going home early.

Race one done but going home early.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

There is not really any point putting more wear and tear on Mark's bike. It's ridiculous to put the 450 singles and twins in the same class and call them equal. I don't mind riding hard on any day but it pi$$es me off to be ridden away from on the straights by something that is supposed to be equally matched, I reckon the speed differential at the end of the straight something like 20mph more for the twins. Should really have entered 'Sabina' in the supermono class as mixing the 450s does not work for me. Not even bothering with today's second race.

First race - second.

First race - second.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

I could not believe it when the rain started an hour before the race. I got away well and led for about the first ten laps in the wet. Then Matt Davies on one of the Aprilia rent-a-bikes and I swapped the lead for the next few laps, I could pass and out ride him on the twiddly bits but simply couldn't match his horsepower on the straights. Matt ultimately took the win by just 0.263 - Ben's gear lever fell off and Nige pulled in as he didn't have confidence in the rear grip. Going to give Gordon a different shock for tomorrow.

Oh my goodness.

Oh my goodness.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

Spent the start of qualifying with Ben on track following him and then led for a lap before doing my own thing. Only managed to get a few decent laps in before the session was red flagged for someone who blew up. I didn't get near my best practice time of 1.13.1 from yesterday. Only managing a 14.26 that puts me 7th. Trouble in the awning though as Ben is 0.029 sec faster than Nige.

All ready and raring to go.

All ready and raring to go.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

Ben has gone off to the Aprilia tent to get on his bike while his Dad Nige and I get 'Gordon' and 'Sabina' started for qualifying. It must be great for Father and Son to be out on track together.

Bright spark.

Bright spark.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

Last practice session did not even make one complete lap. Lots of head scratching back in the awning. Steve McNick was the person that ultimately found the missing spark. Only problem was, by time he found it the practice day was over. Will have to wait till tomorrows qualifying to see if it works!

Sabina's playing up now!

Sabina's playing up now!
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

As if she is in sympathy with Gordon not being able to get out and play Sabina has now developed a mystery cut out problem. At first I thought she might have touched a valve so pulled the clutch. But not so. Then she lasted just five laps in the next session before cutting out completely.

Sprocket carrier.

Sprocket carrier.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

Gordons has collapsed and broken up. It is such a model specific part we have no idea where to find a replacement. Yamaha SZR 660. Any ideas?

Bit of practice.

Bit of practice.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

Doing the practice day so that we can introduce Nige and Gordon to each other properly. It also means I am here on hand to help out with stuff.

Off and ready for Anglesey

Giles has made a great job of Gordon's paintwork, he looks gorgeous.

working hard...

working hard...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

...to get 'Gordon' back looking gorgeous ready for his outing next weekend in the supermono race at Anglesey with Nige Rea on board.

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