Had a great day at Cadwell with one of my repeat clients. It was chilly to start with but it warmed up when the sun came out.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Video Google transfers to Youtube
Video Google is coming to an end - but before they shut it down completely, they have allowed users to transfer footage to YouTube - have a click on my Pre2009 Channel if you're interested to see lots of older videos:
Pre 2009 Channel
With another channel at MikeEdwards09 just click to watch.
With another channel at MikeEdwards09 just click to watch.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 25, 2011
Quite happy with that.
A second 2nd - very happy with that, Leon is on an Evo bike and six stone lighter. I can't wait till Assen - I should be on an Evo bike then, however, I won't be six stone lighter so we'll just have to wait and see...
Pre race review.
Just looking at video and listening to the revs from morning warm up, getting ideas on the gearing before the race. Should be live on Eurosport 2 at 2.25pm.
Gordon's coming home.
Just editing the video from warm up will post shortly. While we were down this end of the country we collected Gordon from his Uncle Roy and Martin. Alan is having a sit on a 'proper' race bike!
Morning warm up.
Getting ready for a run round in an hour. Got permission to put the cameras on so should be able to get some footage of the other competitors on track.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
That will do for starters.
Had a great race. Got away with the front bunch. Led for quite a while after Leon Morris missed a gear. Made myself as big as possible and it took him quite a few laps to get past. Very happy with 2nd because I've now got lots of ideas for setting up the bike for tomorrow.
Like a garden party.
The only bit of flat ground we have near the awning is a patch of grass opposite. Frantic cleaning now. We think its the seal on the back of the clutch. Just got to get it all spic and span in time for the race.
Qualifying.
Warm up was extended from 8 mins to 15 and renamed qualifying. I did not want to stay out too long as we have a two tyre rule for the whole event so wanted to preserve them for the race. Got black flagged on the last lap, I knew something was wrong as I was getting monster slides. Looked down and for the second event in a row I was covered in oil. As far as I know I'm 4th -not bad since I've only ridden the bike for 30 laps in total. Will update when I know what the bike trouble is.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
All off.
Qualifying is cancelled. Been waiting 40 minutes for oil clear up after a super sport blow up organisers are running out of time and called it a day. Bu$$er.
First ride out.
Happy with the front end bit puzzled by some instability from the back end. Rode round getting used to the bike. Was 4th fastest I think with a 49.999. Going to make a couple of changes before qualifying in two hours.
Scrutineering queue.
Bumped into Steve Jordan in the queue this morning. I was approached by Andy Kirkwood to suggest a replacement rider for him; and the best person I could think of was Steve. Current Bemsee Thunderbike Champion, Brands specialist and suspension expert. I might have shot myself in the foot...
Friday, April 22, 2011
At last!
I've ridden the bike. Down the paddock to see Steve Jordan about what he suggests on the suspension set up - and back.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
BMW power.
Tim's bike has so much awesome power that I think he'll get real benefit from using a decent size 'bum stop' - then on the straights he'll be able to wedge himself against it and relax his arms. Stops him tugging on the bars and inducing instability.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Great day.
It's Thursday so it's likely to be Cadwell. North Glos club is racing here at the weekend so have been coaching Ben Cole today in preparation of the event.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Chilly at Snetterton.
Here we are showing Alexey the new track. Would be nicer if the sun was out and a bit warmer, but he's used to riding in the cold in Russia.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
848 set up.
Coaching Alexey Ivanov at Brands today, being from Russia Alexey needs some pointers on UK tracks. I'm also helping him get the bike set up, had a ride on it to see what it was like and now I can't wait to get on and race one!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Oh dear.
I think it's a piece of 5th gear and the bit of the top of the crank case that it punched off on it's way out of the gear boy. Check my face book racing page for full details of the event.
just waiting
For the next race to get underway. Have to go off the back of the grid again. Live timing at www.icgpracing.com
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Won from the back of the grid.
Very hot, very hard but a great fun race. I'll try to do it again same time tomorrow.
Reasonable grovelling result.
Well disqualification was on the cards but I must have pleaded quite a good case as the organisers are allowing me to race, albeit starting from the back of the grid. So changing the whole ignition unit to see if we have any better luck.
Stu saves the day.
From the out lap I could tell the ignition had gone again. Pulled in without having completed even one flying lap; so that meant we hadn't even qualified! Luckily Stu Melen had a spare bike ready for Chris Bishop. He was generous enough to let me do two flying laps on it to get a time. I put my transponder inside my leathers and qualified 4th - fantastic. Now we are in trouble for qualifying on a bike where the numbers and transponder don't match. Off to do some grovelling in the office while Graham sees to the bike.
Timing slipped.
As the rotar had moved, it was no suprise it did'nt feel right! Holed a piston in just three laps. Bu$$er. All rebuilt now. Let's see what qualifying will bring.
Friday, April 8, 2011
Not good.
The bike didn't feel crisp from the start. Carburration was not right. Lasted three laps before it seized and I had to watch everyone else enjoying practice from the side of the track.
Cadwell to Catalunya!
To be honest I never thought we could get organised to be coaching yesterday and here in Spain in time for practice today. But we are, and lots of thanks to those who have helped get me here with financial contributions. Arrived just an hour before practice and now they've cancelled it! On track now about 5.30.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Every day is different.
That's one of the things I love about the coaching; meeting different people riding different machines. Today my client is younger than his bike!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Warming up at last.
It was a bit chilly and damp first thing at Oulton, good for my client to learn the track. Now the sun's come out, and he knows where he's going now, so we should have a good afternoon.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
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