Here we are back at Cadwell in glorious sunshine. Giving Martin some tips on how to ride a good lap for when he's back racing Supermono here in a couple of weeks.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
SOS - looking for a Mono!
I've been busy over the last week with my V2Pro coaching at Cadwell and Oulton.
But now I've just had the time to sit down and write my race report from the BSB meeting at Oulton Park last week.
However, the pressing thing at the moment is I'm on the look out for a Mono (preferably a Minimono) for the second round of the European Supermono Championship at Assen - weekend of 29th May.
If anyone out there has a spare bike and fancies going racing - please let me know.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Sunny Cadwell.
It's Hottrax Motorsport Endurance racing here this weekend. Doing a bit of coaching today with one of the competitors ready for the race. For a change it's not raining.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Wet and miserable.
Back at Oulton today for a coaching session. Weather is unpleasant and damp, yet it was dry and sunny on the drive here first thing.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
good race.
Well it was an eventful ten laps. Alex Gault ran on early then Lea crashed out. Jeremy was leading with a gap of well over a second. In the last two laps I was making progress on him and crossed the line just 0.6 second behind.
As ponderous yet certain as Continental Drift.
Just fitting myself a seat bump to help overcome the acceleration forces. Also just found out that yesterday's times don't count so the next session will determin the grid for the race. Bu$§er!
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Ready and raring.
All the competitors are in the same awning except Jeremy McWilliams he is doing his own thing.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Arrived at Oulton.
Here we are ready for the first round of the Harley davidson trophy races. Paddock is packed and strangely enough we have managed to park in exactly the same spot that we were in last year. Dan Linfoot has called for some track tips in exchange for a cup of sugar. How neighbourly.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
On a scale of 1 to 10.
Yesterday the pain was at full on maximum 10.
Today though I've woken up and its subsided to about 7.
I won't be racing but the whole supermono paddock is about 'family style' so we have come to support all the other riders and watch the race.
This is Sjoerd Buiten, he rides a Ducati 1098 that they have simply chopped the back cylinder off!
Obviously there is a bit more to than that - it is a beautiful technical achievement.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Back from hospital.
No damage done.Had a body scan and nothing broken.
Torn the muscles in my back. Hurts like hell.
The boys had rebuilt the bike but at the moment walking is difficult so I will just sit in the van and enjoy the bar-b-que that Alex is preparing.
Lots of supermonos.
The race this weekend is really well supported with in excess of 30 monos on the grid.Not sure if I will be there for the race though.
Changed the gearing and the first flying lap was good over a second quicker.
Unfortunately this meant I used 2nd instead of 3rd coming out of the chicane and highsided.
Don't know what the bike is like but I'm in hospital in Verviers waiting for an xray.
Nothing broken but feel like I've been punched in the kidney.
Remember she's a moto x 450 at heart.
That's first qualifying over.
Did constant 2' 52s and ended up 9th and split the exhaust down its entire length.
Bu$$er.
Going to do a couple of changes for the next session.
But to be honest everyone is very happy with 'Sabina' having done her best.
Friday, April 23, 2010
On board video.
Had a good couple of sessions.
Did what I needed before qualifying tomorrow.
Changed the shock and the gearing.
Ran with an on board camera so we can watch the footage together and go through stuff with Mark and Steve.
First session.
The weather is glorious.
Bright sunshine.
Today is a track day with a minimum of 600cc, the organisers have given me special permission to let 'Sabina' have a look round.
So far she loves it!
Van gets to go on track.
The access tunnel for taller vehicles has collapsed so we have a limited time window to get in the paddock via the track.
Great fun to drive the van on the circuit.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Bit of a running repair.
Off we set this morning for Spa Francorchamps. Riding Mark's moto450 'Sabina' at my most favorite track in the World in a European supermono event.
Just had to pull over on A1 though to put a bit of flapping trim back on the van.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
North Yorkshire Road Racing Club.
Up in Northallerton tonight its the 'sponsored riders' evening. The club works hard throughout the year with social evenings and special events to raise funds to allocate to racers. This year they are sponsoring 15 riders and I am lucky enough to be one!
Monday, April 19, 2010
I hope it dries up.
Back at Cadwell coaching. This morning it's grizzly and wet. I sincerely hope it's going to dry up otherwise it will be a long long day...
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Bit chilly at Cadwell today.
Russ has treated himself to a new bike to do BMCRC thunderbikes and is now treating himself to a coaching day. Last time we were here he was riding a mini twin so it will be interesting to see how he gets on with this bike.
Monday, April 12, 2010
95 Alive
Took 'Frank' along to Sherburn for a road safety awarness day.The 95 Alive York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership is a partnership of local authorities, emergency services and other North Yorkshire agencies working together to educate, inform and train, with the aim of lowering the number of road casualties across the county of North Yorkshire.
You can visit the website by clicking here: 95 Alive
Friday, April 9, 2010
Bad ass dudes.
A couple of other Harley Davidson Trophy competitors are here today having a run round; Jeremy and Darren James.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Back to Cadwell Park.
Here we are back in Lincolnshire for another coaching day. Not so lucky with the weather at the moment though - wets on first thing.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Coaching at Cadwell.
This is my second coaching day this year; back to Cadwell. Can not believe the weather - sunny and dry - again! Fantastic!
Monday, March 22, 2010
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Testing report words done...
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Just as well he ran out...
Here are the tickets issued by the Gendarm, just as well he stopped at 10! I think his book ran out... 495 Euros - It's really put a dent in the finances.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Action shot.
This great action shot is one of many taken by BritishSportPhotography.
Click on it to go full size.
Cheers Ryan.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Thanks Wayne and Norfolkline.
Just typing my report of the trip while cruising across the Channel on one of www.norfolkline.com excellent ferries. Wayne Bullen is a long time sponsor of motorcycle sport so will always give competitors a good deal. Cheers.
Friday, March 5, 2010
driving home the scenic route.
We were in a rush to get to Spain so we did motorways all the way. We fancy a change for the drive back so we are taking the small roads through the mountains. The scenery is breathtaking. Makes me feel very insignificant.
Just before we set off home.
Yesterday I ran with the cameras on Frank to test some new batteries. Got some good footage of Jenny Tinmouth out on track. So this morning after packing the van I had time to run through it with her. She's certainly talented; a good, smooth, fast rider.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Good times.
We have had lots of sessions today. Tried many different settings. Just got one session out on Frank. Got some good video of other riders in the advanced group.
Things to ponder.
Getting plenty of miles under "Steve's" drive belt now. Doing some experimenting with tyre pressures. Got lots of great on board video footage.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Good day today.
Well I've spent a couple of sessions today just putting miles on 'Steve'. He's loosened up nicely now. I built the revs up gradually throughout the day. I now know the limiter kicks in about 6,800. More to do on the suspension tomorrow.
'Frank' is having a good time too.
This is the first time I have ever ridden Frank just on my own, not on a coaching day. With no noise restrictions we have even taken his decibel killers out; so now he really feels like he's not at work but on holiday.
Well we have arrived.
So despite being almost 500 quid lighter we decided to press on to the test in Spain. So here we are at Alcarras with Hottrax.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Ouch!
Really pi$$ed off. Was pulled in the services while riding through to run up and down the gears. One policeman seemed bike friendly and was prepared to let me off with just one ticket. The other one sensed a record for his station and escorted me back there. Ten tickets and 495 Euros later I am wondering whether we can afford to go on to the test. Fancy that. No such thing as a day light MOT in France!
Oh dear.
Well I managed to do 28 miles before being pulled by the Gendarmerie. I dont know what I will be in trouble for exactly as I was only running the bike in. But I am worried its going to cost me all that I managed to save up gritting over Christmas.
Nearly at Lyon.
Only about another nine hours to go. If the weather brightens up I might put "Steve's" number plate on and do some distance. He's only got 8 miles on the clock and it would loosen him up before we get on track.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Born to be bad...
just picked up "Steve" from Riders of Bridgewater. He might be a big fella but we will manage to squeeze him in the van alongside "Frank".Phil Jessop has told me ' just get out and ride it, do anything you like to it '. Should be interesting...
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Frank's in the van.
He's already loaded and looking forward to a short European holiday to blow away the winter cobwebs. We should be collecting his new mate for 2010 "Steve" on the way to the ferry. More on him later.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Cash Wanted!
About fifteen years after I won the inaugral Triumph Speed Triple race at Donington Park, I really fancy having a go at the ParkinGo European Triumph series. Run at selected rounds of World Superbike Events, with everyone onboard identical Triumph Street Triple 675Rs, I think that I'd put up a good showing. The race weekend program is based on two official sessions, one on Friday and another on Saturday, and the race on Sunday at 14.30, before the second WSB race. On the following dates:
11/04/2010 Valencia
25/04/2010 Assen
09/05/2010 Monza
27/06/2010 Misano
11/07/2010 Brno
01/08/2010 Donington
05/09/2010 Nurburgring
All I need now is £35,000, or $57,000 or €40,000 whichever way you want to look at it!
That's everything all in - I just have to get myself to the meetings, turn up and ride - we get to keep the bike at the end of the season - so I suppose that's something. What do you think? Do you think I could manage to find 35 people who would pay £1,000 to join a club with a 1 in 35 chance of owning the bike?
Got to think of something...
Saturday, January 9, 2010
New and updated websites.
Lot's of time and effort has gone into the revamping of my main website.
Click below to check it out - you might need to reload it in your browser.
Cheers.
Bloke.
Main website - Revamped - click here
I've also updated my dedicated coaching website with a photo gallery so you can see what we get up to on a 1-2-1 training day.You can check it out by clicking here: Coaching website
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Trusty CG.
Been called out to do some ploughing and gritting. Plenty of snow. Only way I can guarantee not to get stuck on the way to work is to go on the CG.
Friday, January 1, 2010
What an honour.
My helmet on the Arai Legends display - amongst some top riders. Can you name any of the other rider's helmets?
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