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.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
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
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
At last!
Adam first got in touch about coaching well over a year ago - then lots of unexpected stuff got in his way and it's taken until now for us to be able to get on track at last!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Cadwell test drive.
Moto Direct have generously sponsored me with new RST leathers for coaching in. Just giving them their first airing at Cadwell today.
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Glorious day at Snet.
First time here at the revamped circuit. Weather is fantastic and the family atmosphere in the garage with the Bemsee competitors is great.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Snetterton
Arrived in Norfolk to coach a new customer tomorrow. Sharing a garage with some of my previous clients. How can you tell?
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Classic Cadwell outing.
The weather was kind to us yesterday. Not so for my client's bike though. It refused to run; luckily there was a bike hire company here that he rented one from to make sure his day wasn't wasted.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Ebay bid for supporters
Im trying to rustle up some interest in racing the TZ 350 in the ICGP - we still have to find some cash to make the first round in Spain.
Loads of people are always searching Ebay for bike and racing related stuff, so to catch their eye and use Ebay as a promotional tool I've put up the chance to be a supporter as an Ebay item. Click here to see it.
However, if you do want to support our ICGP race efforts, you can do it direct via my website and that'll save me the Ebay fees!
Cheers.
Mike.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Brands TZ test video
We need some additional cash to make the first round in Spain, if you can help in anyway, please make a secure donation via the "financial support" button on the top icon menu of my Main Website.
Friday, March 11, 2011
TZ test at Brands.
Had quite a good day at Brands.
Got some idea of how the bike works now and would like to experiment with the suspension.
All we need now is to find some cash so we can go racing...
Got some idea of how the bike works now and would like to experiment with the suspension.
All we need now is to find some cash so we can go racing...
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Long association.
Collecting memorabillia from my Dad's house, I found this great 1990 calendar. Shows how long I've enjoyed my great relationship with Arai.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Cadwell gloom.
Back for a coaching day. Once again it is cold wet and miserable with the circuit even shut for a short time this morning due to fog. I swear the weather forecast said "sunshine" before we left home!
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Frank's refresh.
With so much coaching work at the moment it's time to give Frank a bit of TLC. Here near York at Reactive Suspension where Gareth has serviced the forks. Check out the services he offers at www.reactivesuspension.com
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Coaching at Cadwell
Today did not really go to plan for my client; but we did get four good sessions in before Lunch.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Good day at Donington.
Damp to start with, but then the sun came out. Had a good day, was made to work for my money; as stocksport 600 client was on it...
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
A little bit warmer
Here today at Oulton but wet again. Coaching one of the EDI 400 Championship competitors.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
First coaching day
Of the season. It was very, very cold and very, very wet. But Mark had come to Cadwell all the way from Essex and he was certainly not ready to go home too early!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Race plans for this year.
I've been offered the chance to take part in the International Classic Grand Prix. To find out more, you can check out the website here: ICGP
The bike is competitive, but the machine owner needs 'running money' to get us to all the events and keep the bike maintained for the season.
It would be great to get back on track with my old supersport racing 'Chum' Ian Simpson who is the current ICGP champion.
It would be great to get back on track with my old supersport racing 'Chum' Ian Simpson who is the current ICGP champion.
Additionally, I really fancy a crack at the Ducati 848 one make championship - with a couple of European events, and the majority of the rest being in support of the BSB rounds, I think I could really put up a decent showing, and the championship should get plenty of media coverage.
So, there you go - that's what I fancy doing, now all I need is to find the sponsorship support to do it!
Photo of me and Simmo years ago is by Graham Etheridge.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Nice workshop.
Down in Dorset visiting Mark Hanna. We have had a tour of his new business Road and Racing Performance. You can check out their website at www.rrperformance.co.uk
Mark is just showing me this gorgeous 600 he's built for BSB Superstock.
Mark is just showing me this gorgeous 600 he's built for BSB Superstock.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Stone stops play.
Holed Frank's radiator so that's it for us now.
Nothing I can do about it so will concentrate on helping Ben and Nige in the garage for today.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
Plenty to do.
It was a bit damp this morning but that gave me and Ben a good chance to just dawdle round and learn the track. Now it's dried up and we can start to enjoy ourselves!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Bit of Spanish sunshine.
Just on the road to Almeria; with Nige and Ben Rea. Hopefully we are going to have some track fun in the sun!
Friday, December 24, 2010
Epic bike battles - Eurosport feature.
I am proud to have been included in a festive series of programmes being screened by Eurosport.Titled "Best Battles - Bikes", Sunday 26th December, Boxing Day, at 7pm on British Eurosport, will be a feature of the epic battle between me and Phil McCallen at the 1995 Macau Grand Prix.
This photo by Ng Chi Ho, is taken during the race - both Phil and I were on full factory GP 500 bikes; and as someone pointed out the other day, there was no traction control or other electronic trickery in those days...
If you get chance, tune in and watch a good race...
Friday, December 10, 2010
Calendar time!
Just sitting down to send out desk calendars. Thanks to everyone who donated something towards the production.
If you'd like one I'll happily send it if you can offer a small contribution towards the postage and packing. Details on how to donate something are in my eshop on my website at www.mike-edwards.net
If you'd like one I'll happily send it if you can offer a small contribution towards the postage and packing. Details on how to donate something are in my eshop on my website at www.mike-edwards.net
Monday, December 6, 2010
Flat out for the last week...
Been busy, busy, busy for the last week or so.
I really enjoy it - except the 4am starts!
Looks like the worst of it is over now, as we are taking the ploughs off, and getting back to just gritting.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
2011 desk calendar - ideal stocking filler...
2011 desk calendar – ideal stocking filler – available for a small donation to help towards production and p&p.
You can donate any amount securely via my website: Mike Edwards E-shop
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Trophy haul.
From left to right. Gav Lupton, Dan Linfoot, Jason Dobson and me, all with our trophies presented by the North Yorkshire Road Racing Supporters Club this evening.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Visit to Damien at 'Scrubbers'
First met Damien about 10 years ago - he offers a great service for about £40 he takes your stinky, dirty and crispy leathers and hands you back a great suit that's just like new, clean soft and sweet smelling.
Scrubbers Leathers
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Battled on.
I knew something was wrong with the front brake as I rode to the holding area for the race. Pushed back to the garage but no one could see anything wrong. Went out and did the race on a real wing and a prayer, pumping and feathering the brake, never sure whether it would be there and only ever working about 50% at the best of times. Hung on in there but couldn't safely mix it with the 250s or 400s for fun. I just did what I had to do - enough to win the moto450 class. Turns out the front disc is warped and it spent its time throughout the race pushing the pads back!
Qualifying race.
Done the first race today. Drawn from a random ballot I was placed 19th grid. Mixed in with Formula 400s and open 250s - eight laps later I crossed the line in 5th first moto450 by 20 seconds. Just having some fitness food before the trophy race where I get to go off the grid in 5th.
Practice session.
Got about 5 laps in to the ten minute session and the chain came off. Trouble is it sheared a front sproket guard bolt so Steve 'monkey hands' McNichol is in charge of sorting it out.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Sabina gets new numbers.
Here we are at Silverstone to help promote the moto450 concept. There are seven of us racing tomorrow with the Formula 400s.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Great October day.
I can't belive it, here at Donington and the weather is fantastic. Better than some of the wet miserable 'summer' days I've had coaching this year!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Full report and photos
The race report and more photos from Anglesey are now on my main website under the 'latest news' heading.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Cup of tea and flapjack.
Here at Oulton enjoying a brew and lovely dry warm day out coaching with Brian.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Race one done but going home early.
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.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
First race - second.
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.
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.
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.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Bright spark.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
working hard...
...to get 'Gordon' back looking gorgeous ready for his outing next weekend in the supermono race at Anglesey with Nige Rea on board.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
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