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.
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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