Wednesday, November 14, 2012

2006 was a stunner


2006 was a stunner
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
a varied 2005 season offered lots of great photos for the calendar. From Euro events in GSXR Cup and Supermono to racing the 'other' Mike Edwards Raptor in Minitwins. Oh yes, and that was the year I smashed one of Garry McCoy's Petronas bikes to pieces.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

2005 calendar


2005 calendar
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
this rarity features me riding three different World Endurance bikes from the '04 season: YART, 666 and Klein - plus the mini mono makes it's first calendar appearance.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Got one of these?


Got one of these?
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
My 2004 desk calendar celebrated having completed 21 years in racing. This vintage item was illustrated with photos of some of my favourite bikes.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Original Calendar


Original Calendar
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
this was the first one we did back in 2002 with all the photos being of me racing endurance with Phase One by Andrew Holyoake. Anyone out there still got one of these?

Friday, November 2, 2012

2013 desk calendar

 
I never actually like to “sell” my desk calendars, but this year even 2nd class post is going to cost me £1.10 to send each one out!
To reserve yours I’d like to ask if you can please help by sending a donation of any amount to go towards covering the printing, production and p&p.You can donate with PayPal or securely online using a credit/debit card by clicking here:
If you'd prefer to send me a cheque / postal order for any amount to: Mike Edwards, 9 Mount Parade. HG1 1BX.
If posting your donation, don’t forget to let me know your return address and if you’d like the calendar dedicating to anyone.

Monday, October 29, 2012

I've had worse


I've had worse
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
weather this year and considering it's nearly November me and my coaching client are not having such a bad outing at Cadwell today.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Daytona boots!

Daytona Boots - great factory repair facility

I personally wouldn't wear anything else - but I do give them quite a hard time, with me riding many thousands of 'on track' miles each season when coaching and racing.
In fact, on a coaching day I put my Daytonas on about 8am and they're then on for the rest of the day until 5:30pm!



I recently sent a pair back to the factory for repairs rather than ask for a new pair of 'outers' - when they returned, I couldn't believe what a fantastic job Helmut had done with all the repairs.


Click here for their website: Frey Daytona boots


Sunday, October 21, 2012

Help Choose Calendar photos

If you are on Facebook and would like to help choose my 2013 desk calendar photo then please click here:
Calendar Photo Choice
The album is on my Racing FB page, so you don't have to be a 'friend' to be able to click the 'like' button to choose the photos you like best.

Making a mock up


Making a mock up
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
of some of the most popular photos to see how they'll work on the calendar page layouts. If you haven't voted on your favourites yet please get on and choose as will make the final decisions tomorrow.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Lots to see


Lots to see
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
at Stafford show. Getting some new ear plugs done.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

A bit 'iffy'


A bit 'iffy'
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
when we arrived at Donington in the dark this morning. But the wind's dried the majority of the track and the sun is out so it might turn out nice for today's coaching client.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Glorious weather


Glorious weather
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
at Oulton Park today for my '1 2 1' coaching client. Must be Jim Stock sorting out the sunshine for everyone on the parade laps in his honour at lunchtime.

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Warming up nicely


Warming up nicely
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
for my coaching client here at Cadwell Park today.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Could almost


Could almost
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
be Summer here at Donington Park; warm and dry for today's coaching client.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

all hands to the pumps


all hands to the pumps
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Got to take our stuff off the hire bike now and return it before we can even start to think about packing up.

did my best.


did my best.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
The boys tried their best having put our stuff on a hired bike; but with no warm up session it really was wing and a prayer stuff. It didn't fit me and settings felt awful but I stayed out and managed to get 5th.

Magic is woven!


Magic is woven!
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Big up to the boys, by time I returned from Eric's wedding this morning there was a bike ready for me to take to the grid. Should be on Eurosport 2 about 3pm.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

All over.


All over.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Leading James behind Robbie in the race and unfortunately the bike seized. Have jumped in the car to head back up North to join in celebrations for the wedding of 'little blu' and Janine.

Friday, September 28, 2012

Late practice 5.10pm


Late practice 5.10pm
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Now that's done we have to crack on and get the wheels to the tyre men as we're out first thing at 9am for qualifying. Warmers on at 8am means we have to the tyres done tonight.

Dear Mr. Maccabee


Dear Mr. Maccabee
Originally uploaded by no1bloke
Please will you give me one of these...