Last minute phone call from some mates that were out trail riding, meeting up Ross on Wye 08.30 Friday morning. Thought to myself perfect, 04:30 start in the Vito all loaded up night before. Ride all day and continue up to Oulton for BSB all weekend. Driving down early morning from Lincolnshire the rain had been very hard and as always hoped the wet stuff stopped before my destination making the conditions perfect, of course en-route called in the “Golden Arch’s” for a chees

My guest on stage all weekend for Stafford show made life easy. Two days on stage with the ever easy-going British/World Superbike Champion and GP winner….. Troy Bayliss. Known Troy since 1998 when he first came UK but of course only probably seen him couple times in last few years. Still had to do some homework as he’s now been retired 9 years and i like to be prepared when on stage. As expected Troy very popular and there were many waiting to listen all six time we appeared

After a very busy, tough and emotional round-1, Brands Indy circuit for R2 was always going to be frantic. Stretched out over four days Easter weekend at least the weather was kind….. for our sessions and races anyway. Decided R1 Donington to have random checks on the Ducati making sure all is even and fair front middle and rear of the field, this should be a fun, competitive class all racing same bikes/tyres with a massive grin factor. Some of the field missing with damage o

Fancied a new mountain bike, fully suspended as planning a trip to the Alps later this year. Gave Mick Grant a call as know he’s recently bought one, he introduced me to Hope Technology based in Barnoldswick Lancs. Hope have been manufacturing high quality cycle parts for 25 years, specialising in mountain bikes but have massive passion for anything two wheeled. Couple of very friendly phone calls I was on the road with a fist full of dollars up the A1 North. With the sat nav

BSB kicked the season off with Donington Park, cold April weekend but at least stayed dry. My role as Ducati TriOptions Cup ambassador certainly not easy with 51 competitors all scrabbling to fill the 40 grid places with two races every event. After qualifying top 30 go through to the main race with the others all competing a last chance qualifying race (LCQ). With top ten from LCQ filling 31-40th on grid, their race went ahead early Saturday afternoon with no dramas. Late af