We are now six races into the 2025 MotoGp season, well and truly enough for some patterns to emerge. Indeed, we probably could have written this much sooner and have drawn the same conclusions. To the haters, this is shaping up to be a very boring … [Read more]
2 into 4
...or, how I finally got me a sports car. Firstly, I must apologise. This is the longest break I have had between entries since I started the blog in July 2008. I'm sure you both know and understand the reasons and I'm sure you understand that … [Read more]
When you’re hot..
You probably thought that I'd be talking about KTM's present financial difficulties which are, by now, well documented. Owing millions of dollars, the Austrian factory is presently in voluntary administration while it tries to find a way of paying … [Read more]
Sticker shock..
If you've ever had anything to do with selling bikes or cars, you will know that Sticker Shock is the awful feeling that a prospective buyer experiences when he/she finds out that the vehicle that they have set their heart on buying is WAY too … [Read more]
All the gear…
It's Summer here on the east coast of Australia. That means we are facing the mass of riders heading out on the roads wearing minimal clothing. Thongs on their feet, shorts, T shirt and helmet is de rigeur. No you know my insistence of All The Gear, … [Read more]
Found in boxes..
Some time ago I recounted the story of how my new wife and I spent a week of our honeymoon in 1973 in a tiny cabin on Macquarie Pass. There were a number of bunks but no double bed, which was a bit of a comedown for a couple on their honeymoon. There … [Read more]
DIY
Regular readers will recognise my comments about Honda and its well-known disloyalty to its Grand Prix riders. In most recent times it has been demonstrated by their shameful treatment of 8 times world champion, Marc Marquez. Marc’s trials at the … [Read more]
Comparisons
Amazingly, though it is nearly three months since I purchased the MX5 (still unnamed), it is only last week that I had the opportunity to drive it. My doctor has been very insistent that my ribs are well repaired before I run the risk of any sudden … [Read more]
You picked a fine time to leave me…
When my good mate, Chris Mundy, suggested back in 2008 that I should try and condense my motorcycling experiences into a blog, I didn't even know what a blog was. Now there are some who would suggest that I still DON'T but that's not really the … [Read more]
Foto Fails
I've been photographing since I was about 11 years old and I've never regarded myself as a great lensman. Indeed, the only area where I have always felt in which I excelled was racing photography. I fell into that purely by accident after purchasing … [Read more]
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