As you know I have the availability of 4 days in the middle of January and it's obvious that it should be spent on the bike, but the problem is, in which direction should I go? The clear favourite … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2009
There’s nothing quite like Christmas.
Thank goodness. Last night it was the family Christmas celebration, on Christmas Eve as is the Scandinavian tradition. Then today the extended family came by for brunch and more presents. Doesn't … [Read more...]
For those who don’t like to read that much…you know who I mean.
Some pictures to amuse, and a joke as well. It is near the Christmas break of the school year. The students have turned in all their work and there is really nothing more to do. All the children … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas everyone.
Since I had the privilege of marrying into a Finnish family, our house is in disarray this morning getting ready for the traditional Christmas Eve dinner and Festival of Greed. I'd like to take the … [Read more...]
Tyred out.
I normally like to "stagger" my tyre purchases to save some money, but last time, as you no doubt recall, I wasn't able to do so and ended up buying a new front and a new rear within the space of a … [Read more...]
Rossi to stay to the end?
this in from superbikeplanet.com this morning. "Reportedly, Yamaha has commenced negotiations with Valentino Rossi for a contract which would see him finish out his two-wheeled career with Yamaha. … [Read more...]
Somewhat of a trial.
Bought a new rear tyre on Friday. Got 12500kms out of the Pilot Power. I consider that pretty fair, given that it's more of a sports tyre than a sports/touring one. I replaced like with like so we'll … [Read more...]
Good thing I did “The Lap” yesterday.
Woke up this morning to the glorious sound of rain on the roof. Temperature is about 19 degrees and its overcast and sprinkling now. Put all the pot plants out in the rain to get a free drink, … [Read more...]
Pitt confirmed at BMW
Australian dual World Supersport Champion Andrew Pitt has this morning confirmed a two-year deal to ride a BMW S 1000 RR in the World Superbike Championship for the all-new Reitwagen BMW Team … [Read more...]
WSBK Silly Season.
There has been much commotion in the World Superbike paddock recently, much of it caused by one man: Mat Mladin. The seven time AMA Superbike champion had intimated on social networking service … [Read more...]