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 … [Read more...]
Archives for 2024
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 … [Read more...]
Hail and farewell
I know that you have seen this photo before but I thought that it would be appropriate as I draw my riding days to a close. The heading on my blog says, "Celebrating 40+ years of motorcycling," but … [Read more...]
RIP Mr Smiley
Of the thousands of photos on the net that I could have chosen to headline this post, this one is by far the most appropriate.Motorcycle racer, desert racer and all-round good guy, Malcolm Smith, … [Read more...]
15 years plus six hours
Today marks the 15th Anniversary of the very last motorcycle road race at Sydney's Oran Park Raceway, the BelRay Six Hour. It was a punishing weekend with temperatures of over 40 degrees on both … [Read more...]
So long and thanks for all the fish..
Well, it’s been quite a while since I updated my blog and I do apologise for that. Fact is there are number of reasons and I’d like to explain.Firstly, for the last three weeks I have been … [Read more...]
The shape of things..
Recently I talked about the silly season and how silly it really is. Well, here's an update on what we know will be happening next season and which places are still yet to be … [Read more...]
Farewell, Simon and thank you..
News in this morning is that DORNA are making some changes to their staff. Ex-racer, Simon Crafar, who does the pit commentary for the MotoGp broadcasts, has been promoted to a position on the Race … [Read more...]
I’m mad…
I copped a lot of stick from well-meaning friends for my Putty Ride last week. Yes, it IS Winter and, yes, it was cold, but it wasn't THAT cold and the ride was eminently doable as proved by the fact … [Read more...]
Carpe Diem..
As you know, I've been working my way back to ride fitness by doing some short rides around home. Yesterday I decided that I'd test out the leg repair by doing a longer ride.Now I have never … [Read more...]
