In another life I was a mad Formula 1 fan. And the classic races of the 1950's were my introduction. Above all of these great races, however, the one that stands out was the great Juan Manuel Fangio's … [Read more...]
Volcanic fallout hits MotoGp.
News in late last night that the MotoGp meeting at Japan's Motegi circuit next weekend is going to be cancelled due to widespread disruption of airline services. The volcanic eruption in Iceland has … [Read more...]
My MotoBiography update.
This morning I updated My Motobiography. It's Chapter 2 of the story around the Canberra Road Closures. … [Read more...]
The heat is on.
As a general rule, I steer clear of self-diagnosis. I figure that, if a doctor has to train for 8 years to get his qualifications, the chances of me fluking what is wrong with me and deciding on the … [Read more...]
I’ve been assessed!
Had some great news this afternoon. The assessor called and said that they have approved the repair job on my bike. I've been holding my breath because it's 16 years old and it was possible they'd … [Read more...]
The council gives – the council takes away.
About 18 months ago I was delighted when, on one of my irregular trips to the centre of Wollongong, I found that the council had installed a number of Motorcycle-only parking bays. "What a great … [Read more...]
Double or Nothing
Well, today marks 5 weeks since I had my accident and I am still struggling with considerable pain and discomfort. While I admit that recovery time for someone of my age is bound to be longer than … [Read more...]
The “joys” of daytime TV.
Having been effectively cooped up in the house for the last 5 weeks, I have gained a new appreciation of how difficult it must be for people who are housebound for long periods. And, having been … [Read more...]
10 reasons why….
....bikes are better than cars. I sometimes read these types of lists but they are often trite and a result of someone thinking of all the ways that they can preach to the converted, but I was … [Read more...]
Flying the Blackbird.
No, not the Honda Blackbird, the SR71 Blackbird spy plane. This account, written by a retired pilot who flew over 500 hours in the legendary reconnaisance plane, is fascinating. I've always had a … [Read more...]