One of the pastimes that has brought me the most joy over the years of following road racing has been playing the game of "spot the talent", and I've played it pretty successfully. I saw Robbie … [Read more...]
Bit of a blitz.
On the freeway yesterday morning, and not before time. First of all there was a Kojak with a Kodak on the overpass at Northcliffe Drive; as usual, everybody jumps on the picks as soon as they see him, … [Read more...]
X Games XIV
Quiet afternoon at home this arvo so I was surfing the channels on AUSTAR. Found the X Games XIV broadcast on ESPN. Great entertainment for a couple of hours. The skateboard guys in the pit were … [Read more...]
Off the road again.
With apologies to Willie Nelson.... My first day for over 7 months without a bike. And it's looking like it could be quite a few weeks till I am back in the saddle, depending on the availability of … [Read more...]
What’s in the water?
At Wakefield Park on Sunday, David Curtis and I were speculating as to why there is a disproportionate number of Australians competing at the top level in World Championships overseas when we only … [Read more...]
Of MCC and things.
I went to the monthly meeting of the MCC last night. The Motorcycle Council of NSW is an umbrella group that represents the interests of motorcyclists in NSW in particular as far as political … [Read more...]
Beautiful Sunday.
What a great day. I drove down to Wakefield Park today to help commentate the bike race meeting there. I have memories of some bitter winter days at the Goulburn circuit, so I went well prepared. … [Read more...]
It’s an ill wind.
Wollongong lived up to its reputation of the windy city with a wild night for the coastal capital last night. At Bellambi, just north of the city, a gust of 109km/h was recorded and it belted in all … [Read more...]
A sobering reminder.
Sadly, a young local motorcyclist was involved in a accident this morning, a collision with a truck. I don't know all the details and I probably wouldn't divulge them here even if I knew them. But he … [Read more...]
