While (mostly Italian) journalists are exercising their collective minds over what Valentino Rossi will do when he hangs up his leathers (my tip is WRC), not much comment is being made about what … [Read more...]
A happy birthday of sorts.
Tomorrow, the 15th of May, marks two years since I started publishing my blog. It's been fun and I have been astonished at the number of people who read it and heartened by the number who are regular … [Read more...]
That rings a Bell.
Trolling through one of my favourite motorcycle forums a while ago, I came across some information about Bell helmets. Now I can remember when Bell was THE helmet to have (with a price tag to match). … [Read more...]
NW200.
The North West 200, the premier meeting in the Road Racing season in Ireland, takes place this weekend. BBC is prividing live streaming of practice, qualifying and racing over the next couple of days. … [Read more...]
Bombshell: Bayliss wants to come back.
This interview with Troy on superbikeplanet this morning seems pretty conclusive. ""I quit too early," Bayliss said last night. "I'm pissed off because I stopped one championship short of Fogarty … [Read more...]
Gixxer evolution.
This year, 2010, marks the 25th Anniversary of the Suzuki GSX-R 750. Released in 1985, the Gixxer quickly became THE bike to have for canyon-crazy riders and eventually spawned a series of spin-off … [Read more...]
A Superior sale.
From another site that I inhabit, this For Sale. A 1939 Brough Superior, genuine 3 owners, fully restored. The Buy it Now price is an eye-watering $US250000 but I am supposing that the seller knows … [Read more...]
When in Rome (warning, Monza WSBK spoiler)
Max Biaggi did the double last night. OK, it wasn't in Rome, it was closer to Milan, but Max himself is from Rome, so a bit of poetic licence doesn't hurt, does it? Biaggi was simply peerless, … [Read more...]
Happy Mothers Day.
I'm not even sure that any mums read this rubbish, but, if there are any mums out there reading this, then Happy Mothers Day to you! Now, from right out of left field, here's Three Dead Trolls in a … [Read more...]
Danny “Magoo” Chandler passes away.
One of the legends of American and world motorcross, Danny Chandler, passed away yesterday as a result of complications from paralysis. He was only 50 years old. News item … [Read more...]