Some time ago (was it really August 11?) I reported on the imminent death of my good friend, Les Randles. Liver cancer took my buddy at age 59, a tragedy on so many levels. Well, on Sunday at Mount Panorama, Bathurst, I had the privilege to … [Read more]
Web site update.
Today I have added two new pages to my site. 1. Chapter 9 of My Motobiography entitled, "Ignorance is bliss." 2. A new chapter in the Great Racers series about that wonderful rider, Graeme Crosby. … [Read more]
More than a passing grade.
From the 9th to the 20th of March, Macquarie Pass was closed from 0930 to 1530 every day while the RTA carried out "road maintenance". A BIG inconvenience for those for whom the Pass is their favourite playground. I got to know Jamberoo Mountain … [Read more]
Anti-AMA AFD spoof.
I'm indebted to one of the subscribers of another forum for this lift from his blog site. He sure has the DMG/AMA people taped. "Not confused enough by the new AMA Superbike series? Just in case you do have a firm mental grip on the … [Read more]
Family Ties.
As noted in a previous post, I've been pretty busy of late, though not with the things that I'd like to have been doing. For a start, pickings have been very thin in the casual teaching arena, but, on reflection, that's probably a good thing. For … [Read more]
The things we do.
A mate texted me at lunchtime today and asked if I wanted to go to the Pie Shop. I looked out the front window and the escarpement was shrouded in fog and it looked like it was going to rain at any moment, but I said, "Yes," anyway. The things … [Read more]
Web site update.
Today I have updated three sections. 1. Chapter 11 of My Motobiography 2. Chapter 5 of "The Ride that shall not be Mentioned." 3. Chapter 2 in the series, "Ride It Right." And some breaking news. For some time I have been considering … [Read more]
Dear mum, sorry I haven’t written lately.
And I haven't either. But the last few weeks have been incredibly stressful and hectic with my wife's parents (who live with us) both experiencing serious health issues. Haven't had much chance to write, or to ride either. Never mind, school … [Read more]
Web site Update.
Please note that I have updated my web site today with the next chapter in My Motobiography. As well as a bit of a giggle with "The Gallon Gallop" … [Read more]
Mat Mladin charms the administration at Daytona.
Most of my readers will know that Mat Mladin has been one of the most vociferous critics of the DMG/AMA administration of road racing in the USA. Despite being vehemently opposed to the changes that they have made, Mladin honoured his contract with … [Read more]
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