Yesterday's MotoGp test at Brno was interesting for a number of reasons. Test Times: 1. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team (B) 1min 56.261 secs 2. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team (B) 1min 57.332 secs 3. Toni Elias SPA Alice Team (B) … [Read more]
MotoGp Musings..
Fascinating racing last night, though disappointing from an Aussie point of view. Casey's crash when he had a commanding lead is being touted on most American forums as evidence that Casey has developed the same glass jaw that typified the … [Read more]
The search begins.
I spent a bit of time today trolling through the various bikes sales sites on the net starting to look for a replacement bike. I've got a short list of about 8 bikes, 4 of which are in NSW (which is probably all the ones I should be looking at, … [Read more]
TGIF.
Thank God the funeral is over. What a harrowing day. Nevertheless it was good to be there and to show support and compasson to the family. I've started making up a short list of potential bikes to buy and it's looking reasonably promising. All of … [Read more]
Small advances
The insurance company has made an offer on the bike; less than what I was hoping for, but more than they could have, so I guess I should be grateful. Will have to stump up some cash to get something decent though, so it may be a bit of a wait. Oh, … [Read more]
The coming men.
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 Phillis at his first ever road race meeting at Hume … [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, not realising that, by the time they have seen … [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 amazing; how many years you'd have to practise in … [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 parts. It amazes me that a bike that is now … [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 have a population here of 20 million people. Now … [Read more]
