Looking for an interesting shot to post up in one of my favourite Facebook groups, I came across this one. I've seen it before, of course, it's one of my collection and it is (obviously) from Amaroo Park, Stop Corner. The rider is Gary Thomas and the … [Read more]
From the “Champions you probably haven’t heard of” files.
Most of my readers are aware of my interest (some would say "fixation, others would say "obsession") with 1970s European Endurance racing so I thought I'd share a little snapshot of one of the greats of the era. Bearing in mind that this was no … [Read more]
Lookout!!
The unseasonably warm weather continues so it makes sense to continue riding. After our traditional Friday breakfast at Passionate Palate, Helena departed for her quilting class and I suited up for a ride. As already mentioned, options are a little … [Read more]
Sayonara, Suzuki?
I awoke yesterday morning to find that the internet was awash with rumours that Suzuki will be pulling out of MotoGP at the end of the 2022 season. Some 24 hours or so later the rumours have not been confirmed by either Suzuki or DORNA, the governing … [Read more]
ANZAC Day
It's ANZAC Day again, wow, it seems to come around so quickly. Respect to all those who served and thank you for your service. I don't have any ANZAC stories to tell. My dad was 28 years old when WWII broke out but he was precluded … [Read more]
A day at the races….again..
I was thinking the other day about how long it has been since I attended a bike race meeting. I think it must have been before the virus hit the first time so that would be early 2020. Of course it actually seems like much longer than that since so … [Read more]
Making hay
Helena had a coffee morning with a friend this morning so I took the opportunity to have a quick ride. I did need to change the route somewhat, though, doing the same loop over and over again can get tedious regardless of how nice the roads … [Read more]
If one is good..
Finally it seems that the wet spell is over. After over 1000mm of rain (more than the yearly average) in just over 7 weeks, the sunshine has returned and I've been able to get out and about on the bikes. Last week I managed a run up Jamberoo Mountain … [Read more]
Why are modern bikes so ugly?
What I have to write today is purely subjective, just my opinion and you are entitled to disagree. As a friend of mine said the other day, "I don't know where you got your opinion but I hope you kept the receipt." Fact is, modern bikes ARE ugly. … [Read more]
Some more Six Hour trivia
Why do I keep banging on about the Six Hour? Why is the Six Hour group on Facebook one of the most active? Simple, the Castrol Six Hour race for production motorcycles (1970-1987) remains one of the most iconic racing series in Australia's racing … [Read more]
