Overnight some significant pieces of the rider market in MotoGp fell into place. Firstly, in a move that surprised many, myself included, championship leader, Jorge Martin, announced his departure from the Ducati camp to join Aprilia, replacing … [Read more]
A Japanese puzzle..
When my mate, Tony, and I get on the phone you can be sure it's going to be a long conversation. Sure, we can bench race and talk silly stuff like the best of them but what I enjoy most is getting my teeth into a serious conversation about … [Read more]
Interesting find..
Nothing to do with motorcycling today, I'm sorry, but plenty to do with another passion of mine, Australian history. Yesterday we went up to Sydney to visit our son. Graeme lives in the leafy suburb of Marrickville and, since he doesn't own a car, … [Read more]
Back to the past..
Change is rarely radical or fast. In my lifetime I guess that there probably has been some changes that qualify as that, but, off the top of my head, I can't really recall what they were. And so it is that, if you follow motorcycling for many … [Read more]
3 into 2 won’t go
The MotoGp silly season gets sillier (and earlier) every year, I'm sure you noticed this. We are 5 races into a 21 race season and already at least one rider has secured his place for 2025 with a new contract. And the confirmation of Bagnaia to … [Read more]
Keeping in touch..
Yesterday the postman brought me this wonderful little package. In a zip-lock bag and further protected by a padded postpack, it's the Sena 10R intercom that my Netrider friend had promised to me earlier on in the month. To explain: He lives in … [Read more]
Dear Mom, sorry I haven’t written lately..
Last Monday I finally had the surgery on my leg to remove the troublesome Dynamic Hip Plate that has been causing me considerable pain and discomfort for over 12 months now. To say that I was looking forward to having this done is an … [Read more]
Testing, testing..
To begin with I have to reply to all the people who are thinking, "Geeze, that bike is so dirty." Yes, it is. I have not yet gotten around to washing and cleaning it after the Snowy ride. Things have been a bit busy and looking like getting … [Read more]
75 Part 4
One of the objectives of the 75th Birthday Tour was to get some good photos as well as have fun riding. Sadly, both Paul ad I are the types of riders who, once they start riding, don't really like to stop until we've reached the destination. There is … [Read more]
75 Part 3
Day 3 started full of promise. The mountain range in the background, the splash of sunlight on the foothills, the continental brekkie, it was all looking great. The plan today was to do the southern loop of the Snowies and end up back in Bombala for … [Read more]
