When it comes to motorcycle days out there are three things I have an intense dislike of – gravel, mud and road surface water! It’s not that I’ve not faced them or been unable to ride through them on occasion – but that usually involves incredible tension, gasping for air, a heartbeat that can beContinue reading “Does gravel grate on your nerves?”
Category Archives: Training and development
First Biker On Scene -be prepared
If you were the first biker on the scene of an accident would you know what to do? I regularly ride, either by myself or with others, both just days out or touring over a period of time. And I’ve tried to ensure I’m prepared for the worst having taken part in several BikerDown courses.Continue reading “First Biker On Scene -be prepared”
BikeSafe – Building a great foundation
I’m telling you IPSGA is fascinating! BikeSafe, run by police forces around the country, has now been standardised so that it’s the same wherever you are. Before I begin let me just apologise as I forgot to take pics as it was classroom stuff and then I was concentrating hard on riding on a wetContinue reading “BikeSafe – Building a great foundation”
Confidence builder extraordinare
Mostyn is indeed a magician! “There is no harsher critic of myself than me”- I think those words would be etched on my gravestone if I hadn’t already decided I was being cremated. Added to which the grammatical use of “me” rather than “I” would probably make me roll in my grave😂 But you getContinue reading “Confidence builder extraordinare”
The fast and the frankly relieved….
HOORAH! I am back – did you miss me? As you’ve probably realised it’s been a fair while since I last regaled you with my exploits. And no – I have not been incommunicado due to any bike accidents! I’ve just not had any time due to personal issues. I’m still not quite with itContinue reading “The fast and the frankly relieved….”
A bird's eye view to biking! 