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I did two days at Castle Coombe with Classic Bike Trackdays - I'm an absolute novice but it was a really good environment to get started.
I think I was getting the hang of it; was a bit slower than most on the straights (possible not a bad thing) but was generally pretty decent round the bends. Might have to find myself a pre 2000 bike before I do another one as I was using a borrowed bike.
The aim was to have a go, enjoy it, keep everything the right way up and not break the bike. Happily this was all achieved - plenty to think about if I'm gonna do it again.
I think I was getting the hang of it; was a bit slower than most on the straights (possible not a bad thing) but was generally pretty decent round the bends. Might have to find myself a pre 2000 bike before I do another one as I was using a borrowed bike.
The aim was to have a go, enjoy it, keep everything the right way up and not break the bike. Happily this was all achieved - plenty to think about if I'm gonna do it again.
epicfail said:
I did two days at Castle Coombe with Classic Bike Trackdays - I'm an absolute novice but it was a really good environment to get started.
I think I was getting the hang of it; was a bit slower than most on the straights (possible not a bad thing) but was generally pretty decent round the bends. Might have to find myself a pre 2000 bike before I do another one as I was using a borrowed bike.
The aim was to have a go, enjoy it, keep everything the right way up and not break the bike. Happily this was all achieved - plenty to think about if I'm gonna do it again.
Another one bitten by the bug lol..I think I was getting the hang of it; was a bit slower than most on the straights (possible not a bad thing) but was generally pretty decent round the bends. Might have to find myself a pre 2000 bike before I do another one as I was using a borrowed bike.
The aim was to have a go, enjoy it, keep everything the right way up and not break the bike. Happily this was all achieved - plenty to think about if I'm gonna do it again.
I was at Castle Combe yesterday afternoon as a group of my friends were booked on, always great to see the older stuff getting a run out.
What were you on？
At Snetterton yesterday in the pouring rain for an MSV track day. Was in Inters but things have changed since I last did one, no one seems to ride to the circuit anymore! It was all track bikes or race prepped. I reckon I could count on one hand the number of bikes with number plates!
Anyway, I rode there, did the sessions and rode home. I'm shattered today.
CBR600F on road tyres
Anyway, I rode there, did the sessions and rode home. I'm shattered today.
CBR600F on road tyres
Brands evening Monday 29th April inters/fast group (only two groups other getting novice/slower inters)
Rear tyre was doing best it could. Need to be smooth and only really open her up when it was near upright
https://youtu.be/VsfiXCfcFq4
Rear tyre was doing best it could. Need to be smooth and only really open her up when it was near upright
https://youtu.be/VsfiXCfcFq4
Birky_41 said:
Brands evening Monday 29th April inters/fast group (only two groups other getting novice/slower inters)
Rear tyre was doing best it could. Need to be smooth and only really open her up when it was near upright
https://youtu.be/VsfiXCfcFq4
Nice bud, had a few rides out with a mate and his Factory with a SC CRT system on it, sounds absolutely incredible, with a bit of luck he takes it to Portimao in Nov and I can have a go on it.Rear tyre was doing best it could. Need to be smooth and only really open her up when it was near upright
https://youtu.be/VsfiXCfcFq4
Not been back to Brands since my crash racing with Bemsee in September last year, definitely need to get back though and overcome the fear of doing it again though.
I've got Oulton Park booked on the 28th of May, novice day sessioned with cars also which is interesting (not on track at the same time of course!), will be riding up from Suffolk the day before and riding home after.. not going to be the easiest but am planning to take the bike on a 2000 mile euro trip in July (everyone else will be driving) so need to get some good saddle time in prep for that!
Anyone else booked on for the 28th?
Anyone else booked on for the 28th?
Had four days in Almeria over the May bank holiday.
Weather was perfect,unlike our Easter trip,which was a partial washout!(9 degrees,rain and 45mph winds)
Great trip and everyone in our group set pb’s.
Bought my pics from the track photographer,as they’re excellent quality and decent value.45 euros for over 100 pics.
Weather was perfect,unlike our Easter trip,which was a partial washout!(9 degrees,rain and 45mph winds)
Great trip and everyone in our group set pb’s.
Bought my pics from the track photographer,as they’re excellent quality and decent value.45 euros for over 100 pics.
So I started racing cb500s this year after a few years of doing track days. The standard of riding is so much higher which has really helped bring my own skills on, I still have a lot to learn but loving the progress. First race weekend was at Mallory and I loved every minute
Had a track day at Castle Combe which didn't go to plan. I had a nasty off in the 4th session and got collected up by the bike. Luckily nothing too seriously injured but I'm still suffering with wrist pain so I will be missing my second round. The next race I'll be doing is Brands Hatch in June so really excited to get back at it. Here are some pics from Combe before I got a ride in an ambulance.
Had a track day at Castle Combe which didn't go to plan. I had a nasty off in the 4th session and got collected up by the bike. Luckily nothing too seriously injured but I'm still suffering with wrist pain so I will be missing my second round. The next race I'll be doing is Brands Hatch in June so really excited to get back at it. Here are some pics from Combe before I got a ride in an ambulance.
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