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Think on….
29th May 2014 by Jim Bryan in Riding TIpsI saw these previously pristine, shiny, owners’ pride and joys on a flat bed recovery truck on Peel Road early yesterday. A few hours previously they were being ridden up the Mountain by people intent on enjoying their holiday, and, possibly, thinking that as they had no intention of binning it, an accident was inconceivable. [Read full post…]
Jim battles the elements
23rd October 2013 by Jim Bryan in Motorcycle Touring & Travel, Riding TIpsTravelling back to Yorkshire from my overnight stay in Moffat at the Buccleuch Arms, (why is it that I’ve never yet managed to leave the Bucc’ on time?! – I always find myself chatting to someone / having another cup of coffee / jet-washing the bike / meeting another rider, and setting off hours after [Read full post…]
Riding the Isle of Man TT Course
30th May 2013 by Jim Bryan in Daily Digest, Riding TIpsSome thoughts on riding the Isle of Man TT course: Yesterday I rode the course three times, 06:15, 10:30, & 13:00(ish), and some aspects of staying this side of an incident occurred to me. Never “switch off”, “pootle” or “bimble” along – ALWAYS ride with every sense attuned to exactly what you are doing, what every [Read full post…]