Sorry that I’ve been as slack as ever on the entry front.
I’ve got a plan for racing now, seeings as I didn’t get an entry for Portugal I’ve had a good think for a plan of attack.
Easter weekend is the Tour of Flanders on the pushbike, the weekend after is a mountain bike race in Wales, then Thruxton British Championship, where I’m doing Superstock on the Fireblade and Supersport on the CBR600. The weekend after that is Cookstown if i can get hold of the right man to get an entry. Then it’s Oulton Park, same again: Supersport and Superstock, then another mountain bike race, the NW200 after that, Cadwell Supersport after that, then it’s the TT. Phew… I’ll go into detail a bit more when I’ve got a spare minute.
Other business, ta very much to Tim for the loan of this Guy Gibson book, a mega read if you get a chance. While we’re getting cultural you should try see the DVD Lords of Dogtown. It’s one of Shorty’s recommendations. It’s based on the documentary of Dog town and the Z-boys. It’s a mega film and a good reason not to wear a watch. Oh, and there was a classic tractor run round our way. Now that’s a bit of me. I was just a spectator but that’s a job for the future I reckon. 70-odd tractors turned up, so a good old show.
Watch that film if you get chance, gives an idea into what can happen when you get away from the original plan. More tea vicar?
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You want to have a read of Agent ZigZag – he was a rare old boy… Hope you’ll be keeping it real at the Southern 100 this year ! Still working on the cider-burn ‘em off !
Go for it mate! Will be keepin’ an eye on you from Holland!
ha up guy just a quick one are you doing the spring cup this april 18th hope to see ya there the snake
Good to hear some confirmed race dates. See you at Oulton
Mr mountainbike! See if you can get an entry for XC Mountain Bike champs in Dalby
All the best for whatever you do.
GO BIG!!!
Hi Mate! Wish you all the best for the coming season!
Cheers from Holland!
YAY!! At last you are back – we’ve missed you!!
Phew you are going to be busy over the next few months – just hope the weather improves!
How about having a go at this over the Easter weekend:
http://www.redmarley.com/Welcome.html
Looks like fun………..
All the best with all you do – GO BIG and be safe.
See you at one of your “outings” at least!!
Carole x
PS only 57 days to go !!
Don’t forget our pizza date….?!!!
What about Scarborough youth ????
http://en.tackfilm.se/?id=1267122210500R – for those who have seen it – enjoy it again – for those who have not – then YOU WILL enjoy it!!
Hey Guy,
Hope you have a great time riding the Tour of Flanders!
I’ve ridden Liège-Bastogne-Liège a few years ago, that was a proper workout!
Check out this article I found on the TT site:
British music legend Ian Brown confirmed for 2010 TT
Ian Brown will perform during the 2010 Isle of Man TT
One of Britain’s greatest music talents will perform during the 2010 Isle of Man TT, it has been confirmed.
Ian Brown will appear at the Villa Marina, Douglas, on Saturday, June 5, which is also scheduled to be the first day of racing at the 2010 TT.
The former frontman of The Stone Roses is the latest addition to the an enhanced entertainment package for the TT, which has already seen leading stand-up comedians Al Murray and Ross Noble confirmed and plans for a nightly motorcycle stunt spectacular, celebrity quizzes, chat shows, fireworks and much more announced.
More music acts are due to be announced soon.
The Stone Roses are widely acknowledged as one of the pioneering bands of the ‘Madchester’ scene in the late 1980s and early ‘90s, and as lead singer, Ian Brown is one of the most instantly recognisable figures from the movement.
He is credited with influencing many of today’s top bands, such as The Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian and Coldplay.
After The Stone Roses split in 1996, Brown went on to release six solo albums, with four reaching the top 10 in the UK album charts, and scoring 14 top 40 hits in the UK singles charts. His famous works include seminal recordings like My Star, F.E.A.R., Dolphins Were Monkeys and Illegal Attacks.
He is an award-winning artists, including picking up the Godlike Genius award at the 2006 NME Awards and the Legend award at the 2007 Q Awards.
Tickets for the Isle of Man TT concert go on sale at 9am on Saturday, April 3. Priced from £38-£40, tickets are available in person from the Welcome Centre at the Sea Terminal in Douglas or by calling the Ticket Hotline on 01624 600 555. Tickets are not available online.
Tourism and Leisure Minister Martyn Quayle said:
“We already had a fantastic TT festival lined up for 2010 and this latest addition complements a quality packed line up.”
“We have put together an extensive programme which we believe will offer something for everyone and are delighted at securing such a heavyweight music act.”
“We will be making further announcements about TT festival bands very soon.”
That’s pretty cool news for you I reckon?
No TT for me this year, but I’ll be at the NW200 or the Beerfest 200 as you will
Later,
Christiaan
Just in case you’re interested. There is suppose to be a remake of the original dambusters film being made at the moment… Looks like its gonna be a blockbuster. keep an eye out for it!
Thanks for the info, looks like its going to be a busy few months. You’ll be needing a holiday at the end of all that, not sure i know anyone that does tractor driving holidays? Best of luck for the season.
hey up lad not a bad plan on racing front! as for tractor shows, there’s a program on rural tv on satellite called classic machinery (i think its called that anyroad… memory aint so good haha), has some right good old tractors and other machinery with some right good massive engines in em! worth a lookout if your ever flicking through the channels and stumble across it
Hello Guy,
You are into the classics.
You need to check out two books by a chap called Stan Dibben who lives near me in Lechlade.
The books are called “Hold On” and “Spark Plugging the Classics”.
The first book is about his fascinating tale of an intrepid side-car racer winning championships all over the world during the 1950s, as well as preparing the track for Donald Campbell’s Bluebird land speed record attempt in Australia in 1964.
The second one is a text book all about how to choose the correct spark plug for your old classic motos and the theory behind it…….they dont make em like this anymore!
He has just finished writing them and he is 84! Both are on Amazon! Take care!!
Hi Guy, I love the petters two stroke stationary engine! I have one myself
Hi are you going to put up any new pics up of your new race bike or of the colours you are racing in this year?????????
No sé bien cómo llegué a tu blog. Muy bueno. Saludos!
you my friend are a ledgend……. cant get ferry tickets for the TT this year but hopefully will be able to catch you race atleast once this year
GO BIG this year mate good luck 