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Great result.

Great result.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

I think Sarah might have been bitten by the endurance bug. She seems to have really enjoyed herself today. The team did well, I think they ultimately finished 3rd in class and 9th overall.

Give 'us another go mister...

Give 'us another go mister...
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

Sarah's just got off the bike but is already wishing she could do another stint. She says that it was a real shame when the fuel light came on as she was really enjoying herself!

Good change.

Good change.
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

We put a new rear tyre in while the pace car was out. That bought us at least a lap. Sarah out now for her final session, up to 11th overall now.

one session done

one session done
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

Sarah seems happy enough after her first session. The team is very pleased overall and she is looking forward to her next stint.

Silverstone Endurance

Silverstone Endurance
Originally uploaded by no1bloke

I've come down today to support Sarah Jordan in her first endurance race. Lovely day for it.

Video from Brands.

Mixed fortunes.

Won the next 350 race.

Vanni was almost second but got pipped over the line.
For the first 500 Lea and I were battling when I totally lost the front brake.
At the time we were far enough in front that riding very cautiously I still managed to hold on to 2nd.


Was persuaded to go out in last race, lost the front end down paddock hill. I'm okay, but Buster looks very secondhand...

Wet and windy.

Gordon doesnt look like he wants to come out of the awning today.
Luckily for him he's got a choice!

It's so wet out on track that towards the end of an excellent nip and tuck dice with Lea the 350 Tickle gave up, just too soggy, causing electrical problems.

Going out in the next race just to test the repairs and adjustments.

Day's end.

Another couple of 2nds.
Close race on the 350 with Lea.
It was simply a matter of back markers in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The 500 was even tighter with the lead constantly swapping. The softer springs worked well; on the last lap when I was in front - the bike slid on me going down Paddock Hill and I had to shut the throttle.

Lea got the drive and I couldn't do anything about it.

Two races done.

Won on the Tickle and took 2nd on the 500.

Going to change the fork springs for something softer on the 500 and then get Gordon fired up to check him over.

Two more races later today.

Morning warm up.

Brrr... its really chilly here.
Done both warm ups.

Betty did not get repaired in time after Denmark, so I am out on Andy's 350 Tickle instead; it goes really well but the geometry of the frame is so different - you sit so far back and need very long arms to ride it.

Gordon gets out on track...

Hopefully the Classic Club will let me have a run round on Gordon in one of the parade sessions as he hasn't been ridden since we fitted the replacement motor from Slipstream.

I'm going to take him to Brands anyway, as we can get round to doing the one or two little jobs that need attending to.

Photo from Snetterton by Racing Line Photography

Brands video overview.

I'm in agony...

Here you can see Ming looking smug in the back of the van - thinking he's got his own back - fully aware of how much I'm hurting.

On Sunday, when I bumped him off to go to the line, I slipped awkwardly, and banged my chest on the tank.
I heard a pop - and thought to myself - bu$$er, that's a rib...
Got on with things there and then, but now, a couple of days later I'm in agony.
Sneezing, coughing and laughing are all off the agenda.