A few weeks ago, FortNine announced that they did a feature film about breaking the circumnavigation record. The movie is supposed to release today - 27 Dec. ...
Is this the first piece of Motorcycle writing? Anyhow, it's a description of a ride on his Brough Superior from about 100 years ago by TE Lawrence - better known as Lawrence of Arabia. Riders today will recognise the emotions. Although his writing is a bit flowery, I found it a good read.
Since I fitted a GPS tracker on my bike, I've realised that it can keep track of my laptime going round the Tandragee 100 road racing circuit! For comparison, Michael Dunlop did it in 2m55s. I was very, very close with 6m46s. An average speed of 47.5mph. That's my average speed, not Michael's. FWIW It's a cracking bit of road, ...
You'd think I was away to Punta Arenas in the morning! I'm just trial fitting luggage for a 3 day camping trip to Galway/Mayo in a few weeks time! The sidebags aren't fitted correctly yet, but I'm most of the way there!
First untimed practice runs this morning starting shortly. I'm watching it on the TT live streaming service. Weather is a little unsettled, but hopefully they can get a decent couple of weeks. Can't wait.
Had a wonderful weekend on the bike in Donegal. Thought I'd recommend a route for you in case you're ever out this direction. Only a little of this route is on the Wild Atlantic Way, but if you are doing the WAW, I'd strongly recommend you make time for this slight detour. ...
I am looking for something along the lines of waze's share drive feature but not waze - map with my position, the remaining path and eta. i am not too fused about it showing the path itself, but the eta would be nice. ...
I took some pictures at York Corner during Thursday's (8th May 2025) practise session of the NW200. The bikes with blue numbers are part of the Supersport class. The ones with red backgrounds are Superstock and the black lettering with white background are Superbikes. Very much looking forward to watching the racing today (all ...
The NW200 has great, free, worldwide coverage streamed of all practice and race sessions. Weds 7th May, Thurs 8th May and Sat 10th May. There's also highlights programs available on the iPlayer for folks in the UK. Personally, I'm planning on heading up on Thursday morning.
Alistair Sealy in 2018 on a Tyco sponsored BMW Superbike rounds York Corner in the NW200
Does anyone else listen to Front End Chatter? For me, it's the best motorbike podcast out there. UK-centric, likeable, knowledgeable hosts, not just about racing, etc. Any other recommendations?
Picked up a 2016 GSX-S1000F today and got her home in the van and settled down with a bowl of warm milk in the shed. Sorry about the crap photo, no light!
What's that? You want to watch a video where an old man swears his way slowly round a very bumpy motocross track, as the seat pounds his genitals into dust? Boy, are YOU in luck! I went to Ash Farm Racing today.
Got the big Triumph through the MOT during the week. Really enjoyed the run to and from Cookstown. Now for a deep clean, some nice photos and put it up for sale. What do people use for selling? I was planning on Gumtree, is that what folks still use?
"Yalla Habibi!" - FortNine's take on Long Way Round releases today
A few weeks ago, FortNine announced that they did a feature film about breaking the circumnavigation record. The movie is supposed to release today - 27 Dec. ...
T.E.Lawrence - The Road ( thevintagent.com )
Is this the first piece of Motorcycle writing? Anyhow, it's a description of a ride on his Brough Superior from about 100 years ago by TE Lawrence - better known as Lawrence of Arabia. Riders today will recognise the emotions. Although his writing is a bit flowery, I found it a good read.
Alastair Seeley 2018 NW200
Nice picture I took, spotted it in my downloads directory.
Lap of the Tandragee 100
Since I fitted a GPS tracker on my bike, I've realised that it can keep track of my laptime going round the Tandragee 100 road racing circuit! For comparison, Michael Dunlop did it in 2m55s. I was very, very close with 6m46s. An average speed of 47.5mph. That's my average speed, not Michael's. FWIW It's a cracking bit of road, ...
Out for a ride on the weekend
I'm absolutely in love with this bike and cant believe I waited so long to get it.
Stoke area?
Anyone around the stoke area? Fairly new to the place and looking for chill people to ride with.
That's, uhhh, quite some helmet you've got there, AliExpress.
Rode up to Slieve Gallion last night.
https://feddit.uk/pictrs/image/8ccd77e4-cb83-44c5-9b04-cf0f1ed6ebe4.webp
Weekend around the Wild Atlantic Way, Sligo, Mayo and Galway.
Spent the weekend with a few mates riding & camping around the west of Ireland. It was magic. ...
BBC is livestreaming the Armoy Road Races this Saturday, 26th July ( www.bbc.com )
Free, worldwide, livestreaming of the Armoy Road Race meeting, this Saturday 26th July. Starts 9:30am BST.
Any bike's an adventure bike!
You'd think I was away to Punta Arenas in the morning! I'm just trial fitting luggage for a 3 day camping trip to Galway/Mayo in a few weeks time! The sidebags aren't fitted correctly yet, but I'm most of the way there!
Isle of Man TT Starts Today! ( www.iomttraces.com )
First untimed practice runs this morning starting shortly. I'm watching it on the TT live streaming service. Weather is a little unsettled, but hopefully they can get a decent couple of weeks. Can't wait.
Wonderful route in Donegal
Had a wonderful weekend on the bike in Donegal. Thought I'd recommend a route for you in case you're ever out this direction. Only a little of this route is on the Wild Atlantic Way, but if you are doing the WAW, I'd strongly recommend you make time for this slight detour. ...
Tracking App
I am looking for something along the lines of waze's share drive feature but not waze - map with my position, the remaining path and eta. i am not too fused about it showing the path itself, but the eta would be nice. ...
Some folks were riding their bikes near Portstewart on Thursday... ( postimg.cc )
I took some pictures at York Corner during Thursday's (8th May 2025) practise session of the NW200. The bikes with blue numbers are part of the Supersport class. The ones with red backgrounds are Superstock and the black lettering with white background are Superbikes. Very much looking forward to watching the racing today (all ...
NW200 2025 BBC Coverage details
The NW200 has great, free, worldwide coverage streamed of all practice and race sessions. Weds 7th May, Thurs 8th May and Sat 10th May. There's also highlights programs available on the iPlayer for folks in the UK. Personally, I'm planning on heading up on Thursday morning.
MOT Pass & Toxic Beach
https://feddit.uk/pictrs/image/05f794be-8a8f-46a4-b310-b631849191fb.webp ...
Live Cookstown 100 on Youtube ( www.youtube.com )
Just seen, some live coverage of the first Irish Road Race of the season. Sat 26th April 2025
Front End Chatter Podcast ( www.bennetts.co.uk )
Does anyone else listen to Front End Chatter? For me, it's the best motorbike podcast out there. UK-centric, likeable, knowledgeable hosts, not just about racing, etc. Any other recommendations?
A 1200GS, a Tracer 900 and a GSX-S1000F on top of Slieve Gallion
The Greatest of All Days. New (to me) Bike Day!
Picked up a 2016 GSX-S1000F today and got her home in the van and settled down with a bowl of warm milk in the shed. Sorry about the crap photo, no light!
Took some better photos today in the sun
Had trouble trying to add photos into yesterday's post. Apologies for flooding the place with new bike spam. :-D
Old man swears his way slowly round a bumpy motocross track ( www.youtube.com )
What's that? You want to watch a video where an old man swears his way slowly round a very bumpy motocross track, as the seat pounds his genitals into dust? Boy, are YOU in luck! I went to Ash Farm Racing today.
Daytona 200 Highlights ( www.youtube.com )
Featuring Peter Hickman, Richard Cooper and Michael Dunlop from this side of the pond.
Through the MOT
Got the big Triumph through the MOT during the week. Really enjoyed the run to and from Cookstown. Now for a deep clean, some nice photos and put it up for sale. What do people use for selling? I was planning on Gumtree, is that what folks still use?