Archive for the 'Sport' Category

Police Cameras - BBC Video Footage of Crashes

Monday, April 21st, 2008

So let me get this right… in this BBC segment 6 clips of motorists speeding are shown, two of which end up in horrible crashes. According to the presenter this is because the motorists spotted the Police camera vehicle and “jammed on his breaks”.
BBC Video
Do I need to point out the obvious?

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Brands Hatch… before the crash that is!

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

Some good memories of my bike still in one piece!
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Repairing the Kawasaki Z750

Tuesday, September 4th, 2007

The crash at Brands Hatch left me with a crumbled tank, bent clutch lever, smashed front cowl and headlight unit. Due to the gravel the engine also suffered some cosmetic damage, but I can’t do much about that.
I almost choked to death when receiving the quote from my Kawasaki dealer in Watford. Are you ready? [...]

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How to dispose of a bike battery and destroy a Gatso speed camera

Thursday, August 30th, 2007

Truth is I don’t know the answer to either, however the two photos below should help us find the answers. ;)
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A Gatso speed camera I found burnt out on my way to Merton College (more on why I was going to College later)
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I took this photo at work. Our company has recently started recycling batteries. [...]

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My first track day at Brands Hatch… alive and well

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

Andy Barnes and I headed down to Brands hatch on Tuesday for our first track day (actually Andy’s second but that’s another story!). We arrived on time and got assigned into our groups. Fortunately we were both give yellow wristbands so we could ride (ahem,… race) together.
The day started out just fine with both of [...]

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Currently on Holiday… back soon!

Monday, May 14th, 2007

I’m currently exploring the west coast of America with my father on a Harley-Davidson. For more information please go to the dedicated blog: www.harleyboys.co.uk

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Wet Wet Wet… Lydden Hill won’t be remembered for it’s good weather!

Monday, March 26th, 2007

Back from Lydden Hill after having spend spent two days watching Bemsee racing and celebrating Red’s birthday.
Word of advice! Sleeping in Recaro bucket race seats isn’t fun! Especially when you are six foot three :(
Here are some of the best and coldest moments from the weekend:
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Red “digging” in to some birthday cake!
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Jen waiting for her [...]

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Susuki GSX-R750 - 1988 until 2007

Friday, March 23rd, 2007

GSX-R750: 27 year morph of the gsxrUploaded by ambiguus

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Off bike racing again… Lydden Hill

Wednesday, March 21st, 2007

Thanks to Red and Jen at Two Tone Racing I have a couple of tickets for Lydden Hill this weekend. Dan and I are going to make the trip down there on Saturday and enjoy the sights and sounds once again (Brands Hatch a few weeks earlier)… can’t wait!
Expect more photos and even some mp3s [...]

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Brands Hatch

Sunday, March 11th, 2007

Lots of bikes, noise and FUN! It was the BMCRC-MRO bike racing championship this weekend at Brands Hatch. Just about to go to bed and my grin still hasn’t worn off, but then neither has the ringing in my ear!
Here are some pictures :)
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Some of the photos are of Racer Jen :), who has [...]

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