My first trackday friday 27th august

Originally Posted by specialone

Well, home now and pretty tired.

Thoughts....

Defo glad I don't it, never leant bike over so far on a right hand bend before so that was worth it just for that.
I have also learnt how much I can push my brakes, hell of lot more than I had before.
I actually overtook someone one of the dedicated track bikes guys as well, I had followed him for 2 laps and he was holding ME up, so on next lap I decided to take him and did quite easily just before edwinas.

I was very nervous to start but relaxed later.

So my advice, don't be afraid to do a track day, cos if I can anyone can.

dude you riding great mate, when i was following. those other guys were something else, i felt like i was going backward at some points. i didnt overtake much, cos most were inters/fast.

Cheers for a great day dude, great idea.

Originally Posted by robh539

dude you riding great mate, when i was following. those other guys were something else, i felt like i was going backward at some points. i didnt overtake much, cos most were inters/fast.

Cheers for a great day dude, great idea.

Yeah, Rob, thanks to you mate, considering we only planned this on wednesday, it turned out rather well

Feeling ok now, strongbows helping

eating now

will be looking at the brake in the morning will chuck the new pads in. that should sort it. the inside are looking low now. got my niece in the morning for a hour or so she can help, she loves bikes.

let me now about the little ride?

Phil Rob

Here's the photos, hope the links work

Glad you enjoyed, you lucked out with the weather

Well done you pair, thanks for the entertainment haha, guess thats your "pit crew" Rusty????????????

JOHN

ace photos rusty. john rusty many thanks for today, great to see both again too. must deffo get something sorted and meet up.

Cheers for them Rus

Made me realise that my body position isnt great, counter leaning a bit on some

Originally Posted by Icanopit

Well done you pair, thanks for the entertainment haha, guess thats your "pit crew" Rusty????????????

JOHN

haha, yeah just noticed that one. Shows how good I am with this technology stuff

Great stuff guys, if you do mallory again let me know, im looking at it for a first trackday as well because its so close! Updates during day is a great idea, wish more people had done that as it gives a better idea of whats involved.

Originally Posted by rossinio

Great stuff guys, if you do mallory again let me know, im looking at it for a first trackday as well because its so close! Updates during day is a great idea, wish more people had done that as it gives a better idea of whats involved.

Mallory imo is a good track to start on, its quite short, not too technical (which id be crap at btw).

I was very apprehensive tbh at doing one cos didnt think i was good enough, but you dont have to be.

Went a lot better than expected, my reservations were mostly unfounded.
Only slight criticism would be i wish we could have had 20 min novice only groups, but you cant have everything.