So, there’s less traffic, which is nice, but the traffic that is left is taking the opportunity to put the boot in. This is making London more exciting than is strictly necessary.
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Too windy to skydive
But I did meet a skydiver, motorcyle instructor, stuntman and ex-motocross champion who enjoyed a short ride on my Supermoto. Great guy – big grin 😀 Weather looking a little better for tomorrow and I just booked a track day on the K1200S: RAF Northolt airfield in August.
Read MoreKTM vs Marlborough Downs
Woke at 04:30; left for a ride on my KTM 950 Supermoto at 05:30. Lambourne Downs, M4, Marlborough, Marlborough Downs, Wroughton, Barbury Castle. First day of summer?
Read MoreStarting to feel like Mad Max
I took a look at the flooding in the Thames valley north of Faringdon. Here’s a short clip taken at Radcot. The good news is that the KTM deals brilliantly with both wading and gravel on the road. Not such great news is that another peak is expected tonight.
Read MoreThe water has receded, but there’s still chaos
With the A420 closed, people are trying to get through Shrivenham. There was quite a significant flood on this route too this morning.
Read MoreThat’s better: the KTM 950 Supermoto
Raving to follow later, but for now, let’s just say that this is an improvement over the 640. Well, alright then. It’s great in town, super in the cruise and fabulous in the twisties. It rides similarly, but it’s more powerful and it vibrates less. A superb decision, including the […]
Read MoreFinal 640 commute
So that’s it: the final commute home on the 640. As ever, it was alright in the city, utterly rubbish on the motorway and a joy in the lanes. I left late, so it was fairly quiet outside the M25 – is there a rush hour any more? – and […]
Read MoreKTM 950 Supermoto
Paid the deposit yesterday on my KTM upgrade: a 950 Supermoto, to be collected Friday 🙂 As it’s a London commuter, second hand, two years old. Looks pristine though. I’m having heated grips, hand guards, sliders front and rear, a Scottoiler and a top case. Never thought I’d go for […]
Read MoreNext time I have a month…
I intend to ride the Route Napoleon, then explore the south of France and into the Alps. Coming with me?
Read MoreLunch with Beth by K1200S
With the wind rising and a number of tandem students waiting, I came off the manifest and took Beth out for lunch by K1200S. We went to a charming pub near Woodborough. I forget the name, but the location and food were good. It’s here. Returned via Pewsey, Hungerford, Wantage, […]
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