... you can shorten it to whatever you want, for example you don't need to go through Ruthin and Denbigh, you could turn left at the roundabout (nice road down to the A5 at Corwen, and take a right onto the A5, cuts off a long detour through Ruthin and Denbigh). Or stop over some place, Shrewsbury ...

The road from Newtown to the Cross Gates is horrible. I say that as a biker. I avoid it, even though it's not that far from me, as the last time I rode it I had FIVE near-misses with morons on bikes going far too fast, underestimating ...

... are similar to pedal cyclists but I bet the police are not focusing on pedal cyclists who in my experience can be a real hazard to other road users. Looks like bikers are becoming a target again which is not good to hear as barring a few idiots most people are sensible safe riders.

That's the road to Newtown from Craven Arms I believe.

Agree will be a high police presence especially at weekends and probably in unmarked BMW.

Tragic news though and thoughts and prayers with family and friends of the fallen bikers.

I think it's easy to argue that a bike is over geared when they're hitting 70mph in first, so the other 5 gears aren't needed on the road. As you say, changing the gearing is a quick and easy fix so it makes it possible to have the bike running the way you want. We ride bikes differently. ...

The only criticism they could level at it in sboty was it didn't have a quickshifter and was over geared but a quick £45 sprocket chain fixes one of those straight away and tbh although I would like a quickshifter I can't say I'm missing one on road riding duties tbh.

Seeing as a couple of you have asked for my thoughts. Perkle's has what he calls his Test Road. It's got a couple of decent straights and some sharp corners, one of which is banked. So as we had a change of route today we headed for that road so I could have a go on ...

... proper deep clean you notice all the little bits of corrosion (nothiiing major - cleaned and polished) and little dinks from stones and other such road crap.... most annoying (swear) but what can you do (gah) Anyway from this http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd388/frankiek7/Image2_zpsjzubxisr.jpg ...

Ditto ha ha - today I will be stripping and giving her a bloody good clean after finding the muddiest road in Britain after leaving Kwacky yesterday

... temporary fix which may work and has done for me is screw in a self tapper with some silicone sealant on it. Will get you a few miles down the road no problem. If it doesn't seal It will be because a slit rather than a whole I would guess. Hope the info is helpful.

... I'll order the repair thingy to see if I can seal it long enough to ride to a repairer. Might get a quote from CMC cannock first as only down the road so not as far to risk riding,

... up a bit of a on going review of the Ducati 899. I'm really impressed with the suspension it is solid and stable through the corners. However over roads of poor condition its soaks up the bumps amazingly well. I'am impressed how easy it is going from side to side on a round about then picking a ...

... when I got in, funny how a gentle ride out can take it out of you...ha ha. Roads were great until on my way back past Fairford I hit the muddiest road on the planet... well P155ed off!!! The bike is covered in mud :( A couple of pics to add to the above. http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd388/frankiek7/sx1_zpsu5ouovh0.jpg ...

... 40 miles in distance. If you had a smash and your insurer found you had a repaired tyre that was not suitable they could argue your bike is not road worthy and not pay out. It has been mentioned elsewhere so there is potential it could happen.

It's special I agree but not special enough to justify 60k imo. I genuinely would prefer the more road focused 1299 if I had the choice.

... a little fragile after spending yesterday drinking cider and watching the cricket. I was leading so it was a gentle pootle out of Stow and on the road to Tewkesbury. We skirted around Ledsbury, Ross on Wye and Gloucester before heading off towards the Cotswolds Airport for coffee and cake. A good ...

Think what you could buy with 60k

Ducati 1299s for the road, Yamaha R1M for the track and a BMW S1000XR for holidays and days out with the missus. Plus you would still have best part of 10 grand cash for fuel, tyres and track days

I saw a new r1 on the road near me. Looked smart but was in a 30mph limit so never got a good listen

Rocket I'm guessing for the next few months your going to be very cautious road riding. I just hope that doesn't make you feel slow in any way. Take your time riding to your normal pace, it's not a race to get back into full swing of things Cheers Rossgo , I'm ...

Rocket I'm guessing for the next few months your going to be very cautious road riding. I just hope that doesn't make you feel slow in any way. Take your time riding to your normal pace, it's not a race to get back into full swing of things Cheers Rossgo , I'm ...