Motorrad's 'Ring dates for 2013 announced

Things are looking ever more grim for those of us addicted to closed circuit laps of the Nordschleife. This year Motorrad are having to run only one course of two days duration, (last year there were three such opportunities), on the 7th & 8th of July 2013. As the F1 GP is scheduled for the 5th & 6th, accommodation will be problematic on the Sunday night to say the least! If however, you do decide to go and sample one of the pinnacles of motorcycle riding, I can point you in the direction of motorcycle friendly guest houses who might be able to assist. All the best, Jim.

Robbie Madison's latest promo

I particularly like the sustained front wheel landing @ 2:56, and the spectacular drop @ 6:12. However, even the DC adverts @ the end of the video are worth watching, not least for the spills captured - shows that everyone who tries comes a cropper sometimes, (& not trying is not an option!). All the best, Jim.

Even the best.....fall

"Enjoy" All the best, Jim.

Nordschleife opening times

Here is a link to the "public" opening times of The 'Ring this year. -- http://www.nuerburgring.de/angebote/fahrerlebnisse/touristenfahrten-nordschleife/oeffnungszeiten-nordschleife.html -- Matters continue to deteriorate in the management of The 'Ring, and if you have been promising yourself that, "one day I'll ride the Green Hell", then now might be a good time to get out there - while it still exists! All the best, Jim.

How has he managed to get the tyre smoke pink?!

Enjoy. All the best, Jim.

Who says that our Germanic cousins lack a sense of humour, (not to mention cojones)?!

Some people make me feel exceptionally humble All the best, Jim.

No apologies for another TT taster.

Enjoy. All the best, Jim.

@ 1:23 - And he saves it!

Just four months before we'll all be awestruck by these heroes and heroines again. Enjoy. All the best, Jim.

Grand Prix Racer

If you can access ITV4 next Tuesday 5th February @ 20:00, you'll see this:- All the best, Jim.