ARDC Private Practice 5th April GP

[BoB]

What was supposed to be a day with expected occasional showers and early afternoon thunderstorms turned out to be a rain free day ... no

A smooth day with very minimal stoppages and there it was , another exceptionally run well ardc day

Managed to keep the new fairings in one piece . a few pbs were the called from other TT members , but not from me but on the plus side i did have a very enjoyable day and got to drive home in one piece .

James was riding very well today and when most had called it a day went out to do the 6th and final session with the girls . ( I think it was 3 riders having the track to themselves.)

way too early start ... where is everyone
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Ah , thats better
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Somebody up to no good . I think this guy need his fuel checking .. going way too quick today.
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And this one is for Baddie ... a 1:46...
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[James_]

You are making me out to be faster than I am Bob....congrats to you tho!

Fun day!

[Nelso]

For me, it was the first time back on the bike since my wrist operation and it turned out to be a bit of a struggle. I would only manage 3 or 4 laps and would then pull in and wait for Rachelle to come around and ride with her for the rest of the session to give her some tips. I must say, it is a bit of an experience riding around at the slower pace, getting in the way of the guys that I normally buzz past. lol Sorry if I got in anyone's way, but it was worth it to see the improvement in her lines by the end of the day.

One of the funnier moments of the day was when one of the guys thought he was 'racing' against Leanne when she was riding around with Rachelle and thought that he almost 'had her'. A few of the boys had a bit of a laugh knowing that he obviously didn't know much about her riding. The next session Leanne and I went out for a bit of a play together and by the end of that session he had completely changed his mind about ever trying to race her, after we had flew past him and disappeared into the distance. I can't imagine what he must think when Sean flies past him, as he makes me feel like we're standing still when he flies past us.

I thought the day was a cracker, with very few stoppages and plenty of track time. Well done to the ARDC crew! It was really well run.

Unfortunately, I have had a sore wrist ever since, so it obviously wasn't ready for the hit out. Hopefully it will be feeling a bit better by the long weekend so I can get back out there and do it all again. It was good to catch up with everyone and thanks for making it such a great day.

[Nelso]

James was riding very well today and when most had called it a day went out to do the 6th and final session with the girls . ( I think it was 3 riders having the track to themselves.)

Only one of the girls went out in the last session as Leanne had packed up by then. I think there was only you and Rachelle out there for the last session.