I got two interesting pieces of mail today. The first, in digital format was from my new insurers who were requesting some documents from me. It turns out I hadn't got around to sending them off and they weren't best pleased, which is totally understandable. The second in the form of a more traditional letter was from the Met Police, who simply stated that there was little or no chance of catching the little bastards who f-ed with my bike on Thursday afternoon so they have closed the investigation. I hate London, I really do. Its dirty, smelly, the roads are crap and scum wander the streets trying to nick peoples bikes and don't get me started on public transport otherwise I could be typing away all night.
The Ninja is still off the road and after driving into and out of Central London on Friday, there was only one real option this morning. I would have to ride the Ducati to work. I have found a much better place to park the bike and it turns out its better in every single way. Its secure, underground, patrolled, dry and a very short walk from work. The only annoying thing, is that is has taken me so long to bloody well find it. Riding in was fine, although it was raining when I rolled the bike out of the garage, the roads were dry further South and the number of comatose drivers seemed to be at a minimum. Riding out was a different matter however. The Ducati doesn't like the stop start traffic and the new stiff clutch gave my left forearm a decent workout. I noticed a few looks from people, which made me feel a little uneasy, but maybe they also like the look of my bike.
I got two interesting pieces of mail today. The first, in digital format was from my new insurers who were requesting some documents from me. It turns out I hadn't got around to sending them off and they weren't best pleased, which is totally understandable. The second in the form of a more traditional letter was from the Met Police, who simply stated that there was little or no chance of catching the little bastards who f-ed with my bike on Thursday afternoon so they have closed the investigation. I hate London, I really do. Its dirty, smelly, the roads are crap and scum wander the streets trying to nick peoples bikes and don't get me started on public transport otherwise I could be typing away all night.
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MeMy name is Matt Brown and I'm a UK journalist formerly based in London, but now calling the South of England home. I've been riding bikes since 2007, but got hooked straight away. Nothing gives me the feeling of freedom, even when stuck in a city. In 2010 I became a RoSPA gold rider, but when it comes down to it, I'm Just a normal man, riding his bikes as often as he can. Archives
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