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July 26th, 2017

7/26/2017

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Work has been crazy busy leading up to last weekend, so I ended up driving the car more than I would have ideally liked. Sometimes needs must and this week I was able to return to commuting on the bike and the last two days have been polar opposites in terms of weather and riding achieved.
On Tuesday I had to return a key to the local council and took the Ducati into town for the job. The sun was up, the wind was down and it was a lovely, lovely day. After dropping the key off and grabbing a coffee, I planned my route back to work. The direct route was primarily dual carriageways, which didn't appeal, so in what can only be described as 'stealing a ride' I took the much more desirable scenic route. 
Riding out in the mid morning sunshine, the roads were quiet and the Ducati and I had a field day, but I can't say the same thing about some of the bugs we met en-route. One of which can be best described as 'full'. 
After the joy of yesterday, today was windy and rainy. Not being afraid of the rain, the Ducati and I headed back out and the Rosso tyres she's sporting are fantastic in the wet. I was maintaining a good speed and making good progress despite the damp conditions and both wheels dealt with any surface water brilliantly. I didn't have a single moment where I feared I would loose grip. That's confidence building right there.
My mate Dean and I are all booked in for a trackday up at Rockingham with Bike Magazine in August. Dean also has a black 1098s so it should be a good laugh. The only downside is Rockingham is at least three hours from home. Looks like we'll be sharing the driving.

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    My 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.

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