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March 18th, 2017

3/18/2017

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Without wanting to sound really really weird, let me start today's post with the proclamation that it's coming. Now this could be anything really couldn't it? For example I could be referring to a new bike (which I'm not - unless I win some money on the lottery in a few hours), or something else equally exciting like a new car, but what I'm actually refereeing to of course, is summer. Summer is coming doesn't really have the same ring to it though. Its a phrase complete devoid of any sinister undertones, which is why I doubt we'll be hearing it on HBO anytime this year.
This week, despite a damp start on Thursday, has been really promising. The temperatures are heading up and the sun is coming out more than its not and I've been able to get on two wheels nearly everyday, which has been great. The week started on the Ducati and ended on the FireBlade, mainly has I needed the additional luggage capacity to take my work laptop between locations. The weather on Wednesday afternoon can genuinely be described as the best of the year so far. Strong sun, a cloudless sky and some of the best roads in my county to ride across. It was heaven.
I will admit, that I did get a little carried away at times, but it did feel great to ride the bike like it was designed. Empty roads and 150bhp of sweet handling sportsbike is one of life's wonderful calculations. 
Of course with this being the UK, it won't always be sunny and dry, but for now, well until at least late October, we are very unlikely to see sub zero temperatures again. So with that knowledge to hand, I can see the seven months being full of adventures and great riding. Can't wait.
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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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