You may have noticed, most of my updates this year are bike related. Well I’m moving it to the next level. Ever since I was told I couldn’t play American Football any more, I’ve been looking for a new hobby. In looking for something less strenuous, I’d considered golf. Instead, I’ve landed on something perhaps even more dangerous than American Football, motorbike racing! Continue reading My New Hobby
I’ve been to this show for the past 4 years. It was at one of these shows that I sat on a Varadero and realised it was the most comfortable bike I’d ever sat on, which lead me to buy one back in June of 2009.
Well, I’ve had a few issues with it in the last year or so, the gearbox failing twice. The fist covered by warranty, but this second time it has cost me £1,400 and then another £270 to get it serviced!
This made me wonder if I should think about changing bikes again. Much as I like the Varadero, I can’t be paying out bills like this very often. If I get a new bike, I will at least be covered by warranty. Continue reading MCN Bike Show at ExCeL Center London 2012