Recent content by BlackC50

From the author: Thanks to all for the support and advice. My wife was not big on the bike idea, but she understands that I'm careful, respectful of the dangers and that I really enjoy it. She Also knows it was an accident and these things happen. It's more the guilt I feel as a father that I...

So I'll keep this as brief as I can. I'm new to riding (M1 doing the course in a couple of weeks). I practice on the quieter streets by my house. Yesterday, in low gear and zero traffic, I graveled out. The bike slide sideways and landed on my left leg. I have a hairline fracture (removable...

I met GP Bikes at the March show while looking for a helmet, jacket, gloves, etc. After a detailed consultation with the helmet rep, I ended up with a perfect fitting HJC. The rep made the points that HJC was a competent helmet and while the ventilation was better on the Shoei and Bell, the fit...