... manager was told of this, he was asked if he would be consulting anyone before the big match...his reply...' yes, my mum'. Pure genius and a great way of playing mind games with the opposition. We have somehow found a gem of a manager again. Lets see how he copes with the Premier League.

... afternoon after riding up to Durham & back on Saturday to see the Foo Fighters with my brothers. Luckily the weather was on my side it was great both ways, a little breezy that's all. As the forecast looked ok decided to go on the bike instead of driving. My new ..ish Dainese textile trousers ...

Nice one, you're a lucky fella to get such a great close up of the garage and team.

One of the great days of being a City supporter. So many times we have had big big games and not turned up.

Yesterday was one of the most professional complete performances we have had in a long time.

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That is great Jack. Where is this?

Great comments cheers everyone.

S5 mini seems the obvious choice but will check the website Andy recommends.

That's right Blade. My observer is great, think he likes the rides too so it's a win win!!

Great work Rossgo. Personally I would carry on and get additional training if its available and assume at no extra cost.

Ed does like his traveling! Unsure how he gets these directions so precise. He really goes the whole hog though. When we had our fest he did lay on a great day of riding. I know I day it a lot but I need to get out into Wales more!

They seem great. I have spent so much money on bloody gloves it's unreal! I've got 6 pairs to the top of my head spending easily well over the £150 mark...if only I knew about these haha!!

Took her out for a observed ride. Am getting better am a solid 2 (1 being great 5 being how did you pass!) All in around 100 miles. Was so lucky with the weather as it was suppose to be raining from midday!

Sounds good and as you say you have the time and don't mind investing cash into a long term project. Going to be a great bike when you have finished and now you have a dedicated commuter bike the six won't get the same level of all year round abuse.

Great pictures jack
Go team Sykes !

You could always try getting a set of big mole grips on the head and pulling as hard as you dare, whilst trying to turn it anticlockwise, it may undo, or it may peel the rubber shrouding off, but tbh it sounds as if you've already tried that. Those things are great until this happens.

Great post very interesting information.I think I'm leaving the traction control left on my zx10

Great photos as always, Jack

I don't rate Gilles to be honest. The build isn't that great on them. Vortex get good reviews. SES are cheap but well worth the money I've got Gilles on the Daytona, picked them up secondhand off Pete ?? the guy that raced a D600 in the states. They ...

I don't rate Gilles to be honest. The build isn't that great on them.

Vortex get good reviews.

SES are cheap but well worth the money

Stuff cooking, just get out on the bike and buy take aways if you need food

Hope the missus and kids have a great time too

Sounds a great weekend Jack, enjoy it mate