Snow stops play

Only a quicky as I never got to race the final round in the winter series. This time it was the weather that caused me to miss out. Saturday practice was great. The track was a lot dryer than expected...I had gone fully prepared for a mud bath, however on the day my standard tyres where the preferred option.

The track was great and include many sections that I had ridden previously. While still very tiring I felt that I was setting decent times, which was backed up by the addition of my bike computer on this outing.

Sunday came and I set out nice an early to get in the normal couple of runs before the race. However as I neared Ludlow I found the snow... I was taking the back roads, which had not been gritted or cleared and had much delight in rallying my way south. There were a couple of times when I thought I was going to get stuck as the snow had drifted to 6 inches in places...But a calm approach and sensible throttle control saw me reach Ludlow. Once in the town I stopped off at the garage as I already new what was ahead. My suspicions where confirmed when I spoke to a fellow racer, who stated the race was cancelled.

Due to the vast majority of drivers that where out on the roads that day, it took me till 11:30am to get home again! Anyway the organisers have allowed me to transfer my entry fee to the first race of the Midland Super Series. This will be on the 2nd April, and looks like it will be my last due to finances.... I will be sure to make the most of this opportunity and will of course pass on the results after the event.

I should also have some decent pictures too and Juliet and family are coming along for moral support.

Best to all.... Just off to check the long term weather forecast!!!