If you are coming to the Isle of Man
Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2011 1:45 pm
If you are coming across to do laps, let me know, and I'll keep a tally. It all helps show the dedication of our class.
If you are a newcomer, it might also be good evidence for your appeal if you get knocked back (not that any of you will, cos you're all spiffing
!)
Remember, to avoid any chance of accidents while learning your way round (if you're thinking "I should be on the right side here in 3rd gear"...YOU WILL BE... it's how the brain works, and the oncoming driver will still think it's his bit of road. ). It's very easy to speed through 30 limits (remember someone showing newcomers round ended up in jail for that
), SO...
if you let me know I can usually find you a driver who will take you round, taking no part in the learning. This frees you and your mentor, if you have one, or your team-mate, to concentrate on the job in hand. The drivers concerned are as keen as we are on the Sidecar TT and will stop, start, go back... whatever you want.
This is a genuine and generous offer. TAKE IT UP!
If you need accommodation, just ask... there are several people who will happily put you up for free. Put the money saved towards that extra tyre.
and... watch out for the trams... (in joke, and there's none till March...
)
If you are a newcomer, it might also be good evidence for your appeal if you get knocked back (not that any of you will, cos you're all spiffing
!)Remember, to avoid any chance of accidents while learning your way round (if you're thinking "I should be on the right side here in 3rd gear"...YOU WILL BE... it's how the brain works, and the oncoming driver will still think it's his bit of road. ). It's very easy to speed through 30 limits (remember someone showing newcomers round ended up in jail for that
), SO...if you let me know I can usually find you a driver who will take you round, taking no part in the learning. This frees you and your mentor, if you have one, or your team-mate, to concentrate on the job in hand. The drivers concerned are as keen as we are on the Sidecar TT and will stop, start, go back... whatever you want.
This is a genuine and generous offer. TAKE IT UP!
If you need accommodation, just ask... there are several people who will happily put you up for free. Put the money saved towards that extra tyre.
and... watch out for the trams... (in joke, and there's none till March...
)