Done It!

Key67 · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 May 2004 Karma :

Yup - first track day done today. Broke me duck at Cadwell!

After a 2hr ride to the place, got there late and missed first session (novice of course!). Me an me mate had our own briefing and then hit the track.

Sad

It was raining....

but then the track started to dry and woooo-hooo! Very Happy

Being honest, I didn't like it through the first session, but as the day went on it got much better, I even managed to overtake people (well only two, but it's a start!). After another 2hr ride home I find myself totally knackered - I ache all over! Is this normal? Please say it is then I won't feel like I ought to go to the gym!

Will post me pix when they arrive.

Key
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

It is normal, but now that I've been going to the gym, I don't feel it nearly as much - only slightly achey after Lydden - and I'm hanging off for 3/4 of the whole track there!

Glad you had fun.

If you can get there for the first session it's usually better.
That way everyone's slow and wobbly together. While others had started to get confidence when you joined them a bit wobbly, probably Smile

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Remember, you can camp at the track, a load less hassle than riding on the day if you're a way away.

Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Karma :

Another convert!

It's amazing how exhausted a track day can leave you, going to have to hit the gym big time over winter.

Glad you enjoyed it, camping over the night before is the way ahead, just saves getting all hassled in the morning as you can get your bike setup the night before etc..

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

I think it is a common trend with trackday virgins to not enjoy the first couple of sessions and then enjoy it as their lines get better and stuff. I felt like that and a number off another forum on their trackday felt the same. Smile

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Snake Eyes · Scooby Slapper Joined: 14 Sep 2005 Karma :

Woohoo, congrats mate, its a good feelin isnt it ! I absolutely shite myself for the first two sessions, and now just cant wait till next year so I can do another one Thumbs Up

We'll look forward to seeing those pics
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The#Doctor# · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

Any pics ??
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Key67 · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 May 2004 Karma :

Key67 · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 May 2004 Karma :

Managed to get the old bus working shortly after my last post!

Here's a few of the better ones..............

Key
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'98 Hornet 600 - Tahitian Blue - 'tis very nice!!!

Please visit my lads music site - Thanks! www.afhmusic.co.uk

instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Lovely bike. Very Happy

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Nice one!

I was amazed how tired I was after Snetterton, I even said to Bendy how knackered I was, as I munched on a pasty.

Both trackdays I've been to, I havn't completed all the sessions.

Gaz

Key67 · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 May 2004 Karma :

ISLAND GIRL · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

Love the bike Key67, I too have the blue one and was curious about a new sexy can, like yours, may I ask how much this one set you back, does it make it sound nice, standard is a bit boring isnt it ??

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