Glyn, I think your bike was kicking up at the fact that it didn't even realise you had a lovely Mrs, as you do, and was just trying to let you know that you are a bounder and a scoundrel for not bringing her out every time. What is astonishing to me is that you seemed to be even faster with her on the back than you usually are.
Great report Fordie. Fab Fil was very impressive - fending off Ali at every (well most) turn. Shame he didn't ride in the last race but he exercised good judgment in that he knew when he needed to stop. Ali, on the other hand, didn't have that judgment. He IS a lunatic. II'S official!