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Old 21-Apr-2013, 18:53
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Old Farts Confession

Maybe it's time to spectate.

When my bike cut out completely whilst gassing it up to Foster's from Shell, I naturally assumed an electrical issue. Coasting to a stop & ever so slightly annoyed, I thumbed the starter to no avail. Having watched the remainder of the race, I checked she was in neutral, flicked the kill switch on and she fired and ran ok. Hmmmm. Intermittent faults are b**tards!

Spent the next couple of hours checking the bike over. Couldn't find owt wrong though? Debates on whether or not I'd caught the kill switch.....not possible whilst holding the bars in any position.

Anyway did the next race. No repeat problems. Still not convinced?

So, I'm out cycling today, mulling it all over when it hits me. As I exited Shell I (now) recall that I looked behind to see where my pursuers were. Being old, I (naturally) had to take my left hand off the bar to look over my left shoulder. As I returned my hand to the bar...................
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