So, here you have the full event – warts and all – Alf’s big trip out to the iconic Belgian circuit of Spa Francorchamps, with jockeys, Johnny Barton, Mick Godfrey and Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards – after initially leading the race, things didn’t exactly go to plan,, but hey ‘that’s racing’ and endurance racing really illustrates […]
Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards rides a lap of Donington Park – onboard video of body position.
Thanks to No Limits for letting me and Cato have a couple of laps to ourselves at Donington. Listen to the revs, listen to the gear changes, watch my anticipation of the track with body position and nice, smooth movements, on the gas and trying to ride tidy.
Bahrain F1 circuit Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards learns the track
Had a run round today at Bahrain on a hire bike, first time I’ve ridden a Ducati 899 and the first time at this circuit. I think I’ve just about got it sussed.
2016 Bahrain Superbike test day
Overview of my test day riding a Ducati 899 getting ready for the Bahrain Superbike Championship.
2016 Bahrain Superbike round 1 race 1 Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards
My first time racing a Ducati 899, and first time racing in the Bahrain Superbike Championship. Race 1 from the opening round 21st October 2016. I don’t really know where to go with setting up the bike, so it’s a case of trial and error. Managed to squeezed a 3rd place though.
2016 Bahrain Superbike round 1 race 2 Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards
On to the second race in the opening round of the Bahrain Superbike Championship, 21st October 2016. Managed to score another 3rd place, not quite sure what to do to pick up the pace – probably drop some kilos and get some set up advice.
Bahrain BSBK Round 1 Event overview video Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards
My video of the opening round of the Bahrain Superbike Championship – includes some onboard video.
4hrs Aragon Classic Endurance back to back test to choose race bike.
Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards does some back to back laps to help pick which of Alf’s P&M framed Kawasaki bikes to ride for the European Classics Endurance race at Motorland Aragon. Includes onboard video footage.
European Classic Endurance 4hr race Aragon Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards Alf’s Kawasaki
For the first time ever we managed to record the entire 4hr race – onboard footage plus edited with pitlane video – Mick Godfrey starts the race, John Barton finishes and I dollop about a bit in the middle. You can watch and re-live all the action with us online.
2016 European Classic Endurance Aragon with Alf’s Kawasaki Mike ‘Spike’ Edwards
Here you go, my fly on the wall documentary of the final round of the European Classic Endurance race at Aragon, riding for Alf’s Kawasaki with Mick Godfrey and John Barton as co pilots.