Apologies if Ted Fenwick's exploits have previously been reported on the forum, but thought (especially in light of the "average Ducati rider's age" thread) that members might be interested in this story on the BBC News website: BBC News - Isle of Man TT: Ted Fenwick, 85, bids for title
Bet he's always been really quick, some people just have it. You wouldn't be saying bless him if he'd just whipped your butt, I got mine handed to me on a plate by Barrie Williams at Oulton Park a couple of years ago, I think he's 75.
Bumped into this guy at Cadwell last week Rafael Pashaolin - loving the dream racing an 1199 at the TT - here he is just about to go down Bray hill on his controlled lap.
Saw this in the news today 80 year old Yuichiro Miura, who climbed Everest when he was 70 and then again at 75, reached the peak early on Thursday morning, his support team said. He replaces Nepal's Min Bahadur Sherchan, who was 76 when he conquered Everest in 2008, as the record holder. But Mr Sherchan, now 81, is set to tackle the mountain again next week. Awesome
What a story, what a guy. I love seeing stuff like this as it gives me inspiration. Who hell he? Apart from being Brazilian.
He will have a shock when he hits the bottom of Bray Hill the Panigale last year bottomed out every time, sparks flying everywhere. Steve
Ahhh the compromise of suspension.... At risk being flamed? I think the Ducati as a rule is a short circuit bike (my 999 is a pefect example of this) Great on the smooth stuff but a real handful over undulations, suspension has been fettled but she's a little "wooden" over the bumps compared to the modern day "rice burner" I should add that i forgive all her misgivings because of her soul and REAR END :biggrin:
