Father Christmas came twice this year, as the white Bill Smith's van delivered my "come-back bike" to avoid the road salt and crud of the season. My beloved R1 from Bill Smith's had to go several years back when arthritis bit, and I could no loner ride it safely. Now, one new hip later, I can return to two wheels with something a lot more "sensible".
Bill Smith was a great support to me in my days of writing for Motorcycle Sport and crazy charity raisers for TV etc, so it was only natural to go back to Chester. What a great welcome! And a spin on a Triumph Speed Twin sealed the deal. I can even plant both feet on the ground and my license will be a lot safer!
Mark promised he would look after me, just as his dad used to say, and he has. The sales staff were exceptionally helpful in their advice on extras, as were the clothing department when updating my riding gear - what an improvement with modern materials, and Triumph stuff is good quality too.
Can't wait for the weather now! So good to be back in the biking fraternity. I feel as if I have never left it.....
A big thank you guys!!
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