TIM Magazine™
Come in Number 58, Your Time’s Up MotoGP lost one of its young stars recently with the tragic death of Marco Simoncelli in the Malaysian Grand Prix. The young Italian lost control of his bike in the second lap and was hit by two of his fellow riders Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi, neither of whom had any chance of avoiding him. It was immediately obvious he was very badly hurt and even lost his helmet in the incident. His funeral in Rimini was attended by 25,000 including Rossi and a number of other stars from the sport. In his address the Bishop of Rimini thanked Marco for his contribution of time and money to a local orphanage, an indication of the type of guy he was. There was never a dull moment when Marco was around, he rode with his balls out and he never forgot his humble origins. His sad loss is a reminder to all of us about vulnerability. If it can happen to the best, you know it can happen to us weekend warriors. This winter weather hasn’t been kind at weekends lately, There’s all sorts of unwanted crap on the roads near us, mud, gravel and even rocks so be extra careful out there mis amigos. Remember your wet weather braking ratios, it’s 50% front and 50% rear the experts say. Always check your bikes and make sure you carry your wet weather gear, even if the sun’s shining – it can change so quickly. That said there’s still lots of riding available and let’s have some pictures of your Santa rides. Any news, groups who want publicity or relevant information let me know at harleysinspain@yahoo.com. It only remains to say a very Merry Christmas to all of my readers. Enjoy the festive season and ride carefully, Jack Dees.
By Jack Dees
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