Hi Martin

Our link After another day at cadwell yesterday (9.9.08) with you and your team. I wanted to say thanks for another superbly run, safe, fun and informative track experience with first class instruction from Chris and Crispin.
I cannot rate the quality of your days highly enough and prattle on about to anyone who will listen. Despite the wet weather I enjoyed every session and not once felt under pressure or threatened by track 'muppets' who thankfully go elsewhere.
The instructors guidance in these conditions was top notch and like all good biking days, taught me something new that I will use in my riding.
Thanks again to all of you.
Steve

Martin

Thank you very much to John, your team and Yourself.

Even after 10 days of training with you guys I always ask for more as you always improve our riding.

Thank you very much again and see you soon.

Kind Regards

Xavier

Hi Mart,

Well where do I start..........??? WE ALL HAD A BLOODY FANTASTIC DAY !!
Its a shame it was the last one of the year but on the other hand what a way to finish this year off.

I really can not thank you enough for this years HRT events at Cadwell & because of this I have managed to get about an hours work done to day as every one in our group has had to pop in & phone me to express what a great time they had yesterday. Carols riding has improved no end this year & Nigel is now quicker than me round Cadwell ( lol ) & it is only down to your events & the instructors you employ.
Please pass on the ringjunkies thanks to all of them & I am sorry to say they will have to put up with us lot & more in 2008.

I was going to have a chat with you yesterday but the time seem to go very quick & missed you before we left. I will of course continue to advertise the HRT days for you but wondered if you wanted to set something up so when a customer is in the shop I can get them to commit to the day there & then for you. Give it some thought if you wish & please don't think I am trying to make a buck off the HRT days as this is not the case & if we can help fill the places for you we will.

You have let us enjoy a group discount this year & Maybe that can continue in 2008.
Many thanks

Steve & Carol + all the ringjunkies

Martin, now then you bugger you completely ignored the last one I sent telling you how good the May jobbie at Cadwell was so Ive no reason to suspect you'll do anything different with this one! Im jon ryden, thick Lincolnshire bike plod,you'll maybe remember me slicing around Cadwell on a variety of ill concieved and vastly varying lines on the silver 'police' triumph 1050 with your Richard dawdling along behind with one hand on the bars.
Anyway once again a great night, nothing but positive feedback from the punters I spoke to. I dont know if you will alude to this but I run the BikeSafe scheme here in Lincoln and after doing it week in and week out with a similar format that i can do with my eyes shut I lose sight of whether its any good or not so its only when the punters ring me and tell me it was a great day or send a glowing letter or e~mail raving about it that I think "yes its all worthwhile". The rest of the time I often wonder if its all worth the effort. So if thats the same as you then hear this; Its a brilliant thing that you are in charge of, your staff are the best and were so fresh during the evening noone would have suspected that theyd done a full day already and Richard is a credit to you and your missus.
The end.

Jon Ryden. Bungling copper and one time reasonable racer but now Im getting on a bit.

Hi, I attended the Cadwell day on the 15th May (A5 group...the Tuono group) and just wanted to let you know that I had a fantastic day!
(I was the on the red Tuono that stayed out in the final wet session with the track pretty much to myself!)

My thanks to the instructors and the organisers and the under worked marshals for a great day! I was at Croft the day before with Hottrax and there were 4, yes FOUR red flags due to over eager trackday wannabes, you know the type!
Cheers
Dr Jon

Hi Martin,

Many thanks for the track experience yesterday, I'd heard great things about your approach to track skills, and although I was extremely anxious having been put into group A5 despite never riding Cadwell's full circuit - I rode the short circuit back in 1999 for a very short ducati experience day as my very first track day - and I've never had HRT training.

However, the instructors were sympathetic and helpful, and my confidence throughout the day grew. I'm off to book up some more track days!

I've spoken to colleagues in the C group who felt they have learned much from you teaching methods.

Phil.

Hi Martin,
I just wanted to pass on a big THANK YOU for organising the HRT Rider Training (IAM) 15th August. We had an absolutely fantastic day. Everything was very well and sensibly organised which allowed me to learn a lot and to shake off some "post-accident" anxiety. Already on the trip back we realised how much more at ease and smoother our riding was.
It must have been a lot of work to organise this entire event and to guarantee for everyone to make the most out of the (too short) day. Your effort is very much appreciated.
Hope to participate again in 2007.
Please do keep me updated about other HRT events
Cheers Martin,

Tim
PS I received the track photos today which makes this day even more memorable.

Team, what can I say but a HUGE thank you to ALL for making our day so special. For Me it was a transformation from 'terrified' (prior to the day) to totally relaxed (10 % in reserve for safety) and happy and proud with my learnings.
For Chris, he was happy that the day lived up to all you had said it would at our RoSPA SMART evening. Although not a lot quicker, his confidence in himself and the bike improved tremendously.
The standard of the instruction was superb, the explanation of each and every element clear and concise, the feedback was open and honest and executed in a totally professional manner.
Although one should not pick out any one member from a winning team, David (trainee HRT instructor) was a great help and guidance to us both.
Many thanks

Elaine (mauve hair and RVF 400)
Chris (banana helmet and Black CBR 600)

Martin

I really have to thank you mate. I've had an experience using just about all of my acquired skills in riding and narrowly missed a head on.
Picture this:
10.00 am in Yorkshire on the way back from Scotland. Good visibility. Wet road, poor surface. 40 limit. Riding Vera with full luggage, light on and reflective vest. 30 mph or so. I see the black Range Rover waiting at an acute junction on my left, facing me at about 45 degrees angle. Make eye contact. He seems to see me.
When I reach 4 car lengths from junction driver pulls out straight at me, on to left side of road, angling vaguely towards his side of the road.

Here's where the Martin teaching bit comes in:
Sound my new Nautilus horn (put one on Jo's bike too. Nice.) and start emergency braking.
Front starts to lock on poor and wet surface.
Release brakes, pull clutch and swerve knowing other carriageway clear.
Jo, following, reports I missed the accelerating Range Rover by about a foot, passing on his offside. He finally saw me as I swerved, despite looking right through me. Jo says he looked a little surprised and braked after I had passed.
In all honesty without your training I wouldn't have had a chance, with a closing speed combined of about 50mph.
Had to have a little sit down but physically unhurt.
Thanks again.
Tim.

Hi Martin,

I'd just like to express my thanks to you, and your instructors for an amazing day at Cadwell. My second time there with you - the first was back in June, when I was surprised how enjoyable it was considering it poured down all day.

I had managed to convince my friend to join us for the August day. He wasn't sure he'd enjoy it - thoughts of exotic bikes screamin' past him on the straights - it didn't help when we met up with the rest of the guys for the journey up to Lincoln, with their Ducati's and RSV's! With the journey over we settled in for a few pints and bike chat. Next morning we're on track! Two sessions later, Jason's grinning like a Cheshire cat, by the end of the day you couldn't shut him up, really impressed with the way the event is organised and the quality of instruction - I think he was most pleased that you can have more enjoyment as a quicker, smoother rider on a slower bike!

I'm sure I'm not the first to ask, but if there's any chance of being included on a standby list for September I'd be very grateful, as would my "first timer" buddy Jason. I think the rest of our group, John Edwards, H and Chris have already been in touch hoping for the same. Do I just send you the forms and keep everything crossed?

Thanks again, hope to see you soon!
Phil Gregory