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Old 25 Jun 2012, 10:32 (Ref:3097672)   #1
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Awe inspiring photo

What make this an 'awe inspiring' photo for me?



Give you a couple of crop / clues

#1 - twin brake levers


#2 - clamp / grips to hold feet on the pegs and knee's to the tank


The guy has taken an age to get his racing licence, has to start from the pits but finished and wasn't last - anyone with that much determination / passion deserves a mountain of praise - just goes to prove the old saying "if the mind is willing"

For me as a biker and knowing how tough it is to throw a bike around a circuit with everything working and seeing this guy ride a lot better whilst paralysed from the waist down. . . . . . yes I am in awe and don't mind admitting it.

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First race, starting from the pit lane and came in 21st I believe - top man
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Old 25 Jun 2012, 11:21 (Ref:3097706)   #2
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Old 25 Jun 2012, 13:36 (Ref:3097771)   #3
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Ah was this the Guy on the Combe Facebook page yesterday? Very well done to him.
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Old 27 Jun 2012, 13:37 (Ref:3098950)   #4
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Ah was this the Guy on the Combe Facebook page yesterday? Very well done to him.
I believe so, Just read that the race on Saturday was another first - the first motorcycle race by a paraplegic in the UK.

Talan's full story / blog etc is HERE

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Good luck to the fella, it obviously means the world to him.
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Very well done to a man who is obviously more passionate and brave than I could ever dream to be!
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Reminds me of Darrin Sharp, who I saw racing at Brands some years ago...when he came past me at Clearways the first time I thought he was just resting his arm briefly - maybe with pins and needles or numbness - but then next lap same thing....

http://www.nabd.org.uk/openhouse/openhouse45/45p10.htm

Amazing...though I think he suffered at the start with a reduction in control...once up to speed he was quick!
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