Meet:-  Paul Thompson

Paul Thompson

Age:-  Expecting the onset of puberty any time now Occupation:-   Riding Instructor Current Bike:-   Kawa ZX7R Honda Hornet

Started Riding:-  Abba were in the charts Fantasy Bike:-  Giluki SV650 Nordstorm Favourite Road:-   B4494 Newbury to Wantage, B1042 Sandy to Wrestlingworth, A52 Grantham to Melton Mowbray oh and the Horseshoe pass in Wales. Favourite Circuit:-   Rockingham Rocks!

History:-   Started riding in the womb, a placenta 50 I think, then a bit of a break for 16 years until I progressed to a home built fizz, then an RS100 at 17 to pass test on. Various 250's including proddy LC for a short lived race season. Various 750's and above on which Egypt, Spain etc discovered. Joined Police, then traffic, then traffic motorcyclist. Entered a couple of enduros (back into that). Now currently a Police motorcycle instructor.

Most Embarrassing Biking Moment:-   OK spotty 17 year old on country lane in North Bucks, me on 250LC, mate on the back, he knew the road like the back of his hand, I didn't know his hand at all, 120 degree right hander, in too fast, (40ish) he jumps off early on entry, I crash into nearside verge denting tank with goolies, he lands over hedge and scuffs new trainers. I'd love to have made the bend!!