Meet:-  Alan Thomas

Alan Thomas

Age:-  old enough to ache, but not young enough. Occupation:-   counting nuts and bolts on the Highway. Retired from shifts/cars/bikes/desks/paperwork for Hampshire Police. Current Bike:-   An old dry day only BMW Boxer, any weather Blackbird.

Started Riding:-  Petrol went up to £1 a gallon. Fantasy Bike:-  Somebody else paying the running costs, A Gordon Brown special! Favourite Road:-   Out of Cherbourg - all France/Europe to aim at. Favourite Circuit:-

History:-   :- Survived teenage years due to parental disqualification, but took up 2 wheels eventually. Passed test on the Isle of Wight during the last week of round the block, on a Super Dream. Made normal progress with several downers, mainly my fault 'cos of stupidity. Standard and Advanced courses- Normal patrol work, VIP Escorts (minor royals + PM Thatcher) Air Shows. Got involved in Better Driving with the public for 10years,local bike groups, IAM examiner and Observer.

Most Embarrassing Biking Moment:-   Biking Event - dropped the patrol bike alongside the A303, had to crawl under it to lift it. Spent the next 2 weeks off with a bad back.