Staff Blog: Running-in, in France

Updated: 20 November 2014

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What better way to run in the new Yamaha Fazer 8 than to pop over to Normandy for a three day rider training work shop with Nigel, nicknamed Red Leader, from Advanced Motorcycle Training!

I took collection of the bike on Monday, fitted the Ventura luggage system on Wednesday and was on the ferry bound for Caen on Friday, not a bad week really!!

I’ve had three very mixed days of riding but I’ve clicked with the bike and really enjoyed today’s 150 mile route, which ended up with a quick photo opportunity at Omaha Beach.

Back home tomorrow and the two wheels will be swapped for two feet, I’m running the Milton Keynes Marathon in aid of London’s Air Ambulance.

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By Alison Silcox

Office Manager and centre of the MCN universe - Over my twenty plus years working for MCN, I’ve had the pleasure of being part of the best motorcycling family in the business. Passing my test in 2005, I’ve been part of the MCN Long Term Test fleet, testing a mix of machines, from my first Kawasaki ER-6n, through to the Ducati Diavel, and pretty much all genres in between. I love nothing more than loading my bike up with kit and disappearing off for a solo adventure. Over recent years I’ve taken solo tours to Scotland, Southern Ireland, France, Venice and Berlin. All of which have been great fun and whet my appetite for future riding jaunts.