PS, @Mike, great article and very well written. None of us will ever get the chance to ride a bike, set up for a Pro rider, so it's great to hear some kind of feedback comparing their 'stock' bike to our 'stock' bikes. I think the gist is, it's not all the bike, be prepared to alter your set-up as you progress with your riding. It'll change your life. Or your cornering at least!!!

Is it possible to get Brendan's mech to give us mortals a tutorial on brake bleeds? I manage a bike shop, bleed my own and customers brakes, and have never been 100% satisfied with the information provided by the manufacturors or suppliers!

PS any footage of Timo gapping the scaffold?

Great run from the wee man Brosnan. Shoulda taken the left line on New Joke tho!