Arrived at @TT-Circuit_Assen we all very nervous and we all found a sleeping place Zzzz… In the morning we woke up with a blue sky and the sun shining. We could not which for better weather. From the first session the feeling was good, the last time I was here I did a 2:05 and my goal was to improve that time. I certainly did that with a 1:57.610! The 3rd session seemed to be the best session, @Dennis and @Peter could not get below this time but they were very competitive. The 4th and 5th sessions we had some really nice fights because the speeds where very equal. For my feeling it went very good. The confidence grew by the lap and it took a little time to get used to the fasted group. Sometimes they pass me like I was standing still. But in the “less” fast group this did not happen for a long time :P Had a super day with all my friends @Nicole, @Jelle, @Geert, @Dennis and @Peter. See you next time at @Circuit_Park_Zandvoort Een super dag gehad allen en zeer tevreden naar huis. Op naar Zandvoort!

To improve our qualities we decided to take a course Advanced Rider Training (ART) at @Motorsportschool. The weather was as always very wild with rain in the afternoon. With the best intentions on slicks we started our first sunny session. Following the instructor went very well at the speed he started. After we came back from the first session it started to rain. It not wet enough for rain tires but to wet for slicks. So we waited… After lunch we changed to rain tires and it went well. A second instructor went out with us and was surprised we could keep up with him and could even stick at his tail. The 4th and last session was not a good one for @Peter, he was trying to pass me on the inside but hit the white line and his front slipped away and crashed :/ We called it a day and wend home with a good feeling despite the rain and the crash.

The 2016 season started and it is the first trackday of the year. It was cold, moist and did not look attractive at all. But we started our day with good intentions. We met a know friend that we met on this site @Alain_-_PINTJE but he was in a different group as us so we did not had a lot time to share some time. Due to the low temperature the track was slippery and far from ideal. But as the day progressed the track became dryer and the grip increased each hour passed. After lunch the 3rd session we had a good feeling and we could put down some nice times and fun laps. @Peter and I noticed we where to fast for the “less” fast group. Its time to step up and go ride with the fast riders :-) Once in the fast group we could ride better times. @Peter and I where exactly at the same speed. with a difference of only 0:00.300 for several laps we were very competitive and we had a lot of fun. The last session @Peter passed me instantly when we entered the track, he didn’t wanted to keep behind me the whole session and it was a smart decision. He immediately pulled away and I could enter the attack mode to hunt him down. Did a 1:51.407 but in the last lap I wanted to make a pass on him but misjudged the fast corner en had to put the bike up. Trough the gravel ended up on the track again to finish the day. Despite the temperature it was a fantastic start of the season.

Last day of the year again. The confidence is growing and the times where way to fast for the “less” fast group. After 2 sessions being the fasted rider jumped to the fast group. I noticed that it was easy to keep up with the fast riders. Many laps behind @Peter I felt very good and confident again. A nice way to close the 2015 season after a big crash.

For the second time this yeas at @Circuit_Spa-Francorchamps and expecting thunderstorms. But non of that happened. We had 31 degrees with a lot of sun! I had some trouble with by bike weeling to easy when pulling up the straights we soften the suspension a little bit. That did the trick and gave the bike a much better felling with the same amount and even more power to put on the tarmac. Did had some trouble making the high speed left corner (250+ km/h) and had to lower the speed a little bit to keep in control of the bike. I noticed that other riders could stay on the throttle and it is a point of improvement on the bike.

With the whole team back at @TT-Circuit_Assen for the second time for me. The MotoGP can be jealous at the weather we had. Lots of sun and a perfect track surface. Make big improvements and very happy with my new quick shifter. It is really easy now to shift up gears and you notice directly a big improvement in your riding style. Especially in some fast corners you can shift up where normally you couldn’t. Did had some trouble in the slow corners that my front weel lifted very fast when I opened the throttle. Is it just the power or suspension?

First time at @Circuit_Spa-Francorchamps this year and it started in a queue to change to rain tires. First time with my @CBR1000RR on rain tires and it was a good experience. Could keep up nicely but when the rain stopped at the end of the day the track got dryer and with the rain tires on my bike I had to call it a day.

My hand is recovering slowly and on the @TT-Circuit_Assen I had the chance to feel the bike again. Slowly improving and a much better tire choice shows a better feeling. Got more confidence to build the speed up again.

First time back on the track after my crash at @Circuit_Zolder and 2 months of recovery. The cast just gone off for one week and my hand was still not at full strength. Did 2 sessions to gain confidence again. But the pain was getting bigger and did not want to interfear the healing proces and had to stop the day.

New bike + new tires + cold track = big high sider + 🚑 + end of day + broken hand 🏥…

For the second time at @Circuit_Park_Zandvoort. It is not a track that suites me a lot but we ended up in the fastest group. There was also a race and we where surprised that it had a standing start!! @Dennis and I where on the last row but it was a great feeling. Waiting for the red lights to go out and full throttle to the first corner. Had a great race but passed the finish line exhausted. Did finish as one of the last riders but ended with a super feeling for the first time in a race like this.

Now back with a proper race bike at @Circuit_Spa-Francorchamps. The first one was on the CB1000R and that is quite different. Had a wonderful day with a lot of sun and fast laps.

For the second time at @Circuit_Zolder and this time on a sunny day. All those laps in the rain are quickly forgotten and the long fast left corner is my personal favorite!

First time ever at @Circuit_Zolder. A day with only rain and also the first time on rain tires… Had no trouble making the switch and had a great confidence in the tires. When you have never driven on rain tires it is difficult to understand, but the grip and corner abilities are amazing.

First time ever at @Circuit_Park_Zandvoort. A very technical track that has some challenging corners. Need to get used to the new bike but was able to put down some good laps. Had a fun day.