Classic Bike Guide

FRANK WESTWORTH

“ His road positioning was flawless, aiming for sightlines and adjusting to the road camber. Our speed slowly crept up until we were running into licence-damaging areas. But the roads were clear and appeared camera-free – it was a great, exhilarating ride. ”

WHAT AN AWESOME summer it is for riding. I write this with only a few fingers crossed, as publishing deadlines almost inevitably mean that you’re reading this while the skies are black and a biblical thunderstorm hammers at your windows…

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