with the family. Everyone got involved in the planning of the route. I just booked the ferry tickets and made sure we had enough money.We tried to keep the riding stints short to keep the boys interested and we used intercoms, which allowed Nova and I to confirm

lack of passion and enjoyment for the sport, along with new family commitments were the driving force behind his decision.Since the introduction of CRT to the premier-class, of which the Australian is a harsh critic, he has become dissatisfied

, but we just go out there and give it 100% all the time. There is a bit of bumping and barging but it’s not dirty at all, it’s kind of acceptable, it happens.Who travels to the rounds with you, Is it important to have family around for support?My family

! At least he had a tie on, always looking smart.I think I was always going to work for Arai. The company’s knowledge has been passed down from my grandfather to my father and now to me, Arai is a family business and I’m still learning. Maybe when I

family, a little girl and another one coming in January. I’ve changed, I’m more relaxed and have a more family orientated mentality, which fits in with the German way of working. The Germans are more straight and I like this, I like their way of thinking

something on your mind. Don’t ever say it to me, don’t ever think it, don’t ever do it to me. I know what you are thinking and I know what happened, I would always be sorry if something happened to me and I caused you so much pain as what Ryan’s family

, the old family firm and its latest favoured son cutting expecting to cut as wide a swathe as ever. Next up is perennial second favourite Max Biaggi, also now back on a Honda, but a real threat on any machine.Maybe, maybe Kenny Roberts on the all-new Suzuki

was that first win?My first road race was at Brands Hatch, just after it became Tarmac. My first win was in my second race at Aberdare Park, in Wales, on a Vincent Grey Flash.You've a reputation for being a tough customer. Did that help your racing?My family lost

and then bring my wife and 8 year-old son over. I found work quickly at a garage in North London, the manager asked no questions and paid me in cash every Friday. After a few months I had saved enough to bring my family over. I travelled home, bought a car

talent and once we realised that racing was what he wanted to do we did our best to help him get the best start. No one else would have helped him.Bikes and racing are what the Haslam family do, whether its running the race schools or sorting out deals