Tess took the club bike out at Snetterton and was so impressed with the bike and the support that she will be back full time in 2023! In her own words: When I was told there was a hire bike to go racing on I was really intrigued, I’d not raced for 8 years and wasn’t sure if I wanted to invest again, so my friend walked me up the paddock at Snet to see the guys of Rent-A-Racer!!! Len was instantly enthusiastic, despite just about to send a rider out, he still spoke to me about the club bike and all the assistance I’d get and I left feeling like I could actually do this! So I signed up. A year later at the same meet, Snetterton, I was blessed with great weather but an even greater team.
I’d not ridden a two stroke since 1988 and I didn’t like the feisty little feckers then!, I was so nervous but Len and Pete were just so good, they sorted the bike, they sorted my head, they did everything, all I had to do was throw my leg over it and try and keep it pinned.
Despite me being at the back of the grid they made me feel like Rossi, I was always greeted with smiles and well dones when I came back in and the team support from the rest of the YPM riders was really great, it was the best weekend, I improved, we laughed A LOT! Now I’m going to do a full season next year without a doubt.
If you are thinking of doing this, don’t hesitate, this is the most fun you’ll have on two wheels trust me!
Tess71 (Tess Bickerstaff)