It was amazing. I was in the novice group as I've not been before but really, 90% were intermediate riders so it was very fast. It's quite a technical track so I was cautious for the first 2 sessions. You were right about the Mountain 5lv, 3rd gear was best and some nice floaters. I'm not any good at wheelies but by keeping the power on it was easy to keep the front hovering along above the tarmac. Chris Walker was instructing and is mates with a few in our group so a good laugh was had. Peter Hickman was walking around chatting, as was Terry Rymer.
I have been having problems with my right wrist for the last few months and this restricted me getting harder on it as twisting the throttle wide and braking hard caused my wrist to swell up plus the pain. Oh and talking of pain. Getting on the road for 0215 and then getting home for 2230, that was the real pain. Maybe camp next time.
Mickey