Doing it alone, AND it all went wrong!!

Last Vlog from 2023!
Hope everyone had a nice Christmas and new year!
Thank you for the support!
Chapters:
00:00 - Start of the video
00:05 - Video introduction
10:40 - Onboard (insta 360 camera)
15:08 - Outro

[@adrianwilson3220]

Not made of glass, you far to honest, I love it thanks Lee.

[@user-kq9gq2xq2f]

What a great bloke to let you ride his bike. Top man

[@merv690]

well thats it then no more letting you loose on your own, no more falling off either, come on Neil look after this lad

[@poc329]

Lee. The main thing is that you are OK. What a great guy Clive is. I'm looking forward to the next Vlog. Have missed Neil's happy smiling face. Good luck for 2024

[@Besty66]

Neil's face would put a smile on a rice pudding! lol

[@craiganderson3795]

I absolutely love how straight forward and honest your videos are. No bull, warts and all look at the reality of being a racer. Keep em coming!

[@JIMWSMITH]

At least you survived without injury which is a blessing, and all that matters.

[@williamlayburn2097]

Chin up old son - at least you are in one piece - all the best to you and your brood and the gang ( Big Neil ) for a safe and successful 2025.

[@bobstheword620]

Great vid as always, the honesty as opposed to bravado is refreshing. I hate to be self indulgent but you did mention about going to track days alone. At 37 I'm about to do my first track days this year. Hints or tips from you or anyone else here is muchly appreciated. Also my mum doesn't know I ride motorbikes, so high five to all you out there hiding your bikes

[@nigelbaldwin752]

Be smooth, don't over try, if you start getting ragged back off a bit and relax. Most of all enjoy the experience and just focus on the small improvements which will come.

[@bazzer107]

Everthing @nigelbaldwin752 said plus I would add, make sure you bike is in good order, your tyres are good, you have a lever guard fitted and have a back protector on. Clothing wise, helmet, above the ankle motorbike boots, full length leather gloves, one piece or two piece leathers (Two piece MUST zip all of the way around the waist). Most trackday companies will have an instructor who help you/give you advice, don't work about speed, take you time and enjoy it. P.S. Watchout, it's very addictive 😉

[@SeanDring]

Nobody wins practices. Just don't over-ride the bike and give yourself time. Soo many times I've seen fast guys ruin their days because they went hell-for-leather way too early in their session. I even saw some guys crash their bikes on the 2nd corner of the day. Save the red mist for racing.

[@Don8789]

Bring a tyre pressure gauge. If you come by car, take a chair. For a first trackday it is best to start with trackdays that have beginners in little groups of 3-5 riders behind an instructor rather then straight out onto the track by yourself. The instructor can give you loads of good tips. The main difference compared to road riding is that you will develop a much better feel for the front tyre, (trail)braking into corners with the front brake applied. This loads the front suspension and tyre and makes all the difference.

[@TrackDayTona]

Watch YT vids of track days at the track you are going to. Get familiar with lines, braking points, turn ins, etc. You will be crapping yourself before the first session, but you will feel amazing after. Enjoy!

[@bingwalker5024]

Enjoyed that vlog and a big up to the dude giving you a shot of one of his bikes 😎✊✊

[@barry5138]

It's never easy General. Keep the chin up lad

[@trigg99]

love you man

[@robertlindop4911]

And what have we learnt from this? Don't go anywhere without my hero, Neil!!

[@rolandsmith2141]

Let’s hope you’ve notice every part that was damaged…….if fact it it will be more entertaining for us if you haven’t, Neil is such a great watch when he’s got the hump.

[@derekcomer4858]

Thank goodness you didn’t hurt yourself mate, was worried for a minute 🙏

[@pilbeam1uk]

Looking forward to seeing you out in 2024. Glad you are ok. If Neil can't come out again just let us know. I'm sure that there are lots of people would love to help you out.

[@AndrewReid-wb9ih]

glad to see your ok lee,,,ile be watching,,,🏍

[@Cb-46]

Happy NY great blog as always 👌

[@ianhince3444]

Great vlog once again, always look forward to them, it looked painful admitting you missed Neil being along 😂 but it shows the good friendship you both have, even if he wouldn't admit it, it obviously showed on your road to recovery. Glad you escaped injury from your spill, bikes can always be repaired. Can't wait for the next episode, keep them coming Lee 😊🏍️

[@jonelson1983]

Great news that you landed better than the bike! Great vid 👍🏼

[@rossfleming9697]

Best of luck for 2024 ! Good to see the reality of being a racer

[@paulbuckberry7683]

Pleased that you’re ok Lee!!

[@sidecaryam21]

Love the honest vlog, great guy, and all the best for 2024

[@grahamhider3754]

You’re not daft Lee. I lost my best friend who was my mechanic. And gave up racing after that . ❤👍🛠🏍

[@jaysmartin]

Great news on being able to muscle the bike more and feeling confident to go out there and do it on your own! Neil will have hated missing out on another road trip

[@garyshuttleworth3459]

all the best for 2024

[@andrei13_todea47]

Awesome Lee! Confidence is back!!!!

[@jasonoliver9468]

Lee, the life of a motorbike racer. One little get off an am just glad ya OK. Best thing is to see you coming back up to speed, you weren't thinking that 6 months ago. Please don't gar anywhere without Neil. All the very best for this year to you an ya family.❤ ✌️

[@Boppa1260]

All the very best Lee for 2024.🏆

[@stevemorris289]

Next year when you are out testing Lee, please drop me a line. I live about 3km from Palomares where you had breakfast (at Monikas) and I'm happy to come and help. We have a garage and spare bedrooms too, and you're welcome to stay and save a few quid. I'm one of Nialls fellow instructors at Silverstone, so I know how much gear you need to bring over. Steve

[@davetalton6939]

Happy new year mate.

[@terrytopliss9506]

Don’t beat yourself up Lee, I think Whit commented if you don’t crash you’re not trying. Pleased you didn’t injure yourself, onwards and upwards Lee. Thanks for the video.👍👍

[@gobmosh]

Brilliant viewing as always... Keep her Lit... Once your ok thats main thing... Keep up the brilliant work!

[@glenhorrocks2510]

Glad you not hurt,good for the fella to lend you a bike,that's bikers for you

[@bikerboy7126]

Nice one Lee, thanks , unlucky with the crash, could have been worse. 👍👍

[@stevec-b6214]

You area real trooper for keeping it all going in spite of a wee `off`. Good man.

[@grahamclutterbuck583]

New year best wishes to you and yours. Look forward to a cracking 2024 season

[@garysankey4618]

Top man Lee, keeping it real. All the very best for 2024.

[@findus605]

Excellent vlog Lee, happy new year to you and all the family.

[@conorhenry2386]

Great video as always... We cant wait to see you back at the NW200 this year.... With no UGP anymore it would be great to see you at the Sunflower too 😊

[@flythenride]

Happy New Year Lee and family!!

[@pasha12343]

Think you should always have somebody with you when doing track days , great vid looking forward to more content 👍😎🙂

[@davetaylor4741]

Stay safe. Best wishes for the New Year.

[@barrymallon9373]

Great vid today. Happy New year to all of u there

[@johnbunkle3280]

In the big picture you know your body will be ok Lee after all you've been through! So onwards and upwards matey and faster times to come all being well? It has been a rollercoaster of a year so here's to a better 2024 and I look forward to seeing you again across when I've got my orange on doing my thing.

[@stephenchapman8344]

Parts can be replaced. Just glad you didn’t injure yourself. 👍

[@olithephoto]

Great vlog as always Lee. Brave going it alone as u know what you mean about not “trusting” your ability with the tech/mechy bits. Glad you had no ill effects from the crash.

[@pauladdison3189]

Happy new year Lee and all the team. Good luck for 2024. Brilliant channel. 🏍👍

[@andremac4040]

"Grey wolf" motovlog plug☆ Triumph Thunderbird Sport review by NOT The all year Motorcyclist 5☆ good mood 👍 great lad 👍

[@robg9379]

Happy New Year Lee to you & the family. Glad your ok after the crash, can't wait for the next installment. Looking forward to your season, I'm sure you'll be a front runner in BSB & the TT.

[@Extremegaz25]

Doh, it must be frustrating, but at least your ok, and to go all that way without help your pushing it, good luck next time.

[@markbooth6745]

Happy new year Lee, good video. Sorry you came off the bike,glad you ok.🍻😃👍

[@captainsensible298]

Happy New Year Lee, hope you get your bike sorted, looks like your fitness is on point again.

[@DavidWhite-et6ve]

Well done Lee great vid as always from the heart thank you for sharing your journey with us. Mate I don't know how you do it after what you went through great viewing cannot wait for the next video take care your family are great

[@markhandley7665]

love your honesty and always enjoy your posts keep on going Lee you have a lot of love and respect

[@miguelgoverno]

Well done keep the head up and enjoy the next test out with Niel 🏁🏁🏁🏁

[@stephenbeirne6575]

Glad to see you are OK, best wishes to you and all involved in the coming season

[@richardmessenger9474]

Happy New Year Lee to you and your family....at least you had the chance to get away from all the wind and rain and have a good blast out on the bike... fantastic that someone lent you a bike to finish off your track day...hope you brought him a beer...😝😝

[@terryhosker1298]

Thanks for the update Lee Happy New Year to you and your family Stay Safe

[@kezzert21]

All good stuff, LJ, as usual. Happy NY to yee and the family. Sounds like it's all coming back, nice and gradually. Great stuff.

[@rezhed]

Great to see you’re OK after the crash - hopefully you’ve got it out of your system and can push on for the new season 😃👍🏼

[@JRNracing21]

Happy new year to you and your family lee , glad you are ok .

[@paulfinn5756]

Happy new year Lee. Can’t wait to see you back racing this year

[@Ripper_CQ]

Happy New year dude!

[@Leightonk]

Lee as long as your ok is all that really matters, roll on the next vlog, happy new year to you, your family and all at ashcourt 🎉

[@stevewild6478]

Happy New Year have good one,great video as usual

[@6arethevan5]

Awesome I'd as always pal cheers for sharing and continuing to do so 🙂 Super glad you're ok after your off 😬 heart welas in my mouth when you said you'd crashed 😯 Happy New Year to you and all pal 👍🏻👍🏻

[@davegreenslade4539]

Happy new year to you and Christie pal 👍🥂

[@chillax498]

Good effort mate. Fantastic actually. Keep it up mate

[@bikeriderscotland328]

Sorry to hear what was going so well, ended up going not so well, but hey, these things happen. Looking forward to the next vid to see how you sort things out.

[@EamonDorrian-lo1ne]

Great video as always 👍

[@ivormorris1917]

You’re ok and that’s the main thing Lee, everyone needs a Neil 😉! Happy New Year and wishing you a successful 2024 🏍️.

[@grachoderunwiderstehlichen]

Frohes neues Jahr 🍻

[@jimmymullen7825]

Happy New Year Lee to you and to your family. It's good that you're ok and that's the main one. Bikes can be fixed. All the best from West Tyrone.

[@stefanmedlicott4948]

Top marks for staying with it. Great insight.

[@shadesshades397]

Great blog stick at it, you will get there

[@boostaholic7116]

Happy new year to you all! Glad all is well after the off and fingers crossed for an awesome 2024 for #13! 🔥🔥👍👍

[@jasoncollins9640]

Don't beat yourself up so much, you have come a long way :') you will soon be back on it :-)

[@johnbellamy6449]

happy new year Lee.

[@doopiej]

Woah, that corner entry at 12:38, as if you've been training testicles instead of muscles. I totally respect someone feeling nervous to do a trackday by themselves. Never forget the rest of the planet would be even more nervous trailbraking like that.

[@johnpatton1826]

Have a great new year

[@SteveButler-km5fg]

All the best to you Lee and family great vlog sorry to hear about the slight get off glad your ok , Neil not there for once and look what happens honestly. 😂 keep going keep on keeping on.👍

[@user-cb7ge4hp2j]

loving it lee.love the tt podcasts too.glad your on the mend.

[@fliesonthevisor]

Loving the safety crocs

[@davidbaxter600]

Hi Lee - happy new year. I would have thought the most difficult part of the crash was telling Neill about it! Another great vlog, thnak you for all your effort in sharing

[@petereyre5946]

Glad you are OK Lee. Plenty of steps forward taken though. Happy New to you and your family

[@celinapeeters7060]

Happy new year 🎉

[@jonpowell8014]

Are we expecting a bit of grief off Neil in the next vlog then mate? 🤣 Happy New Year to you and yours fella!!!

[@johnbrown4280]

Must have been the fish Lee 😂😂😂

[@richardpage6522]

Grate Blog Yes its looks not the same without Neil’s banter. A part from the crash nice to hear your fine it looks you had grate weather & the footage looks grate too . Looking forward to the next one 👍👍👍👍

[@Penny-xt1te]

The title of this one worried me, thought you'd injured yourself again ! Glad to see it was only the bike, which can be fixed. Good to ear you are getting stronger and riding better each time you go out 👍

[@SQWATTY]

Brilliant that your back, plus that first crash is out the way that’s got to be a big thing. I used to do track days on my own,never bothered me much,not sure if it’s the same in Spain but track day peeps are so helpful so your never actually on your own. Good luck in 24

[@garthmctavish7335]

Good luck in 2024 😎👍

[@arcboy2011]

Just glad you are in one piece this time.

[@gerrybaillon1973]

Let me know if you need a gofor , I live here in Spain, spent last year spannering for a Supermotard team. Be happy to come down and help.

[@alibongo1028]

Happy new year to you and all the team Lee, have a great 2024, miss'n ole tattie peal lol,

[@firestorm755]

Oh crap mate. I hope you are ok. I guess that's the nature of the game you are in. You didn't have to do a vid on this and it shows what a great person you are to put this out there.

[@gazrobo]

Not fit out on your own without Neil 😂

[@lices]

Love ya Lee!!!! Cannot wait for 2024. Who won the 600cc bsb championship this year???

[@peterreynolds777]

If you ever need an extra pair of hand at Almeria or Catagena I live in between them and would love to help. For a packet of Tuck biscuits 😋 🤣🤣🤣🤣 💪🏻😎👍🏻

[@pigeoncatcher1]

Main thing is no more injuries! Happy new year! Dont know if I’ve missed it but when are you going to announce plans for next year on the Honda in super sport?

[@justgotouring]

👍👍✌✌❤❤