I started riding at 16, simply because I needed transport to get to work.

At first, I didn’t even want a motorbike. Then, on a family camping holiday, my brother's girlfriend needed a seat in the car, which meant I had to ride my bike instead. This is where everything changed!

Spending my days riding up and down the Yorkshire coast, stopping for a coffee and bacon butty looking out at the views—I was completely hooked. I haven’t been without a bike since.

Over the years, I’ve owned all sorts of motorcycles, from mopeds to tourers, and I’ve enjoyed every one of them. Each has brought its own experiences, memories and adventures.

For almost 50 years, I’ve been involved in rider training, helping everyone from complete beginners taking their first ride to experienced motorcyclists developing advanced riding skills.

These days, my favourite rides are along quiet back lanes, discovering beautiful scenery, camping along the way, and sharing those adventures on YouTube.