Is that Valentino Rossi? No, its Steve - competing in this year'sThundersprint

Stephen Ladyman working for South Thanet

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Is that Valentino Rossi? No, its Steve - competing in this year'sThundersprint

South Thanet MP, Stephen Ladyman, has competed in this year's Thundersprint.

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Photo courtesy of www.thundersprint.com

South Thanet MP has competed in Thundersprint 2008, a motorcycle sprint event held in Northwich Cheshire, on Sunday 11th May.

Stephen Ladyman MP said:

"I've had a passion for motorcycles for over 40 years and although I no longer ride on the roads when I was given a chance by the Thundersprint organisers to ride in this year's event I jumped at it. Alto-Performance lent me a full race bike, previously ridden by Phil Reid Junior, and I had a great time."

"On the serious side, taking part gave me another chance to remind today's bikers to 'save racing for the track.' If you want to go fast, take part in events like this one or buy a track day at Brands Hatch. The roads today are too dangerous for high speeds and today's bikers need to be very, very careful."

"I got my bike license when I was 16 but the roads today are far more busy. Keep your speed down and your wits about you at all times."

"Thundersprint is thought to be the biggest sporting event in Europe and it is watched by more people than even major football matches and Formula One races. It was nerve wracking taking part and my primary objective was to have a good time and complete the course without dropping the bike. It was built with a lot of carbon fire and titanium parts and cost over £80,000 to make. Plus I didn't want to see myself on You-Tube having a crash."

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Picture courtesy of Small Red Gorilla Photography