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Finally here!

Over a month since I cancelled the previously booked test. 

With the dbPower Pepé fired up first time. I let it run as I refitted the panniers and unhooked the dbPower.

Luckily it fired up without any help a bit later when I was fully bikered up.

I needed petrol. It's so long since I last rode the bike I ended up stopping in Hythe and filled the tank.

First tank since 17th August. Fuelly worked mpg at 40.99.

Then off to Ashford arriving ten minutes late. 

Now sitting in the socially distanced customer waiting area ...

I squeezed myself into my new Hood K7 jeans. I either lose weight or the need to give a bit.

Only one problem so far. Cramp in my right hand after I got off at Laguna.

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