George White & Visordown: 848 Challenge

I've never met a motorcycle dealer who isn't flat-out 24/7 and Steve Gannicott, the big cheese at George White Motorcycles, is no exception.

George White's have 7 dealerships across the country and 6 outlet stores - a lot to keep on top of so Steve probably didn't need me pestering him all day but that's exactly what he got.

When I managed to get hold of Steve, he was really supportive of my entry to the 848 Challenge and wanted to get behind it because George White now has a Ducati dealership.

Last year, George White acquired all three former GT Motorcycles dealerships down south: Plymouth, St Austell and Torbay and with it George White took on the Ducati brand.

George White in Plymouth are an official Ducati dealership where they sell, service and support the entire range. So what better than to back someone lapping at the back of the 848 Challenge? Exactly, that's where I come in!

At the moment my 848 is at George White's being stripped down to the bare-bones before being built up again. We've only got 10 days until I'm on track at Assen. Getting it ready in time is going to be a tough ask..

By Ben Cope