South Thanet MP, Stephen Ladyman, has completed his ride at this year's Thundersprint. He was riding a 200bhp Kawasaki MSS Colchester Ninja Superbike in the event in Northwhich, Cheshire to raise money for C.A.L.M, a charity that tries to prevent young men from committing suicide.

"Thanks to Kawasaki, Arai who provided a motorcycle helmet for raffle at the event and Thundersprint who hosted us we have raised over £4000 for CALM and more is still coming in. More importantly we got the CALM message that 'being silent is not being strong' over to tens of thousands of young men and if just one picks up a phone when he is in crisis then everything will have been worth while."

"Riding a Kawasaki Superbike was an amazing experience. Opening the throttle of a bike that can do 130mph in first gear, when the green light comes on at the start line, is quite unforgettable. I thought my teeth were flying out the back of my head on the first practice lap."

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