After last year's muddy chaos, many of us were curious to see what this year's Gotland Grand National would be like. The organisers had put a great deal of work into improving the most troublesome sections, but would it make a difference out on the course? I was on the start line on Friday, ready to find out.
A round-the-world motorcycle journey was never part of the plan. Tracy had only been riding for a few years when life suddenly changed. She sold her house, got rid of most of what she owned and set off. Seven years later, she is still on the road. These days, she travels with Rue, the dog who more or less chose her.