ONTWOMINUTES

I think your thinking of the wrong Stefan neilsen - the one on this video is the ginger one currently still riding . He can win races but I'd say he's not the most in control rider I've ever seen.

Robbo was very lucky to survive that crash , his bike was left hanging from the top of the stock car fence. He spent nearly four months in hospital .

I remember David bargh was half decent, the others mentioned so far haven't really made any of their opposition quake in their boots , it's strange that a country that has produced some legends seems to have run dry of talent. Maybe there are a few hidden gems waiting to Grace these shores one day .

Has there been any decent riders from new Zealand since mark thorpe ?

If I'm not wrong Kevin doolan was the first to use this - you push the fork blade down to set it and once you've made a start a lever is pushed ( or pulled) to release the forks to the original position , it is used on Motocross bikes to compress the suspension for a better ( hard front end , not springing about ) start line take off .

I think in the end he took whatever he was using off so he didn't get any more questioning about it from officials etc- I'm sure variations of such have been tried over the years - nothing beats gating ability to give an initial advantage.

Watch on YouTube , smolinski explains the switch - it's technical wizardry.

The problem is isn't the refs box in the grandstand ?

Anyone know if the Julie Lewis memorial meeting is being run this season ?

Connor mountain ?

Certainly was a sad day to watch on the north east news the aftermath of the fire . Everyone I knew had their regular seats in that grandstand.

Stuart and Scott Robson for GB

Yes your right , in the same season was what I was wondering about.

If Leicester Lions and Cubs hold onto their leads , then Ellis Perks would achieve the treble - how many other riders have won all three leagues ? I would say a few have won two leagues , but three must be rare.

Jamie smith