Bydgoszcz Gp Chat Thread

[SuzieQ 0]

I believe there will be two Brits seeded through to next years series and they will be Nicholls and Bomber 

 

Loram too old, Richardson lost it, Stead not ready 

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Hmmmm! so I guess we had better kick Greg Hancock out too then!

Greg born in June 1970

Mark born in January 1971

 

Oh and now checked further:

Leigh Adams born in 71, Tomasz Gollob born in 71, and Holta who is back next year was only two years later in 73

 

 

Edited September 24, 2006 by Tabby3

[speediebee 0]

Simon Stead described as "young" and "inexperienced"? I've heard everything now. Stead must be, what, 24-25? That doesn't strike me as being very young.

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As far as international speedway is concerned he is inexperienced, and compared to some of the established GP riders he is still young. I just happen to think he needs to consistantly prove himself in the league before he steps up. Winning the British Championship, albeit on his own track, might be a start.

 

QUOTE(Bagpuss @ Sep 24 2006, 11:30 PM)

I believe there will be two Brits seeded through to next years series and they will be Nicholls and Bomber

 

Loram too old, Richardson lost it, Stead not ready

 

Agree with above, although I dont think that BSI would dare have two Bees representing GB much as though Bomber deserves it.

[cwf 0]

I think BSI would really like Loram back in the GPs, but only if he qualifies through the proper events . They seem to be targetting younger riders now so far as the wild cards go.

Bomber fits the BSI profile for a wild card. Young, up and coming and aggressive.

I dont think it matters who he rides for.

[iris123 21,036]

Hmmmm!  so I guess we had better kick Greg Hancock out too then!

Greg born in June 1970

Mark born in January 1971

 

Oh and now checked further:

Leigh Adams born in 71, Tomasz Gollob born in 71, and Holta who is back next year was only two years later in 73

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Think you have that a bit mixed up.All the others are there by right.They have qualified.Mark hasn't It's not a case of kicking riders who have qualified out because of age.But there is a case for not giving someone a wild card because of age.

[Bagpuss 10,802]

Precisley what I was getting at iris123

[Squirelnutkins 0]

Did anyone get any photos in Poland?

[Mr Snackette 190]

Did anyone get any photos in Poland?

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Go to:

 

http://travelplusontour.fotopic.net/

 

or the main TP website:

 

http://www.tptours.co.uk, and follow the link to the photo site.

[Matt Davis 156]

My photos will be on my site tomorrow

[Sandie 53]

My photos will be on my site tomorrow

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Oh dear -time to leave the country again.

 

 

Love the signature!!!

I thought of putting - "Welcome to the Hotel Califonika" by Eric & Rod!! for mine

[Addy 1]

Oh dear  -time to leave the country again.

Love the signature!!!

I thought of putting - "Welcome to the Hotel Califonika" by Eric & Rod!! for mine

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ROTFL

[Gemini 4,894]

My friend & his Polish partner went on a 5 day trip to Bydgoszcz for the first time, having previously gone to Cardiff in 2005 & 6, also Wroclaw this year, although he is not a speedway fan generally.

Well, I did warn him beforehand to watch where he stood at Bydgoszcz! Apparently, however, there was a bit of a problem with his tickets booked through the travel agent and he ended up not having any. He decided to take a chance and buy them when he got there so he ended up in what he said was the "Bear Pit."

Quite an eye opener it seems as there were a lot of riot police around in full gear. Seems they were needed too because there were several fights. He said the fans are "different" over there. In England there would probably be a lot of posturing and "handbags at dawn" but there they got stuck in straightaway - no messing.

Anyway, he still enjoyed it and plans to go back again next year, plus adding Sweden to the itinerary as well.

He even got to chat with Neil Middleditch at the hotel, although he didn't know at the time who he was.

[Sandie 53]

My friend & his Polish partner went on a 5 day trip to Bydgoszcz for the first time, having previously gone to Cardiff in 2005 & 6, also Wroclaw this year, although he is not a speedway fan generally.

Well, I did warn him beforehand to watch where he stood at Bydgoszcz!    Apparently, however, there was a bit of a problem with his tickets booked through the travel agent and he ended up not having any.  He decided to take a chance and buy them when he got there so he ended up in what he said was the "Bear Pit." 

Quite an eye opener it seems as there were a lot of riot police around in full gear.  Seems they were needed too because there were several fights.  He said the fans are "different" over there.  In England there would probably be a lot of posturing and "handbags at dawn" but there they got stuck in straightaway - no messing. 

Anyway, he still enjoyed it and plans to go back again next year, plus adding Sweden to the itinerary as well.

He even got to chat with Neil Middleditch at the hotel, although he didn't know at the time who he was.

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We have plenty of photo's of those riot police Gem as they were stood right in front of us. They are quite intimidating. The are dressed in black and have balaclava's covering their faces.

I still say they stood there to protect my Union Jack flag and for no other reason.

It was an amazing stadium and an amazing trip. We had to be in our seats at 3pm for a 7.30pm meeting to get a good view.

 

 

The trip was the best I have been on and that was due to the superb company and brilliant weather. As well as two great days of speedway.

 

Personally I will be left with lots of different memories -

* Lee singing Hotel Californika

* London Witch and I enjoying a special cup of coffee

* Chivs not wanting gas but getting it.

* Lee and Dean defending my honour

* Pammie nearly chocking when we discussed herbs and spices!!

* Getting a special friend called Louise!!!!

 

and the list could go on and on...............

 

But thanks one and all - lets get booked for 2007 as soon as we can

[Matt Davis 156]

Bydgoszcz city photos.. here

[Matt Davis 156]

Start Gniezno Vs Stal Gorzow photos..here

[London Witch 57]

Great photos Matt. I may ask for a copy of a couple of them if thats OK.

 

An amazing, awesome trip with so many special moments I couldn't begin to list them... But I'll add 2 to f4e's list...The church bells at 6.15am and the great view from the taxi rank at Bydgoszcz airport.

 

A huge thank you to Chivsy for making it all possible, to Rico for all his help and encouragement, to Addy for the lift to and from Stansted, to Hayley for some quality mother/daughter time, and to the rest of the Chivsy/Rico Travel parties for such great company.

 

Roll on Bydgoszcz 2007.