foreverblue 6,096 Posted February 27 1 hour ago, StevePark said: Maybe she will, but it's extra time on the bike, so, therefore, helping with set-up and everything that goes with it. It could knock her confidence a bit if gets a lot of last places, I believe she rode at Belle Vue last year so she should know the set ups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geoff100 1,426 Posted February 27 Give the lass a break,the superstars ride the same tracks week in and still say on tv they are looking for the right " set up" ! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bringbackHalifax 238 Posted February 27 Don’t think she will be Worky’s biggest issue, give her a chance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted February 27 31 minutes ago, bringbackHalifax said: Don’t think she will be Worky’s biggest issue, give her a chance Apart from possibly the final rider, who do you think will struggle more ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 904 Posted February 27 (edited) 6 hours ago, foreverblue said: It could knock her confidence a bit if gets a lot of last places, I believe she rode at Belle Vue last year so she should know the set ups. im sure shes been in plenty bigish meetings now and knows how hard it is ive seen a few where shes up against gp riders so she knows the score when you look at some track reserves in gp's and british finals and such like the reserves are offten well off the pace but classed as up and coming riders no difference Edited February 27 by scaramanga Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,057 Posted February 27 53 minutes ago, proud panther said: Apart from possibly the final rider, who do you think will struggle more ? Cook and Batch are much bigger worries 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
proud panther 1,505 Posted February 27 10 minutes ago, phillipsr said: Cook and Batch are much bigger worries Bit of a gamble, agreed, but they are both capable of increasing their averages as well. Interesting team, to say the least. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moranboys 411 Posted February 27 7 hours ago, foreverblue said: It could knock her confidence a bit if gets a lot of last places, I believe she rode at Belle Vue last year so she should know the set ups. What do you mean 'if' 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,057 Posted February 28 21 hours ago, foreverblue said: It could knock her confidence a bit if gets a lot of last places, I believe she rode at Belle Vue last year so she should know the set ups. Or being around some world class riders could help her massively!! Im sure shes not going expecting to win but always great experience 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noelinho 922 Posted February 28 15 hours ago, phillipsr said: Cook and Batch are much bigger worries Cook will be great as long as he's there. Hopefully being closer to home will help, and he can put some of the issues of the recent past behind him. I wouldn't trust Batch full stop. His antics at the pairs showed it all, for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foreverblue 6,096 Posted February 28 1 hour ago, phillipsr said: Or being around some world class riders could help her massively!! Im sure shes not going expecting to win but always great experience Yes nothing wrong with gaining more experience and as its a one off meeting against some top riders nobody is going to slate her however she does. Nobody on a Championship 4 point average would trouble the scorers much in this meeting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 904 Posted February 28 (edited) Riders announced to date for the Bonanza: Ben Barker, Freddie Lindgren, Dan Bewley, Tom Brennan, Danny King, Erik Riss, Sam Masters, Simon Lambert, Justin Sedgmen, Steve Worrall, Leon Flint, Paul Starke. 12 riders now named but not 1 comet not too fussed to be fair as some good riders listed but 3 from 1 team to gain track experience and no home track rider so far Edited February 28 by scaramanga 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
szkocjasid 3,038 Posted February 28 11 minutes ago, scaramanga said: Riders announced to date for the Bonanza: Ben Barker, Freddie Lindgren, Dan Bewley, Tom Brennan, Danny King, Erik Riss, Sam Masters, Simon Lambert, Justin Sedgmen, Steve Worrall, Leon Flint, Paul Starke. 12 riders now named but not 1 comet not too fussed to be fair as some good riders listed but 3 from 1 team to gain track experience and no home track rider so far I don't know if Workington get any say in the field, but I'd imagine they'd like their 3 new foreigners to get track time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1Tsunami 33 Posted February 28 24 minutes ago, szkocjasid said: I don't know if Workington get any say in the field, but I'd imagine they'd like their 3 new foreigners to get track time. Mixed feelings about that. Yes the new riders would attract more supporters and get some practice in on their new track. There is also the chance that with such a great field in Bonanza meetings, new riders signed on lower averages might not look their best against the stronger field. Just make sure they are all there on the day and presented to the crowd. That gives them the chance to see how the riders prepare, how they ride their track and what lines to chose and why. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scaramanga 904 Posted February 28 im not really bothered about none in the line up but when there's 3 from 1 club who are not really outstanding riders i just feel its a little wrong but there maybe is reasons there in possibly they have received help and wont to give a little back who knows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
