TheScotsman

I never understand the focus some folks have on a rider's age. So Cookie is no "Spring Chicken"? Hell he's only 28, compared to Woffy's 25!! And he's been riding 2 years less than Woffy - even more if you count Woffy's Aussie beginnings. And only 1 year more than Garrity. So Woffy and Cookie have another 10 years to go to match the ages of Harris & Nicholls. So Garrity might have a long wait.

Well according to the TomTom journey planner, I also use junction 58 so we'll see what happens. BBC is saying about 4 degrees at about 9pm tonight. Jeez that's cold outdoors especially up on that rickety scaffold. But I'll give it a go. What time do you guys normally get there? I usually aim to get there in time to grab a few chips and a drink and finish them before my fingers freeze up. Let me know if you want to meet up and I'll pm you my mobile number.

Gate 2.

Thanks Alan.

Oh the irony.

Anyone know what the seating options are for this season?

Heat 1 = false start. Banker.

Sounds like a plan.

I would expect there would still be banking, not flat, but just without the camber. I thought Robson said a couple of weeks ago it had been removed.

We'll see! But to be honest I could do with a more restful season to recover from the stresses of the last 2. Yeah might do. I'm thinking about going along on Thursday to give Auty some support - no wait, Tungate isn't around any more! But I could still give scunny a shout! I'll wait to see if the weather is acceptable and if it is I'll probably be there so can try to catch up with you guys.

Certainly pleased the camber has gone.

I stood at the side of that seating area a couple of years ago when we walloped you in the league cup. We were nearly killed by the Ippo fans charging to the exits after heat 13!! So where do you sit baldyman? Right at the top?

Tried a few places - even the 4th bend! Most often in the new sitting bit, between the 2nd bend and a point opposite the start. You? Might look on eBay for some second hand night vision glasses!

Shame about that. It's the main thing that spoils it for me. Though I prefer lighter colour shale with fewer bumps but that's a personal preference! Can't be ar*ed travelling to Peterborough this year so will probably have to do some extra stints at Ippo and Rye.

So the lighting will still be bad this year?

Good signing. Worky looking not bad - just need to keep fit.

Totally agree HKP.

Great quote by Guy Martin the the paper this morning - "I don't give a sh*t about F1 racing. I've got no interest in it at all.". Have to love the man!!

Might as well just call them all off then and give the British title to Cookie.

Cookie = total legend. Nice to see Mitchell is getting some practice in ahead of the new season.

Does it depend on the grade?

Another 5 days in the week though.

So if wuffy & harris tweed are in the GP on the Sunday and presumably at the practice on the Friday, when do they ride their semis? Or have they been fed direct into the final? Doesn't seem like Friday & Sunday were the best choice of dates.

Pretty feeble attempt even by your standards gavin.

Prefer individual outfits myself. Easier to tell riders apart if you don't watch the team regularly. And it looks a bit of a mess when guests are involved especially if they have to wear a football ball shirt thing on top of their kevlars. But each to their own.