OveFundinFan

Don't be so ridiculous.

Show me where I used the word "bored" or "boring". Yes I stated or inferred it lacked excitement and the track didn't allow the racers to show off the best they can do, and I stand by that.

When the very top riders in the world are gathered together there are only a few tracks in existence that will allow them to perform at their very best. Riga, unfortunately was not one of them. Get 4 top riders all bunched together going into the 1st corner after a start is crazy when the track is not good. Last night amplified that. Organisers would have known that track surface at Riga was not the best and would cause problems, whether or not the under 21 team championship was the day before. I know the organisers are trying to use a variety of countries to hold these prestigious GP events, but that has to be weighed against the doubtful benefit if the track doesn’t give good racing. The riders are very willing to give their best, that is obvious, what they need is tracks that will facilitate their willingness to the full, nothing less. Long narrow straights, tight bends with no or little banking, plus a dubious surface and you are inviting poor world class races. The excitement really was not there last night. Any spectator who travelled many miles/hours to a beautiful city like Riga to be dished up what was on last night certainly deserve better. Who could blame them if they didn’t return. Certainly encourage countries to put on a show, but just ensure they have all the backing to put on a show with the very top riders. It was lacking last night.

I would go onthe Firestick and ask it to upgrade all software. I do it on my Rocku regularly, actually it searches for updates automatically when I start to use the Roku. Last time it updated anything was April 2023. It could the the Firestick needs updating or the DISCOVERY+ app.

Contact Discovery+ customer service and explain the problem. If it was a problem with their app on a Firestick you can be sure others have contacted them. As I, and others were fine with Discovery+ I think you got to give it a go before you cancel.

Maybe it’s an issue with the Firestick, does it want a software upgrade? I can connect via Roku every time I use Discovery+

I not got a Firestick but I use a Roku stick that I assume is similar. You have to have the Discovery+ app on the Roku and that may be the same with Firestick. I presume you have a Firestick because you don’t have a smart Tv. But it’s the same on a smart tv….. you need the app.

Except a decent track to race on. The riders are up for a good race…. the track is stopping them.

Because he is the Race Director and has to communicate with others, when the “others” are not in his immediate vicinity the Mike system helps. I think he does a good job. He has a voice of authority and others jump when he issues an instruction or info …… ie 2 minute warning, riders move when they here that.

Yes you can watch on catch-up. Even if you watching live but are 5 min late you have choice to watch “live” or “from the start”.

Are you saying Connor Bailey was asked and didn’t want to go?

Now I see why this weekends meetings end by early evening...... no track lighting.

Just taken from Discovery+ web site SON2 Friday 15:50 to 18:50 GP Qualifying Saturday 08:55 to 10:15 GP Saturday 14:30 to 18:50 Pit cam viewing for all the riders is also available at the GP on Saturday over this weekend on Discovery+ there is loads of 2 wheel motorcycle racing and 2 wheeled non engine cycling sports including trials, motox, bmx, road cycling racing plus lots more. It’s a bargain at £60 per year, I just a bit nervous how much it’s going to cost next year now it’s aligned with the “old” BT Sports. In the meantime I will enjoy what we getting.

and the racing…….

Agree entirely with that, it kept the meeting on edge till the end.

After 20 minutes I would be bored.

Chris Harris can go well around Cardiff if I remember right. Is he in it. I was surprised last night how many Aussies rode for Leicester or Ipswich. How many in the total ride in UK for Premier or Championship?. Britain seems to be the development ground for Aussies. Need more opportunities for Brit riders to develop.

Pity you can’t see the benefit of the Aggregate Bonus Point. Keeps both teams trying to score race points….that means all riders will be trying their best every race. Equally I can see why perhaps won’t work in football.

Well done Team GB. It’s tough when you against another 15 riders who are fighting for the glory as well. I’m sure it’s not that easy when you are out on the track and not in an armchair. They did what they did and you can’t turn the clocks back. Learn lessons yes, but the only way is forward.

Glad you not GB team manager

I was impressed last year with Rasmus Jensen….. thought he might have got a slot in this years GPs but that would have been 4 Danes. Maybe next year

Fantastic

Uk still beating Poland. Not seen Woffy ride like this for some time…. He wants Gold

Came back on form at the last GP so no surprise he is on it tonight. Well done Adam, important to keep the Pole behind.

Knowing Doyle’s record the ref should have had him out. You can’t just ride through someone.