BigFatDave Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 This a a play off Final not a paper exercise. I should never have taken up Origami! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Given that the NL cut-out date for the play-offs was September 12, how on earth did we get into this situation in the first place? All the best Rob I think this is the most pertinent post here Rob, and something that really must be addressed this close-season. I won't hold my breath though... As an exercise, I looked at Adam Allott's schedule for the last eight days of the season as he lives close to the Buxton track: Sunday 24th - Buxton - five rides Wednesday 27th - Kings Lynn (double header) - up to twelve rides - 240 miles round trip Friday 29th - Newport - up to six rides - 300 mile round trip Sunday 31st - Buxton - up to six rides How is that sustainable for a supposedly amateur league? When are riders expected to do a day job, sleep, prepare their machines? Other members of the team may well have even more punishing schedules. Newcastles PL schedule is maybe more ridiculous, riding at Ipswich on Thursday, Edinburgh on Friday, and Newcastle on Sunday. The 2011 season spans 33 weeks, surely it is possible to zone the season for each competition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 I think this is the most pertinent post here Rob, and something that really must be addressed this close-season. I won't hold my breath though... As an exercise, I looked at Adam Allott's schedule for the last eight days of the season as he lives close to the Buxton track: Sunday 24th - Buxton - five rides Wednesday 27th - Kings Lynn (double header) - up to twelve rides - 240 miles round trip Friday 29th - Newport - up to six rides - 300 mile round trip Sunday 31st - Buxton - up to six rides How is that sustainable for a supposedly amateur league? When are riders expected to do a day job, sleep, prepare their machines? Other members of the team may well have even more punishing schedules. Newcastles PL schedule is maybe more ridiculous, riding at Ipswich on Thursday, Edinburgh on Friday, and Newcastle on Sunday. The 2011 season spans 33 weeks, surely it is possible to zone the season for each competition? Thats not to mention the weather is obviously closing in as well making rain offs more likely. Another reason to try to finish the season earlier. Chopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil H Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 I think this is the most pertinent post here Rob, and something that really must be addressed this close-season. I won't hold my breath though... As an exercise, I looked at Adam Allott's schedule for the last eight days of the season as he lives close to the Buxton track: Sunday 24th - Buxton - five rides Wednesday 27th - Kings Lynn (double header) - up to twelve rides - 240 miles round trip Friday 29th - Newport - up to six rides - 300 mile round trip Sunday 31st - Buxton - up to six rides How is that sustainable for a supposedly amateur league? When are riders expected to do a day job, sleep, prepare their machines? Neil, you missed out the he has to go to Rye House for the NLRC on Saturday. I was told that he'd be fined if he didn't turn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Neil, you missed out the he has to go to Rye House for the NLRC on Saturday. I was told that he'd be fined if he didn't turn up. Clean forgot about the NLRC! That's a punishing schedule........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris H Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Let's get back to the meeting - it was announced on Sunday that Todd had ridden his last meeting for the Hornets - who will be guesting? James White Williams also said that he wouldn't be fit and have the floodlights been fixed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 Let's get back to the meeting - it was announced on Sunday that Todd had ridden his last meeting for the Hornets - who will be guesting? James White Williams also said that he wouldn't be fit and have the floodlights been fixed? I was told that Mark Simmonds rides in both legs of the Final. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes 1 Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 (edited) Let's get back to the meeting - it was announced on Sunday that Todd had ridden his last meeting for the Hornets - who will be guesting? James White Williams also said that he wouldn't be fit and have the floodlights been fixed? Lights were never broken, they were turned off due to incoming power phase failure,( Western Power / SWALEC problem ). The promotion/Staff/Volunteers are currently busy installing a 70kva backup generator to try and stop this ever happening again. Edited October 26, 2010 by yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilWatson Posted October 26, 2010 Report Share Posted October 26, 2010 NLRC restaging date set for Sun 31st 2pm if rained off on Saturday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killer Cat from Mars Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 NLRC restaging date set for Sun 31st 2pm if rained off on Saturday! Just hope that they don't expect any Buxton or Newport riders to be there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 could anyone tell me what time it starts tommorrow please @ Newport thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayne Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 could anyone tell me what time it starts tommorrow please @ Newport thanks in advance 7.30pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted October 28, 2010 Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 7.30pm Many thanks Jayne, have you got Richie Worrall tommorrow, i enjoyed his performace last night, he looked like he enjoyd it to. oh and congratulations by the way to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catalan Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Many thanks Jayne, have you got Richie Worrall tommorrow, i enjoyed his performace last night, he looked like he enjoyd it to. oh and congratulations by the way to all. Using Ritchie could be a masterstroke the lad will want to prove himself at Newport after the last time he was unable to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigFatDave Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Have we got any teams declared for this yet? More to the point have the Mighty HORNETS got 7 riders? Apologies to the Branford Clan but I won't be barracking for Robert - in the first leg, anyhow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Have we got any teams declared for this yet? More to the point have the Mighty HORNETS got 7 riders? Apologies to the Branford Clan but I won't be barracking for Robert - in the first leg, anyhow! Thats it BFD , your off the christmas card list. I think Newport have closer to a full team than Buxton at the moment. Cheers Chopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Man Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Unfortunately the weather has one round one of the NL play off finals and tonight's First Leg v Buxton is OFF due to a waterlogged track and forecast of more rain later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobC Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Had text to say its OFF tonight. Now confirmed on BSPA website. Now what happens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybikespeedway Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Had text to say its OFF tonight. Now confirmed on BSPA website. Now what happens? The B S P A are trying to consult Brian Rix, a True exponant of Farce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dickiemint Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 It will probably be decided by a match race between the team managers drinking a pint of beer whilst riding a unicycle over a distance of 50m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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