bennyr Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Yes, I agree, although I would guess he maybe did not have many big-track options on the table after not really doing much at Peterboro and Cov. , In the short term it seems to be a good move to be somewhere where he can score some points, make some money and start to clear his debts so Lakeside seems to be a decent move. The problem will be if he does well and Lakeside want to buy him or do a straight contract swap with Eastie for Adam Shiellds, then what ? Big decision for Lewis if that happens. The thing is that PK and Davey won't be around for ever and all Lakeside's assets are second strings and reserves so they need to be looking for young riders like Lewis as assets who can step up to a decent heat-leader role. I can't see eastie selling him or doing a straight contract swap with shields but who knows with the eastie promotion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER57 Posted November 22, 2012 Report Share Posted November 22, 2012 Well said SCB. Plus going to the club where his hero rode might just help to re-focus his ability. Unlike some i wish the lad well. Lee was captain fantastic at Lakeside and as you say LBs hero if he can ride the track half as well as Lee and like he did when just missing out too DW at Lees meeting. Then I for one will be a happy Hammers fan and like you wish him all the best for the season 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackett Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Now he is confirmed at Lakeside , there is still a chance he could double up at a bigger track in the Premier League. Should he want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bees4eva1 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 (edited) Good luck to Lewis at Lakeside, I'm sure he'll be a good signing for the Hammers and hopefully he'll mature into a top Team GB International. We all do some very stupid things when we are young and it sounds like he has grown up hopefully. Edited November 24, 2012 by Beesveva1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_martin Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 ... he could double up at a bigger track in the Premier League... ...hopefully he'll mature into a top Team GB International... Maturing into a GB International by doubling down into the Premier League? Interesting concept. Ask Ben Barker if it's one that works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavan Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 why do people think you become a good rider riding the fast big tracks? what track takes more skill lakeside or pboro? long as you got fast equipment your ok at the showground ask the poles how they find harder tracks. the true greats ride anything not just one track bullys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 why do people think you become a good rider riding the fast big tracks? what track takes more skill lakeside or pboro? long as you got fast equipment your ok at the showground ask the poles how they find harder tracks. the true greats ride anything not just one track bullys Ask Lewis Bridger what he would rather be able to ride, Lakeside or P'boro. Peterborough's Polish duo are earning thousands over in Poland and Sweden. Bridger struggles to turn the bike on the big Polish circuits and he got dropped very quickly. Big tracks take more skill to learn and the benefits are higher in terms of finance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woofers Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Big tracks take more skill to learn and the benefits are higher in terms of finance. Can't comment on the rewards financially, but your assertion that big tracks take more skill to learn is highly dubious and most likely complete rubbish. Having spoken to some very good ex riders at Eastbourne they have all told me that the smaller tracks are technically much more difficult as you have to turn the bike, control the slide and use throttle control, whereas at the large tracks you can more or less keep it on the gas all the way round, with much less turning involved. I think Kelvin Tatum has also alluded to this in his commentaries, and I certainly notice the difference in engine noise and revs when attending tracks such as Swindon where it's full on most of the time, compared to Eastbourne and Lakeside where you can hear the throttle coming on and off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 So why do the skilled Eastbourne riders like Lahti,Gustafsson,Woodword and Bridger not get rides ahead of un-skilled big track riders in Poland and Sweden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 So why do the skilled Eastbourne riders like Lahti,Gustafsson,Woodword and Bridger not get rides ahead of un-skilled big track riders in Poland and Sweden? Bridger isn't an Eastbourne Rider. Keep up........we're not waiting for you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomo1 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 So why do the skilled Eastbourne riders like Lahti,Gustafsson,Woodword and Bridger not get rides ahead of un-skilled big track riders in Poland? Maybe something to do with their nationality?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackhammer Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 So why do the skilled Eastbourne riders like Lahti,Gustafsson,Woodword and Bridger not get rides ahead of un-skilled big track riders in Poland and Sweden? Why do you keep spouting bullsh!t time and time again? The best thing for everybody on this forum would be for you to be banned permanently. Bridger has just retired from racing as he has joined Lakeside and you don't need me to remind you about their track... Stupid comment or is that cos P'boro got mullered at the arena at the end of last season?Nothing wrong with our track just ask Darcy Ward, PK, Davey Watt Chris Holder etc they don't have any problems RACING on it. Maybe it's just that your boyfriend can't handle it? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LagutaRacingFan Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Maybe something to do with their nationality?? No, It's called ability. Check Lahti's scores in Poland, 0,0,0,0 Ty Proctor scored 0,0,0,0 in Poland and the fans were about to riot and he got dropped for the next meeting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 To be honest, I couldn't give a tuppenny toss about Speedway in Poland, nor how riders perform there. My only concern is how they ride whilst wearing the claret & blue, within the UK. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Learn to ride a small track and u can ride any track If what people are saying about big tracks why was Exeter riders so Crap away from home on small tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Jasper Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Learn to ride a small track and u can ride any track If what people are saying about big tracks why was Exeter riders so Crap away from home on small tracks Its simply not that clear cut otherwise Bridger and Kennet would be in the GP's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 I have never been a Bridger Fan - his early off Tack antics put me off. However - reading through this Thread it does appear that he has matured. If this is so - then British Speedway can ill afford to lose a talented young Rider that Bridger undoubtedly appears to be. I believe that he should be allowed to Double Down to the Premier League. By doing so, he can earn more money, hone his skills and improve as a Rider, which can only be of benefit to the Great Britain (hate TeamGB - rubbish name)set up. As has already been said - plenty of foreigners seem to do it in Sweden, Poland etc. On a not unrelated point. WHY are we, Great Britain, the only Country to stick slavishly to the European Union Laws? France, Italy et al don't - so why should we? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnieb Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) I think its more about equipment on the bigger tracks really, Bridger never has had top notch bikes etc etc to be fair, living on the Eastbourne shoe string hasnt really helped.People often said he may end up a one track pony.I have no doubt he has the bike skills to ride Arlington but he hasnt served enough of his apprenticeship on the bigger tracks really. With better equipment / mech and bike set ups only then will we see what hes really made of or not for that matter. As with all? / most british sport our talent is not helped by the country to develope and improve . We just expect them to be good pay for everything themselves, and slag them off if they arnt or let us down............................................... . As for riding in the premier?? yes it would give him a bit more pocket money ,but he really needs to get more experience riding abroad too, especially if he wants to further his career.?? Edited December 1, 2012 by ronnieb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 I have never been a Bridger Fan - his early off Tack antics put me off. However - reading through this Thread it does appear that he has matured. If this is so - then British Speedway can ill afford to lose a talented young Rider that Bridger undoubtedly appears to be. I believe that he should be allowed to Double Down to the Premier League. By doing so, he can earn more money, hone his skills and improve as a Rider, which can only be of benefit to the Great Britain (hate TeamGB - rubbish name)set up. As has already been said - plenty of foreigners seem to do it in Sweden, Poland etc. Its not simply a question of doubling down. The lower leagues in Sweden and Poland pay significantly better than £60 per point. Not easy to maintain a bike to EL standards on the sort of money PL clubs pay. A rider can cut his costs of course but then he finishes up with a bike not quite up to what others in the EL have. Doubling up is fine for riders still learning their trade like Ritchie Worrall and Ashley Birks but how many established riders can you name that dropped to PL and improved significantly ? Plenty drop to PL and drop their standards. Without wishing to be critical of the Brits I have often wondered why riders like Kauko Nieminen can get jobs in Sweden and occasionally Poland but not Brits. This is no criticism of Kauko who I like a lo,t but we do have Brits of similar or higher standard who don't get jobs abroad for one reason or another. I suspect that one reason might be the poor level of sponsorship for Speedway in GB compared to what continental riders can achieve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E I Addio Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 Swiderski back at Lakeside 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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