northyorksbear Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Turned out to be an excellent meeting with very good racing, any neutral fans would have been well entertained. Diamonds definitely weakened with Kerr's absence, but r/r for Lemon and Cook in for King, potentially close match up, once we went to Bach and Blackbird looked an easy win for the Bears. Blackbird chain break changed whole meeting (best wishes to Lewis) and with 12 heats to go Bears looking at 8 heats with either no second rider or Konopka (not much difference in two options!!) match was there for Diamonds to take a win. Stand up all 5 Bears (including Rafa - whose 2 points, both earned, proved to be ultimate difference) who all contributed at vital times to produce top class rides to secure win, highlight for me Wilko going on a wall of death ride round airfence and grabbing heaps of drive to hold off Rose in heat 14. For the Diamonds I thought all six gave 100% and can't be faulted for effort, but they really will be feeling it was points dropped and not 1 gained. Majority of Bears fans, and certainly those round me, were content with a victory following Blackbird's withdrawal. Overall a 6-1 win over home & away league matches is a superb result against our nearest and dearest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marron Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) A special mention to Wilko's spectacular outside swoops in heat 14 in a cracking race with Rose. Worth the season ticket alone, never mind the entrance fee. Should say actually all 12 riders offered great racing and the track lately has been fantastic and back to its best.For me, Wilko should have won that a lot more comfortably. I understood the need to go wide on lap 1 because he was side by side with another rider but laps 2 and 3 he should have kept low instead of allowing the opponent a chance to ride the inside line and therefore a chance to get in front. Rose was allowed to ride his line because he had 3/4 of the track to himself. If Wilko was closer to the white line from the start of lap 2, Rose would have had to think and I doubt he would have got that close. Don't get me wrong, it's good to watch when it comes off, but he does take a lot of unnecessary risks. Edited August 1, 2014 by Garuda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekycobra Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Don't get me wrong, it's good to watch when it comes off, but he does take a lot of unnecessary risks. And that's why I'd have seven Wilko's in my team anyday. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marron Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 And that's why I'd have seven Wilko's in my team anyday. Would definitely be an experience watching 7 falls, 14 2nd/3rds, 7 wins and a couple of tape exclusions over the course of 15 heats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheekycobra Posted August 1, 2014 Report Share Posted August 1, 2014 Would definitely be an experience watching 7 falls, 14 2nd/3rds, 7 wins and a couple of tape exclusions over the course of 15 heats Which conveniently is 42 points to try and boost your point. lol. Good for a point away though and a tactical here and there..... play-offs here we come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Love watching Wilko. Always have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 (edited) Enjoyed my visit in Thursday but, with Lewis B at reserve and favourite for all but one of the RR rides, I thought we would be in for a heavy defeat. Lewis's injury weakened the Bears but Konopka stood in for him well and grabbed himself a couple of points, unlike lately. Surprised how well we came back especially the 1-5 against Lawson, who was almost unbeatable in previous visits. Track was really good for a change, but the vast difference between inside and outside lines meant the main riding up beside the fence. Great race with Wilko and Rose late on. On this form, I would welcome Rene back anytime at Brough. He, along with Kenni, are held in high esteem as people, as well as riders, and it was great to cheer on one of our 'own' as a guest. Had decent company with HT and the usual Bear friends. My mate bought the last pie and pies, so I had to eat at the van. Check out next time the young assistant with black hair. Nearly went back for a third burger. Despite the result, I enjoyed the visit and gladly settled for the point at the end. Edited August 2, 2014 by Tsunami 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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