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Buxton Hitmen rider Ryan Blacklock has announced his retirement.

http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.31514

 

Yes, Ryan was very emotional on Sunday when he announced that he had ridden his last race.

 

....but sometimes over those long winter months, the telephone rings and a rider receives an offer that is just tempting enough to convince them that perhaps they could squeeze in just one more season.

 

You don't believe that a rider has retired until you discover that he has sold all his bikes and equipment and has been spotted playing golf.

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I've really enjoyed watching Ryan race over the last few seasons. He was never going to be a world beater but you could always rely on him for 100% effort and at times he overdid it but always got up to have another go. Riders like him are the life blood of National league racing in this country - a great entertainer.

 

Quite a hole for Buxton to fill next season.

 

My best wishes for whatever he chooses to do next.

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Yes, Ryan was very emotional on Sunday when he announced that he had ridden his last race.

 

....but sometimes over those long winter months, the telephone rings and a rider receives an offer that is just tempting enough to convince them that perhaps they could squeeze in just one more season.

 

You don't believe that a rider has retired until you discover that he has sold all his bikes and equipment and has been spotted playing golf.

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ha ha, and even then you cant believe it. Lewis Bridger does that almost every year and I am still waiting for the 'Martin Dugard returns' rumour on a bargain average for our play off meeting with Birmingham tomorrow.

 

Good luck for the future Ryan.

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