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  On 6/13/2022 at 11:46 AM, Gaz said:

Or maybe not!

Bickley had allegedly lost his confidence according to Berwick but Bickley put statement out on Twitter saying he hasn’t and was just having problems with bike. 

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Please don’t use the bikes excuse Kyle.They are not that complex.As someone pointed out when riding for the Bullets he wins races in decent times.

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  On 6/13/2022 at 12:25 PM, TotallyHonestJohn said:

No chance he has publicly stated he hates the Newcastle track so he is a stitched on Diamond I would say...

Regards 

THJ

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Rode well for Berwick there earlier in the season 

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  On 6/13/2022 at 12:30 PM, Normski said:

Rode well for Berwick there earlier in the season 

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Get him signed... get him signed... and Procter cos even wid a broken whatever and stabilizers on the back wheel he couldn't do any worse...

Oh and it still doesn't get away from the fact that he doesn't like the track...

Regards 

THJ 

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  On 6/13/2022 at 8:03 AM, geoff100 said:

Riders dont help wearing helmets on parade,not coming round on a victory lap,and why oh why do we need to refuel after a false start.

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Wearing a helmet on parade is down to H&S.

If you watch carefully after a false start riders return to the pit gates not so much for refueling but more so for their mechanics to bring out the fans to cool the clutch.

I'd suggest many riders don't do a lap of honour these days because it's another lap of expense and wear and tear on the machinery.

In theory another lap adds 20% to the race 

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  On 6/13/2022 at 10:16 AM, StevePark said:

Knudsen rides in Poland with Unia Leszno, who often ride on Sunday's.  

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  On 6/13/2022 at 10:28 AM, arnieg said:

He rides in under 24 league which is mid-week. Has yet to appear for Unia Leszno. And Kenyan Rew looks to be their first choice replacement.

 

So not a problem.

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Beat me too it

Its an easy excuse to use when a rider is attached to a Polish side but in reality it isn’t a total blocker to signing them.

After all if it was how did we sign BWD given he has a Polish contract.

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  On 6/13/2022 at 1:26 PM, cinderfella said:

Wearing a helmet on parade is down to H&S.

If you watch carefully after a false start riders return to the pit gates not so much for refueling but more so for their mechanics to bring out the fans to cool the clutch.

I'd suggest many riders don't do a lap of honour these days because it's another lap of expense and wear and tear on the machinery.

In theory another lap adds 20% to the race 

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I think helmet wearing depends upon the referee and the track as well.  At Foxhall they come around on the stock car track without helmets, which is outside the speedway track so this cannot be H&S because the risk is the same, whether on or outside the actual racing surface.  More likely 'one of those rules' which frustrates fans and makes no sense.  Riding around for a lap of honour adds negligible wear and tear as the engine is only at very low revs.  

I also agree with the original poster about heading back to the tapes after a restart - KT mentions this a lot in commentary, there is no real need for them to stop.  Some riders do a practice start before they pull up to the tapes the first time and another start with time in between again makes little difference.  I think it's more to get set mentally or to go through the same routine as for the original start - very frustrating as a fan when you have delays like that.

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  On 6/13/2022 at 2:48 PM, Pinny said:

It must be bad if their choosing Berwick over Newcastle. Really bad. 

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Years ago you could say that… but quite the opposite now! 

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  On 6/13/2022 at 4:12 PM, wtf said:

Indeed :D but not where you would expect

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Summers to Oxford!

Local, Experienced and no Polish blockers but still no chance of him coming to Newcastle despite us being desperate for a change and Jack Thomas only getting injured last week!

Oxford have found an experienced heat leader in 7 days and Berwick have found a SGP2 calibre rider and had the visa approved.

Where are we looking?

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Newcastle is a track where Summers could fill his boots every home fixture as he has shown in the past wearing Redcar or Glasgow colours, or indeed guesting for us.

Wonder why he should choose Oxford assuming Newcastle did try to sign him? They did didn't they?

 

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  On 6/13/2022 at 4:25 PM, Viper said:

Summers to Oxford!

Local, Experienced and no Polish blockers but still no chance of him coming to Newcastle despite us being desperate for a change and Jack Thomas only getting injured last week!

Oxford have found an experienced heat leader in 7 days and Berwick have found a SGP2 calibre rider and had the visa approved.

Where are we looking?

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Looking in the same place as Birmingham.. 

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  On 6/13/2022 at 1:26 PM, cinderfella said:

Wearing a helmet on parade is down to H&S.

 

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I believe the rule is, you don't have to wear a helmet on parade, providing you do not do practice starts.  If you do practice starts you have to wear a helmet.

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  On 6/13/2022 at 4:36 PM, Aceslider said:

Newcastle is a track where Summers could fill his boots every home fixture as he has shown in the past wearing Redcar or Glasgow colours, or indeed guesting for us.

Wonder why he should choose Oxford assuming Newcastle did try to sign him? They did didn't they?

 

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Rumours that Newcastle tried to sign Summers a bit ago. Can only put it down to he wasn't happy with what we were offering because he goes well around Newcastle and much less travelling to home meetings as i assume he still lives in Wooler.

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  On 6/13/2022 at 5:04 PM, StevePark said:

I believe the rule is, you don't have to wear a helmet on parade, providing you do not do practice starts.  If you do practice starts you have to wear a helmet.

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Spot on...

Hence at the NSS both teams come out for the parade without helmets.. 

But if they want to practise starts after the introductions then they have to put helmets on that they have taken with them..

Makes sense and a good compromise, and gives a chance for fans to see the riders...

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  On 6/13/2022 at 4:36 PM, Aceslider said:

Newcastle is a track where Summers could fill his boots every home fixture as he has shown in the past wearing Redcar or Glasgow colours, or indeed guesting for us.

Wonder why he should choose Oxford assuming Newcastle did try to sign him? They did didn't they?

 

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The Courtney promotion connection between Berwick and Oxford most probably.

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