Aries Posted March 19 Author Report Share Posted March 19 Already seen this years kevlars, Doyle was wearing them at the Peter Craven! Not that they’re much different from season to season these days with the Tru colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 On 3/19/2025 at 8:13 PM, Aries said: Already seen this years kevlars, Doyle was wearing them at the Peter Craven! Not that they’re much different from season to season these days with the Tru colours. Expand I noticed that too. Emil had his own Kevlars on but both Emil and Doyle had the new Tru bike livery. You’re right about the kevlars being similar every year under the current sponsor, there’s only so much you can do with a black/Green combo. Just a few small tweaks on the Green placement is about it. They’re not cheap either so makes you wonder if it’s worth some of them even getting a new set if their last season’s ones are still in good nick? None of them would look out of place either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 On 3/19/2025 at 8:33 PM, Arch Stanton said: I noticed that too. Emil had his own Kevlars on but both Emil and Doyle had the new Tru bike livery. You’re right about the kevlars being similar every year under the current sponsor, there’s only so much you can do with a black/Green combo. Just a few small tweaks on the Green placement is about it. They’re not cheap either so makes you wonder if it’s worth some of them even getting a new set if their last season’s ones are still in good nick? None of them would look out of place either way. Expand Has Jim Radcliffe bought Ipswich? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted March 19 Report Share Posted March 19 On 3/19/2025 at 8:33 PM, Arch Stanton said: I noticed that too. Emil had his own Kevlars on but both Emil and Doyle had the new Tru bike livery. You’re right about the kevlars being similar every year under the current sponsor, there’s only so much you can do with a black/Green combo. Just a few small tweaks on the Green placement is about it. They’re not cheap either so makes you wonder if it’s worth some of them even getting a new set if their last season’s ones are still in good nick? None of them would look out of place either way. Expand Has Jim Radcliffe bought Ipswich? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 On 3/19/2025 at 11:35 PM, Pinny said: Has Jim Radcliffe bought Ipswich? Expand 😂 You’ll see what I mean this morning when the pictures come through from today’s press day. You’ll be hard pressed to tell the difference between this years to last years so just seems a bit daft to me to fork out for brand new kevlars when last years are still ok. Especially when all we hear from riders is the moaning about spiralling costs of riding! I’m still stuck in the past anyway and prefer the old race jackets but that’s another story. I do understand the need for matching team suits though for the professional look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SPEEDY69 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 (edited) Waste of money. Riders have their own sponsors on them, I get that, but it's now a club/sponsor expense rather than the riders' responsibility. Much prefer a race jacket and suits which show the individuality of the riders. Edited March 20 by SPEEDY69 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 (edited) On 3/20/2025 at 12:05 PM, SPEEDY69 said: Waste of money. Riders have their own sponsors on them, I get that, but it's now a club/sponsor expense rather than the riders' responsibility. Much prefer a race jacket and suits which show the individuality of the riders. Expand They’re literally the same as last year except the yellow cuts off a little sooner and is not a full stripe 😆 Edited March 20 by Aries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTT Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 (edited) Correct me if I'm wrong, But aren't BV still using the same suits as last year? I saw that they had different kevlars on the bikes but the suits in the P & P photo looked the same to me. Edited March 20 by TTT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Anything interesting from last nights meet the riders? I assume King is skipper partnering Doyle at 2. Interesting to see Ellis on Godden Engines yesterday afternoon.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/20/2025 at 1:15 PM, Aries said: They’re literally the same as last year except the yellow cuts off a little sooner and is not a full stripe 😆 Expand Madness! Bit like the town playing in blue every year! 🙃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witches1998 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/21/2025 at 6:55 AM, cowboy cookie returns? said: Anything interesting from last nights meet the riders? I assume King is skipper partnering Doyle at 2. Interesting to see Ellis on Godden Engines yesterday afternoon.. Expand Hawkins confirmed riding order for next week as: 1) Doyle 2) King 3) Ellis 4) Brennan 5) Sayfutdinov 6) Thompson 7) Jenkins but that he is likely to move it around as usual throughout the season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralMelchett Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/21/2025 at 7:27 AM, 89buttons said: Madness! Bit like the town playing in blue every year! 🙃 Expand Must admit I found the move to race suits very good - it not like they are charging £200 quid for replica race suits for the fans is it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries Posted March 21 Author Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/21/2025 at 7:42 AM, Witches1998 said: Hawkins confirmed riding order for next week as: 1) Doyle 2) King 3) Ellis 4) Brennan 5) Sayfutdinov 6) Thompson 7) Jenkins but that he is likely to move it around as usual throughout the season Expand Powerhouse of a team when you look at it like that. That engine room of Ellis and Brennan looks as though it could be fruitful. Strong at reserve also. If it stays injury free I can’t see anyone to touch it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPEEDY69 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/21/2025 at 11:30 AM, GeneralMelchett said: Must admit I found the move to race suits very good - it not like they are charging £200 quid for replica race suits for the fans is it! Expand No but on that front I'm surprised more fans don't buy team shirts - football fans seem to love wearing them to games or outside in general. Don't you find it difficult sometimes to tell who's who, particularly on TV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bash Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 So if the riders had a go on track yesterday, are they doing as Tom's schedule said and having another go today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89buttons Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/21/2025 at 11:30 AM, GeneralMelchett said: Must admit I found the move to race suits very good - it not like they are charging £200 quid for replica race suits for the fans is it! Expand Same here tbh, personally feel it appears much more of a professional team having a team suit On 3/21/2025 at 12:18 PM, SPEEDY69 said: No but on that front I'm surprised more fans don't buy team shirts - football fans seem to love wearing them to games or outside in general. Don't you find it difficult sometimes to tell who's who, particularly on TV? Expand Can’t say I find it difficult really, so long as you know who’s in red/blue on your team etc in each race its easy enough to follow 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szkocjasid Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 On 3/20/2025 at 5:38 AM, Arch Stanton said: 😂 You’ll see what I mean this morning when the pictures come through from today’s press day. You’ll be hard pressed to tell the difference between this years to last years so just seems a bit daft to me to fork out for brand new kevlars when last years are still ok. Especially when all we hear from riders is the moaning about spiralling costs of riding! I’m still stuck in the past anyway and prefer the old race jackets but that’s another story. I do understand the need for matching team suits though for the professional look. Expand Agree with all those points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboy cookie returns? Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 Just seen Doyle had an off tonight hopefully he is ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arch Stanton Posted March 23 Report Share Posted March 23 On 3/23/2025 at 8:07 PM, cowboy cookie returns? said: Just seen Doyle had an off tonight hopefully he is ok? Expand Wasn’t a heavy crash but landed on his left shoulder which is obviously a concern. Took a while to get to his feet but once he did, didn’t seem to be in too much discomfort. Fingers crossed he’s ok for tomorrow. Didn't look on the pace all night though tbh. On the flip side, Ellis and particularly Brennan did. Well done to Tom on winning the Ben Fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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