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flymo 04-10-10 08:58 AM
My racing coming to an end
 
Right, every year I mull this one over. This time I've reached a decision, my racing comes to an end this year at Oulton Park in a few weeks.

I've been racing bikes for just over 10 years now, loved it. But its starting to feel a little routine and almost getting in the way. Deffo time to call it a day.

So, trackdays 2011 here I come :-), Yay.

RGV250ads 04-10-10 09:43 AM
Re: My racing coming to an end
 
It's a hard decision to come by, well done for making it, sounds like the right reasons.

Nobbylad 04-10-10 01:22 PM
Re: My racing coming to an end
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by flymo (Post 2384118)
Right, every year I mull this one over. This time I've reached a decision, my racing comes to an end this year at Oulton Park in a few weeks.

I've been racing bikes for just over 10 years now, loved it. But its starting to feel a little routine and almost getting in the way. Deffo time to call it a day.

So, trackdays 2011 here I come :-), Yay.
Fancy doing Anglesey on 23rd October?

flymo 04-10-10 03:05 PM
Re: My racing coming to an end
 
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Originally Posted by Nobbylad (Post 2384287)
Fancy doing Anglesey on 23rd October?
I'm racing at Oulton that day bud. Besides, just completed a 2 day race meet at Anglesey over the weekend.

2011 though, thats a blank canvas. There are tracks I've never ridden that I'll be looking to visit.

Berlin 04-10-10 03:21 PM
Re: My racing coming to an end
 
Sorry to hear that. I bet you ( an ice cream) you last one meeting before jumping back in! :)

C

flymo 04-10-10 03:28 PM
Re: My racing coming to an end
 
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Originally Posted by Berlin (Post 2384364)
Sorry to hear that. I bet you ( an ice cream) you last one meeting before jumping back in! :)

C
nah, thats not like me. Its taken me a while to decide, but once I've decided then thats it.

I'm not really sorry about it personally, I've raced for years now and enjoyed it loads but its time to call it a day. I dont want to go on doing this forever, its expensive and there are loads of other things I want to do so this offers me a chance to do it.

I'll still be riding on track, just not commiting to a race season. Will likely concentrate on track days, might do the odd race if it takes my fancy but I wont be looking for championship points or anything. Look likely to finish 2nd in our club championship this year so a decent position to bow out.

toby_smith 04-10-10 03:35 PM
Re: My racing coming to an end
 
Flymo, is it you who just gave your bike a very sexy new lick of paint? Poor bike, new clothes but no job!

flymo 04-10-10 03:37 PM
Re: My racing coming to an end
 
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Originally Posted by toby_smith (Post 2384370)
Flymo, is it you who just gave your bike a very sexy new lick of paint? Poor bike, new clothes but no job!
I've always painted my own race bodywork yeah. It will still be seeing plenty of track time, just more to my own timetable rather than dictated by a race season.

Nobbylad 04-10-10 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by flymo (Post 2384356)
I'm racing at Oulton that day bud. Besides, just completed a 2 day race meet at Anglesey over the weekend.

2011 though, thats a blank canvas. There are tracks I've never ridden that I'll be looking to visit.
Well, when you have a few in mind, let me know...I have a trailer now so not totally reliant on you being my back up! lol

flymo 23-10-10 05:53 PM
Re: My racing coming to an end
 
c'mon yer little beauty. My final day racing today at Oulton Park. Two wins to close my account
:cheers:


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