Mr Squiggle not Triumphant in 2010

I see Garry McCoy has lost his Trump ride this year and they're running
young Yank Jason DeSalvo instead.
Hopefully we'll see him pop up somewhere again.

 

She's a beaut alright; in 2001 Rossi said he was happy to be beaten by McCoy
'cause he could watch him slide all day!

She's a beaut too!

 

That is pure art. Brings a thump to the chest. Similar to the still
image of Doohan backing the NSR into a corner a decade or more ago. We
don't get as much of that any more. Wonder why?

 

Nostalgia is going down hill, too.

regards,
CrazyCam

 

On Jan 20, 10:52 pm, Kevin Gleeson <>
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One word, electronics.

Shame really.........

 

Yep. Nostalgia ain't what it used to be...

 

The newer 4 strokes and higher grip tyres that struggle to last a race
reward a smoother riding style IMO... more 250 style riding than moto
cross style riding.

More of the riders are coming up via the road bike path as well which
would contribute to the prevalence of that style.


G-S

 

Official press release

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=39177

Fercrisakes he's given Triumph their first win in 40 years (round 9)
and this is what they do ? Craziness.

JL

 

Lucky Deja Vu still is!

 

Podium maybe. I didn't think he won. (In the World SS anyway. Are you
talking about the British SS?)

 

3rd is better than nothing

 

Sorry, right you are - 3rd at Donnington and 3rd at Portugal

JL

 

Was it 2007 or 2008 that Stoner was miles ahead of the field? I'm sure there
was scope for some wicked skylarking then lol

betty

 

Wasn't he 'the exception that proved the rule?' [1]


G-S


[1] Personally I think it just means McCoy doesn't need as much grip to
ride so a shagged tyre effects him less (due to his sliding style).

 

what has he done in last 5yrs to deserve a ride on anything more than
an aussie titles privateer bike?

 

Oh I dunno, 2 thirds in WSS on a bike that his team struggles to get in
the top 10 ?

JL
**** me biggus, let it go, it was 2 decades ago now

 

Not bad for a journeyman, fill-in rider. (5-and a half years ago he got
a win and 2-podiums on a second-string SBK bike too).
I'm sure if he got a decent haircut, visited an orthodontist and (most
importantly) got a PR manager he could get a position in a prime,
genuine-contender team but that doesn't appear to be his style.

 

Being able to ride a bike is a definite advantage, but this is only a part
of what it takes to score a real ride. Being a bankable PR personality and
bringing lots of sponsorship dollars is equally important. Many of his rides
have been unpaid or paid only expenses. He does not bring anything to a team
apart from reasonable riding ability. This is why he has been unable to
score a quality ride.

 

I'm sure if he got a decent haircut, visited an orthodontist and (most

Thats funny!

 

But, but,but Max could ride.

Theo