Who enjoys watching bike racing?

sv_cath · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

I've always assumed that if you're into riding bikes, you'd be into watching them race too - just wondered how many of you agree?

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Not really bothered about BSB but I do follow MotoGP and WSB.

I'm planning on going to Donny for the GP and possibly Cadwell for the BSB. Maybe even the Assen WSb too.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I like the racing and I love going to the MotoGP at Donnington. I always want to know the result and I'll watch a race if its on.

If I'm busy then I won't be too stressed if I miss a race, but I do like to watch it! Smile

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Bod · Traffic Copper Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Karma :

how much are the tickets for donny motogp? we want to go to that.

sv_cath · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=25264

McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

https://www.donington-park.co.uk/races/details.asp?race=040725
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

If it's on I'll watch bike racing... though I don't really follow or 'support' it.
Mostly because it's a skill I can appreciate and aspire to.

If I actually knew when/where BSB was on I'd definitely watch it as it relates to tracks I've ridden.

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iCraig · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jun 2004 Karma :

Hmmm, I wouldn't mind going to Donnington myself actually. Very Happy

Mr C · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

I used to to Cadwell every year for BSB, more for the experience of 30,000 plus people crammed nto every available inch of the circuit

and as G says - you can really appreciate it when you have ridden the circuit at 10/10 of YOUR ability what someone can do who can ride at 20/10 of your ability Wink

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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I'll watch it if I've nothing better to do... it generally suffers from being on at a time when generally I'd rather be out on my own bike. Would be interesting to watch a race from Cadwell though, as mentioned above, it adds something if you've ridden there yourself.

Used to go and see it at Knockhill now and then when I was living up north, as our next door neighbour was riding in some amateur category (can't remember the details) and we'd go and cheer him on. Haven't been to a 'name' race, I guess partly because I don't follow it and therefore I'm not supporting anyone in particular - when I've been to F1 it's cos I was dilligently following it at the time.

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

If it's on I will watch it, it's not something I look to watch though.
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T.C · World Chat Champion Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

I will be in my usual position on the Winterdike stand at Assen this weekend for the Dutch TT.

Don't bother with Donnington unless I have corporate hospitality which I have been lucky enough to enjoy for the past few years, Assen is the meet that really rock and rolls! Cool

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rsooty · Spanner Monkey Joined: 16 Jun 2004 Karma :

I watch it on the tele but thats about it. No body to go to watch it live with really round here.

askew · Scooby Slapper Joined: 20 Mar 2004 Karma :

Not sure what to vote for really. Motogp and general superbike racing tends to lick balls through its boringness - except when they crash Smile

. I am a very big fan of US motocross, supercross and to a lesser extent freestyle motocross.

Incidently, go Mike Brown who claimed a 2nd and 3rd place in the 125 AMA motoX series last night in the third round!
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Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

I used to watch BSB on terrestrial tv but they dont cover the full race which annoys the hell outta me. So I stopped following it. But I religiously tape and watch WSB and GP's. I dont watch all 125's and 250's but I will watch some of them.

My fave riders are Walker, Bayliss, Xaus, Chilli, Gibernau & Rossi, but I do appreciate other riders if they clearly deserve to get their positioning. I have watched some AMA racing, I used to follow rallying (going to see stages in the nth of England) and British Touring Cars too. Ive been to see speedway, wall of death and love grass tracking cars aswell.

I used to go to Cadwell park regularly with my Dad and Ive been to Brands Hatch to see bike racing and Thruxton for Touring Cars.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

I will watch it if I am doing nothing else. I do enjoy it, but tend to prefer actually doing something.

I will probably go for the Friday practice day at Donington again and take some pictures.

All the best

Keith
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bikerchic17 · Spanner Monkey Joined: 12 Mar 2003 Karma :

I watch WSB and Moto GP but can't be arsed to watch any BSB. Have been to Donington twice to see Moto GP and loved it!!
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karen_moomin · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2004 Karma :

I enjoy watching racing, whether it be rally cars, F1 or Moto GP and always have done. I find it very theaputic!

Beebug52 · L Plate Warrior Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

I watch the racing too and I'm going to the GPs at Donny but I follow WSB more.

Going to Brands as well for WSB - cant wait Very Happy

yz450 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 19 Jun 2004 Karma :

I try to go to every race i can, if i can't make it I will watch them on tele.
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PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Karma :

If it's got a motor and it goes fast, I'll watch it! Cool

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