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The only Sheffield tickets G2F have ever sold were for the Dougie Lampkin hospitality and they stopped that a couple of years ago. Remember the first time we went? Jesus - how drunk afterwards? I seem to recall the night porter telling us we'd had enough at some ungodly hour in the morning...

John, many thanks AGAIN for taking the time to provide such a comprehensive response. Your contributions to these forums are very much appreciated by me and I'm sure by others too

Dougie Lampkin - Gas Gas endured a nightmare start to his 2012 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship when a torn chest muscle ruled him out of action after only the first main event. Despite the tough Yorkshireman's efforts, the thirty-five year old was unable to take any further part in the evening's proceedings following advise of onsite medical staff. Fresh from his two week stint in Spain at the recent Nissan Live event, Lampkin arrived in Genoa, Italy confident of a strong showing at the opening round of the newly named 2012 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship following a series of positive pre-season tests. With this in mind Dougie adopted a cautious approach during practice with his qualification for the main finals guaranteed thanks to his ranking. However it was during the second practice session of the evening and whilst holding a top ten qualifying lap time that Lampkin was to suffer his latest injury. Although Dougie did not actually crash he had the handlebars ripped from his hands during one of the many technical sections on the track that was to force the front end of his factory Gas Gas onto full lock. This was enough to do severe damage to Dougie's upper chest, which would effectively wreck his assault before it had even began proper. Dougie did his best to overcome his painful injury during the first final, but was unable to offset the pain and lack of breath caused by the torn muscle. The ex multi FIM Trial World Champion gritted his teeth to finish in an unlucky thirteenth place, however this would be the last piece of action for Lampkin before he was to seek further medical advice. Struggling to get his breath and now in extreme discomfort each time he tried to move his right arm, Lampkin had to finally take notice of the onsite medics who advised him that he should take no further part in the meeting. Whilst Dougie was reluctant to accept the diagnosis, he ultimately could not ignore their instruction. Lampkin was obviously disappointed by the outcome of the evening. "I felt quietly confident coming into tonight as we have made good progress during our recent tests. But in the end it has turned out to be a complete disaster." "As soon as it happened in the second practice session I knew I was in trouble. It was just one of those strange situations where you don't crash but know that you have hurt yourself. I thought I could ride round the problem, although the pain and the problem with breathing was simply too much to cope with." Dougie continued. The ex Trial champion ended by saying. "My main is to be fit for the second round of the series in Poland in two weeks time

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Sure. Add your link, but I could see getting planning permission and satisfying the treehuggers being far more of a challenge than getting the riders

Agreed. Link to survey removed until we have some more info about this.

I didn't take the photo FFS, nor am I guilty of having a quick J. Arthur in St. Andrews (or any other) university.

Coincidently this article has just appeared elsewhere - Production electric motorcycle breaks 100 mile range

Top 7 riders in World Outdoor Championship plus Winner of World Junior Championship. Dabill missed out on top 7 finish (and a wad of cash as Indoor is where the money is) by not going to Japan.

There is a bug that mostly seems to affect Google Chrome browser. First use a different browser from Chrome. Failing that, Town, City etc can be left blank. Description pad out.

Initially yes. Release here

Topic tidied up and the "sidetracking" removed. I don't think I need to say keep it respectful please.

Full results on t'front page now

Richardson wins over Dabill. Be morning before full results.

I will not be there, but Mr. Saunders appears to have had the foresight to engage someone on the media/press front (not Jake) so hopefully we'll see things done a bit more professionally and timely than other manufacturers have managed. Oh, and as it looks like these bikes will become a reality, separate bike forum created.

Leave them blank

I've stuck this up on front page of TC

Your question has been answered in your original topic.

It's not just the costs associated with the FIM demands. The costs of fuel to get to events, the ferry or flight costs, road tolls, hotels etc etc are putting attending beyond the means of many and that's not just for competitors. The last world round in France this year they'd have been lucky if there were 500 spectators and they put the start time back by an hour both days to try and up attendance. It didn't work.

Politicians don't make rules about hard standing, electric supply, water supply, internet connections etc etc etc. All that combined with the rest of the "requirements" limits venues and cost a bomb to provide. However, if (and it's a big if as it's totally unconfirmed at this time) these rumours about Laia and Bou are true then that would clearly indicate Honda/Montesa pulling out of Trials at a world level and if they do then it's the beginning of the end for the WTC.