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Could have been rider error

Posted by JERRY on April 12, 2025, 9:59 pm

Managed to get to Lydden race circuit today to see all my race mates. Turns out that my crash has been studied on the big screen and looks like I may have clipped the white track side white line when going through the esses at Mallory so maybe rider error. Maybe time to give up.

The oldest rocker in town!

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by geoff the bonnie on April 12, 2025, 10:22 pm, in reply to "Could have been rider error"

Its worth thinking about Jerry. You still have road riding to do and not possible with broken body parts.
If i ever fall off on the road, i doubt i would ride again. I would break very easily

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by Hants Ian on April 12, 2025, 10:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

After my accident in 22 I have ridden four times. After 60 years without an accident it has ruined all my enjoyment. I am fitting a Steib sidecar on my Shooting Star.

The light at the end of the tunnel maybe an oncoming train

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by geoff the bonnie on April 12, 2025, 10:27 pm, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

Dont look at this if you have broken ribs.
https://youtube.com/shorts/FRdgTgKxnx4?si=6qPpa4lUusk2IvBt

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by Brickboy on April 13, 2025, 3:26 pm, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

Road riding seems to have an epidemic of fatalities this last four weeks.

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by Andy C on April 13, 2025, 8:09 am, in reply to "Could have been rider error"

Only a decision you can make Jerry, but then again we all make mistakes from time to time.

Good that you are getting out and about.

Who needs a signature anyway......

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by Stuart on April 13, 2025, 10:01 am, in reply to "Could have been rider error"

Hi Jerry,

>I may have clipped the white track side white line when going through the esses at Mallory so maybe rider error. Maybe time to give up.

Up to you but ... only time I clipped a white line in the wet and fell off was in 1978 (familiar road, I was taking more care 'cos it was wet ...

). Damaged myself (still got the scars) but, if I'd given up riding then, I wouldn't have all the great memories I have.

I like the occasional classic trackday. I know I ride a little bit harder than I do on the road because the tyres don't have any 'chicken strips' after a trackday. All part of the fun.

Would I do a track-day in the rain, even if I'd paid for it? No. Because it's supposed to be fun.

Hth.

Regards,

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by Nigel B on April 13, 2025, 10:49 am, in reply to "Could have been rider error"

I may have clipped the white track side white line when going through the esses at Mallory

Well you are in "World Champion" territory there then Jerry - Mark Marquez had is first DNF of the year last time out when he did the same on a damp track. Can happen to anyone, but IMO if you know the cause of an incident it is easier to move on with the aim of not repeating the cause.

Only you can decide if the time has come to give up the racing licence - but not something to decide on whim ? Maybe have another outing when you are fit to decide if you still enjoy the experience enough to continue ?

Nigel B.

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by Tonupdave on April 13, 2025, 11:43 am, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

Not bragging but didn't have track markings in my day just runway lights and Oil drums filled with concrete.. at Silverstone.

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by Tonupdave on April 13, 2025, 11:53 am, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

Runway light just by my clutch hand

Tonupdave..T.U.D.

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by geoff the bonnie on April 13, 2025, 12:12 pm, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

Close to the ground there Dave

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by Dennis M on April 13, 2025, 10:47 pm, in reply to "Could have been rider error"

How come you are not blaming a squirrel Jerry

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by geoff the bonnie on April 13, 2025, 10:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

No squirrels were harmed in this incident.

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by JERRY on April 13, 2025, 10:50 pm, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

The oldest rocker in town!

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by Will on April 14, 2025, 7:47 am, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

It's not always a squirrel. Until Jerry told us it happened at The Esses I'd assumed he'd been distracted by a blonde at The Bus Stop again.

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by 6TDen on April 14, 2025, 9:30 am, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

It would certainly explain the lack of concentration.
Den

Re: Could have been rider error

Posted by JERRY on April 14, 2025, 12:38 pm, in reply to "Re: Could have been rider error"

You lot have very good memories

The oldest rocker in town!

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