No Bike TD's at Silverstone in 2024 then...

[Alan PBTD]

Just been announced - anyone guess / know anything ?

''We're taking a pit stop! In 2024, we're temporarily hitting the brakes on bike track days to prepare for a sensational comeback in 2025. We're fine-tuning the gears, considering the curves, and gearing up for a relaunch that'll redefine biking thrills. Stay with us as we craft an experience that'll put you into high gear on our legendary tracks. While you wait sign up below to be the first to hear any updates. ''

Etc etc etc ...

[weeksy]

Yeah just been told that, which is a bit of a blow for Mrs Weeksy as she's loves it there.

I think we need to have a sit down and chat about wtf she does instead

[KungFooBob]

They must make more money on the car track days, or the corporate experience days.

It's all bout the Benjamin's!

[KungFooBob]

Yeah just been told that, which is a bit of a blow for Mrs Weeksy as she's loves it there.

I think we need to have a sit down and chat about wtf she does instead

You should get her addicted to Cadwell.

[weeksy]

Yeah just been told that, which is a bit of a blow for Mrs Weeksy as she's loves it there.

I think we need to have a sit down and chat about wtf she does instead

You should get her addicted to Cadwell.

1. She hates it.
2. It's fucking miles away
3. Facilities are shite
4. It's always wet
5. Who cares about 5, that's plenty

[KungFooBob]

imho it's the best circuit in the UK, possibly the universe.

..and that's even after a trip to Grimsby A&E.

[weeksy]

imho it's the best circuit in the UK, possibly the universe.

..and that's even after a trip to Grimsby A&E.

I dont mind it, but the fact I've not been there in 10 years says a lot.

[KungFooBob]

and the showers are always lovely and warm. They knock the Donington and Brands Hatch showers into a cocked hat.

[Noggin]

Yeah just been told that, which is a bit of a blow for Mrs Weeksy as she's loves it there.

I think we need to have a sit down and chat about wtf she does instead

You should get her addicted to Cadwell.

1. She hates it.
2. It's fucking miles away
3. Facilities are shite
4. It's always wet
5. Who cares about 5, that's plenty

I can only agree with 1 & 2 as good reasons!! LOL

I've only had one wet day there and it's my favourite track to go to despite being fucking miles away!! Mind you, it was torrential rain on the track day before a race weekend Interesting experience - not bothered to repeat it! LOL

I've been places with worse (to me) facilities - Pembrey for one! But, as long as I can make a cuppa, I'm ok - simple girl really!!!


Cadwell is always at the top of my list of TDs to do but I had really wanted to do Silverstone

[Noggin]

imho it's the best circuit in the UK, possibly the universe.

..and that's even after a trip to Grimsby A&E.

It's why I LOVE Portimao - it's basically Cadwell on steroids!!

and the showers are always lovely and warm. They knock the Donington and Brands Hatch showers into a cocked hat.

Not been to loads of places but the showers are most definitely bloody great

[KungFooBob]

Anglesey is a great circuit, but the showers are average. Prembrey showers are very odd, you have to pull on a bathroom rope/light switch to turn them on/off.

The worst showers of them all are Castle Combe.

[Dodgy69]

Bedford.

[KungFooBob]

Bedford.

What are the showers like?

[Dodgy69]

Damp...

[Skub]

Yeah just been told that, which is a bit of a blow for Mrs Weeksy as she's loves it there.

I think we need to have a sit down and chat about wtf she does instead

Get her on the tree dodging pedally bikes.

[Yorick]

Silverstone was my hated circuit. Just keep the throttle pinned most of the way round. I only went coz I was getting paid.

But that's just my opinion.

I loved the up and down circuits with blind bends like Cadwell, Oulton, Brands GP and Donington.

[Noggin]

Anglesey is a great circuit, but the showers are average. Prembrey showers are very odd, you have to pull on a bathroom rope/light switch to turn them on/off.

The worst showers of them all are Castle Combe.

I only did Anglesey once - does it have a kind of corkscrew? Can't remember what it was called!! DAMN that was fun! (apart from enthusiasm>skill = slightly damaged GSX600 )

I'd go back again but that felt even further away than Cadwell!! LOL

[weeksy]

It's a very cryptic message from them though.

They've got a lot of instructors who are now not being paid... Even if they fill the days with cars/something, it's still plenty of bike lads without any money coming in.

It's not like the can change the track or the days/plans... So it's a pretty weird message.

[Yorick]

It's a very cryptic message from them though.

They've got a lot of instructors who are now not being paid... Even if they fill the days with cars/something, it's still plenty of bike lads without any money coming in.

It's not like the can change the track or the days/plans... So it's a pretty weird message.

Most instructors are freelance and current or ex-racers.
This'll be just a small proportion of their income.
Most will be OK