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Title: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on June 10, 2007, 02:19 PM
Ok Guys, We are coming to the last few races of the Summer series, and judging by the support and sucess of the Summer races, we have decided to start putting together the details for a winter series.
We are also toying with the idea of running two OS classes, sort of like a beginner class for racers who are not ready to mix with the likes of Jason Harvey, Sam Wonfor and Russ Stainer. And an expert class for those of us who feel confident enough to fall off in style.

We will try not to change too much else as I think it works well as it is, but please add comments and suggestions on this thread.

There will be a small charge, but again not for profit, but I would like to get proper OS race shirts for the winter, as well as plates for the top 25 riders. We will try and get a quote for the shirts before we can tell you how much..

Please put your names on this thread, closing date for entries is ages away but it would be nice to get an idea of numbers to see if we can get a discount on the race shirts. :daumenhoch:

The OSS Rocks, lets make it the biggest and best in the world.... :4_17_5:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on June 10, 2007, 02:20 PM
RIDERS CONFIRMED SO FAR

RATTY
BMX 796
NISHIKI 14
HOOGA 75
JIMWISE68
LUCYLASTIC
Fiolas Lovechild
FLAZ
SE MARK
Zippy
kdw712
Humps00
VINOAH,S ARK
QuadPaul
spillers#1
Rooonga
Mr Rusty
xtremepervert
GARY72
82SHANE
Mike dialledbikes
wolfiehere
SE-Bmxer
se

Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: hooga1975 on June 10, 2007, 05:35 PM
You can put me down for the expert class :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: jimwise68 on June 10, 2007, 07:33 PM
I'll stay as it is, mixing with the big boys. So stick me down for Expert.

Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: nishiki14 on June 10, 2007, 09:23 PM
Just a thought fellas, how about we keep things as they are but run expert and novice points seperatley abit like the superbikes and touring cars so as to keep the numbers up so we dont end up with 3/4 man gates, just a thought. ???
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on June 10, 2007, 09:24 PM
Just a thought fellas, how about we keep things as they are but run expert and novice points seperatley abit like the superbikes and touring cars so as to keep the numbers up so we dont end up with 3/4 man gates, just a thought. ???
Great idea Sam, if there is not enough novices signed up, then thats a go :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: LucyLastic on June 10, 2007, 09:26 PM
Go on, put me down for the Novice.  The horsey season slows down in Winter so should be able to attend most if not all the races, would that be ok?
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on June 10, 2007, 09:31 PM
Go on, put me down for the Novice.  The horsey season slows down in Winter so should be able to attend most if not all the races, would that be ok?
No probs Lou, welcome to the OSS :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Fiolas Lovechild on June 10, 2007, 11:09 PM
 ;) ;) ;)  Its a big yes from me , great idea about breaking in newcomers gently however got to say the way that all the riders in the series have improved this season in such a short space of time myself included it wouldn't be long before most newcomers were rubbin knobblys on the back of our comp 3's. Looking forward to it already and im hoping to drop a dress size before the shirts are done :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: SE MARK on June 10, 2007, 11:59 PM
Count  me in Tony for the Expert off course  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Fiolas Lovechild on June 11, 2007, 12:09 AM
 ;) ;) OOOH THAT HURT NEXT YOU"LL BE TELLING ME YOUR A PRO...........But i know that already, how much then you slaaaag? :-* :-* :-* :tickedoff:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Zippy on June 11, 2007, 12:09 AM
I'm aiming to race in the entire series.

On a personal note I'd keep it as it is with all riders in together as i think it will improve riders abilities quicker. But seperate classes from a points point of view is a good idea.

Just a shame we won't be able to race at Hersden during the winter :(

Better stick me down as a novice though because I don't think I'd make the end of the race as all the tracks are so big. :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Bob_Acid on June 11, 2007, 02:27 AM
Tony, they tried to split the groups in the old Alan's old school series and it didn't work because you had to many ringers going into the lower group and mugging people off. It really didn't work.

Keep it to one group and let the lower class riders show their stuff in the B-C-D-E etc finals.
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Webdawg on June 11, 2007, 01:07 PM
Count me in, expert for me, will be good practise :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: huffy on June 11, 2007, 01:11 PM
 :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol: :LolLolLolLol:

WOULD IT BE OK TO MAKE A GUEST APPEARANCE OR 2

LONG WAY DOWN FOR ME

OR EVEN EXTEND IT COUNTRY WIDE  :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

RUSTY 8)
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: kdw712 on June 11, 2007, 01:11 PM
i'll have a go

def need the practice  :(  >:D
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Twinkle on June 11, 2007, 01:14 PM
Perhaps you could decide who goes in expert and novice by their points  they got from races in the summer series, rather than the riders themselves deciding.    Then any newcomers you can decide Ratty by their previous experience :)
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: LucyLastic on June 11, 2007, 01:17 PM
Perhaps you could decide who goes in expert and novice by their points  they got from races in the summer series, rather than the riders themselves deciding.    Then any newcomers you can decide Ratty by their previous experience :)

They have a similar thing in the horsey competitions, if you get too many points, you HAVE to compete in the next level up.  Stops people 'stealing' the number one spots by competing in lower levels with superior horses.
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Humps00 on June 11, 2007, 01:19 PM
OK guys you just know I'm going to be in there with you somewhere.  This racing is like a drug!!  Not sure if I'd qualify as Expert or Novice but don't care which as I have too much fun chasing you lot down.  Humps
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Fiolas Lovechild on June 11, 2007, 01:27 PM
OK guys you just know I'm going to be in there with you somewhere.  This racing is like a drug!!  Not sure if I'd qualify as Expert or Novice but don't care which as I have too much fun chasing you lot down.  Humps
;)  ??? ??? ??? HOW DO I PUT THIS DIPLOMATICALLY............SENIORS .......I THINKS THAT WHAT WE'LL CALL YOUR CLASS HUMPS  :daumenhoch: :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: 64 SPLITVAN on June 11, 2007, 01:32 PM
WILL THE DATES BE THE SAME AS THE WINTER REGIONALS ?
OR IS IT A SEPARATE THING ? "I HOPE" IF ITS SEPARATE PUT ME DOWN! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on June 11, 2007, 04:21 PM
No dates or tracks have or can be decided yet, and probably wont until the regions decide on their race calender, Last winter we raced at club events which didnt clash with regionals and im sure we will do the same this year :daumenhoch:

Russ, you are more than welcome to pop down south for any meets, I know you will love it :daumenhoch:
And if anyone else wants to race at any OSS meets olease just turn up, the only thing will be your points wont count, but dont let that stop you :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: bmxmatt1974 on June 11, 2007, 04:24 PM
can we have some races a bit nearer to the midlands  :daumenhoch: will def try and get to some anyway
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on June 11, 2007, 04:34 PM
can we have some races a bit nearer to the midlands  :daumenhoch: will def try and get to some anyway
Matt, we would love to do this nationally, the trouble we have is a lot of our riders are very southern, ie; a 2 hour drive up to Milton Keynes. I will have a chat an see if the worst affected will make the journey, I am up for it :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: DR VINOAH on June 11, 2007, 05:20 PM
put me in tone

im happy either way ie novice n expert
i do believe in the early adhoc races we did ie hayes ,daggers,braintree
at the beginning of this year we were all novices again,
but i didnt take long to see who was who ;)


i can agree with sam aswell
coz i dont wanna see a weak gate ie 3 or 4 men to an 8 gate

also i reckon leave as is
it aint broke so dont fix it

i cant wait to be totally honest and i,d love to race hayes himilaya,s again
and i,ve still gotta master braintree and seeing as daggers is me back yard ;D
there,s 3 tracks i hope will feature in OSWS

plus the fact of re gaining the winter #1 :coolsmiley:

 

Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: QuadPaul on June 11, 2007, 05:39 PM
You can defo count me in as well please Tony.

I also agree with Sam keep all riders in together.

Also happy to travel to a few more midlands/northern races, MK, Dunstable, Peterbourgh etc.

Keep up the good work fellas!!! :4_17_5:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: spillers#1 on June 11, 2007, 06:05 PM
COUNT ME IN PLEASE :daumenhoch:EXPERT I SUPPOSE.
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Humps00 on June 11, 2007, 07:54 PM
OK guys you just know I'm going to be in there with you somewhere.  This racing is like a drug!!  Not sure if I'd qualify as Expert or Novice but don't care which as I have too much fun chasing you lot down.  Humps
;)  ??? ??? ??? HOW DO I PUT THIS DIPLOMATICALLY............SENIORS .......I THINKS THAT WHAT WE'LL CALL YOUR CLASS HUMPS  :daumenhoch: :coolsmiley:

How can I put this diplomatically Russ.  Up yours!!   :LolLolLolLol: Humps
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Rooonga on June 11, 2007, 11:54 PM
I'm deffo up for this.

Maybe I'll actually get to some races this time as the op will be all well healed by then!

Hmmm - what class to ride in.......
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on June 12, 2007, 01:12 AM
All new names added, now there are a few opinions as to the different classes, I need more input guys and girls!! In fact I am going to start a poll to do it fair.

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,37396.0.html
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Mr Rusty on June 12, 2007, 04:27 AM
Ratty,

Wasn't going to race this Winter but it's an opportunity too good to miss.  Put me down for expert.

I think it would be great if you could avoid regional dates as this will give some support to club events and non-regional tracks.  Also in favour of all remaining in one class as I'd rather have full gates and semi finals than race the same riders every time.  With B,C,D,E finals etc everyone gets their chance to shine at the end of the day.

Keep up the good work

Chris
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: LucyLastic on June 12, 2007, 08:43 AM
I'm happy to race as one class  :)
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Paulo on June 12, 2007, 09:51 AM

So jealous of you guys down South. Very little up here in bonny Scotland  :'(
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: xtremepervert on June 14, 2007, 08:20 PM
 :D :D :D Count me in Ratty, my O/S bike will be up and running by MK Rad meeting.  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Zippy on June 16, 2007, 12:27 PM
As a suggestion why not make the final round at Hersden the first round of the Old School Winter Series.

It would be nice to have at least one race in the dry.  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Mr Rusty on June 16, 2007, 12:43 PM
You're just after home track advantage !
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Fiolas Lovechild on June 16, 2007, 01:05 PM
Nice one Rusty  :daumenhoch: You definitly got Zippys number ......!!!!!!!!!  :-X :-X 
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: DJV1980 on June 20, 2007, 11:53 PM
mate lets have a pro series . for money or shirt buttons.
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Gary72 on June 21, 2007, 02:14 PM
Put me down, although with the shitty weather we have had already thoght it was the winter series.


IMO run all together, and seperate the points
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Twinkle on June 21, 2007, 02:24 PM

So jealous of you guys down South. Very little up here in bonny Scotland  :'(

If you was a true BMXer you'd move house  ;D
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: 82SHANE on June 26, 2007, 09:41 PM
COUNT ME IN ILL BE THERE.    I SUPPOSE IT WILL JUST BE LIKE THE SUMMER SERIES WHAT WITH THE RAIN AND STUFF!
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on June 26, 2007, 09:48 PM
Names added guys, the results of the poll mean we will have one class and one set of points, to be honest the best thing about the summer series and the complete novices who started is the improvement of who would have been novices at the start, in fact challanging for a top 3 spot right now, so I think leaving as is will work a treat :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: DR VINOAH on June 26, 2007, 09:52 PM
for want of a better word

piggyback regionals as we are doing

but this time around and the fact were recognised now by the BCF

i think we may have clubs asking us to race at there events

to continue the vonice pexert idea

1 group will suffice

"same as it ever was"........i do like talking heads ;D
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on June 26, 2007, 09:57 PM
Steve, there is two trains of thought at the moment, keep the racing between 2 or 3 winter friendly tracks with more regular races or piggyback the whole region with less races, I prefer keeping it at club level with races twice a month, then its no big issue if meets get cancelled :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Flaz on June 26, 2007, 10:12 PM
As a suggestion why not make the final round at Hersden the first round of the Old School Winter Series.

It would be nice to have at least one race in the dry.  :LolLolLolLol:

thats only because god didnt make clouds small enough for it to rain on the hersden track
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: KGB Matt on June 27, 2007, 05:07 PM
As a suggestion why not make the final round at Hersden the first round of the Old School Winter Series.

It would be nice to have at least one race in the dry.  :LolLolLolLol:

thats only because god didnt make clouds small enough for it to rain on the hersden track



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Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Zippy on June 28, 2007, 07:32 PM
Oh here come the excuses.

It's actually not a bad idea though is it. It's almost guarenteed to be dry in September.

It may be worth asking if they can run other winter races there.

Remember also that Herne Bay will be up and running hopefully this year (fingers crossed)
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: se on June 28, 2007, 08:04 PM
yeah put me down for sure
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: spillers#1 on June 28, 2007, 10:54 PM
oh well if se marks doing it i suppose i'd better as well :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: spillers#1 on June 28, 2007, 10:56 PM
sorry wrong man.....thought it was se mark :P
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: SE MARK on June 28, 2007, 10:58 PM
You WALLY  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: spillers#1 on June 28, 2007, 11:19 PM
thanks.......and well done for winning the final you c**kin f**t :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: kdw712 on June 29, 2007, 07:13 AM
Remember also that Herne Bay will be up and running hopefully this year (fingers crossed)


fingers really crossed it happens
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: dialledbikes on June 29, 2007, 02:21 PM
If I can be arsed to ride in the cold/wet winter weather, stick me down for the Expert class seeing as I will have an OS bike by then.
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Gary72 on June 30, 2007, 08:18 PM
As a suggestion why not make the final round at Hersden the first round of the Old School Winter Series.

It would be nice to have at least one race in the dry.  :LolLolLolLol:

thats only because god didnt make clouds small enough for it to rain on the hersden track

Even if it rains at Hersden, they could cover the track in carport and have the race indoors.
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: 82SHANE on June 30, 2007, 09:11 PM
If I can be arsed to ride in the cold/wet winter weather, stick me down for the Expert class seeing as I will have an OS bike by then.
THIS COLD WET WINTER WEATHER IS PART OF THE SUMMER SERIES TOO!!!! :2funny:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: kdw712 on July 02, 2007, 05:28 PM
Even if it rains at Hersden, they could cover the track in carport and have the race indoors.

they have a two gazabo's, they cover the track with room to spare  :daumenhoch:  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: se on July 30, 2007, 07:44 PM
Roll on the winter series. I can't make MK now so have to wait until winter to roll around a track again. Mind you the weather might be better in a few months. Let me know if you need a hand organising anything.
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: wolfiehere on August 08, 2007, 08:55 PM
If i can manage to find some clothing you can put me down for Beginner  :-[ 15 years since i rode 17 since i raced
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: se-bmxer on August 09, 2007, 11:41 AM
Go on then shove me in the expert, should be fun :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: se on August 21, 2007, 07:33 PM
Sure I'd replied but maybe not - stick me down. I'll need a new bike though of course.  ::)
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Jazzchimp on August 28, 2007, 10:27 PM
can we have some races a bit nearer to the midlands  :daumenhoch: will def try and get to some anyway
Matt, we would love to do this nationally, the trouble we have is a lot of our riders are very southern, ie; a 2 hour drive up to Milton Keynes. I will have a chat an see if the worst affected will make the journey, I am up for it :daumenhoch:

me too, would love to join the fun but can't stray too far from the family here in the midlands (just west of Wolves)
Any chance the OSS could share the wealth and come up t'north?
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on August 28, 2007, 10:37 PM
Have a chat with Dingo, who is hard at work trying to get the Midlands OSS of the ground, with the first race at Nottingham on Sunday at the bulwell track :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: dialledbikes on September 03, 2007, 07:33 PM
Any dates or venues confirmed for the OS Winter Series yet?
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: bmx-796 on September 03, 2007, 09:35 PM
not yet mike
still looking in to it
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: JT Smooth on September 03, 2007, 09:48 PM
not yet mike
still looking in to it

hurry up  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: RATTY on September 04, 2007, 01:01 AM
Still waiting on the BCF to announce the winter regional dates!!!  as soon as they are, we will put it all together :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Humps00 on September 04, 2007, 09:37 PM
Tony, there are some e-mails buzzing around regarding SOUTH regionals and there's a possibility that dates will be decided after Bournemouth or at a committee meeting within next two weeks.  Won't be long though, so you'll just have to wait!!  Humps
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Andy Patterson on September 06, 2007, 03:59 AM
I hope to make it to europe for some of the old school events, also i will be coming out with a old school bmx t- shirt line that i think you will all like. Keep it sick old school style.                    Andy Patterson 
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: KGB Matt on September 06, 2007, 06:45 AM
I hope to make it to europe for some of the old school events, also i will be coming out with a old school bmx t- shirt line that i think you will all like. Keep it sick old school style.                    Andy Patterson 

Is that " THE "Andy Patterson as in MR Bigfoot ?  :shocked:

God if it is :  you were one of my hero's when i was younger.  ;D


( Please be him ; Please be him ; Please be him .)  :2funny:

Matt
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: spillers#1 on September 06, 2007, 08:13 AM
Cool...andy patterson,i remember me and pro-tec riding bets park in anerley/crystal palace with him when he used to come over to stay with chris young  :daumenhoch:

Anglo american bmx old school race  :4_17_5:
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Pro-tec on September 09, 2007, 11:08 PM
Be cool Matt, lets not scare him off now.............
Welcome aboard AP :daumenhoch:
Thank's Spills for jump starting my frazzled memory once again. 
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: KGB Matt on September 10, 2007, 12:45 AM
Be cool Matt, lets not scare him off now.............
 

Think it may be a little late .  :2funny:

Matt
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: Humps00 on September 15, 2007, 09:32 PM
Popping a link on this thread to a riding event some of you might be interested in.  Would be good to get a few OS riders along with me, Matt & James for a trundle along the Thames Cycle Path.  Register on the website link if you're game for it.  http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=44122.0 Humps
Title: Re: OLD SCHOOL SERIES WINTER 2007
Post by: DJV1980 on September 22, 2007, 09:25 AM
SERIOULY HAD TO THINK ABOUT THIS ONE. NA NOT REALLY PUT ME    ON THE LIST.  :2gunsfiring_v1:
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