Biggles in Germany!

**Biggles08** · 25th November 2011, 21:03

Originally Posted by gixerracer

He has stated on here more than once he is commited to the Nationals for his sponsors ( Good job) so he sells his spare bike and now has no spare parts or wheels and has a big crash at the first round and needs a fork leg or a swingarm or a gas tank or a subframe etc etc sure would wish he had the spare bike

Not to mention my #1 bike is still in bits (hopefully this will be changing tomorrow) and had i not had a spare I would still have yet to put a leg over a bike this year...not exactly ideal buildup to racing with the fastest f#$kers in NZ.

But yes a spare bike this year is not optional for the South Island rounds at least.

**Ivan** · 25th November 2011, 23:49

like i said i wasnt trying to poke shit was just asking a question to find out why the bike was needed now explained it makes sense im only trying to help out in a small way not start crap

**Biggles08** · 26th November 2011, 08:49

Originally Posted by Ivan

like i said i wasnt trying to poke shit was just asking a question to find out why the bike was needed now explained it makes sense im only trying to help out in a small way not start crap

Meh, mate at least you know what your talking about rather than those like Scouse who ONLY hide behind a keyboard thinking they are awesome and never do something with their life. I never thought you were shit stirring Ivan

**Drew** · 26th November 2011, 09:14

Originally Posted by Biggles08

I never thought you were shit stirring Ivan

And if I posted something?

**Shaun** · 26th November 2011, 09:40

Originally Posted by Drew

And if I posted something?

hahahha goes without saying dude

**Dreama** · 26th November 2011, 10:16

Originally Posted by Edbear

I think the main concern for him here is that he's got everything nicely set up for this season to give him the best chance of getting the results he wants and out of the blue comes this invitation just to put a spoke in his carefully laid plans.

I know the feeling of having just invested everything into a venture only to have more opportunities pop up and be frustrated that I can't take advantage of them at the time! Who wouldn't be excited to get such an invitation and want to take advantage of it?

Well said.
Reading all the posts/replies I'm pretty dismayed by the many negative attitudes ... here's a guy, who, btw, I wouldn't know if I fell over him ... who clearly loves racing, is dedicated and committed, has a partner who supports and helps him racing and he gets an opportunity to do something most average racers only dream about.
He is trying to figure out a way to make it happen so he voices his thoughts on a forum dedicated to his fellow racers ... and mostly he gets shot to pieces.
We all know that racing sucks the life out of the piggy bank and most racers live in an economic vacum .... a giant money void created by their/our intrinsic passion, so this is probably why the request for help has failed ..... mostly, we're all broke.

But jeez guys, give the man a break. He's probably got a once in a life time opportunity to race overseas and a small donation from each of us probably won't destroy us and just might help one of us realize a dream.
I see Shaun has put up a pledge thread to help him ... awesome stuff. I will pledge a small amount .... $50. It's not much I know but I can't even afford to get my own race bike finished let alone think about racing it.

Good luck Biggles

**Shaun** · 26th November 2011, 10:23

Originally Posted by Dreama

Well said.
Reading all the posts/replies I'm pretty dismayed by the many negative attitudes ... here's a guy, who, btw, I wouldn't know if I fell over him ... who clearly loves racing, is dedicated and committed, has a partner who supports and helps him racing and he gets an opportunity to do something most average racers only dream about.
He is trying to figure out a way to make it happen so he voices his thoughts on a forum dedicated to his fellow racers ... and mostly he gets shot to pieces.
We all know that racing sucks the life out of the piggy bank and most racers live in an economic vacum .... a giant money void created by their/our intrinsic passion, so this is probably why the request for help has failed ..... mostly, we're all broke.

But jeez guys, give the man a break. He's probably got a once in a life time opportunity to race overseas and a small donation from each of us probably won't destroy us and just might help one of us realize a dream.
I see Shaun has put up a pledge thread to help him ... awesome stuff. I will pledge a small amount .... $50. It's not much I know but I can't even afford to get my own race bike finished let alone think about racing it.

Good luck Biggles

Good on ya mate, add it to the pledge post please and lets get the ball rolling.

As far as a representative for the NZ race Scene, Biggles will do us proud with his presentation etc

**Biggles08** · 26th November 2011, 11:45

Originally Posted by Drew

And if I posted something?

I must say Drew I am surprised at your lack of contribution as of late....it must be hard! I can imagine the internal fight going on within your head "mmmmuuuussssssttttt rrreesssssiiiiisssssttttt!!!!"

**Edbear** · 26th November 2011, 11:48

Originally Posted by Shaun

Good on ya mate, add it to the pledge post please and lets get the ball rolling.

As far as a representative for the NZ race Scene, Biggles will do us proud with his presentation etc

He's got a very pretty trailer this year!

**Drew** · 26th November 2011, 14:08

Originally Posted by Edbear

He's got a very pretty trailer this year!

It's got nice wheels...For now.

Originally Posted by Biggles08

I must say Drew I am surprised at your lack of contribution as of late....it must be hard! I can imagine the internal fight going on within your head "mmmmuuuussssssttttt rrreesssssiiiiisssssttttt!!!!"

Na, no battle in my head.

I'm jealous of you mostly. I'm pretty sure that with a decent set up bike and the funds to race I'd better the results you've gotten, but good on you for being out there and doing it. You improve every season and have one of the best presented pits in the paddock.

In an endurance race you could do very well by merely being more fit than the competition. By that I mean if you can ride closer to your limit for longer than them, the deficit is substantially reduced.

Good luck.

**Biggles08** · 26th November 2011, 14:32

Originally Posted by Drew

It's got nice wheels...For now.

Na, no battle in my head.

I'm jealous of you mostly. I'm pretty sure that with a decent set up bike and the funds to race I'd better the results you've gotten, but good on you for being out there and doing it. You improve every season and have one of the best presented pits in the paddock.

In an endurance race you could do very well by merely being more fit than the competition. By that I mean if you can ride closer to your limit for longer than them, the deficit is substantially reduced.

Good luck.

Fark....First Shaun now you!!!

Your not the only one that could do better than me most likely either Drew...in fact I am the first to admit I'm not the fastest in the field, not by a longshot. This of course is my goal to change, and as you said, if I can keep getting better every year I will continue pushing. I have only been racing 3 years and riding for about 7 so I need to keep reminding myself this fact. I'm up against racers that have been doing it longer than I have been riding.

The thing is that most don't get is you don't have to be the fastest to succeed...you have to firstly be 100% committed and do WHATEVER it takes to race. After this you need to be consistent and not crash. I would love you to get some funds together to come kick my arse..it would help me get faster I have no doubt!

Re the fitness....well, I can't rely on that either unfortunately!

**Shaun** · 26th November 2011, 15:26

[QUOTE=Biggles08;1130202698 I would love you to get some funds together to come kick my arse..it would help me get faster I have no doubt!

Re the fitness....well, I can't rely on that either unfortunately!

[/QUOTE]

hahahah He would just Crash more

**Drew** · 26th November 2011, 19:25

Originally Posted by Shaun

hahahah He would just Crash more

Yep, crashed my brains out, oh hang on...I'm sure that was someone else.

**Shaun** · 27th November 2011, 12:33

Originally Posted by Drew

Yep, crashed my brains out, oh hang on...I'm sure that was someone else.

Yea man, but I have finally found a couple of spare cells hahahaha

**DerekP** · 29th November 2011, 20:55

Originally Posted by Biggles08

Anyone who has actually seen what my 'missus' does in contribution to our racing effort and how important she is to it would understand why she is just as important I'm sure :

That she is! She is a keeper that one.. Walked past the Biggles Racing tent at the Teretonga round of Nationals last year; saw Mrs Biggles changing the rear wheel of the bike, and Mr Biggles vacuuming the tent!

It was fantastic!! Made me smile

Good luck with Germany mate

p.s has Mrs Biggles got a sister??