Ducati Sporting Club UK > DesmoDue Race Series > DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat > Can you/anyone beat Spencer ?

[TP]

Originally posted by fil2
So you cant beat Geoff in a race tony.?

Oh you want a serious answer!

Everyone is beatable at some point or another. And every dog has his day.

[weeksy2]

To be honest mate, based on last year and based on who i 'know' who's entering (only couch really) then i'd have to say No, i don't think any of you lot can/will beat him given the above criteria.

I'm certainly hoping he's pushed a little more this season purely from a spectator perspective.

[AK]

I could!

I was right up his chuff at the trackday last year at Cadwell for 2 laps

go on Geoff - back me up mate!

[domski]

I think there are plenty of people who think they can beat Geoff, otherwise, what's the point?

This aint a precession. Geoff just happens to be a good rider on a good bike.

There will be more good riders on good bikes this year.

Whatever, it's gunna be exciting and VERY fierce at the front - Even for GS.

I know I can beat him, but I'm the only one brave enough to admit it, and you lot humor me, but I have faith in my ability and so do people who know me and know what they're on about.

[weeksy2]

there's nowt wrong with self belief IMO... i had a LOT of it, however misguided in the past, personally i feel you have to think you can do it at least until the light go out and they **** off into the distance

plenty, well... 1 up to now fella. You.

[Ian]

well I think Fast Freddie was one of the best racers ever.

And yes somebody could beat Geoff, and I would be surprised if Geoff himself did not think that, - but who am I to say, - much prefer the racers to do their talking on the track not the messageboard and that is why I have nothing but respect for Geoff; he came up with the goods when it was required, - and he is great to watch in action.

[Tonio600]

He has already proven to be the fastest of last year DD riders. He never crashes and he doesn't say a word. I think some of you can beat him on one day, but not on the whole season.

Let's see what the newcomers can bring to the game and what all the Biaggis (me included ) can do with their 2006 bike...

[Edité le 10-2-2006 par Tonio600]

[Nattyboy]

Can he be beaten..? Come on boys..hes not a bloody cyborg ! - hes just another (albeit very talented) rider.

I watched Geoff a few times last year and hes a very smooth/consistent/tidy rider, who seemed to know the tracks very well (the latter being critical at this level of racing I guess).

That said - and Im not going to blow smoke up peoples backsides by naming names!!:P) - but I was also impressed by the level of riding and more importantly commitment/effort a few of the other riders showed last year.

When you factor in all important extra (DD) circuit experience you now have, then the gap should have naturally narrowed between Geoff and the 4 or 5 places behind him.

I guess the minute you start asking yourself if you could beat someone is the day to hang up your Arai...I suppose the best approach is just to consantly strive to improve on your own riding and the gap will naturally diminish ..wether you in 2nd place, or in 10th place.

So come on gwasshoppers...pull your fingers out and I look forward to watching your progress...

Nat

[dickieducati]

he's a superb rider, but beatable for sure. he was; and will be again; on a well set up bike, and he has lots of race experience. the gap will close all the time. how will he cope with a few others challenging? last season was relatively easy for him and he clearly had some in reserve but the pack are closing fast.

[tetol]

i bet he don't win at assen.