Author Topic: OSS winter 2007 Novice / expert vote (Read 4450 times)

RATTY · « **on:** June 12, 2007, 01:11 AM »

Points to remember.
Will having a novice class encourage new faces into the OSS

Will having expert class really change anything?

Can the points be done fairly if we mix the two classes?

Will it cause arguments if someone sangbags the novice class

The OSS rocks,

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2007, 04:38 AM »

Like i already said it's been tried before and didn't work imo.

So stay as you are from me.

magna13 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2007, 07:45 AM »

i think they should have a novice race and an expert race... then i'll have a chance of winning

Zippy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2007, 08:37 AM »

As Steve said, it ain't broke so don't try and fix it.

bmx-796 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2007, 09:14 AM »

as one

kdw712 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2007, 09:17 AM »

I would say one class all levels

looking at the two Alans OS meets at bournemouth i went to
the R'sed / expert class had max 6 riders both years
& the not R'sed / novice had 20 + each time

Fiolas Lovechild · « **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2007, 09:17 AM »

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I thought the whole point of this old school series was for a load of old boys getting back on bikes we rode some 20 yrs ago and having a good laugh, the fact that we are all still as competitive as we were back then is great, we are all getting fitter , and everybody is getting better and better with each race and as our confidence grows . The issues over separate points, do we run novice and expert personally I think is immaterial unless you all think this series is about the winning.

With regards to attracting new riders, yes we should be encouraging new riders into the series but having two classes is possibly not the way forward after all i think racing guys that are a little bit quicker personally spurs on other riders to be that bit quicker. The other point to make is that this Series has been a real success and i have personally enjoyed every minute of it , made some wicked friends , laughed my nuts off , fallen off a few times but hey thats racing , and to me thats what this old school series is all about ...........

OLD SCHOOL BOYS , ON OLD SCHOOL TOYS , DOING WHAT WE LOVE - PEACE.................

p.s thought id add the peace because I've always wanted to say that at the end of something meaningful......

Zippy · « **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2007, 09:29 AM »

the there head nail Hit the on

Rearrange accordingly.

LucyLastic · « **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2007, 09:33 AM »

I agree with Fiola

Girls playing with boys toys

RATTY · « **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2007, 09:54 AM »

Quote from: magna13 on June 12, 2007, 07:45 AM

i think they should have a novice race and an expert race... then i'll have a chance of winning

With respect dude, you gotta get to a race to win

nic968 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 12, 2007, 01:08 PM »

Fiola speaks wisely.....
I'd never really raced before this series,and to be bundled in with riders with skills is a sure fire way to improve.Everyone is there to take part and enjoy.A competitive spirit does come out,and that's good..it's a race.Getting caught up in classes misses the point.If the newbies get recognized somehow that's nice,but getting up to the gate and finishing in one piece is much more of an achievement.
Loving it....last place or wherever...

spillers#1 · « **Reply #11 on:** June 12, 2007, 02:32 PM »

Well said from the king of cruisers

jimwise68 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 12, 2007, 03:08 PM »

I think we should do a separate league system, but run both together.

Top half (Expert) and bottom half (Novice). that way it gives something to aim for if you are in the bottom half. It would be determined after a full years racing who is in what category.

In the second year the bottom 4 of Expert are relegated to Novice and the top 4 are promoted to Expert.

Fiolas Lovechild · « **Reply #13 on:** June 12, 2007, 04:07 PM »

Gotta say Jim

dont quite get that , all you seem to be doing there is creating a double points system within one class. The only way that would work is if you then started running seperate races novice and expert otherwise whats the point. What next numbered ranking with plates like 1x- for expert and 1n for novice , to me its simple WE ALL LOVE RACING SO LETS RACE and not get bogged down in the complexity of ranking .........no soap box here mate just friendly debate by someone who wants the series to progress to bigger things , me personally cant see what splitting the class would achieve. When i joined the OSSS the best part of it was everybody was out there to ride , relive old times and have a laugh , experience wasn't in the criteria ,why is it so important now?

OLD SCHOOL BOYS , ON OLD SCHOOL TOYS , DOIN WHAT WE LOVE..........PEACE

see cant stop saying that nowhttp://

Zippy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 12, 2007, 04:16 PM »

jimwise68 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 12, 2007, 04:17 PM »

Actually mate, gotta say. You are right.

Why make it more complex, when it works already!

nic968 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 12, 2007, 04:36 PM »

Quote from: spillers#1 on June 12, 2007, 02:32 PM

Well said from the king of cruisers

Cheers Lee,I like the sound of that name..

Gary72 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 12, 2007, 05:22 PM »

Keep it simple and fun

Pro-tec · « **Reply #18 on:** June 12, 2007, 06:47 PM »

I agree with you lot. Besides, isn't "Old School Expert" something of a contradiction in terms?

You know what they say. If it ain't broke............

magna13 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 12, 2007, 06:48 PM »

Quote from: RATTY on June 12, 2007, 09:54 AM

Quote from: magna13 on June 12, 2007, 07:45 AM
i think they should have a novice race and an expert race... then i'll have a chance of winning
With respect dude, you gotta get to a race to win

true ratty, but there never close

RATTY · « **Reply #20 on:** June 12, 2007, 07:26 PM »

The nearest track to me is 30 minutes and the furthest is 2 an a half hours, it just depends on how much you wanna race!!

would be good to see you sometime