Gold Cup Alencon

[JADE]

My own personal opinion is that Ypres is killing the gold cup numbers as fanciers see Ypres as the easy option . They should do away with Ypres then we might see the gold cup numbers rise . I wander if there would own up as to taking the easy option ??

 

correct

[Rooster J. Cogburn]

Looking at the weather.Whats the thoughts on liberation time?

 

Will we maybe see the 2013 Gold Cup with a midday liberation?

[VMS]

My own personal opinion is that Ypres is killing the gold cup numbers as fanciers see Ypres as the easy option . They should do away with Ypres then we might see the gold cup numbers rise . I wander if there would own up as to taking the easy option ??

100% correct and applys to both clubs

[Guest Gareth Rankin]

My own personal opinion is that Ypres is killing the gold cup numbers as fanciers see Ypres as the easy option . They should do away with Ypres then we might see the gold cup numbers rise . I wander if there would own up as to taking the easy option ??

 

Is Ypres the easy Option - Yes

But one thing good about Ypres is the fact that because its shorter, there is a good chance for the majority to time on the day of liberation, this can only give them a feel good factor about channel racing that will encourage more club fanciers to compete in the other channel races over 500 miles. I would say that Ypres should be moved from the present date, to the start/middle of June, this would mean that fanciers can get 2 chances to send there pigeons to 2 channel races. JMO

[Delboy]

Shocking that fanciers don't support racing from this distance but they will have birds in numbers at Ypres and the inland races,glory hunters

 

How many did you send to Alencon Vinnie?

[VMS]

How many did you send to Alencon Vinnie?

Sent 4 two year old cocks tae Reims Del

[daviedoo22]

Is Ypres the easy Option - Yes

But one thing good about Ypres is the fact that because its shorter, there is a good chance for the majority to time on the day of liberation, this can only give them a feel good factor about channel racing that will encourage more club fanciers to compete in the other channel races over 500 miles. I would say that Ypres should be moved from the present date, to the start/middle of June, this would mean that fanciers can get 2 chances to send there pigeons to 2 channel races. JMO

You're comment has no reguard to the North flyers,we jump our birds 200mls to the first inland national.

[Guest stb-]

My own personal opinion is that Ypres is killing the gold cup numbers as fanciers see Ypres as the easy option . They should do away with Ypres then we might see the gold cup numbers rise . I wander if there would own up as to taking the easy option ??

i wouldnt go as far as saying folk taking the easy option robbie , a lot of guys that only keep sprint birds and only go to the coast who normally would never go to say reims or alencon as they simply dont keep birds for that distance ,say hey we have a channel race at 450 so they have a go

as on a good day they might get one .

 

If ye removed ypres you wouldnt get any on these guys at the gold cup race anyway so ypres aint stealing nowt .There are more guy that only like flying inland than there is distance fanciers , just look at your shu membership then look at the small percentager in the national . :emoticon-0167-beer:

[dal2]

i wouldnt go as far as saying folk taking the easy option robbie , a lot of guys that only keep sprint birds and only go to the coast who normally would never go to say reims or alencon as they simply dont keep birds for that distance ,say hey we have a channel race at 450 so they have a go

as on a good day they might get one .

 

If ye removed ypres you wouldnt get any on these guys at the gold cup race anyway so ypres aint stealing nowt .There are more guy that only like flying inland than there is distance fanciers , just look at your shu membership then look at the small percentager in the national . :emoticon-0167-beer:

Ye Rab but do we need 2x inland nats and Ypres? Could the Gold cup go back a week with Ypres replacing maidstone?

[JohnQuinn]

I have 3 away to Alencon. 2yr old Ck, 4yr old Ck and 4yr old hen. The hen is my fancy but neither of the other 2 would surprise me that much if i timed one of them.......Atvb to ALL Pb members that i like

[jonl6280]

where do you think the convoy would cross the channel??

i was looking at the map and think maybe le harve to eastbourne

[robbiedoo.]

You're comment has no reguard to the North flyers,we jump our birds 200mls to the first inland national.

 

 

Davie as we (us) up here know we have different doos to some that send .

[dkj]

where do you think the convoy would cross the channel??

i was looking at the map and think maybe le harve to eastbourne

 

 

alencon doo.s will cross over at cherbourg. as will the ancenis doo,s will also

[yeboah]

alencon doo.s will cross over at cherbourg. as will the ancenis doo,s will also

Agree think its about 100plus miles of water am I right strong winds forecast .

[dkj]

Agree think its about 100plus miles of water am I right strong winds forecast .

 

about 70ml 2 isle wight from cherbourg

[walterbmasson]

Looking at the weather.Whats the thoughts on liberation time?

 

Will we maybe see the 2013 Gold Cup with a midday liberation?

LEWIS it looks perfect for mid day liberation afternoon is gan ta be perfect , clearing in england all the time ???

[Guest stb-]

Ye Rab but do we need 2x inland nats and Ypres? Could the Gold cup go back a week with Ypres replacing maidstone?

aye deffo Steve that would be better

[dal2]

LEWIS it looks perfect for mid day liberation afternoon is gan ta be perfect , clearing in england all the time ???

Get them up at 6

[daleren]

Get them up at 6

I agree with you steve getup early and good luck all that's away

[raffles]

Get them up at 6

Whilst I agree with this statement many feel a midday liberation gives a truer race ie all the birds have a night out

[hotrod]

where do you think the convoy would cross the channel??

i was looking at the map and think maybe le harve to eastbourne

Think it will all depend on the wind . If its strong. West they could head towards Calais and cross . Obviously putting many more miles onto the race .

[alec guinness]

Possible have the Inland National as a non average race , so taking the pressure of fanciers who don't really wish to send. Or just leave the inland programme to the federations and amalgamate transporter with those flying into the same area for the longer inland races.

 

Just a thought.

Not a bad idea Tom. :partick-thistle-Crest:time for inland semi nationals IMO. East coast boys,west coast and solway,not sure to put the central boys though!

[walterbmasson]

Get them up at 6

Steven dont think will be clear in the morning but if it was get them in the sky 5am ? but been long enough in baskets now looks ta be good at mid day if so mid day lib then all out can only be good for all members , have you checked how many mid day libs since 1894 check your SNFC RULE BOOK LOOK FOR THE + MID DAY LIBS

[Guest stb-]

Steven dont think will be clear in the morning but if it was get them in the sky 5am ? but been long enough in baskets now looks ta be good at mid day if so mid day lib then all out can only be good for all members , have you checked how many mid day libs since 1894 check your SNFC RULE BOOK LOOK FOR THE + MID DAY LIBS

7 am early enough :music:

[walterbmasson]

7 am early enough :music:

Aye yer showing yer true sportsman colours RAB yellow with the red ear muffs