MOTOGP » Pedrosa fast on Bridgestones, pneumatic.

wolfpac, half of the truth is the whole of a lie my friend. Your facts are not all the facts and your post does not reflect the truth. Here's some facts that you didn't include in your post: Someone calling Rossi "Clown" -check Someone calling Rossi "Krusty" -check Someone calling Stoner "the fastest of all" -check Someone calling Rossi as having no real opponents in the past- check Some Stoner fans repeatedly and deliberately insulting other members here -check ..... Now I won't argue if the above are correct or not because it's not my will to protect Rossi's reputation or to attack Stoner's. It's just that when I'm to believe "truths" based on "facts", then I want to see them all.

MOTOGP » PICS: Rossi celebrates his 68th.

So, from all the above posts I understand that "Ago" did indeed get a bit bitter with his record being equalled. Too bad for him, it's the worth of the defeated that gives credit to the victor and he could underline the worth of both by taking part in celebrations, thus giving greater importance to this landmark event. By downgrading Rossi's achievement he managed to downgrade also his own...

MOTOGP » Kawasaki joins new tyre tactic.

Kawasaki clearly lack leadership and motivation. They need either another team boss or a strong rider who also knows how to develop bikes.

MOTOGP » PICS: Rossi celebrates his 68th.

Agostini''s absence was weird to say the least. It would be very cheap of him not to celebrate with Valentino only because he lost his record from him but I cannot see any other reason, given the fact he did indeed attend previous day''s happenings.

MOTOGP » Misano - Race results.

Doohan's career is a testament in human resilience and powerful resolve. Burgess said that there was a lot of tension in his garage during race weekends and he seemed to be aggressive, almost hostile to others but that's what he needed in order to win. I've got a bike-mate who reminds me very much of him: Total lack of fear, a very dominating way of riding his bike and going as fast on the road as some local club racers... only he's never done a trackday in his life. Sometimes I wonder what this guy would have done if he had a chance on a racing career.

MOTOGP » Misano - Race results.

I don't know Gina... It's a bit hard to judge such things by a handful of quotes and their expressions on the camera. For sure he puts a lot of pressure on himself, that's pretty obvious to see. Maybe in the future he'll grow up and collect his acts togehter in a better way. About Lorenzo and his body...that's a matter of taste but I suggest you take a look at Randy, he might suit you as well

MOTOGP » Elias claims 'more important' podium.

Judging by his past efforts and especially 2006, Elias seems to really try only at the end of the season. Pity because he looks like he's got some potential.

MOTOGP » Misano - Race results.

And Dovizioso reads the manual, paints some beautiful pictures on it, writes a poem and keeps it to show his mates Doohan... This man almost frightens me with the focus he could put on his target. Remember how he rode almost crippled... He was a true dog of war. Too bad there was nobody to really challenge him after Rainey & Schwantz took off the scene, we could have had some awesome battles. Let's see what the new generation will bring us.

MOTOGP » Misano - Race results.

Oscar -I think I'd love to drink a beer with you more than a bike ride I like the way you describe your bike and I'm sure you've got a lot of biking stories to tell. I'd like your view on one thing though: How do you compare Lorenzo to Stoner? Do you think they bear a resemblance to the Rainey-Schwantz duo regardless if they don't have any rivalry?

MOTOGP » Misano - Race results.

About you cultural description: Yes, and it goes beyond the surface too. I think Anglo-saxons have a more practical-materialistic approach to life than the rest of the Europeans, but that arms them sometimes with a down to earth attitude. On the other hand they can be overly-harsh too. Mediterranean Europeans are generally loud people, who love to make noise, are warmer but they are also more proud-sensitive and lack collectiveness. That said, Spain really rules when it comes to team sports like Football or Basketball. Their football mastery especially, was astonishing to watch. So much for cultural analysis...