http://www.cyclenews.com/ShowStory.asp?HeadlineID=12433

Leavin' on a jet plane I would assume...

On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:59:28 -0400, T3 nowhere.net> wrote:

"Ben Spies to replace Capirossi for British GP"

This is the guy who hates to fly, yes?

But, as he says in that article, it'll be a 'no pressure' race for
him, and give him some familiarity of the bike, tyres and team before
the two US rounds, so I think it's a luckt break.

I can't see Capirex doing another season after this one, so Ben could
probably get comfy in that seat.

Champ wrote:

Ah, the inevitable Euro line. Should I ask, "this is the guy who likes
to play the piano, yes?" every time Toseland is mentioned?

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2008/Jun/080610a.htm

On 2008-06-12 10:19:08 -0400, Champ champ.org.uk> said:

Yeah, he claims now that he's "over" it...

In article <6Kydnej5kMLaq8zVnZ2dnUVZ_sninZ2d@giganews.com>,
Mark N NYETSPAMearthlink.net> wrote:

Since a reluctance to fly would seriously impact his ability to get to the races,
it is a valid point to make. He can take a boat between Donington and Assen, but
Sepang to Valencia might be a bit harder to pull off. Toseland's piano playing has no
affect on his racing or transportation.

On 2008-06-12 20:31:02 -0400, Howard Kveck h-SHOESbomb.com> said:

Howard Kveck wrote:

Wrong, Howard, a reluctance to fly wouldn't impact anything, but a
refusal to fly would. Since Spies has already gone to Sepang and
Valencia to test, has been actively seeking a MotoGP ride and is excited
about going to Donington, I think we can safely put that one to bed, right?

But it could, as much as flying with Spies. Look at Rog Hayden and Troy
Bayliss - if Toseland had a close call with his hands at some point he
might just decide it's not worth the risk.

In article giganews.com>,
Mark N NYETSPAMearthlink.net> wrote:

The phrase "a reluctance to fly" is a nice way of saying "so-and-so is afraid to
fly and might have a hard time getting to the races," if it was about someone in this
position.

On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:03:15 -0700, Mark N
NYETSPAMearthlink.net> wrote:

What?!?!?!?!?!?!

I was just checking, in response to the 'leaving on a jet plane' line
from Tom, that Spies was indeed the US rider who, I vaguely recalled
reading on here, didn't like flying.

On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:05:38 -0400, T3 nowhere.net> wrote:

Cheers. AFAIK most phobics get over their phobia with exposure, and
he's going to get lots of that. Hope it works out for him.