Do I hear a wall being built in the Yamaha garage?

[gm2]

ironic since he said @ sepang that he had spent too much time on a motox bike during the break

[Jester]

So if George is missing the next test, and they don't share data anymore... wouldn't you think he's really behind the curve early this season?  He's off Rossi's pace and you'd imagine Rossi will pick up another half second or more at the next test while Yorgie sits at the house.  They should let Spies develop Yorgies bike while he's gone.   

[Speeddog]

Jorge may well end up a bit further behind.

What I remember from what I've seen in print, Spies has been working on his riding technique and not changing the bike much, if at all.

So if George is missing the next test, and they don't share data anymore... wouldn't you think he's really behind the curve early this season?  He's off Rossi's pace and you'd imagine Rossi will pick up another half second or more at the next test while Yorgie sits at the house.  They should let Spies develop Yorgies bike while he's gone.   

[fastwin]

That's what I read too. There's a nice article by Spies on Cyclenews.com that I read yesterday. He has mentioned several times about him adapting his riding style to suit the bike not the other way around. He's a smart cookie, he'll get it figured out... and watch out when he does! He's no Valle beater by any means but I think he will do well. I think he and Edwards will compliment each other and both will profit from it. I see no walls being built in that pit.

[Jester]

Its all good for me.  I have a bottle of Johnny Walker and two stogies riding on Lorenzo not winning the title.  Setbacks are good.

[fastwin]

Nice bet!