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Name: Olie Linsdell
Date of birth: 9th November 1987.
Place of birth: Bedford,Bedfordshire.
Height: 5' 9 "
Eye colour: Blue
Favourite food: Pasta
Favourite drink: Just plain water.
Bikes owned: Mini moto, Honda Vision 80 (used as a field bike!) and a heavily-modded Honda C90 with alloy frame!
First race: Oulton Park, Superteens 2003
First win: Silverstone MRO 400, 2005.
Favourite track: Cadwell and Oulton.
Best moments: Winning the 2007 Northwest 200, Beating John McGuiness's Lap record
Goal: To race competitively and win!
What I like: Racing, watching bikesport, socialising with my friends & Helen.
What I don't like: Arrogance!
Favourite rider: Pier Francesco Chili – he's a brilliant ambassador for racing.
Hobbies: Racing, fishing, mini moto and modding my bikes, especially the C90!

Riding History:
1992-2002: Amateur Motocross
2003: MRO Superteens & BMCRC Production 125
2004: MRO Superteens, BMCRC Production 125 & MR0 SS400
2005: MRO SS400
2006: Virgin Mobile Cup and North West 200

2007: Triumph Triple challenge Young Guns, CRMC National, North West 200 and Manx GP

Racing CV
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Stuff about me
Hi… My name’s Oliver (Olie) Linsdell and I was born in Bedfordshire on 9th November 1987.
My Dad, Steve Linsdell, is recognised as a TT and Manx GP expert and still races. He and Carole, my Mum, run Flitwick Motorcycles, so I guess you could say that bike racing is in my blood.

Beginnings...
How did I get here? As I said, bike racing’s in my blood and I began with Motocross in 1992 and then moved to MRO Superteens and BMCRC production 125’s in 2003. This was really my first experience of a competitive racing environment, surrounded by equally hungry young riders – all determined to prove themselves. I think that I managed to resist the temptation of going too hard too soon, and used the year to learn, building on my riding ability and to gain basic racing experience.

Stepping up to the plate
I knew from the early part of 2004 that my riding had taken a huge step forward. I discovered consistency and in 40 races, finished in 4th, 5th, 6th, or 7th position. I missed several races due to TT commitments and the odd mechanical issue. In a year that was the most competitive, my Superteens opponents included Bradley Smith, Kev Coglan, Danny Webb, John Kenny, Luke Jones and David Paton, to name but a few. I had a great season racing all these lads, finally finishing joint 6th.

Leap of faith
The 2005 season was another leap forward. A front row start and podium 2nd in the opening round at Brands Hatch was the perfect start. I worked really hard and saw my first win, six podiums, two pole positions and was never out of the top eight. Then came Knockhill, and my first big reality check. Ending up in a gravel trap, I broke several bones, which meant that I missed races and lost a title that I know would have been mine. I was fit enough for the final round at Brands, where I grabbed pole position and finished 3rd in the first race, with the fastest lap. In the second race a start line incident had me in hospital with head injuries. Despite competing in only 50% of the races, I finished 8th in the championship. Naturally, I wasn’t pleased with this result, but I felt that it had shown my potential.

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