Moto GP

So, Moto GP, the worlds premier bike race, Formula 1 on 2 wheels grinds its way along! But is it all smooth sailing? No. October the 2nd sees the Moto GP circus arrive here in Japan, ready for the Japanese leg of the series, to be held at the Motegi circuit which is north of Tokyo.

This is where the problem is. The circuit is in Japan. On the same side as Fukushima. Therefore, it must be dangerous. Now, originally the race was scheduled to go ahead in April. However, given the Tohoku Disaster in March, the decision was made to delay the event. 

Now, with Tohoku basically back up and running apart from the areas hit by the Tsunami, and life in Japan heading back to normal, the Japanese need events like the Japanese Grand Prix. And Moto GP race. These are all ways of showing to people inside Japan, and out, that life in Japan really is OK.

Unfortunately, several Moto GP riders have decided to pull out on the grounds of safety. The likes of Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner have already announced that they will not be attending. 

However, Moto GP's biggest name, Valentino Rossi has announced he is disappointed that "the right decision was not made," and may also rule himself out of the event. 

All I can say is.

You are all COWARDS! 

Shame on you.

The only people with ANY health risks at the moment are the poor workers AT Fukushima. For the rest of us, the potential for any kind of health problem is so minutely small, that there really is no worries. OK, I MAY get half the radiation a patient gets undergoing a chest x-ray, but given I had a trip to hospital, and several x-rays done there, an extra half is not a worry. It is something the body can deal with.

Besides, that amount would be something I would collect after a full year here. The Moto GP guys will only be here a few days. They will be exposed to more radiation on the flight here, than whilst they are actually IN Japan.

It seems like sympathy for Japan is very fashionable. But, just like fashion, it melts in the wind the moment something crops up.

However, British rider Cal Crutchlow and his team has announced that they WILL be attending the race.

Therefore, for any and all Moto GP riders who decide to skip the Japanese leg, shame on you. I hope you all have miserable seasons. You are all cowards. Please, do your research. Then you will realise that that the chances of you getting some kind of problem here in Japan is way smaller than when you fly anywhere in the world on vacation!

And Mr Crutchlow, I hope you win.Good luck to you sir.