Reigning BSB Champion Kyle Ryde is optimistic forward of the upcoming Manufacturers Hatch BSB, feeling he’s “method higher off than I used to be final yr”.
Ryde was third in all three races on the July Manufacturers Hatch spherical final yr, whereas Ryan Vickers took all three wins.
In October, although, Ryde gained the ultimate race at Manufacturers Hatch to clinch the BSB championship.
Ryde enters this yr’s summer season Manufacturers Hatch spherical, the fifth of the season, on 25–27 July with no win in his title defence marketing campaign, second within the championship, and already 52 factors behind Bradley Ray, who he’s nonetheless but to beat in a race this yr.
However the OMG Yamaha rider feels he’s using effectively in the meanwhile and returns to Manufacturers Hatch with good recollections after the aforementioned title success in 2024.
“I do know we’re a bit behind within the championship however I’m using good, and I’m method higher off than I used to be final yr after I managed to win, so I’m completely happy,” Ryde informed BritishSuperbike.com.
“We’re going to the monitor subsequent the place I gained the championship so it’s a particular place for me, I’m trying ahead to it and the bike works effectively in both moist or dry circumstances as we proved in October final yr.
“I’m trying ahead to getting my finger out and getting caught in and hopefully placing one up on Brad.”