'You're a LONG time RETIRED' - RICHARD COOPER

This week’s show is a real insight into the highs and lows of motorcycle racing. From multiple titles to laying in a hospital bed with a badly broken leg, wondering if it’s all over to finding the love for the sport again but on his own terms to take advantage of more family time and fatherhood. We also talk about other important subjects like the merits of sausage and mash and which guests he’d share them with… It's a fascinating and candid chat with Coopes and I hope you enjoy it.
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[@Coltwins]

Coops is very much the standard setter for any class... put him on any bike in any class and if you can hold on to his coat tails, or beat him, you can hold your head high... Richard will have a bit of a fight this year in the Sportbike class, think he will enjoy the battles... another class interview with a class rider..

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Thanks so much and agree on all points - he wasn’t happy after Donington so let’s see what the rest of the season brings

[@ManxAndy]

Coops is unbelievable, he seems to be able to jump on any bike, and adapt….top top rider, 👍👌🇮🇲🏆⭐️

[@teapot27]

ive worked with coops and he has proven again and again how fast he is and a cool guy. the time that sticks in my mind when he destroyed them in qualifying at Daytona on the BMW.Great memories just did a couple of laps and set pole then sat in the pits with everyone sat waiting for him to go out tp get the tow...that was cool.

[@Highlander885]

Absolutely loved this chat, it’s one I’ve been waiting for a while. The show just gets better and better.

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Very kind words, thank you so much and I’m glad it didn’t disappoint ☺️

[@davidwithers1748]

One of my favourite chats, and what a Coopercave! 👏🏼💪🏼

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Thanks so much, David - it’s definitely up there as one of my favourite’s too 🙌🏼

[@karondp]

Absolutely brilliant podcast what a lovely chap Coops is 👍

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Thank you so much, Karon 😊

[@oldfella4096]

Excellent interview with Richard a very skilled all round racer.... reminds me of another rider who I think is one of the best riders in the country and can ride any motorcycle on any circuit has fantastic mechanical knowledge...It would be great if you could interview Mike (Spike) Edwards....

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Thank you 🙏🏼 saw Spike at Knockhill but didn’t get chance to chat but he’s on the list 😊

[@nicksidell4797]

What a cave and what a chat thanks again for bringing it to us all 👍

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Our pleasure, Nick - and thanks for your kind words 😊

[@graemescott2245]

Great episode Dave & Jennifer…..the wait was worth it, Thanks👍….interesting guy is Coopes👍

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Absolutely our pleasure, Graeme 🫡 so glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼

[@richardcarr7557]

Great interview again Dave. Richard is a nice guy and a class rider.

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Couldn’t agree more, Richard and thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@paulbarton7886]

a much under rated rider, i always look for his results.

[@racinghome657]

Another great episode, and what a great man cave Coops has. Chatted to him at Chris Walkers shop second anniversary open day and what a great guy. Uncannily enough I thought sausages just before Richard said it, beans for me though. You really are living the dream Dave.

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

He’s a great fella, so much time for him and is amazed at the response to the show 😊 as for living the dream, I’m very fortunate that’s for sure 🙏🏼

[@chashouse8511]

One of the best podcasts I've watched!! Coops you are a true honest gentleman!!

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Very kind words, thank you. Agreed, he’s a class act 👌🏼

[@briandalgleish9768]

Oof what a great show, fantastic insight , so level headed and honest, brilliant person, and as for the man cave, Holy sheet ❤

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Cheers, Brian! Appreciate your kind words and so glad you enjoyed it 😁

[@rodbuchanan2687]

Another great pod Dave&Jen Coops is something special so talented.

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Very much appreciated, thanks so much Rod and thanks for your support of what we do 🙏🏼

[@simonbreeze6925]

Thanks for this Dave, classy, raw and honest. Made the drive from Shrewsbury much less painful ❤

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Cheers Simon, always happy to help 😁

[@philmayhem]

Wow, was not expecting that!!! What a guy! Great interview mate, and some fantastic stories.

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Thank you so much, Phil ☺️

[@markedwards-c1z]

A fascinating chat with Richard Cooper, one of the best chats yet! The what decision would you have changed answer was something special maybe we can all learn from that. Thank you for another great podcast,

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Cheers, Mark - quite probably the most personal chat I’ve ever done. So many questions brought up on the fly in response to Coopes articulate and honest answers 😊

[@iainbroughton3186]

What a great chat with a superlative rider, thank you Dave and Jen ❤

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Really kind of you, thanks so much Iain - really appreciate your support of the show 🙏🏼

[@marksimpson4258]

A top class chap and rider ❤

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Couldn’t agree more, Mark 😊

[@_andypat]

A lovely lad! Becoming a fav podcast also! Keep going !!

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Thank you so much, Andy - kind words indeed 🙂

[@Penny-xt1te]

Down to earth, excellent on a bike and a dog lover, it doesn't get much better than Richard, thanks for a great way to lose an hour and a half Dave

[@warren9331]

Great one again dave. Good one to show people that the boys & girl's are just normal people. Love a sasage,gravy,brown sauce for me. Mint memorabilia room Good to see

[@keithgoodrick-meech3921]

Always been a fan of Cooperman. A true allrounder.

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Absolutely! He’s a class act both on and off the bike, Keith

[@keithgoodrick-meech3921]

@OffTrack_Podcast from what I've heard, Richard is quite an unassuming type of guy but has a determination about him that people the length of the paddock like and respect hugely. I can't remember who made the comment, I believe it was about 4 or 5 season ago when someone said about Richard. " he's hard not to like ".

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

@ that sounds like Whit comment, and he’s right. He’s a great fella to be around - very funny, proper family man, open and as you say the most determined bloke you could ever meet.

[@davegreenslade4539]

Really enjoyed the pod, I listened at work but I’m now watching at home 👍yep I’m that sad 😂 . I completely agree about taking shortcuts and driving slow boils my piss! Seen Coopes and his family in FHO hospitality at thruxton last season his daughter is the cutest little thing! Another great chat Mate 👏👏

[@crumblymal8479]

Richard Cooper a pro racer like all pro racers made of strong stuff I have nothing but complete admiration of these guys who do and achieve on a bike more than most of us could dream of with their awesome talent . Richard for me has earned the right to enter any race he wishes to do and those races are all the richer for him being there and what a great opportunity for aspiring talent to race against the calibre of Richard . What a trophy /history of achievements room "WOW" totally absorbing lovely interview guys well done cheers 👌👍

[@robacomb2781]

What a fantastic guy ,,,go coops

[@deanhovell177]

What a great bloke top man great pod.

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Cheers, Dean 🙌🏼

[@theshrew69]

Great point Coops makes at the start ref the NW. Most people wont even think of is the mental capacity that's involved. Its worlds apart from 20 - 30 min races to doing longer road races. / events. I do a lot of car Sim Racing and 10000000% training your mind doing longer sessions is on a par with the physical training. Sim racing isn't as physically demanding as riding a bike but its certainly not easy. Having done 12hr races i can totally relate to what Coops is saying, you are in just zombie mode for a few days afterwards. The boys that do the NW / TT is something special /crazy they have to get re focused and go again effectively after playing a game of football btw you have another game in 1hr

[@ChrisRufus76]

Love a bit of Copperman top fella.

[@ianparsons5054]

I've liked Coops, ever since an ex boss of mine who was a club racer and haulage contractor for Tarmac had a right strop because Tarmac sponsored Coops and wouldn't help him lol. I like him even more now, and the convo about Roxy is one I've had about my 2 girls and my grandsons, this world that we may fear for them is going to be hard/scary etc, will be their world and won't bother them a single jot. Yet another great show, informative funny and emotional.😊

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Thank you, Ian 😁 yeah it’s a strange old world these days but the kids don’t know what they don’t know and that’s for the best as they grow up 🙂

[@simonjohnsmith5106]

A great watch enjoyed it i have a photo of coops on a honda hornet ,novice jacket on at a new era club meet,

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Thanks Simon, so glad you enjoyed it 🙏🏼

[@johnridley5507]

Loved this coops top rider great career

[@davesandall4530]

What a guy!!

[@1555rs]

Mega stuff guys

What a top lad brilliant

[@Lynn-bp16]

Have you got a secret lucky egg in your lid?. You're doing brilliant do what you do best. I'll be calling Cooper Autos 😆 for a T6 service (when your in the LE9 area)😊

[@andrewlowndes2436]

very honest very frank brilliant

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Thank you, Andrew - really appreciate that 🙏🏼

[@Rekzkat297]

Top bloke is Richard the Swiss Army knife of racers, even races a trick Honda chicken chaser step through endurance racer I'm told.

[@OffTrack_Podcast]

Saw that very machine 😁

[@jondanby3790]

I was with him all the way till he said gravy and ketchup??!?!?