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Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 => Old School Race (riders ready, pedals ready... GO!!) => Topic started by: billstup on April 24, 2006, 11:32 PM
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Just got the following e-mail from Alan Woods :
Hi Billy
I was just speaking to Chas Shrosbree, he is the father of our team riders, Arran Shrosbree. Anyway he was talking about doing something at Peterborough National as this is the club's 25th Anniversary. I told him about MK, but this is at the start of July and maybe some of you guys would be into doing some sort of display and fun race on the Saturday before the National. You should be able to see Chas' email address above <chas@cshrosbree.freeserve.co.uk> so let me know if you/we can do something.
Cheers
Alan.
on 24/4/06 00:31 pm, Chas Shrosbree at chas@cshrosbree.freeserve.co.uk wrote:
Alan
Peterborough Phantoms BMX Club are celebrating 25 years of BMX racing this year, and as part of our British Cycling National race on 22nd/23rd July were are looking to host an old school rally on the Saturday.
Initial word of mouth has generated a huge interest. Therefore I thought of you and your contacts and ideas for making this a great celebration of BMX racing.
Look forward to hearing from you, regards
Chas
07841662730
www.peterboroughphantomsbmx.co.uk
Is there anybody local that could race on the Saturday ?
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i would love to go and represent ,but got no car :'(
anyone going from essex?
pm me, cheers DR V
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Bill ,
I was talking with Pete Kirk about this yesterday & he was going to introduce me to a woman who was helping organise this but he was so busy commentating etc etc ( he always has shed loads to do ) . One of the 30-39 Cruiser riders ( Mark Leach) also mentioned it to me , he started racing again last year after retiring in 87 like I did .
Is anyone who has an Old School racebike interested in doing some racing ?.
Matt
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The woman you were after is Jackie Smith, club secretary of the Peterborough Phantoms BMX Club. Contact details can be found at: http://www.phantomsbmx.ukonline.co.uk/contact.html
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I'm in.
Sure we can get some OS racers to attend ;)
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I will be there.... :daumenhoch: If i remember Peterborough was one long assed track topped with loose cinder.
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Thats about 15 minutes from home - would be great to come along and meet you guys.
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Peterborough was the 1st track I raced on when I got back into racing!
Has a mental 1st straight!
Wonder how the Torker would handle it???
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An interesting question to ask if anyone fancies being involved in this is whether it is going to be either of the following ? :
1. A demonstration of Old School guys on Old School bikes
or
2. A demonstration of Old School guys on New School bikes
This question popped up last week when I first heard about this , it would need to be one or the other & not a mix where it involves ringers etc especially if guys are competitive (like they are ! ) .
This ringer mentality was experienced last year at the EA/SC Inter Regional at MK .
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I'd suggest it would have to be oldschool riders on oldschool bikes to keep it fair.
This just means we'd have to have some scrutineering for the bikes to ensure they are oldschool. (Ie caliper brakes/ quill stems etc.)
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I'd suggest it would have to be oldschool riders on oldschool bikes to keep it fair.
This just means we'd have to have some scrutineering for the bikes to ensure they are oldschool. (Ie caliper brakes/ quill stems etc.)
I agree Rooonga but this is down to the organisers :daumenhoch:.
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i dont understand this fairness thing between old and new school bikes. Is there a distinct advantage riding new school rides? The brakes are probably better but what else makes them faster?
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The woman you were after is Jackie Smith, club secretary of the Peterborough Phantoms BMX Club. Contact details can be found at: http://www.phantomsbmx.ukonline.co.uk/contact.html
Can I use clips Chas..? ::)
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its the angles and frame lengths, the strengh and stifness of both frame and components, jeez you could snap an old school bike in minutes going full on in a new school race, :knuppel2: plus we all realise that to smash into a lovingly restored 80s bike is a big no no , but guys on new school dont fully realise that a scratch in the name of competitiveness is not on.
:D
in my book if i fall off of my own acord then fair enough :( , and to accidently hit someone or something is the risk you take :daumenhoch:, its why we have arsed and not arsed , theers no way i am going to race the quad with people who actually care that much about winning as the risk of collision is much higher.
I have felt like a freak on a silly old bike at some races where old and new mix , and dont want that to be the way i feel again.
I cant wait to show my bikes to people whe like to see them , its a great thing and well worth the effort, I will race / roll round a track , stopping for a fag half way round if i am allowed too without fear of killing my bike for no reason
so roll on the times , cos to be asked to bring the old school , and to actually have a posse here at RAD that are respected enough to be asked is great , and a real step forward for the old farts on kids bikes
I am hounered to be asked as we all should , and will do my best to have some of this :)
Rich :)
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The woman you were after is Jackie Smith, club secretary of the Peterborough Phantoms BMX Club. Contact details can be found at: http://www.phantomsbmx.ukonline.co.uk/contact.html
Can I use clips Chas..? ::)
Now Now Flem stop stirring :LolLolLolLol:
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can i race with lock on grips? its just that my ame tri grips slip when wet.
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Arse!!!!
I am at a wedding in Finland that weekend :tickedoff:
:) DINGO :)
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The woman you were after is Jackie Smith, club secretary of the Peterborough Phantoms BMX Club. Contact details can be found at: http://www.phantomsbmx.ukonline.co.uk/contact.html
Can I use clips Chas..?
I would say you can, but only if they're old school clips :daumenhoch: :2funny:
(http://www.blackbirdsf.org/m-w/images/toeclip.jpg)
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as that picture youve posted shows that they are toe clips then id say no. oldschool or not toe clips have always been banned. its just a shame the cheating kids cant get with it and use a normal pedal.
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can i race with lock on grips? its just that my ame tri grips slip when wet.
Rich ,
I have some really good parcel tape , we'll just tape your hands to the grips :daumenhoch:
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What happens if you bail and have toeclips?? Does your knee joint do a 360 if the foot wont come off the pedal. They sound dangerous as fook for BMX. I can see the advantage of having an upstroke as well as a downstroke, but surely the risk of maiming yourself is huge.
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I should be speaking to Jackie early next week hopefully , will then post more info :daumenhoch: .
As a guide it could be demo racing & Show and Shine :daumenhoch: .
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Clips or no clips, the only way to make it fair for old school rides is to knock all them big jumps to two feet.
Should be up for that weekend in July and bringing a few shiny bikes along.
As for the comment about old bikes being bendy I totally agree. Just took that Torker I built out for a rip and it's like riding a chrome plated rubber band. At least if you nosedive into a second double you can bounce right off it.
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fatt whickham
is that the same parcel tape you use to tape you belly in with? if so im not sure id want you to risk running out. in fact im not sure id want to risk you running at all.
Rich
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I'd love to have a bash. Thats if I can find Peterborough - it's in the middle of knowhere! :shocked:
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fatt whickham
is that the same parcel tape you use to tape you belly in with? if so im not sure id want you to risk running out. in fact im not sure id want to risk you running at all.
Rich
Stressful Day Rich ? ::)
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Sounds great. Why dont we try and get some of the really old schoolers to come along for a BBQ/gettogether. Some of us are old and falling apart and the thought of riding a bmx again is a bit scary.
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Sounds great. Why dont we try and get some of the really old schoolers to come along for a BBQ/gettogether. Some of us are old and falling apart and the thought of riding a bmx again is a bit scary.
Is that Jane Windle ?? , check your pm's .
RADBMX Summer Meet , 5th/6th August at MK . :daumenhoch:
Matt
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I remember Peterborough, raced many times there in the early 80's. The first straight was wicked. Is the track still in it's original form?
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Hi Lucy ,
The track is very different now , good though :daumenhoch:
Matt
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Hey All,
Can any tell me is the race at Peterborough for old school on 22/23 july going ahead?
Long live the 80's!
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hey..guess who I've found!!!
Lars sexton
sarah jane nicholls
joe stock
Any more ex hotshots out there?
Re message- think its still on, did ask the organisers if we could make a bigger deal of it because I have a lots of contacts but they didnt seem that bothered.I was going to get the old hotshot team together
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Hi all
I'm prerry sure that I shall go. I have also told quite a few old riders from the EA series (that raced till the mid 80's). Quite a few still have their race bikes too, so it will be good to see some old rides that don't see daylight anymore.
Hopefully it should be a good turnout.
J.
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UPDATE :
Best of Show trophy at Peterborough :4_17_5:
More info to follow
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Hi all
I have fired off an email to Jackie and have been looking at the clubs website for the last few weeks, but there have not been any updates that I could see.
I am looking forward to coming (and shall bring some bikes and also other old riders) but need to know a few things if anyone can help out.
Is there a fee to visit on the Saturday?
How much is parking for Saturday?
Is there a fee for showing bikes? (mine will not be for show n shine, more just old race bikes for others to see)
What time does the event start and when does it finish?
Thanks
J.
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Car parking £3 for the day £6 for the weekend
No fee for showing bikes
The club will be onsite from 09:30. If there is an old school race it will be after practice, say 5:30ish. £5 registration with payback.
This infomation is at www.peterboroughphantomsbmx.co.uk - old school rally
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Kool.... I will be bringing 3 Torkers(280, Pro X and cruiser) and the Pro Class.... So if you dont have a ride and fancy a spin on an old school bike then look me up ;)
Oh yeah....the wifes coming too ;D
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hmmmm i think i might try that for a run out what day you lot going sat or sunday or both
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Saturday for me :)
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:)
I'm going on the Saturday too. Hoping to get there early / mid morning and then shall take the day as it comes.
I hope that it is a great day and full of fun. I really wanted to go to some meets this year, but the Rad event is when the wife booked the family holiday :'(
Roll on Peterborough...........see you all there.
J.
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looks like saturday it is then.
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so who is going then ....i will be the one struggling to get round on crutches possibly trying to
push 2 bikes :uglystupid2:
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Car parking £3 for the day £6 for the weekend
No fee for showing bikes
The club will be onsite from 09:30. If there is an old school race it will be after practice, say 5:30ish. £5 registration with payback.
This infomation is at www.peterboroughphantomsbmx.co.uk - old school rally
Cheers for the info Windy , I'm there :daumenhoch:
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great turn out, not
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Good to meet you fellas that did turn up, Danny and Funmonster,have to say I did feel for you with the turn out,was a disapointment,I just hope MK is a good one for you all...........unfortunately I''l be on my hols!!!!
have a good one though!!!!
Stu
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Hi all
It was a rather poor turnout for the old school, but it was good to meet some of you and put faces to names and have a chat. I also met some old riders and saw their sons too, plus had a few chats with x pro's and others that did the EA series.
I enjoyed riding various bikes, especially the Pro Class. I have also never been a big Burner fan, but did like the feel of the original Aero Pro that came under the tent for a while. It was also good to see some of the young riders and see what tricks they could do, and also listen to their stories. A pity the day went so quickly.
On the show side, their was a tent and chairs provided which was very kind, with Harris getting 2 bags of goodies for his Hutch then Slingshot with Funmonster in 3rd with his Torker. All very nice and clean bikes that got plenty of attention.
Thanks Jackie and everyone else for a great day out.
PS - It is not easy re-packing 9 wet and rusty bikes back into a car, but i'm glad that they got seen and brought smiles to some of the old riders faces.
Boy did the rain come down for a while and that wind........
J.
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Thanks guys.
Sorry but forgot the guys name who won best show bike. However please can he email me a photo of the bike, because I would like to use it on the club website (if that's OK)
chas@peterboroughphantomsbmx.co.uk
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hi chaz it was me danny harris
great day had by all and great laugh cheers to all from the boys from rad
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/d87/harris15570/new021.jpg)
i will send u a clearer pic
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Hi Chas ,
Thanks for a cool (wet !! :LolLolLolLol: ) day & overall a really good weekend , the racing yesterday was first class :daumenhoch: .
There is another thread ref Peterborough 25th Anniversary in the "Parks , Tracks & Gatherings" area so by all means check that out also .
Cheers , Matt Wickham .
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Just a quick one,who ownerd the Profile at Peterborough.....got any pics you send me please.
Cheers
Stu
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that will be greentoad my man :daumenhoch:
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CHEERS EARS :D
Stu