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Events => Events => Topic started by: Retrodan72 on June 27, 2018, 12:23 PM
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All you need to know about MK from previous years is all right here on the forum, but it will probably need some searching to find it, so I thought that I'd start this thread, so that any MK virgins or amateurs can ask any questions that myself and any other MK experienced members can answer.
Obviously, anything regarding the organisation of the event and what's going on there will need to be answered by the RADmins, but myself and the rest of the lads who've attended several, can offer a bit of guidance and insight into what to expect at the UK's (if not the world's) best BMX weekend.
Fire away lads. :radbmxsmilie:
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I assume there's some sort of market section, with bikes and parts for sale? Any trade stands from shops or manufacturers?
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There will be plenty of bits, bobs and bikes for sale Anthony. The normal and popular choice is people that are camping laying out their stuff on a table, tarp or sheet, there will be some very good deals about. Bikes will be for sale too usually on a stand with a sale board/sign on.
Unfortunately, you've missed the glory days of Shiners and JT Smooth selling a huge amount of great OG NOS items, Shiners haven't been about for a few years and JT Smooth isn't attending this year, which is a shame.
Don't despair though, although I'm not in a position to confirm this, Alan's and Vertego have both been there over the last few years, so there's chance that they may be present at MK18. Don't expect too many bargains from Vertego (if he's there).
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More of a tip than a question:
Take baby wipes! Probably more than one packet if you drop a packet in the portaloo when wiping yourself with a hangover.
You can't beat the feeling of a lemon fresh undercarriage after the excitement and heat of a few hours at MK. Plus it keeps your trainers all nice and clean (Probably use separate wipes!) :daumenhoch:
Also, tidy up your rubbish!
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And Boyds Bikes is there this year selling bike parts new ansd used for your delight
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More of a tip than a question:
Take baby wipes! Probably more than one packet if you drop a packet in the portaloo when wiping yourself with a hangover.
You can't beat the feeling of a lemon fresh undercarriage after the excitement and heat of a few hours at MK. Plus it keeps your trainers all nice and clean (Probably use separate wipes!) :daumenhoch:
Also, tidy up your rubbish!
Good tips there's Paul.
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Yep, baby wipes will save your life :LolLolLolLol:
Oh and headache tablets. Lots of them after you've been to the Dog & Duck!
Take a bike you can actually ride around on and not all carpet queens. Give the track a go, and if you're brave come and try the ramps, there will be plenty of us about to give a bit of advice
Don't get too pissed on Saturday and miss the lake ride. Then get really pissed but watch out for the breakdancing
Pick up your litter
Be chilled and relax. Ask questions. Start conversations as we're out from behind keyboards so get involved.
If there are any famous faces from back in the day about, say hello and treat them like normal human beings ;D
Thank the mods for giving up so much of their time to sort this awesome weekend out whenever you see them
And above all, enjoy yourselves :coolsmiley:
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Sorry I forgot.
Don't twist the NOS grips on the show bikes in the tents..... fistblump explosion
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Don forget to bring your booze donation to put behind the bar in the D&D! :daumenhoch:
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Be excellent to each other
we are friends
we will not tolerate any shitty behaviour but we will tolerate drunk behaviour as long as its not shitty
and above all enjoy it and say hello to everyone
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Any advice Dan on what to do if you get lost on way back to the hotel and haven't got any bog roll? :teef:
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Any advice Dan on what to do if you get lost on way back to the hotel and haven't got any bog roll? :teef:
Yes, just sh!t on a roundabout, like we did back in Nam, use your boxers to wipe your arse, then discard in an adjacent bush. Then, when you've absolutely lost your bearings and have no idea where the hotel is, pray that Mattdub spots you from the other side of the road waving you on the right direction.
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If your gazebo gets wrecked by the wind, or god help you it fires itself through a top sports car window!, please don’t just dump it. There will be a skip, please put your doomed shit in the skip and not leave it there for the mods/admin to pick it up!
Be kind to the admin team. They work their arse off, please don’t take the piss!
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I got one. Don’t piss up the side of my car you fooking mongrels :LolLolLolLol:
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I got one. Don’t piss up the side of my car you fooking mongrels :LolLolLolLol:
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If you tell me what your registration is I’ll check nobody does............
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I got one. Don’t piss up the side of my car you fooking mongrels :LolLolLolLol:
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If you tell me what your registration is I’ll check nobody does............
:LolLolLolLol:
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I got one. Don’t piss up the side of my car you fooking mongrels :LolLolLolLol:
Wasn’t that you piddling up your own car?
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Dont pass out blind drunk next to a wheelbarrow
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I would add, don't get too pissed that you wake up on Sunday afternoon and miss out on a whole day of radness
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Take a cool box and buy ice from Tesco (1/4 mile away) and stock up on beers/softies at your car/van/tent and chill out.
If you have a question about a bike, ask...……. We don't do knowledge is power. In fact most people won't shut up about their bikes!
As stated, please don't twist grips or squeeze brake levers as it does piss some people off!
If you have little kids or dogs or both PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE keep them away from the rows of beautiful bikes. Watching a domino rally of prides and joys is an awful thing to watch, even worse, to hear!
A big one DO NOT take your bike into the show tent when you are looking at the bikes. There isn't enough room at the best of times, but to unecessarily drag your bike around, with the chance of catching the chrome or powder of a show bike with your pedal or pegs is completely avaiodable. IT HAS BEEN DONE! Nobody will nick your bike if you leave it outside the marquee.
SHOW RESPECT FOR THE ORGANISERS AND EXHIBITS!!!!
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Any news on when Gary Wilmots due to arrive? :D ;D
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Any news on when Gary Wilmots due to arrive? :D ;D
He never replied to my email.
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Any news on when Gary Wilmots due to arrive? :D ;D
He never replied to my email.
Gutted ;D
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New to MK
Is there somewhere safe to put bikes we have brought with us and leave them all day ?
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New to MK
Is there somewhere safe to put bikes we have brought with us and leave them all day ?
Your bikes are your responsibility. During the Saturday apart from Animals survivor competition there is no formal display. It is up to you to know where your bike is. Most leave them outside their tents on display to the folk who wander round. The Sunday is the formal Show and Shine where bikes are displayed in the marquee. This gets full pretty quick so the overflow are displayed in the surrounding area. Please note: it is still your responsibility to ensure your bike is safe not ours! If you are displaying YOU MUST BRING A STAND. No stand no show!
I have only ever known one bike be ‘stolen’ and the next day it was mysteriously found where the drunken victim had left it!
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Don't wife swap .. Never works out well
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If your gazebo gets wrecked by the wind, or god help you it fires itself through a top sports car window!, please don’t just dump it. There will be a skip, please put your doomed shit in the skip and not leave it there for the mods/admin to pick it up!
Be kind to the admin team. They work their arse off, please don’t take the piss!
Take plenty of cash, there'll be bargains to be had.
......and it cost me nearly 300 notes for that car window. :(
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If your gazebo gets wrecked by the wind, or god help you it fires itself through a top sports car window!, please don’t just dump it. There will be a skip, please put your doomed shit in the skip and not leave it there for the mods/admin to pick it up!
Be kind to the admin team. They work their arse off, please don’t take the piss!
Take plenty of cash, there'll be bargains to be had.
......and it cost me nearly 300 notes for that car window. :(
It happened in slow motion too!
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New to MK
Is there somewhere safe to put bikes we have brought with us and leave them all day ?
I have only ever known one bike be ‘stolen’ and the next day it was mysteriously found where the drunken victim had left it!
Only one?
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If your gazebo gets wrecked by the wind, or god help you it fires itself through a top sports car window!, please don’t just dump it. There will be a skip, please put your doomed shit in the skip and not leave it there for the mods/admin to pick it up!
Be kind to the admin team. They work their arse off, please don’t take the piss!
Take plenty of cash, there'll be bargains to be had.
......and it cost me nearly 300 notes for that car window. :(
It happened in slow motion too!
Got my moneys worth then 😂😂😂
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Pick up your dog's shit.
Don't leave your vehicle alone with members of Team Clump ( RTC )
McDonalds is great for a number 2 on Sunday morning
Do a kickturn ( at least one ) on the ramps
Treat others as you'd like to be treated, especially when you are pissed and they aren't
Be nice to gingers.
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Be nice to gingers.
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Especially Dordy. He might kill you if he's hungry..... :shocked:
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Pick up your dog's shit.
Don't leave your vehicle alone with members of Team Clump ( RTC )
McDonalds is great for a number 2 on Sunday morning
Do a kickturn ( at least one ) on the ramps might just have to do this just for old times sake ;D
Treat others as you'd like to be treated, especially when you are pissed and they aren't
Be nice to gingers.
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Remember to bring your Survivor bikes for the Saturday class .
Regardless of my reputation I don't bite so talk to me about my show bikes that's why I show them .
Oh and keep your hands off my Nos grips :knuppel2:
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Gonna be twisting those like a bastard! and pulling those brake levers ;D ;)
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Gonna be twisting those like a bastard! and pulling those brake levers ;D ;)
Still remember your face Rob when that kid was fooking about with your Beat and his dad just letting him 😮
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please take heed. we don't need a disaster on our hands, the security will remove you
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Question from a first timer - When do the official events finish on Friday and Saturday nights? Sorry if I've missed a timetable posted elsewhere. Dey
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Gonna be twisting those like a bastard! and pulling those brake levers ;D ;)
Still remember your face Rob when that kid was fooking about with your Beat and his dad just letting him 😮
Yeah that bloody kid, couldn't believe the bloke just watched him doing it while casually chatting about how nice the bike were.
Idiot
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Gonna be twisting those like a bastard! and pulling those brake levers ;D ;)
Still remember your face Rob when that kid was fooking about with your Beat and his dad just letting him 😮
Yeah that bloody kid, couldn't believe the bloke just watched him doing it while casually chatting about how nice the bike were.
Idiot
I know exactly who you're on about
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Regardless of my reputation I don't bite ...
I'll remind you of that after the 20th pint >:D
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Question from a first timer - When do the official events finish on Friday and Saturday nights? Sorry if I've missed a timetable posted elsewhere. Dey
The 4am club was called that for a reason Dey....... :buck2: :coolsmiley:
Then we drank till dawn once which made Sunday really tough so I'm not recommending that again...... sadly these days probably about midnight or until the booze runs out in the dog and duck, or people can't dink much more - those that can usually retire towards their tents for more :daumenhoch:
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Question from a first timer - When do the official events finish on Friday and Saturday nights? Sorry if I've missed a timetable posted elsewhere. Dey
The 4am club was called that for a reason Dey....... :buck2: :coolsmiley:
Then we drank till dawn once which made Sunday really tough so I'm not recommending that again...... sadly these days probably about midnight or until the booze runs out in the dog and duck, or people can't dink much more - those that can usually retire towards their tents for more :daumenhoch:
I’m normally one of the last standing on Fri and Sat, I’m not being being big-headed about that, I’m just stupid ang don’t know when to stop. If you want my advice, don’t go mad, especially on the Friday as it ruins the event part next day. MK is a marathon, not a sprint.
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Personally I like to hit the ground running as soon as I arrive ( lunchtime Friday ) and maintain an above average level of drunkenness until I go home , this method has never let me down but I am a trained professional.
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Personally I like to hit the ground running as soon as I arrive ( lunchtime Friday ) and maintain an above average level of drunkenness until I go home , this method has never let me down but I am a trained professional.
That you are Sir.
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Only an :nickswan: would rag himself Friday and ruin Saturday!
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Personally I like to hit the ground running as soon as I arrive ( lunchtime Friday ) and maintain an above average level of drunkenness until I go home , this method has never let me down but I am a trained professional.
That you are Sir.
It’s not something that I rushed into mate , this has taken years of preparation to reach this peak of perfection
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MK15 I got smashed on the friday, last year I was that busy helping didnt have time to drink proper and by 9pm I was fooked so just chilled out at the track having a beer watching the movies, went back hotel and was in bed for 1am
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Nice one mate, could any one tell me if Bob will be around just on the Friday and will the stall be open on the Saturday please,
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Nice one mate, could any one tell me if Bob will be around just on the Friday and will the stall be open on the Saturday please,
Bob will be Bobbing around all weekend :daumenhoch:
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Rough idea when the q&a Friday will be? Heading back from family holiday in Wales straight to MK. Cheers.
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I think I saw something saying it was at 8pm but not 100% sure :daumenhoch: