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BMX General => BMX Chat => Topic started by: Swivel on August 13, 2018, 08:59 AM
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Hi all, thanks for an incredible weekend again, great laughs, incredible bikes, tons of cuddles, loads of dancing and bloody good food too.... well done to everyone that organised it and made it happen, you are awesome.
But I read online on FB that this was the last MK, is that the truth? Be gutted if that is the last one ever, such a superb event :'( :-[
Matt :smitten: :daumenhoch:
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Hi all, thanks for an incredible weekend again, great laughs, incredible bikes, tons of cuddles, loads of dancing and bloody good food too.... well done to everyone that organised it and made it happen, you are awesome.
But I read online on FB that this was the last MK, is that the truth? Be gutted if that is the last one ever, such a superb event :'( :-[
Matt :smitten: :daumenhoch:
If it says it on FB, then it must be true Matt.
Great to see you again pal.
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http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,193147.0.html
Not just fb
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When one door closes another one opens , Gosport 1 ! It could be a thing , you could all come round my house and we’ll have a right good tear up , bmx track down the road and southsea skatepark just across the water .
As always there are rules , no fires and no beastiality.
I may have to run this by the wife but I’ve got 12 months to work on her .
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When one door closes another one opens , Gosport 1 ! It could be a thing , you could all come round my house and we’ll have a right good tear up , bmx track down the road and southsea skatepark just across the water .
As always there are rules , no fires and no beastiality.
I may have to run this by the wife but I’ve got 12 months to work on her .
Mike your rules were fookin cracking me up Friday 😂😂
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Loved them "wantit"
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Nick made an announcement after the raffle/prize giving on Sunday. This may well be the last RAD event held at MK, as the event has outgrown the site in some ways. We are going to explore the possibility of finding a more suitable venue for the future. Keep checking back for info. Was great to see you Matt, if only for a swift cuddle. It felt good though :)
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Gosport 1 , it could be a thing.
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In all fairness, the early MK events and the site itself were perfect as the racing was an integral part of the event and run by the MK BMX Club, which was great as it left the RADmins to concentrate on all the stuff going on in the main arena. But, there hasn’t been any racing for about 3 years now, so although some may be disappointed, I don’t see any reason to host an event at a site with a track.
I do however feel that the lake ride is important and brings a great sense of unity over the weekend, more so than the Dog & Duck IMHO, so if another event is planned and a new venue found, even if not a lake, a planned, safe, off-road group ride is a must.
The choice of 2 hotels in close proximity to the site has also been a huge bonus over the years too and personally this is also something to consider when looking to relocate.
Whatever the future, and if another event continues, the spirit of MK and the superb organisation from the RAD Team will reign on. :radbmxsmilie:
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No lake but Gosport does have the sea , premiere inn down the road from our house , camp sites, bmx track and so on
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And we have a dominos near by
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the proximity of the hotels is both a blessing and a 'challenge' for a few reasons
Being tied to the track means fitting in with club racing schedule
Fitting in with schedule means waiting till late Jan/early Feb (at earliest) to find out dates
Even knowing that far in advance doesn't help when you have things like Silverstone Endurance taking up all the rooms in a 50 mile radius / jacking the room price by more than 100%
H&S restrictions limit how many people can come in, so we need 24/7 security on top
So that's what we're working with, it would be cool if we could go bigger/later/provide facilities and if we had a building where stands could be set up and securely locked overnight. I don't have any answers but if anyone has a mate with an airfield.........? :D
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but if anyone has a mate with an airfield.........? :D
Or a farm ;)
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Did I mention that my wife is not only a registered first aider but also a health and safety manager , Gosport 1 , it could be a thing
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but if anyone has a mate with an airfield.........? :D
Or a farm ;)
I have a mate with a farm, no hotel close by though, only the factory that makes the wings for the Airbus A380.
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I’ve just got off the phone with Lenny. He’s come up with a few good suggestions. Hopefully we’ll find a venue that suits us
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Might be the last at MK . But won't be the last RADBMX event :daumenhoch:
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Might be the last at MK . But won't be the last RADBMX event :daumenhoch:
Great news to hear Carlos. :4_17_5: :radbmxsmilie:
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I heard a rumour at the weekend about something happening in Gosport
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I heard a rumour at the weekend about something happening in Gosport
It will be shite in here if you ask me Mike.
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I heard a rumour at the weekend about something happening in Gosport
I heard the same rumour
Although the chap that told me looked particularly shady :teef:
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It's a shame the old 210 Eagles track in Reading is in such poor condition. A huge car park right beside it , a huge park on the other side of the road (which often holds events), the railway station is 1 minutes ride away and many hotels within 5 minutes ride away.
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I heard the same rumour
Although the chap that told me looked particularly shady :teef:
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That could have been anyone mate , everybody was talking about it.
I heard it off a terribly handsome chap ::)
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That could have been anyone mate , everybody was talking about it.
I heard it off a terribly handsome chap ::)
Are you sure Mike... i don't remember mentioning anything about a do in Gosport. :teef:
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I might be a lone voice on this one but I think the Dog n Duck needs to go
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I might be a lone voice on this one but I think the Dog n Duck needs to go
Yep
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As much as I love the dog and duck and the atmosphere I do feel it has almost become the main event at MK
I'm no racer but I do think it's a shame the track isn't used more. I think, if a new venue is found, a track is vital to the event. Even if it just acts as a backdrop to the weekend, it's makes everything feel more bmx'y.
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I hear you
With that amount of people you need to entertain
For me the main part was Friday night chilled with Bob
We had no choice to have it that weekend without MK BMX club or not have the event at all, which was a real shame
All is good, loved the whole weekend
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For me the track is still important whether there's racing or not. I haven't personally used it for the last few years but every time I looked at the track over the weekend somebody was rolling round enjoying it. I think it's a good reminder of why we are all there in the first place... BMX 8) Well I should clarify.... it's why the core of people are there - which brings me on nicely to.....
Does it really need a bigger venue ? Personally I say make it smaller. It's not the quantity of people it's the quality of people. Close the rear field, limit the tickets and only let the cool kids in :coolsmiley:
:radbmxsmilie:
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For me the track is still important whether there's racing or not. I haven't personally used it for the last few years but every time I looked at the track over the weekend somebody was rolling round enjoying it. I think it's a good reminder of why we are all there in the first place... BMX 8) Well I should clarify.... it's why the core of people are there - which brings me on nicely to.....
Does it really need a bigger venue ? Personally I say make it smaller. It's not the quantity of people it's the quality of people. Close the rear field, limit the tickets and only let the cool kids in :coolsmiley:
:radbmxsmilie:
:daumenhoch:
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For me the track is still important whether there's racing or not. I haven't personally used it for the last few years but every time I looked at the track over the weekend somebody was rolling round enjoying it. I think it's a good reminder of why we are all there in the first place... BMX 8) Well I should clarify.... it's why the core of people are there - which brings me on nicely to.....
Does it really need a bigger venue ? Personally I say make it smaller. It's not the quantity of people it's the quality of people. Close the rear field, limit the tickets and only let the cool kids in :coolsmiley:
:radbmxsmilie:
I’d love a stripped back version like the the first one I’d been to.
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For me the track is still important whether there's racing or not. I haven't personally used it for the last few years but every time I looked at the track over the weekend somebody was rolling round enjoying it. I think it's a good reminder of why we are all there in the first place... BMX 8) Well I should clarify.... it's why the core of people are there - which brings me on nicely to.....
Does it really need a bigger venue ? Personally I say make it smaller. It's not the quantity of people it's the quality of people. Close the rear field, limit the tickets and only let the cool kids in :coolsmiley:
:radbmxsmilie:
This. Make it a forum only event?
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For me the track is still important whether there's racing or not. I haven't personally used it for the last few years but every time I looked at the track over the weekend somebody was rolling round enjoying it. I think it's a good reminder of why we are all there in the first place... BMX 8) Well I should clarify.... it's why the core of people are there - which brings me on nicely to.....
Does it really need a bigger venue ? Personally I say make it smaller. It's not the quantity of people it's the quality of people. Close the rear field, limit the tickets and only let the cool kids in :coolsmiley:
:radbmxsmilie:
This. Make it a forum only event?
I agree. :daumenhoch:
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Have to admit, us site tidiers had a cheeky few rags round the track before we left. Proper enjoyed it!
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Still a freestyler though :slayer: