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Title: Norwich flyers track RIP
Post by: fouronethreeoh! on April 28, 2008, 06:47 PM

Alright dont panic, I dont mean the new track.

As it was a nice sunny weekend I thought I would go and investigate if the old Norwich flyers track was still there.

I pulled up to the entrance to the site and found that it was almost as i remember, followed the dirt track to where it was situated
and was gutted to find that it is all gone!

This is the old start hill, I took my shots from around this point.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/norwich/norwich8.jpg)

This shot is from the start hill looking towards the finish line area
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/norwich/nor3.jpg)

The flat straight area at the bottom right of the pick is what I think all remains of the start straight.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/norwich/nor1.jpg)

Soon to be the foundations of a large housing estate
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/norwich/nor2.jpg)

The early days.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/norwich/norwich1.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/kk42/fouronethreeoh/norwich/norwich2.jpg)

R.I.P.

Title: Re: Norwich flyers track RIP
Post by: Humps00 on April 28, 2008, 08:04 PM

Was a sad day when they held the last meeting there.  I raced a Regional there on my cruiser and it was the first time I jumped but realised midair that landing isn't quite so easy!!  My shoulder hurt for months afterwards!!  I have some pics somewhere from that last ever meeting and maybe put them up if there's interest.  Humps

Title: Re: Norwich flyers track RIP
Post by: fouronethreeoh! on April 28, 2008, 08:19 PM

Sure thing, post em up.
I last rode it in about 91 or 92. The last race i did was in 89.
This was the first time i'd been back since.
I only lived about half a mile away for about two years aswell.

Title: Re: Norwich flyers track RIP
Post by: dialledbikes on April 28, 2008, 10:42 PM

The positive thing is though that Norwich has an even better track now  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Norwich flyers track RIP
Post by: Goth on April 30, 2008, 10:36 AM

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v160/bmxjo1/CostesseyBMX2.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v160/bmxjo1/CostesseyBMX1.jpg)

Title: Re: Norwich flyers track RIP
Post by: fouronethreeoh! on April 30, 2008, 07:38 PM

Nice one Goth, great pics.

I just cant get on with the new track, too many rhythm sections for my liking.

I've already trashed one rimhttp://:buck2:

Title: Re: Norwich flyers track RIP
Post by: djgivvinup on April 30, 2008, 07:42 PM

good to see some more local pics, shame about the old track tho  ???

Title: Re: Norwich flyers track RIP
Post by: Humps00 on April 30, 2008, 08:20 PM

A few pics from the last ever meeting on 5th September
Looking towards the Start Hill - note the inscription sprayed on it
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v731/Humps00/DSC02737.jpg)
Remember the Thunderboxes??
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v731/Humps00/DSC02735.jpg)
Mark "GROOVE RACING" Seaman #824 in full flight:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v731/Humps00/DSC02759.jpg)
And is that Ady Warden in the blue lid??
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v731/Humps00/DSC02733.jpg)
Remember and enjoy!!  Humps

Title: Re: Norwich flyers track RIP
Post by: fouronethreeoh! on April 30, 2008, 08:34 PM

Great to see they used the same start banner for 20 years!!

Title: Re: Norwich flyers track RIP
Post by: dialledbikes on May 01, 2008, 01:19 PM

Yes, the new track at Norwich is a right lung buster and pretty tech.

I've only raced there once a couple of years ago, so it would be good to go back and try again now I'm a bit fitter and my skills have improved a bit too.

Tim's speech at the opening of the new track was pure emotion.  I'll remember that day for a long time.