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Title: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: thecrooch on September 29, 2008, 04:26 PM
Stu Dixon has mentioned that they have finally listened to riders (or maybe they just got the First aid bill) and have changed the first jump to make it more rider friendly - with this is in mind and seeing that my fingers are nearly healed.

im thinking of popping along...

anyone else?
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: moomin on September 29, 2008, 05:29 PM
when are you thinking Si :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: hooga1975 on September 29, 2008, 06:39 PM
is it a race meet or are you just going for a ride?
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: eloopnai on September 29, 2008, 06:50 PM
i posted this on saturday for ya si  :daumenhoch:

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=71434.0
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: Fiolas Lovechild on September 29, 2008, 06:53 PM
when are you thinking Si :daumenhoch:

Just a pointer the clues in the thread title......your majesty :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: moomin on September 29, 2008, 07:49 PM
when are you thinking Si :daumenhoch:

Just a pointer the clues in the thread title......your majesty :LolLolLolLol:

 :2funny: i do love the modify option  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: Humps00 on September 29, 2008, 09:10 PM
Jools has put pics up on http://www.bmxtalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18794 Looks good but his comment about knocking himself about on it is daunting!!  Humps
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: nishiki14 on September 29, 2008, 09:21 PM
Me thinks I may make it? I'll see if 796, Ratty and Big Bruv are up for it too! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: Fiolas Lovechild on September 29, 2008, 09:48 PM
Im up for it  :D probably bring rad newbie CW Gaz
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: thecrooch on September 29, 2008, 11:39 PM
when are you thinking Si :daumenhoch:

Just a pointer the clues in the thread title......your majesty :LolLolLolLol:

 :2funny: i do love the modify option  :LolLolLolLol:

err no...  hooga didnt read it properly either.....

anyhoo im there...

Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: thecrooch on September 30, 2008, 03:57 PM
Other dates for the Briantree Winter Series are:

Please find below the dates for the Braintree Winter Series...

Round 1 - 5/10/08

Round 2 - 2/11/08

Round 3 - 7/12/08

Round 4 - 4/1/09

Round 5 - 8/2/09

Round 6 - 8/3/09

Registration opens at 10 and closes at 10.45am approx with racing scheduled to start at 11am

£2 for members and £2.50 for non members,full face helmet,gloves etc
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: billstup on September 30, 2008, 04:22 PM
I might come over, but it depends on the weather and if I`m hung over or not  :crazy2:
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: QuadPaul on October 01, 2008, 09:49 AM
Can't make this Sun, but will try and get along there in Nov as it's been to long since I last rode braintree :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: thecrooch on October 01, 2008, 11:55 AM
I might come over, but it depends on the weather and if I`m hung over or not  :crazy2:

http://wwww.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=braintree&day=4 (http://wwww.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=braintree&day=4)

weather looks do-able
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: JT Smooth on October 01, 2008, 12:03 PM
What sort of number of OS riders are you expecting?
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: thecrooch on October 01, 2008, 12:14 PM
What sort of number of OS riders are you expecting?

should get a full gate i hope
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: JT Smooth on October 01, 2008, 12:15 PM
What sort of number of OS riders are you expecting?

should get a full gate i hope

Cool, I was intending to go th Nottingham but got friends closer to Braintree
so might have to come and tangle elbows with some southern softies   :) ;) :daumenhoch:

What time is reg and racin start?
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: pickle on October 01, 2008, 12:22 PM
gunna see if i can get a day pass for this myself......never been to braintree (the track that is)   :daumenhoch:


is it near that cr@p place freeport? 
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: hooga1975 on October 01, 2008, 12:22 PM
I might come over, but it depends on the weather and if I`m hung over or not  :crazy2:

http://wwww.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=braintree&day=4 (http://wwww.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/dayforecast.asp?zipcode=braintree&day=4)

weather looks do-able

It always rains at Braintree!  If I get up and I am not too hungover I will be there as well
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: Humps00 on October 01, 2008, 12:50 PM
gunna see if i can get a day pass for this myself......never been to braintree (the track that is)   :daumenhoch:


is it near that cr@p place freeport? 

Not far from Freeport so retail therapy is available too.  Track is opposite the Towerlands Equestrian Centre which gets the best pinpoint for finding it.  Humps
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: thecrooch on October 01, 2008, 01:52 PM
registration 10am to 10.45

racing starts at 11

Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: JT Smooth on October 01, 2008, 01:56 PM
Thanks Crooch  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: eloopnai on October 02, 2008, 04:59 PM
wont be racing at this one but will pop over to watch for a bit as its local and see me fellow old skoolers  :daumenhoch:
my sisters getting married saturday so wont feel up to riding the following morning  :D
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: JT Smooth on October 03, 2008, 10:36 PM
Well Im in the south and its getting to me already.....how do you guys put up with it!!


See you all sunday, will be looking to whoop some southen ass!!
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: dialledbikes on October 03, 2008, 10:53 PM
I was gonna go to Bulwell, but Braintree is a lot closer, so will probably take the cruiser down for a blast.

Try out my new bigger gearing.  Winter training starts here!
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: moomin on October 03, 2008, 11:00 PM
Well Im in the south and its getting to me already.....how do you guys put up with it!!


See you all sunday, will be looking to whoop some southen ass!!

Whatever, (with a talk to the hand pose)  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: billstup on October 03, 2008, 11:04 PM
I was gonna go to Bulwell, but Braintree is a lot closer, so will probably take the cruiser down for a blast.

Try out my new bigger gearing.  Winter training starts here!

What you running now Mike ?
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: dialledbikes on October 03, 2008, 11:19 PM
I was gonna go to Bulwell, but Braintree is a lot closer, so will probably take the cruiser down for a blast.

Try out my new bigger gearing.  Winter training starts here!

What you running now Mike ?

Decided to try 42-18 (up one tooth on the front), Bill.  Realised last Sunday I need more power!
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: Mattdub on October 04, 2008, 12:05 AM
Surprised you guys are'nt supporting Dingo with his once a year meeting , at a great track & raising money for Stephen Murray too  ::) .

Oh , did I say it was only once a year  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: moomin on October 04, 2008, 06:41 AM
Surprised you guys are'nt supporting Dingo with his once a year meeting , at a great track & raising money for Stephen Murray too  ::) .

Oh , did I say it was only once a year  :LolLolLolLol:

We were gonna go but just cant afford the petrol there and back in our gas guzzler :'(
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: thecrooch on October 04, 2008, 07:29 PM
Surprised you guys are'nt supporting Dingo with his once a year meeting , at a great track & raising money for Stephen Murray too  ::) .

Oh , did I say it was only once a year  :LolLolLolLol:

We were gonna go but just cant afford the petrol there and back in our gas guzzler :'(

same here, its been a bloody expensive year
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: Humps00 on October 04, 2008, 08:42 PM
Looks like my attempt to get to Braintree tomorrow will be thwarted by (a) the weather; not looking good and (b) James wanting to look at a Kona Stab in Tunbridge Wells; some big springythingy he reckons he must have.  Still, there's always Hersden next week.  Humps
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: JT Smooth on October 05, 2008, 03:36 PM
Anyone know what the Fook happened!
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: moomin on October 05, 2008, 04:10 PM
Anyone know what the Fook happened!


Rained Off, we got a call when we were 10 miles away :-\
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: billstup on October 05, 2008, 04:14 PM
It was posted on BMX Talk yesterday evening that it had been cancelled, unfortunatly no one posted on here  :(
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: dialledbikes on October 05, 2008, 04:16 PM
Wasted 3 hours driving and £53 in fuel.

At least I got to see Josh Peters' private track which is bloody awesome.
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: JT Smooth on October 05, 2008, 04:22 PM
Not impressed!!

Wasnt even anyone there from club saying what was problem or even a note on gate!

Track was very rideable..........must be some soft barstuards who called it off!!

Wont be putting any effort in again!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: kdubbmx on October 05, 2008, 05:13 PM
Wasted 3 hours driving and £53 in fuel.

At least I got to see Josh Peters' private track which is bloody awesome.

I'm home tommorow (mon) if anyone wants a session here, sweep some puddles & a quick rake on the soft bits & it'll be fine   :)
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: RATTY on October 05, 2008, 05:39 PM
Not impressed!!

Wasnt even anyone there from club saying what was problem or even a note on gate!

Track was very rideable..........must be some soft barstuards who called it off!!

Wont be putting any effort in again!!!!!!!!!

Sorry mate, i din't have your number stored or Mikes so couldn't call to let ya know :(
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: Humps00 on October 05, 2008, 05:50 PM
It was posted on BMX Talk yesterday evening that it had been cancelled, unfortunatly no one posted on here  :(

Not so sure it was as I was nibbling on there this morning pretty early and didn't spot it.  According to Jools's thread the message went up at 5.53pm yesterday but it said "Its been raining all night, and is raining now. The meet is cancelled."  How did he know it had been raining all night - that post must have been posted up this morning and someone's got a dodgy timeclock running on Talk - no idea how that works.  Have to say that I'm glad I didn't go as it's been really foul here all day and I'd have been soaked just loading up.  Humps
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: thecrooch on October 05, 2008, 08:08 PM
Anyone know what the Fook happened!


Rained Off, we got a call when we were 10 miles away :-\

got the call 5 mins away....  so sorry for the guys that travelled further than the 100 miles round trip i made...  and as for JT - gutted for you mate....

send me your address and ill send the sleeve.


Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: bmxmatt1974 on October 05, 2008, 08:59 PM
should have come to bulwell  ;)
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: jazzyje on October 06, 2008, 08:44 AM
  i travelled all the way to dunstable a few years back and there were loads of people trying to get in and no-one to unlock the gate.seems they decided to cancel and not tell anyone.used to be quite common of EA region.even the region secratary did'nt know it was cancelled.the track only needed sweeping off as well.we all went down to hayes which very few of the EA lads had ridden at the time.i completely circumnavigated the m25 that day.well over 300 mile round trip.beat that!! :knuppel2:unfortunately thats winter racing.
  just a quick one.please check on here to see if the hersden race is on, on the 12th oct.we will let you know by sunday 08.00am.if you dont hear from us you can assume its on.lets hope the weather sorts itself out.
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: dialledbikes on October 06, 2008, 10:03 AM
If people are gonna cancel winter races at short/no notice, I think I will limit my winter riding to Chicksands and K-Dubs back yard.
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: kdubbmx on October 06, 2008, 04:16 PM
If people are gonna cancel winter races at short/no notice, I think I will limit my winter riding to Chicksands and K-Dubs back yard.

I'll be pleased to have anyone on here down at my place & will be great to organise trips up to Chicky for loads of us!!!   :)
Dont forget Hayes as well, Billstup & me have set a goal of jumping the Himalayas cleanly this winter!!!  >:D

I'm sure Jules & co will be on here soon when they see the comments, (cant imagine them keeping quiet about this, the Essex boys are never lost for words!!)

I expect a 'lively' discussion will ensue!  :knuppel2:

(i'm keeping out of it)  :angel:

Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: dialledbikes on October 06, 2008, 04:19 PM
If people are gonna cancel winter races at short/no notice, I think I will limit my winter riding to Chicksands and K-Dubs back yard.

I'll be pleased to have anyone on here down at my place & will be great to organise trips up to Chicky for loads of us!!!   :)
Dont forget Hayes as well, Billstup & me have set a goal of jumping the Himalayas cleanly this winter!!!  >:D

I'm sure Jules & co will be on here soon when they see the comments, (cant imagine them keeping quiet about this, the Essex boys are never lost for words!!)

I expect a 'lively' discussion will ensue!  :knuppel2:

(i'm keeping out of it)  :angel:



I'm not that pissed off about it as it's the first time it's ever happened to me.  I'd rather it didn't happen again though.  At least with Chicky it's rideable in pretty much any weather.  Me and Miles rode it in the middle of a mini monsoon last winter, which was fun, but there were a few times I wished I had better tyres than Comp 3s and a front brake!
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: kdubbmx on October 06, 2008, 04:30 PM
The surface/incline & trees here are pretty much excactly the same as Chicksands, theres just a lot more trees so its tighter
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: nishiki14 on October 08, 2008, 08:37 AM
Dudes! Just got on here, bit s**t what happened Sunday I know but please dont let it put you off Braintree, I phoned Julie up on Saturday but they couldnt give me an answer unitil Sunday morning when they inspected the track, as soon as I knew I contacted everyone I could but I know it was too late by then, I get the impression that had it been a regional it would have gone ahead, it would be fooking tragic if everyone said bollox to Braintree and the E. Anglia (after all the pushing we have done to get OS recognised by the BCF) on the strength of one decision, I know some people travelled a very long way only to be disappointed (Ive done it myself on more than one occasion) but please bare with us :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: thecrooch on October 08, 2008, 09:21 AM
Quad Paul tells me that the winter them vs us series will be on again they are just finalising the dates so looks like there will be plenty of action at Daggers and Braintree this year!

You lot better get some briantree race shirts!
Title: Re: Who is up for Braintree this Sunday 5th Oct
Post by: JT Smooth on October 08, 2008, 09:41 PM
There was Fook all wrong with the track......it was a little wet and nothing more!!

315 miles via Hitchin..........should have gone to Nottingham  :LolLolLolLol:
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