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OK, I've decided that Great Ayton Quarry should be a topic, as it is the place that got me and my mates into BMX in the first place.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=54.49798,-1.12225&spn=0.001143,0.002285&t=h&z=19
To start with some general info about the quarry. Cliff Ridge Hill was mined and quarried for about a hundred years. The quarrying ended in the late 70's and for a few years it was a popular trials riding area. Luckily for us motorcycles where soon banned and it became a good place to ride our trackers and then our BMXs.
The jump building was begun around 82, the main diggers of the time were myself, Keith Thompson, Nick and Adam Foster, and Nige Hutton. The quarry has seen a few quiet times over the years as the popularity of BMX and off-roading has gone up and down. Since 92 Dan Galloway (now in OZ) and his mates Mike Hill and Ste Presland (they who coined the term AQL (Ayton Quarry Locals)) have done a hell of a lot of development work :daumenhoch: resulting in most of the jumps you will find if you visit today, the 'Death Pack' is truly fearsome, at least for an old-timer like me :LolLolLolLol: There is currently some work going on by the original digging crew to build some smaller jumps for less experienced riders and 'born again BMXers' (not mentioning any names ::)) to practice on.
The situation now in case you want to visit. Back in the 90s the quarry and the surrounding woods became the property of the National Trust, who we have to thank for allowing us to continue our activities there. The National Trusts motto is "for ever, for everyone" and they support cycling as a healthy outdoor pursuit, so the future of the trails should be secure if we behave well. Anyone riding the quarry needs to abide by a few rules :police:, take your litter home, don't start fires and be polite and respectful to the locals :angel:. Any motorcyclists found in the quarry can be summarily executed, well I wish :knuppel2:
Most people park here ...
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=54.499776,-1.130184&spn=0.001143,0.002285&t=h&z=19
... but there is limited room and it can be a bit risky leaving as vehicles come over the brow of the hill quite quickly, please don't block any access, alternatively I suggest that you park here, its a good area in general and your cars should be safe.
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&ll=54.497385,-1.129285&spn=0.000572,0.001143&t=h&z=20
Lastly, please wear a lid, gloves etc, take care of yourself and the quarry and enjoy your visit. Good pubs, pies and ice cream in the village.
Paul
UPDATE March 09
The first dozen pages are mostly photos from the BMX mad 80s, then we get some amazing 90s stuff. From page 20 it's mostly showing the AQL working hard over winter 08/09 to make AQ great again for 09 onwards.
Page 9 click here -> http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=72704.msg754883#msg754883
Page 20 click here -> http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=72704.msg795449#msg795449
Page 30 click here -> http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=72704.msg834357#msg834357
Page 40 click here -> http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=72704.msg847959#msg847959
AQL RULES
Do not drop litter.
Do not bring glass bottles into the quarry.
Do not damage the jumps or in anyway degrade the riding area.
Be polite and considerate to people that are passing through the quarry.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF2013.jpg)
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Some of the original quarry men, the first AQL (Ayton Quarry Locals).
Tommy and Paul (and Nige :laugh:)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry9.jpg)
Nige
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry11.jpg)
Nick
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0017.jpg)
Adam
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Earlyjump.jpg)
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Them pics are so great, as is the venue. I would love to have had that around my way bitd.
It looks like a british version of sheep hills/trails in the good ol US of A.
How does it compare to those pics now Paul, any of it still look the same?
I would love to do a roadtrip "oop north" to ride it, but its a farkin long way. :-[
Sean. :daumenhoch:
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Honestly that first pic sums up B.I.T.D bmx to me, proper kids bmx :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Thanks for posting it up, like a photo of my memory :daumenhoch:
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great pics :4_17_5:
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I have loved seeing all the pics from this place recently, its been a shining light on an otherwise dull spell on here and in general really, so thanks to all contributers, when I am riding again, I will be making the journey up, hopefully with my young-uns and very likely Bof and Dubber would join us too, so I will look forward to a visit soon, maybe we'll see you there and thanks again for posting, cos its pics/threads like these that really wake up the memories :daumenhoch:
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Just to add to your opening history lesson... There was the nightmare time (late 80's) when the whole place was planned to be used as a tip and one sad day the then existing jumps we built had been bull-dozed. Still, what was a bulldozer compared to a group of enthusiastic kids with a shovel each, and with a fresh canvess to work on the jumps were re-built, bigger and better than ever. Remember the abuse that council woman got when she and fellow council planners were in the quarry making plans of the "supposed" tip. Was it a petition from the locals "not" wanting a smelly tip in the area that sent them finally packing.
You also forgot to mention another person who put a lot of effort into the building... how could you forget your own brother.............TED :P
Interesting photo of Adam and trying to figure out who is in the background... I can see (from left to right)
Paul Gray
Spud Tate
Dunno
Nigel Hutton
Dunno
Dunno (but it could be Dan Galloway)
Keith Thompson (wearing a cracking jumper)
Dunno
Dunno
Nick Foster
Dunno
Can anyone name anymore
And finally I think that must be the only pic (and ive only just noticed) that Im riding my 1st BMX ... the mighty Puch Murray... what a suprise to see that again ;D
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i went there a couple of times in the mid 80s and then a few times with ron b a few mates in 93, i cannot really remember much at all of the 93 trips (used to enjoy a good smoke before i got there ::) ) just key wipeouts from our friend moon which is on a video somewhere but has vanished, hopefully it will reappear. great pics dude, and i think a visit when all the hard works done and the weather gets a bit warmer next summer should be on the cards ;D
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I want to try and get every quarry pic on here eventually so lets get to work :daumenhoch:
They call it Madness (Mark, Paul, Nige, Tommy, Ted)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0005.jpg)
Spud 'X up'
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0012.jpg)
Adam 'look back'
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0027.jpg)
John McKinney
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0034.jpg)
Andy Davidson
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0035.jpg)
Queueing up to jump (Dan Galloway just setting off from the top in the background)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0044.jpg)
Mark Blenkinsop '360 look back'
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/MarkBlenkinsop.jpg)
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It looks like a british version of sheep hills/trails in the good ol US of A.
How does it compare to those pics now Paul, any of it still look the same?
The basic riding area is the same, there are a lot more jumps now but most of the ones from BITD are gone :'( or changed. We used to have some insane downhills and vertical dropoffs but they are pretty much gone now due to erosion. There was a down hill called the 'tree stump' which was about 50 metres down at an angle of about 80 degrees, you got up to about 50mph at the bottom and then you hit a natural step up ramp which launched you about 40ft to the top if you could make it.
Here are a couple of pics from earlier this summer (2008). We are trying to develop the area in the first pic with some small and medium jumps.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/BMXjumps2.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/BMXjumps.jpg)
As you can see there is a lot more vegetation these days.
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Just to add to your opening history lesson... There was the nightmare time (late 80's) when the whole place was planned to be used as a tip and one sad day the then existing jumps we built had been bull-dozed. Still, what was a bulldozer compared to a group of enthusiastic kids with a shovel each, and with a fresh canvess to work on the jumps were re-built, bigger and better than ever. Remember the abuse that council woman got when she and fellow council planners were in the quarry making plans of the "supposed" tip. Was it a petition from the locals "not" wanting a smelly tip in the area that sent them finally packing.
You also forgot to mention another person who put a lot of effort into the building... how could you forget your own brother.............TED :P
And finally I think that must be the only pic (and ive only just noticed) that Im riding my 1st BMX ... the mighty Puch Murray... what a suprise to see that again ;D
It would have been a tragedy if they'd filled it in, I think I buried that memory away, somewhere dark. I don't remember Ted doing much diggin ;) but I do remember you snappng the Puck and bending those ACS Zeds in half on your redline. I also remember that lad from the Boro takin a hundred yard run up, hittin the table top and sailing over our heads, I wonder if he ever fully recovered from that landing :LolLolLolLol:
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I live about 20 mins from Great Ayton and think a trip is definitely on the cards, i'm only a 'young un' well 24 but i missed all this when it was at it's best so would be great to have a look at it now. Is there any plan to organise a meet there?
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I live about 20 mins from Great Ayton and think a trip is definitely on the cards, i'm only a 'young un' well 24 but i missed all this when it was at it's best so would be great to have a look at it now. Is there any plan to organise a meet there?
Your welcome to come and ride but it's getting late in the season and once we start getting regular rain it will get boggy in places and best left alone. I don't think there will ever be any officially organised or promoted meets there, but nothing to stop you arranging to meet up with some mates and have fun. It's starting to draw the numbers again lately, a bit like the old days (is BMX comming back in ?), mostly youngsters so watch out for them. Not many tackling the big stuff to my knowledge.
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Tommy just gave me his treasure chest :4_17_5:
So are you ready for a photo fest? All these are from around 83/84
Tommy and Paul
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry.jpg)
Tommy getting big air
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry001.jpg)
Tommy and the quarter pipe
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry002.jpg)
Tommy again, Redline V bars, ASC Z (bendy) rims
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry003.jpg)
Who is number 4?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry004.jpg)
Tommy in the quarter pipe from above
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry005.jpg)
Tommy, factory Diamond Back stunt rider
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry006.jpg)
Tommy rehearsing his next trick
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry007.jpg)
Tommy, tail whip
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry008.jpg)
To be continued ...
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I'll have to keep my eyes open for a few meets then as it would be good to get there before the weather gets really bad
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Fame at last eh Keith :D
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The pics look so much better on the net. ;D @ the "factory Diamond back stunt rider" .... I dont remember been full-factory, but I should have been ::)
I should have been a tester for ACS rims :2funny:... or maybe I was, but just never got paid for it.
The number 4 rider ... I cant remember his name but he did pop up quite often, was he from Guisborough/Boro...ish
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The pic... Andy Davidson? Yes it is Andy, I remember that jump as if it was yesterday. Im sure either that jump or one just after he cracked the frame, He'd only had it for a week or so (I cant remember what make it was, but im sure he was sponsored)
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Great Ayton North Yorks? Near Nothallerton? My google maps won't load up today...
That is soooo close to me....any plans for winter maintenance/ gatherings up there?
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I'll have to keep my eyes open for a few meets then as it would be good to get there before the weather gets really bad
Great Ayton North Yorks? Near Nothallerton? My google maps won't load up today...
That is soooo close to me....any plans for winter maintenance/ gatherings up there?
Yes Timmeh, that's the place.
Y'all, if the weather is good then take a look up at the weekend, seek a man with a shovel, it will be me or Nigel, and intoduce yourself :daumenhoch:.
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What's that comming over the hill???
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry012.jpg)
Dirt to die for
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry010.jpg)
Endo
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry011.jpg)
Tommy, high flyer
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry013.jpg)
Tommy, re-entry
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry009.jpg)
Tommy, parachute jump
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry015.jpg)
Tommy, Cleveland hills backdrop
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry014.jpg)
Tommy, quarry cliffs backdrop
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry016.jpg)
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Dan Galloway was about six when these pictures were taken. He was a national contender in his age group and went on to race motorcross. Dan did a lot of work developing the quarry a few years ago, building some impressive jumps.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry017.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry018.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry020.jpg)
You must have some good pictures for us Dan?
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wikid pix
many many hours of fun :coolsmiley:
had a similar spot near me
sadly filled in yrs back
and now lakeside shopping centre is in its place
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Paul Gray's quarry pictures, early eighties.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry10.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry12.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry2.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry3.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry4.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry5.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry6.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry7.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/Creat0014.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/Firstberm.jpg)
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Top pics Paul, thanks for posting.
Hows things going, long time no see?
Tommy!!!!!FFS, everybody is coming out of the woodwork for this quarry "revival"
Will look forward to a walk up there when I am home.
Adam :daumenhoch:
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THESE PICS ARE GREAT PAUL, OR IS IT GRAY, LIKE THE OLD DAYS. CHECK OUT ME AND ADAM ON OUR STINGRAYS, MAM BOUGHT THEM ON CHUCKY FROM "UPTONS", JUST ROUND THE CORNER FROM ARMSTRONGS. ONE OF THE CHEAPEST BIKES AROUND THEN FOR £69, CHRIST, WHAT WOULD THAT BE NOW!. MIGHT BE WRONG BUT THINK NUMBER 4 WAS BENNET, ONE OF HIS FEW TRIPS UP THERE.
CANT REMEMBER TOMMY HAVING TUFFS, IF ANYONE COULD BREAK THEM HE COULD, SORRY TOMMY BUT YOU PUT ACS OUT OF BUISSNESS.
LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT INSTALLMENT, NICK FOSTER
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Top pics Paul, thanks for posting.
Hows things going, long time no see?
Tommy!!!!!FFS, everybody is coming out of the woodwork for this quarry "revival"
Will look forward to a walk up there when I am home.
Adam :daumenhoch:
Hey Adam, I hear you've gone travelling, sick of the British weather eh? It's been a strange couple of weeks here, meeting Nige and your Nick up the quarry and digging jumps again, and then Tommy appeared :shocked:, felt like I was a kid again :laugh:.
THESE PICS ARE GREAT PAUL, OR IS IT GRAY, LIKE THE OLD DAYS. CHECK OUT ME AND ADAM ON OUR STINGRAYS, MAM BOUGHT THEM ON CHUCKY FROM "UPTONS", JUST ROUND THE CORNER FROM ARMSTRONGS. ONE OF THE CHEAPEST BIKES AROUND THEN FOR £69, CHRIST, WHAT WOULD THAT BE NOW!. MIGHT BE WRONG BUT THINK NUMBER 4 WAS BENNET, ONE OF HIS FEW TRIPS UP THERE.
CANT REMEMBER TOMMY HAVING TUFFS, IF ANYONE COULD BREAK THEM HE COULD, SORRY TOMMY BUT YOU PUT ACS OUT OF BUISSNESS.
LOOK FORWARD TO NEXT INSTALLMENT, NICK FOSTER
Yea great pics, thanks to Keith for looking after them all these years. I remember my first BMX was a Huffy Pro Thunder from Westbrooks Cycles in Stokesley. Tommy had the Puch Murray and Grahams was a Pirhana which must have been the worlds heaviest BMX. I remember when Tommy got his red Redline, I wanted one so bad :smitten: Where was Bennet from, having a hard time remembering that far back :-[ and who was the lad from Stokesley with the KHS Duster? Tony....
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Nicks pics
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0015.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0016.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0017.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0019.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0038.jpg)
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I have loved seeing all the pics from this place recently, its been a shining light on an otherwise dull spell on here and in general really, so thanks to all contributers, when I am riding again, I will be making the journey up, hopefully with my young-uns and very likely Bof and Dubber would join us too, so I will look forward to a visit soon, maybe we'll see you there and thanks again for posting, cos its pics/threads like these that really wake up the memories :daumenhoch:
Hey glad you like the pics, we were so lucky to grow up with this place. Hope you are riding again soon, are you injured? If dark DIGgling has anything to do with a shovel then your more than welcome to come visit :daumenhoch:
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The number 4.... Bennion or Brennan was the name that sprang to mind tuther day
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BigPlinky
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/AndyLincoln.jpg)
Dave Young
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/yoda2010.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/greatayton93001.jpg)
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Check out some of the jumps on this thread :crazy2: :idiot2: :uglystupid2:
http://www.bikeguide.org/forums/showthread.php's=cad31d613a7c89b9360dc8a50e756934&t=151036
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A few more from the 92 / 93 sessions
Bigplink sketchy over the side jump
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0020.jpg)
DY lookin' down
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0018.jpg)
DY looking to rid the world of another TA (forks don't look very good on that one either)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0016.jpg)
God knows what this was supposed to be
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0019.jpg)
And my weapon of choice in 93. 1985 Haro Sport with Pitch forks, Araya Aero's and an ESP stem (Dave Morton in the background)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0021.jpg)
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Hi again, the guy from Stokesley was Tony Prest, but there was Antony or Tony Huggil, aka Yogi from Busby. Sure the number 4 was Bennett from Guisbro as I raced against him..sort of ,as I was crap. Good to see some shots of Blenky, those lads were committed doing the ride from Stokesley as well.
Was talking to Jack Galloway today, says he has some photos he will dig out for us, also is going to tell Dan about site, sure he will love it to.
Keep up the good work, never looked forward to logging on a website so much, thanks for everything. Nick
P.S my bike was a Peugeot, I know what your thinking but after I changed the cranks and the forks and the pedals and the bars and the post and the seat and the grips and the stem..........it wasnt such a bad bike
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Thanks for posting them pics Andy :daumenhoch:. You are jumping our old monster doubles, alas the side jump was already dead by then. Good news, a new jump was born today, the first one for a few years :)
A few more from the 92 / 93 sessions
Bigplink sketchy over the side jump
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0020.jpg)
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Hi again, the guy from Stokesley was Tony Prest, but there was Antony or Tony Huggil, aka Yogi from Busby. Sure the number 4 was Bennett from Guisbro as I raced against him..sort of ,as I was crap. Good to see some shots of Blenky, those lads were committed doing the ride from Stokesley as well.
Was talking to Jack Galloway today, says he has some photos he will dig out for us, also is going to tell Dan about site, sure he will love it to.
Keep up the good work, never looked forward to logging on a website so much, thanks for everything. Nick
P.S my bike was a Peugeot, I know what your thinking but after I changed the cranks and the forks and the pedals and the bars and the post and the seat and the grips and the stem..........it wasnt such a bad bike
You are prob right with the name Bennett. Brennan was just my guess .... Pretty good guess mind "B".
The Frame and forks on your pug lasted me out when I bought it (Paul has my pics from when I sprayed it white). Cant think what I did with it tho or if I sold it :idiot2:
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Top pics Paul, thanks for posting.
Hows things going, long time no see?
Tommy!!!!!FFS, everybody is coming out of the woodwork for this quarry "revival"
Will look forward to a walk up there when I am home.
Adam :daumenhoch:
It was just chance that I decided to walk my dog up there and Nick came up to me (after I must have walked past him without recognising him), and Paul was standing further up the quarry cutting back wind bushes. So we had a good chat and they told me about this site. I cant see me starting up again.... well unless my son asks for a BMX for xmas ( one strong enough for a middle aged, over-weight, recieding gadgey going through a mid-life-crisis can borrow :P).
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Paul... I still have the video I took of the quarry (mid 90's ish) somewhere. If you can find a way of converting VHS video onto the net you are welcome to borrow it.
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Now then Tommy, how's going?
Don't be making excuses about not being able to find a bike strong enough for you, they are built to last now, not the "good old school" paper mache things we used to ride. You would be surprised, ride an old school, then jump on a new school, the transition is unbeleivable. The OS feels decidedly "bendy"
Get yourself one, you will love it!
Nice to see you are still "about"
Take care Keith.
Adam :daumenhoch:
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If you are interested, a few YOU-TUBE vids here
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Phzvvpy65G4&NR=1
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=-oSojkaypcM&NR=1
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=NsGD2u_Lg1E&NR=1
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjn5o4QFcV0
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=pxckxBJejvk
Theres more if you look, but some aint very clear.
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New jump pictures.
Day 1, made a start.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image115.jpg)
Day 2.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image121.jpg)
Day 3
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image128.jpg)
Day 4
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image138.jpg)
Day 5
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image142.jpg)
Day 5, side view
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image143.jpg)
Day 6
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image146.jpg)
Nige and charlie finishing off
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image147.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image148.jpg)
Veteran radster Nick landing back-flip, if only i'd been a bit quicker on the camera :laugh:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image149.jpg)
Nick again showing the young'uns how it's done.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/new%20table/Image150.jpg)
Time well spent
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rode the quarry a couple of times in the mid/late 90s with yoda and big dave , the other locals i recall were mike hill and steve(presely?).
the jumps were really knarly and you really didnt want to fall on that rough surface, especially the way the wind whipped into the quarry.
i had no idea the jumps had been around so long, surely the uk's longest standing dirt spot? fantastic pictures paul :daumenhoch:
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Now then Tommy, how's going?
Don't be making excuses about not being able to find a bike strong enough for you, they are built to last now, not the "good old school" paper mache things we used to ride. You would be surprised, ride an old school, then jump on a new school, the transition is unbeleivable. The OS feels decidedly "bendy"
Get yourself one, you will love it!
Nice to see you are still "about"
Take care Keith.
Adam :daumenhoch:
Hello Ad, Im cushty ta. A little dicky-bird told me you are peed off with this quarry revival and been away. Well you missed it all today Paul, Nick, Nige and myself all made it today for the 1st time together in yonks. It was just like the old days with all 4 of us showing the young-uns how it should be done. Paul started it off landing a massive double tail-whip. Nick finally got the nerve up at did his first back-flip (see pics) Nige landed a cushty flair out on the bottom jump and I landed a forward flip / tailwhip/Hannah/barspin... :P
Believe that and you'll believe out... :2funny:
No t'was good to see everyone today. Hope to see you soon.
Ps.... good news... Dan (my son) got home and instantly went on the net looking at bikes :)...... Followed by Helmet/jerseys/gloves/bottoms etc etc etc costing ££££££££. Kids nowadays, Whats wrong with starting with a Puch Murray and a stripey jumper and jeans >:D
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Like the new jump pics and ive just decided.... this shovel pushing needs a supervisor ::)
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Like the new jump pics and ive just decided.... this shovel pushing needs a supervisor ::)
Sorry but too slow mate, you'll have to start at the bottom and work your way up cos me and Nige have bagsed the supervisor jobs. :laugh: Saturday mornin eight o'clock sharp if you want to impress :LolLolLolLol:
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rode the quarry a couple of times in the mid/late 90s with yoda and big dave , the other locals i recall were mike hill and steve(presely?).
the jumps were really knarly and you really didnt want to fall on that rough surface, especially the way the wind whipped into the quarry.
i had no idea the jumps had been around so long, surely the uk's longest standing dirt spot? fantastic pictures paul :daumenhoch:
Must have been around the time of BigPlinky's pictures then. The surface has deteriorated over the years, it used to be superb BITD, there is some erosion now but still good to ride and we are working on drainage and resurfacing where we can. If the wind is in the wrong direction and strong it can effect the lower riding area but the top part, where the new jump is, is nicely sheltered :daumenhoch: It just needs a bit of effort to build and improve the jumps, we're recruiting an army of young'uns to pass on the jump building skills and keep it going for another 25 years. 8)
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Ps.... good news... Dan (my son) got home and instantly went on the net looking at bikes :)...... Followed by Helmet/jerseys/gloves/bottoms etc etc etc costing ££££££££. Kids nowadays, Whats wrong with starting with a Puch Murray and a stripey jumper and jeans >:D
Top, the lads a chip off the old block eh!?
I don't know about the stripey jumper and jeans but I bet a Puch Murray would cost you an arm and a leg these days. ;)
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Boulder Hill resurrection, is progressing.
For those who don't know boulder hill is behind the old second berm and was part of the original riding area, in recent years it has been overrun by the gorse >:(
Boulder Hill is on the far right behind Big Hip.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Boulder%20hill/Newjumpstarted.jpg)
This is the tangle of gorse and brambles that I am removing to reclaim the hill.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Boulder%20hill/Boulderhillbushes.jpg)
It's a slow and prickly job, these pics show before and after some clearance work
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Boulder%20hill/Boulderhillblocked.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Boulder%20hill/Boulderhillresurectionwork.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Boulder%20hill/Boulderhillgettingcleared.jpg)
Once the bushes are gone I see a step up behind the Big Hip. The slope down from the boulder is steep and good for 20mph+ so lots of jump possibilities :)
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a gallon of unleaded would sort that a treat.
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a gallon of unleaded would sort that a treat.
That's very true, but I don't think it would please those nice people at the National Trust :LolLolLolLol:
Anyway have you tried clearing burnt gorse, charcoal city, filthy job, you end up blacker than a miner :(
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Boulder Hill resurrection, is progressing.
For those who don't know boulder hill is behind the old second berm and in recent years it has been overrun by the gorse >:(
Once the bushes are gone I see a step up behind the Big Hip. The slope down from the bolder is steep and good for 20+ mph so lots of jump possibilities :)
A nice run-up for the "SIDE_JUMP"......... Next time im up I might borrow a shovel :daumenhoch:
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Paul Gray's quarry pictures, early eighties.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry7.jpg)
Is this the idea... back to how it used to be ( Boulder hill ( in the background ) i mean). I suppose this pic needs the full treatment on how it used to be inc side-jump.
(pic didnt work :tickedoff:... but it was the 9th one down on pauls quarry pics...page 2
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Paul Gray's quarry pictures, early eighties.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry7.jpg)
Is this the idea... back to how it used to be ( Boulder hill ( in the background ) i mean). I suppose this pic needs the full treatment on how it used to be inc side-jump.
(pic didnt work :tickedoff:... but it was the 9th one down on pauls quarry pics...page 2
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry7.jpg)
Man! we used to hit that jump flatout, you can see the run up next to the berm. It really has changed up there :( but it's still great :D
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Ok, once again I'd like to say I'm very very very very very very very very very sorry and I promise not to make the same mistake again. :-[
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Tommy001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Tommy002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Tommy.jpg)
Tell you what, if Nicks got his Redline up there at the weekend ask for a lend and we'll redo the photo's with my digi camera yea?
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Quarry equipment, Keith's Redline
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Tommy003.jpg)
What are these unusual bars ?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Tommy004.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Tommy005.jpg)
Peugeot Black Lion
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Tommy006.jpg)
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Great pics guys , keep em coming :daumenhoch:
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Ok, once again I'd like to say I,m very very very very very very very very very sorry and I promise not to make the same mistake again. :-[
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Tommy.jpg)
Tell you what, if Nicks got his Redline up there at the weekend ask for a lend and we'll redo the photo's with my digi camera yea?
It might be easier with todays technology to super-impose my face on these pics... I dont think I could fight gravety like that now-adays :-\ :2funny:
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ace redline paul
thats mighty fine :coolsmiley:
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Digging drainage is a back breaking job but it's gotta be done. A lot of water seeps down out of the hilside behind the 'Death Pack' and the new drain should give it a better route to the swamp hole.
Before digging, note 'Death Pack 1' to the left of picture.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Before.jpg)
After digging, working nicely, a pint for that man :buck2:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/After.jpg)
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He He I think your hooked again Paul :daumenhoch:. Can't wait to visit the Quarry again ;D
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Great pics guys , keep em coming :daumenhoch:
Keith, I just got your 25 year old negatives developed, here are the results :daumenhoch:
Tommy, this is Bicycle Moto Cross
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/045.jpg)
Tommy, table toppin
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/038.jpg)
Adam, one footer
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/042.jpg)
Nick, stylin
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/029.jpg)
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Adam doing a parachute jump
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/036.jpg)
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Lovin' that Redline :daumenhoch:
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More shots of Nick
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/041.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/028.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/027.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/034.jpg)
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Lovin' that Redline :daumenhoch:
Redline MKII, Skyways, Shimano DX, Elina Lightning Bolt, Suntour Power Stem, GT laid back seat post, Suntour headlock
Dia-comp 890 brakes, Suntour 44/16 sprockets, Comp 2 tyres, Mushroom grips, GT bars Mongoose bars Robinson bars :smitten:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/014.jpg)
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BMX, 80's style
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/010.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/008.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/018.jpg)
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A bit of flat
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/003.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/004.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/015.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/016.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/017.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/013.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/026.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/025.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/024.jpg)
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Great pics mate, very similar setup to my old MXII, but I went for CW bars and Shotgun II seat.
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Hitting the side jump at 30mph was RAD
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/022.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/009.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/010.jpg)
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Great pics mate, very similar setup to my old MXII, but I went for CW bars and Shotgun II seat.
Hey Ron,
I had a black Redline MXII which you can see in my pics, I bumped into the lad I sold it to (well F&F) a coupled of days ago and he's still got it, might have to offer him some cash ;)
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/011.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/007.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/023.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/006.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/032.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/037.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/035.jpg)
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A pair of beauties to finish off with
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/044.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/043.jpg)
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:daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: Cant believe Im looking at those pics now after all this time. Brings back brilliant memorys and the black and white ones are ace. That side jump was superb, and its great to look at the background as much as us. You can clearly see on some of em, boulder hill :4_17_5:
ps if the redline you are describing is mine, then I never had GT bars, I think I had Mongoose bars, which I cracked and then had the Robinson bars with the bend on the ends :)
Just had a look through all the pics and I dont think the bars with the bends at the end were Robinson. Got me puzzled now to what they were. I was gonna say CW as the name wrang a bell, but it was you (paul) who had the CW's.
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powerlite "powerbends" Tommy, me old fruit bat!!!!!! :LolLolLolLol:
Ad :daumenhoch:
GREAT GREAT PICS by the way.
Ad :daumenhoch:
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powerlite "powerbends" Tommy, me old fruit bat!!!!!! :LolLolLolLol:
Ad :daumenhoch:
GREAT GREAT PICS by the way.
Ad :daumenhoch:
:daumenhoch: You win a cookie :2funny:
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Lovin' that Redline :daumenhoch:
Redline MKII, Skyways, Shimano DX, Elina Lightning Bolt, Suntour Power Stem, GT laid back seat post, Suntour headlock
Dia-comp 890 brakes, Suntour 44/16 sprockets, Comp 2 tyres, Mushroom grips, GT bars Mongoose bars :smitten:
The Bars on those pics are deffo Robinson :P
As far As I can remember...
Redline V-bars,
Mongoose (cracked em),
Powerlight (cracked em),
Robinson.
Im sure the Redline frame and forks went to the tip (when I snapped it :P), So its buried somewhere where the land was filled in behind the skips :-[
Might get me metal detector out ::)
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I was just thinking today... All these pics on t'internet today... Imagine trying it back then on the ZX81. :LolLolLolLol:
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Lovin' that Redline :daumenhoch:
Redline MKII, Skyways, Shimano DX, Elina Lightning Bolt, Suntour Power Stem, GT laid back seat post, Suntour headlock
Dia-comp 890 brakes, Suntour 44/16 sprockets, Comp 2 tyres, Mushroom grips, GT bars Mongoose bars :smitten:
The Bars on those pics are deffo Robinson :P
As far As I can remember...
Redline V-bars,
Mongoose (cracked em),
Powerlight (cracked em),
Robinson.
Im sure the Redline frame and forks went to the tip (when I snapped it :P), So its buried somewhere where the land was filled in behind the skips :-[
Might get me metal detector out ::)
How about a list of all the parts you destroyed up the quarry, might make a few of the OS restoration guys weep I reckon :laugh:
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I was just thinking today... All these pics on t'internet today... Imagine trying it back then on the ZX81. :LolLolLolLol:
Aye these young'uns don't know they're born, who needs more than 1K of RAM anyway, when I were a lad we had to make do with an abacus ... etc ... etc ...
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Work has started on new Swampside doubles. This is gonna be the landing ramp, hopefully there will be multiple take off options.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image173.jpg)
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Lovin' that Redline :daumenhoch:
Redline MKII, Skyways, Shimano DX, Elina Lightning Bolt, Suntour Power Stem, GT laid back seat post, Suntour headlock
Dia-comp 890 brakes, Suntour 44/16 sprockets, Comp 2 tyres, Mushroom grips, GT bars Mongoose bars :smitten:
The Bars on those pics are deffo Robinson :P
As far As I can remember...
Redline V-bars,
Mongoose (cracked em),
Powerlight (cracked em),
Robinson.
Im sure the Redline frame and forks went to the tip (when I snapped it :P), So its buried somewhere where the land was filled in behind the skips :-[
Might get me metal detector out ::)
How about a list of all the parts you destroyed up the quarry, might make a few of the OS restoration guys weep I reckon :laugh:
To be honest, not alot got broken. That Redline stood me in good stead for a good number of years :), and once I swapped the bendy Acs rims with the tuffs It all held together pretty well. I remember a few cranks bending to a 20 to 4 angle though ::).
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Googled Ayton quarry and found this pic, but I cant work out exactly where in the quarry it is... any ideas?
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1793911/
some others....
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1896521/
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/685631/
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1076450/
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1360604/
http://www.stewartpratt.co.uk/showpicture.php'src=weblog/49/Img_0996.jpg
Not Ayton quarry, but I was pmsl at this... http://www.truveo.com/Quarry-Fun/id/773791097
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Tommy, it looks like it in the bottom of the quarry, between the tree stump and the "track", looking up. He looks like he is jumping off near the old tabletop.
Ad :daumenhoch:
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Tommy, it looks like it in the bottom of the quarry, between the tree stump and the "track", looking up. He looks like he is jumping off near the old tabletop.
Ad :daumenhoch:
You are prob right, but i dont remember it been that steep to his left. Ill have a look today when I take the dog out.
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Tommy, it looks like it in the bottom of the quarry, between the tree stump and the "track", looking up. He looks like he is jumping off near the old tabletop.
Ad :daumenhoch:
You are prob right, but i dont remember it been that steep to his left. Ill have a look today when I take the dog out.
I agree with Adam, he's dropping into the bottom of the quarry next to where I've been dumping the gorse bushes. Big drop, good job he's got suspension.
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Another attic searched, Nige Huttons archive, here's a taster
Nigel Hutton, tabletop, 1983
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry-1.jpg)
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Keep em coming Paul, lovin the pics.
Good work.
Ad :daumenhoch:
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You still soakin up the sun Ad, you lucky man, orrible weather here ;)
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Hey Ad, isn't that my old back wheel? I had a set of yellow ACS Zeds with red hubs.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0027.jpg)
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Paul, I seem to remember getting that wheel off Simon Bostock (martins brother). I swapped the "Z" for the nasty yellow mags I had.
Dont remember you running "Z"s?
Soaking up the sun? Not really, though it is still warm. Too busy looking for work?????
Keep the pics coming paul, enjoying them.
Ad :daumenhoch:
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Just to add to your opening history lesson... There was the nightmare time (late 80's) when the whole place was planned to be used as a tip and one sad day the then existing jumps we built had been bull-dozed. Still, what was a bulldozer compared to a group of enthusiastic kids with a shovel each, and with a fresh canvess to work on the jumps were re-built, bigger and better than ever. Remember the abuse that council woman got when she and fellow council planners were in the quarry making plans of the "supposed" tip. Was it a petition from the locals "not" wanting a smelly tip in the area that sent them finally packing.
You also forgot to mention another person who put a lot of effort into the building... how could you forget your own brother.............TED :P
And finally I think that must be the only pic (and ive only just noticed) that Im riding my 1st BMX ... the mighty Puch Murray... what a suprise to see that again ;D
It would have been a tragedy if they'd filled it in, I think I buried that memory away, somewhere dark. I don't remember Ted doing much diggin ;) but I do remember you snappng the Puck and bending those ACS Zeds in half on your redline. I also remember that lad from the Boro takin a hundred yard run up, hittin the table top and sailing over our heads, I wonder if he ever fully recovered from that landing :LolLolLolLol:
alright paul its mike who building the quarry sine 1992 with dan n ste , havent really done anything up there this year as i have lack of help sine dan left,
this winter im gonna start fixing it up again and build some new stuff i have in mind... awesome to see all the old pics i have loads from 92 onwards its change a hell of a lot over the years as the riding has progressed,
but the first few will always stick in my mind as the most fun part. hope ya good mate, the quarry will always rule and always has, take it easy
mike hill aql
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Paul, I seem to remember getting that wheel off Simon Bostock (martins brother). I swapped the "Z" for the nasty yellow mags I had.
Dont remember you running "Z"s?
Soaking up the sun? Not really, though it is still warm. Too busy looking for work?????
Keep the pics coming paul, enjoying them.
Ad :daumenhoch:
Yea I had Zeds for a while on my Huffy Pro Thunder which I gave to Ted. You can just about make out the back one in this pic.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0005.jpg)
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alright paul its mike who building the quarry sine 1992 with dan n ste , havent really done anything up there this year as i have lack of help sine dan left,
this winter im gonna start fixing it up again and build some new stuff i have in mind... awesome to see all the old pics i have loads from 92 onwards its change a hell of a lot over the years as the riding has progressed,
but the first few will always stick in my mind as the most fun part. hope ya good mate, the quarry will always rule and always has, take it easy
mike hill aql
Hey Mike,
Good to hear from you, I've heard your name mentioned up the quarry a lot (I'm sure I've met you a few years ago when Dan was riding) and was wondering if you were still riding. I stopped racing in 89 but still made it up the quarry for a few years after that to jump but packed in around 92 due to a trapped nerve in my back. Anyway back to the present, as you can see from the pics me and Nige have done a bit of work. We were starting to wonder if anyone was still interested in the BIG stuff as it obviously hasn't been maintained or used much recently, but we didn't want to start robbing dirt or messing with the jumps to much in case you still wanted them. It will be good to see you up there so we can co-ordinate plans and hopefully have some good stuff ready for next summers riding season. Not much happened this last week as Nige was away and I was busy with other stuff, plus weather totally crap! Would be nice to see some of your pics on here :daumenhoch:
Paul
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HELL YEAH MATE I STILL RIDE , BEEN RIDING A FEW DIFFERENT SPOTS THIS YEAR AND LAST DUE TO LACK OF RIDERS AND HELP DIGGING I HAVE LOADS OF PICS FROM 93 ONWARDS BUT IM COMPLETELY USELESS WITH COMPUTERS AND DONT KNOW HOW TO POST THEM UP, IF YOU SEND ME YOUR EMAIL ILL GET THEM OVER TO YOU, SOME REALLY AWESOME PICTURES.... YEAH I SPOKE TO YOU A FEW TIMES WHEN DAN WAS HERE ... ITS ONLY REALLY ME N STE NOW SO MAINTENANCE ISNT SO EASY, SO A HAND WOULD BE GREAT... GONNA START MENDING STUFF SOON FOR NEXT SUMMER... IF WE GET ONE.
AND AS FOR THE BIG STUF YEAH WE NEED THEM HAHA AND THANKS FOR NOT JUST USING THE DIRT ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I RODE THE QUARRY BUT IM FAR FROM DONE YET MATE HAHA.. THERE IS GONNA BE SOME SERIOUSE STUFF BUILT THIS YEAR ... A HUGE STEP UP OFF THE BACK OF THE LAST ONE IN THE DEATH PACK AND THE BERM IS GONNA BE 6 FOOT HIGH AND VERTICAL TO ALLOW FOR A MONSTER BACK UP THE QUARRY
IM REAL GLAD PEOPLE ARE SHOWING AN INTEREST AGAIN AS ITS BEEN SO DEAD FOR SO MANY YEARS AND STARTING TO GET TO ME... THIS INSPIRED TO MAKE WHAT WILL BE THE CRAZYEST TRAILS IN THE COUNTRY EVEN CRAZYER
15 YEARS IVE BEEN GOIN UP THERE AND THERES ANOTHER 15 LEFT MATE.
3 MONTHS I SPENT BUILDING ON MY OWN IN THAT AWEFULL SUMMER OF 07 TO RIDE IT FOR 1 MONTH..... LETS MAKE NEXT YEAR ONE TO REMEMBER, I LIKE THE FACT YOUR REVIVING THE OLD TRACK
I WAS SAYING TO STE WE SHOULD PUT THE OLD QUATER PIPE BACK IN AT THE BOTTOM THE OTHER DAY.
OH YEAH AND IVE SEEN YOU UP AT WHISTLE STOP ON YA ROAD BIKE TO... I RIDE A HUSKY 610 SUPERMOTO might have SEEN ME TO. MIKE HILL ... AQL
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PS IF I MAIL YOU MY PICS CAN YOU POST EM UP HAHA IM SO SO BAD WITH COMPUTERS. MY E MAIL IS mick_bmx799@hotmail.com look forward to hereing back mate
i have some really awesome pictures and an article of the quarry and me and ste in ride uk from about 10 years ago.
ill pop up at the weekend ...later mike
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Alreet, am Alex and am originally from Hartlepool. A few of the guys on here know me from helping build the Summerhill track or Fenstrails. Anyways I got a few pics from up the quarry from a few years back, mostly of a local lad from the 'pool called Vornie
(http://www.usmbcworld.co.uk/ayton/aytontrip6.jpg)
(http://www.usmbcworld.co.uk/ayton/aytontrip14.jpg)
(http://www.usmbcworld.co.uk/ayton/aytontrip16.jpg)
Next time am back up home and not dragging a whacker plate about up summerhill I will take a bimble over, am living in manchester at the moment and running my own trail regieme :
(http://www.usmbcworld.co.uk/farm/Ride/aug31.JPG)
(http://www.usmbcworld.co.uk/farm/Ride/aug21.JPG)
(http://www.usmbcworld.co.uk/farm/Ride/aug8.JPG)
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Where yer living now then Mike (I would say I haven't seen yer round Newcastle for a while but since I don't go out down the toon anymore that would be difficult). Last I heard you were down Leeds?
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Actually, just remembered. I made a trails video a while back up from old footage I took in 99 / 2000 from various spots around the teeside including Ayton, Fens an guizzy, Mike is on it, as is Ste and Baz plus some of the hartlepool locals. Click the link below, you will have to excuse the camera work, its a bit iffy!
http://www.usmbcworld.co.uk/spadework/trailer.wmv
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Alright eddy good vid mate haha brilliant never seen that before good to see shulze to and baz nice one,
ill have to check out your spot in manchester.
any more vids or picks kickin about... reckon a quarry reunion needs to happen me.
remember that random jam up there years ago ... i remember tryin front flips into a bouny castle... fun times mate
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alright big plinky,
is this andy dont recognise the name big plinky haha
me lass lives in leeds so im there quite a bit and some good friends of mine have some trails in brighouse so im over there quite a bit but i still live in boro
my workshop is just down the road from the quarry.. i come to newcastle now and then not as often as id like, as i have some good friend up there.
take it easy mate.. mike..
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Alright eddy good vid mate haha brilliant never seen that before good to see shulze to and baz nice one,
ill have to check out your spot in manchester.
any more vids or picks kickin about... reckon a quarry reunion needs to happen me.
remember that random jam up there years ago ... i remember tryin front flips into a bouny castle... fun times mate
hows it going mike are you still welding at aquine ? can,t wait to see you back up the quarry i keep telling everyone your the only bloke i,ve seen do the full death pack :2funny:
after getting another bike last year and my son jack gettng into bmx i,m hooked again! we went down to red bull empire of dirt in devon this summer and was amazed with what we saw ,this only fueled my excitment to build and ride .got two barrows here so lets go bring on next summer.would love to have our very own murray jam in 09 what d,ya think.take it easy mate keep the quarry alive!!!!!!!!!
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Actually, just remembered. I made a trails video a while back up from old footage I took in 99 / 2000 from various spots around the teeside including Ayton, Fens an guizzy, Mike is on it, as is Ste and Baz plus some of the hartlepool locals. Click the link below, you will have to excuse the camera work, its a bit iffy!
http://www.usmbcworld.co.uk/spadework/trailer.wmv
Cushty vid :4_17_5:
Len and this murray jam, is that murray as in puch :2funny:
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PS IF I MAIL YOU MY PICS CAN YOU POST EM UP HAHA IM SO SO BAD WITH COMPUTERS. MY E MAIL IS mick_bmx799@hotmail.com look forward to hereing back mate
i have some really awesome pictures and an article of the quarry and me and ste in ride uk from about 10 years ago.
ill pop up at the weekend ...later mike
Mike,
Sent you a PM about your pictures. Am hoping to get up there this weekend but in middle of replacing girlfriends kitchen :uglystupid2: so don't know how much time I will have free, but will do my best to escape :laugh:
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Eddy,
Excellent pics and video, I saw you up at Hartlepool last month, very nice track :daumenhoch:
Was some of that video shot in Guisborough forestry?
Paul
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Eddy,
Excellent pics and video, I saw you up at Hartlepool last month, very nice track :daumenhoch:
Was some of that video shot in Guisborough forestry?
Paul
that was guisboro mate yeah decent 6 pack back in the day
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Eddy,
Excellent pics and video, I saw you up at Hartlepool last month, very nice track :daumenhoch:
Was some of that video shot in Guisborough forestry?
Paul
that was guisboro mate yeah decent 6 pack back in the day
Me son was up guis' forest tuther day and said all the jumps there have been flattened.
We were arguing yesterday about the name the area was called....Ive always known it as Shale Heaps...He says "no" its called shay leaps.......
Work that one out :D
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Aye it's me Mike
You take it easy as well matey and now I'm ridin' again I hope I'll see yer at the quarry next year (Pauls building me some nice small jumps ;D) I'll make sure I drag Jay down aswell :daumenhoch:
Andy
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Aye it's me Mike
You take it easy as well matey and now I'm ridin' again I hope I'll see yer at the quarry next year (Pauls building me some nice small jumps ;D) I'll make sure I drag Jay down aswell :daumenhoch:
Andy
this is brilliant defo get jay big dave youngy old man garry jase haha good times is gonna be awesome mate this is just what we needed
keep the dream alive good to here from ya bro :daumenhoch:
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Old farts the lot of you...... ;D
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Oh aye good to see you on here Mike....
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this is ideal... makes me feeel young again hahaha. go on dave lad
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More pics from the Hutton files, 1983
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry003-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry004-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry002-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry001-1.jpg)
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this is ideal... makes me feeel young again hahaha. go on dave lad
:LolLolLolLol: bloody cheeky nipper :daumenhoch:
Jay is JAY175 and Gary Brown is PK6061 on here give them a pm and some abuse
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Couple for you from Ayton around 95' I think
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y47/young111/Image10-1-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y47/young111/Picture032.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y47/young111/Picture030.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y47/young111/Picture022.jpg)
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Good pics Dave, that last one just reminds me of me and my mates ten years earlier 8)
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Aye it's me Mike
You take it easy as well matey and now I'm ridin' again I hope I'll see yer at the quarry next year (Pauls building me some nice small jumps ;D) I'll make sure I drag Jay down aswell :daumenhoch:
Andy
Jobs done !
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image250.jpg)
:2funny:
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Danger AQL at work, Paul and Nige
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image173.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image249.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image253.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image002.jpg)
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Berm repairs, Mike and Ste
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image256.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image003.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image259.jpg)
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Ayton trails are brilliant and always have been.
It's been a while since I was last there but now I'm back on 20" I'll make a stop off (family all still live in Faceby and Stokesley).
Have to say though - some of the big uns terrified me back in the day so not sure what will happen now!
Alistair
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I can feel a trike jumping comp coming on Paul :LolLolLolLol:
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a395/mctrouble/738910687_m.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a395/mctrouble/m_70d0ba674ab16073b3424892d6fb0f7b.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a395/mctrouble/730321852_m.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/a395/mctrouble/747024400_m.jpg)
some pictures of me riding over the last few years.. from about 03 till end of summer 07..... roll on next summer.
loads more pictures to come soon... MIKE AQL
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I can feel a trike jumping comp coming on Paul :LolLolLolLol:
Hey Andy, the training trike is mine, get your own :laugh:
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Ste AQL just loaned me his photo collection :daumenhoch:, guess these are from 03 to 07 like Mike's above.
DISCLAIMER, not my pics, so sorry if I get the id of the rider wrong :laugh:
Death Pack 3 :shocked:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DeathPack.jpg)
If I was wearing a hat, I'd take it off :laugh:
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AQL legend, Dan Galloway
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Dan.jpg)
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More of Ste
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste002.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste006.jpg)
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LAND OF THE GIANTS
Ste ... err ... or Mike , death pack 1
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste003.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste005.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste004.jpg)
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:wtf: why are my pics so small haha. thats me on the bottom on paul... land of the giants indeed.... av ittt
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:wtf: why are my pics so small haha. thats me on the bottom on paul... land of the giants indeed.... av ittt
I was gonna say "size isn't everything" but in this case it is :LolLolLolLol:
Mike's photos comming soon in LARGE ;)
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Ya just gotta love this pictcha
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste007.jpg)
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go on stevie lad thats what were talkin about :2gunsfiring_v1:
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Alright guys, its cockney Matt ;D
good days work done today, rebuilding the berm and digging out the drainage channel. shame that im back off to London tuesday. Anyway, looking forward to builds during christmas and ridinh in the summer (if the weather holds out this year ;))
anyway heres a few pics.
Me banging down the new table/hip:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y25/Maccazzz/P7270580.jpg)
cliffside:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y25/Maccazzz/P7260574.jpg)
this bog summizes the quarry in the winter - water logged (work crew also!)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y25/Maccazzz/P7260573.jpg)
Anyway, good times. see you guys come christmas ;)
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Cracking pic's. :daumenhoch:
The second and third pics down on "more of Ste", That tree must have been hacked back abit ::)
Enjoyed "DIGGING" today, just like the old days... Wish I was still a "TESTER" :(
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Cracking pic's. :daumenhoch:
The second and third pics down on "more of Ste", That tree must have been hacked back abit ::)
Enjoyed "DIGGING" today, just like the old days... Wish I was still a "TESTER" :(
aye it fell on the jump mate many moons ago.. shame, i liked that tree aswell.. im still the jump tester mate and im 30 this year... might have to pass that job on soon haha
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Cracking pic's. :daumenhoch:
The second and third pics down on "more of Ste", That tree must have been hacked back abit ::)
Enjoyed "DIGGING" today, just like the old days... Wish I was still a "TESTER" :(
aye it fell on the jump mate many moons ago.. shame, i liked that tree aswell.. im still the jump tester mate and im 30 this year... might have to pass that job on soon haha
haha i would volunteer, i just dont have cajones ;)
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Cracking pic's. :daumenhoch:
The second and third pics down on "more of Ste", That tree must have been hacked back abit ::)
Enjoyed "DIGGING" today, just like the old days... Wish I was still a "TESTER" :(
aye it fell on the jump mate many moons ago.. shame, i liked that tree aswell.. im still the jump tester mate and im 30 this year... might have to pass that job on soon haha
haha i would volunteer, i just dont have cajones ;)
great to see everyone up the quarry yesterday good crack! really in awe of the new photo,s make the old ones look very tame,but still great to see.sick of saying "can,t wait for next summer" if i,m not saying it jack is.love the quality of friendship you get from all being bmxers theres just no pressure from anyone thanks again everyone.keep digging ,AQL.
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Hey, thanks for the help Matty,
and also thanks to your friend Pierre, or should that be "mad" Pierre :idiot2: for coming all the way from France and abandoning his surfology (u r taking the piss aren't you) studies, to dig the hallowed ground (sloppy mud) of Ayton quarry. :daumenhoch:
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Hey, thanks for the help Matty,
and also thanks to your friend Pierre, or should that be "mad" Pierre :idiot2: for coming all the way from France and abandoning his surfology (u r taking the piss aren't you) studies, to dig the hallowed ground (sloppy mud) of Ayton quarry. :daumenhoch:
ye mats not a bad lad............for a soft cockney geezer!
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Hey, thanks for the help Matty,
and also thanks to your friend Pierre, or should that be "mad" Pierre :idiot2: for coming all the way from France and abandoning his surfology (u r taking the piss aren't you) studies, to dig the hallowed ground (sloppy mud) of Ayton quarry. :daumenhoch:
paul ye gonna hav ta get ye self a new bike for crimbo mate
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Ok you dirt junkies, here's tonight's fix
I think Ste is coming off a hip to the side of DP3
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste008.jpg)
I think this is Mike, same jump as above
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste009.jpg)
Ste, July 2000
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Ste010.jpg)
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Hey, thanks for the help Matty,
and also thanks to your friend Pierre, or should that be "mad" Pierre :idiot2: for coming all the way from France and abandoning his surfology (u r taking the piss aren't you) studies, to dig the hallowed ground (sloppy mud) of Ayton quarry. :daumenhoch:
paul ye gonna hav ta get ye self a new bike for crimbo mate
There's nowt wrong with me old GT, got another twenty years in it I reckon. :laugh:
However, we do need to find Tommy a Puch Murray (we know he's pining after one) and a stripey jumper :2funny:
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Hey, thanks for the help Matty,
and also thanks to your friend Pierre, or should that be "mad" Pierre :idiot2: for coming all the way from France and abandoning his surfology (u r taking the piss aren't you) studies, to dig the hallowed ground (sloppy mud) of Ayton quarry. :daumenhoch:
paul ye gonna hav ta get ye self a new bike for crimbo mate
There's nowt wrong with me old GT, got another twenty years in it I reckon. :laugh:
However, we do need to find Tommy a Puch Murray (we know he's pining after one) and a stripey jumper :2funny:
And a red shirt with big F*** o** collers for extra air-time glide.
I bet if I still had my PM it would be worth twice as much as a modern new one....................OK maybe not... :buck2:
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Hey, thanks for the help Matty,
and also thanks to your friend Pierre, or should that be "mad" Pierre :idiot2: for coming all the way from France and abandoning his surfology (u r taking the piss aren't you) studies, to dig the hallowed ground (sloppy mud) of Ayton quarry. :daumenhoch:
paul ye gonna hav ta get ye self a new bike for crimbo mate
Good idea, then I can buy the GT for a fiver :daumenhoch:
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yo was reallly good too see all those photos of ste, absolutely best style ever, punk as fuk ha. i know his brother mark real well from the ape skatepark days. we just lost our trails in nunthorpe and were thinking of digging over near wynyard. occassionally the idea crossed my mind to dig at the quarry and everytime i thought about it i got chills because of the history of that place.i remember watching ste, mike and chris stauffers' mix section on bicycles and dirt when i first started riding in 2000 and being completely in awe.that clip where ste does a no foot can and a dude holding a camera does some crazy kicks haha shit that clip is burnt into my mind. anyway, we would be really interested in helping out digging with you all.just wondering what days you go up to dig and what not.really would be a privelege to say we helped out dig some big jumps at ayton quarry.
cheers,
bob
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Hey Bob,
Good to hear your interested in helping out. The plan is to dig on a weekend, 10 till 4 if the weather is reasonable. At the moment Mike and Ste are concentrating on maintenance of the big stuff with some improvements thrown in. Me and Nige and the rest of the AQFF are trying to make the quarry more interesting for less advanced riders and beginners, we want there to be something for everyone. It's really sloppy at the moment so expect to get dirty. Ask Ste about where to park as he said there have been a few problems parking at the top of the road.
Any help and good ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Paul
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Great pics Paul , keep em comin' :daumenhoch:
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Hey Bob,
Good to hear your interested in helping out. The plan is to dig on a weekend, 10 till 4 if the weather is reasonable. At the moment Mike and Ste are concentrating on maintenance of the big stuff with some improvements thrown in. Me and Nige and the rest of the AQFF are trying to make the quarry more interesting for less advanced riders and beginners, we want there to be something for everyone. It's really sloppy at the moment so expect to get dirty. Ask Ste about where to park as he said there have been a few problems parking at the top of the road.
Any help and good ideas will be greatly appreciated.
Paul
tell ye what that hip landing on the third death pack is gonna have to be built again it looks sweet.told matt i was gonna build that this winter even before i saw the new pictures it,s getting done! AQL
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Whats AQL and AQFF :uglystupid2:
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AQL is Ayton Quarry Locals, they had nice T-shirts once!
AM not sure what AQFF is
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AQFF- Ayton Quarry Founding Farthers, the original diggin crew, an elite group of hardcore has beens, old fools with spades, deserving of great reverence. :crazy2:
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AQFF- Ayton Quarry Founding Farthers, the original diggin crew, an elite group of hardcore has beens, old fools with spades, deserving of great reverence. :crazy2:
Oh I thought AQFF was for the more senior riders...Ayton Quarry Fat F**ks .... ???
anyway where can I get a shirt from...... ;D
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I said reverence not ridicule :P ;D, anyway I've lost half a stone since I got back into this diggin malarkey so you can drop the fat bit ;)
P.S.
Rumour has it that there is a secret stash of AQL T shirts 8), further investigations required.
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AQL Nige Hutton jumpin the old doubles on the old track, circa 1983.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/racindoubles.jpg)
Looks like there is a speed bump coming out of turn two before the doubles which I don't remember and a slight step into the berm.
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Cushty pic and great for the memorys :daumenhoch:
I remember the small step-up into the berm, but I cant recall the small speed-bump coming out... ???. That sleeper laid next to "step-up", I wonder which jump that is burried in.
Other things I noticed, the hill stuck up behind the old track start is so much bigger on this pic, and the wind-bush Paul, that you wanted to cut down but the Nat' trust gadgey stopped you..... Well look on here, its always been there ;D
PS... the more I think about it, I do remember that speed-hump coming out of the berm. It was part of the learning for racing.
PPS.. The main speed-jump to Nige's left......... looks very lonely :P, I wonder if we will ever see a single speed-jump up there again :D
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AQFF- Ayton Quarry Founding Farthers, the original diggin crew, an elite group of hardcore has beens, old fools with spades, deserving of great reverence. :crazy2:
Oh I thought AQFF was for the more senior riders...Ayton Quarry Fat F**ks .... ???
anyway where can I get a shirt from...... ;D
fat f**ks! theres always one!
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Nige looks twice as tall in that pic! rocking the 80's cut too. The quarry looks so different back then, almost if they were still mining there ;)
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Check out some of the jumps on this thread :crazy2: :idiot2: :uglystupid2:
http://www.bikeguide.org/forums/showthread.php's=cad31d613a7c89b9360dc8a50e756934&t=151036
Tonight is the first time ive actually sat down and had a look through these....trully amazing, and some great idea's
Good to see the "quarry" is in there :daumenhoch:
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Cushty pic and great for the memorys :daumenhoch:
I remember the small step-up into the berm, but I cant recall the small speed-bump coming out... ???. That sleeper laid next to "step-up", I wonder which jump that is burried in.
Other things I noticed, the hill stuck up behind the old track start is so much bigger on this pic, and the wind-bush Paul, that you wanted to cut down but the Nat' trust gadgey stopped you..... Well look on here, its always been there ;D
PS... the more I think about it, I do remember that speed-hump coming out of the berm. It was part of the learning for racing.
PPS.. The main speed-jump to Nige's left......... looks very lonely :P, I wonder if we will ever see a single speed-jump up there again :D
Yea maybe I do remember the step into the berm, I don't think the bump coming out lasted long. The thing is boulder hill was usable and bare on top and it looks so much better now it's cleared of those "weeds".
Loved those little whoops even though I busted my collar bone getting em wrong :buck2:
You're right, that peak was a lot higher, look
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry3.jpg)
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Nige looks twice as tall in that pic! rocking the 80's cut too. The quarry looks so different back then, almost if they were still mining there ;)
Yea he was eleven foot tall and ridin a 26" in that pic :2funny:
The quarry was expanded to it's current size in the seventies, about five to ten years before that picture of Nige was taken. In some ways it was better bare as there was no jungle to impede your riding, and there where many more possibilities than now :(
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Was watching this.... Not a valid vimeo URL ...and im sure thats Nige at about 44 seconds with his famous "RED" jumper on.
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Was watching this.... Not a valid vimeo URL ...and im sure thats Nige at about 44 seconds with his famous "RED" jumper on.
:LolLolLolLol:
And a good video to.
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Some of the original quarry men.
Fully rad.
Tommy and Paul
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry9.jpg)
Nige
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry11.jpg)
Nick
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0017.jpg)
Adam
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Earlyjump.jpg)
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Them pics are so great, as is the venue. I would love to have had that around my way bitd.
It looks like a british version of sheep hills/trails in the good ol US of A.
How does it compare to those pics now Paul, any of it still look the same?
I would love to do a roadtrip "oop north" to ride it, but its a farkin long way. :-[
Sean. :daumenhoch:
Sheep Hills was a american version of Ayton Sean! Sheep was good but ayton was hellish for years. Get diggin lads, mek us another flying duck.
Dano
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Dan Galloway was about six when these pictures were taken. He was a national contender in his age group and went on to race motorcross. Dan did a lot of work developing the quarry a few years ago, building some impressive jumps.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry017.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry018.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry020.jpg)
You must have some good pictures for us Dan?
Yeah got loads of pictures. How good is it seeing em again.
Ill get me Dad to dig em out. Ill have some recent ones too.
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Dan Galloway was about six when these pictures were taken. He was a national contender in his age group and went on to race motorcross. Dan did a lot of work developing the quarry a few years ago, building some impressive jumps.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry017.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry018.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry020.jpg)
You must have some good pictures for us Dan?
Yeah got loads of pictures. How good is it seeing em again.
Ill get me Dad to dig em out. Ill have some recent ones too.
Hey Dan,
I was wondering if it was you, great to have you on here. You're definitely one of the original quarry men, even if you where a but young to swing a shovel BITD, you've certainly made up for it since. Are you still doing anything on two wheels?
Paul
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Them pics are so great, as is the venue. I would love to have had that around my way bitd.
It looks like a british version of sheep hills/trails in the good ol US of A.
How does it compare to those pics now Paul, any of it still look the same?
I would love to do a roadtrip "oop north" to ride it, but its a farkin long way. :-[
Sean. :daumenhoch:
Sheep Hills was a american version of Ayton Sean! Sheep was good but ayton was hellish for years. Get diggin lads, mek us another flying duck.
Dano
I think this was the "flying duck" jump and I think that's you holding the board., and your dad took the picture.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/quarry2.jpg)
Can you remember the "avalanche" and the "landslide" and the "parachute jump" :laugh:
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Tommy, can you remember when the top of that mound was covered in gorse and brambles, and there was only a narrow path through the bushes to access the run up?
The last bit of bush was still alive in the picture, but not for long >:D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Earlyjump.jpg)
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Check out some of the jumps on this thread :crazy2: :idiot2: :uglystupid2:
http://www.bikeguide.org/forums/showthread.php's=cad31d613a7c89b9360dc8a50e756934&t=151036
Tonight is the first time ive actually sat down and had a look through these....trully amazing, and some great idea's
Good to see the "quarry" is in there :daumenhoch:
Would like to build one of those 270 degree berms, looks crazy.
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Tommy, can you remember when the top of that mound was covered in gorse and brambles, and there was only a narrow path through the bushes to access the run up?
The last bit of bush was still alive in the picture, but not for long >:D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Earlyjump.jpg)
Yep...In the days of trackers..............late 70's/very early 80's.
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Was watching this.... Not a valid vimeo URL ...and im sure thats Nige at about 44 seconds with his famous "RED" jumper on.
:LolLolLolLol:
And a good video to.
There must be a space in the quarry for 2 of the square thingys.(the main 2 jumps used in the video)............lot of digging though
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Them pics are so great, as is the venue. I would love to have had that around my way bitd.
It looks like a british version of sheep hills/trails in the good ol US of A.
How does it compare to those pics now Paul, any of it still look the same?
I would love to do a roadtrip "oop north" to ride it, but its a farkin long way. :-[
Sean. :daumenhoch:
Sheep Hills was a american version of Ayton Sean! Sheep was good but ayton was hellish for years. Get diggin lads, mek us another flying duck.
Dano
Dan-the-man..........good to hear from you. Hope you keep in touch with us all on this thread and hope to see you again one day.
I was thinking if you had changed much from a rising 6yo... well I have to say Dan, you have let yourself go a bit...http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qCGxQJXXii4
:LolLolLolLol:
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awesome video eddy. god it was awesome when there was a teesside trail scene.
fens, seaton, barrys in billingham, captain cooks, grosmont, sneaton, indoor at ape, scarborough, carlton, guisborough an of course the quarry
those were the days :)
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Awsome thread!
Brings back so many happy childhood memories from my local dirt jumps.
Any Dartford guys got any pics from the heath in the 80's?
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Nige looks twice as tall in that pic! rocking the 80's cut too. The quarry looks so different back then, almost if they were still mining there ;)
hows it going mate ? just to make you green with envy jack and i had an hour and a half riding the trails last wednesday afternoon really nice and dry ! trying the new table and of course your favourite the middle hip and the doubles,my new cranks are sweet! i know you,ll love us telling ye we,ve been riding.............not. get those soft southern street tryes off. all the best AQL ;D :D :Great_Britain:
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Here's one of Nige strainin himself out the side of the quarter pipe ;) 83
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarterpipe.jpg)
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Quarry tool 1983, Nige's GT
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/GT003.jpg)
Gawd, the surface was worse than I remember :shocked:
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Roll on the summertime :smitten:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry005-1.jpg)
Nige 83
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DP berm works, latest photos
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image262.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image289.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image290.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image298.jpg)
As of 3pm Saturday 15th Nov 2008
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image001.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image002-1.jpg)
As of Monday 17th Nov 2008
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image004.jpg)
The workers, Tommy, Nige, Ste, Mike, Jack and myself :daumenhoch:
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Nige doing a "flying duck", or was it a "bum scrapper" ?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry006-1.jpg)
Big air for BITD
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry007-1.jpg)
And from another angle
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry008-1.jpg)
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awesome video eddy. god it was awesome when there was a teesside trail scene.
fens, seaton, barrys in billingham, captain cooks, grosmont, sneaton, indoor at ape, scarborough, carlton, guisborough an of course the quarry
those were the days :)
Hey, lets make sure the best days are still to come
The quarry must live, and we're gonna inject it with steroids :2gunsfiring_v1:
Gentlemen to your spades
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Hello Paul + any AQLs, I bumped into Mike HIll last night he told me about some old school pics on here, so I've signed up. Used to ride up Ayton with you in 93 time with Oshy, Dan Gall, Cliff etc. Nick Ol, Riko, Daz Sted, Dave Kayborn, Ginga Bobby, Statty to name a few used to come over and ride too. Mike and Ste N kieth showed up later bout 94ish I think. I've missed out loads of names no doubt, sorry to you - I can see the faces but not the names. Newcastle crew showed up loads too, Andy, Dave(big n little)Jay etc.
Mmm, I've got some pics for you, will post em in a while...
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Hello Paul + any AQLs, I bumped into Mike HIll last night he told me about some old school pics on here, so I've signed up. Used to ride up Ayton with you in 93 time with Oshy, Dan Gall, Cliff etc. Nick Ol, Riko, Daz Sted, Dave Kayborn, Ginga Bobby, Statty to name a few used to come over and ride too. Mike and Ste N kieth showed up later bout 94ish I think. I've missed out loads of names no doubt, sorry to you - I can see the faces but not the names. Newcastle crew showed up loads too, Andy, Dave(big n little)Jay etc.
Mmm, I've got some pics for you, will post em in a while...
Welcome to the thread :)
All pics are very welcome :daumenhoch:
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(http://bicyclemotocross.scottfeatherstone.com/90sbmx/scottnftvally.jpg)
me
(http://bicyclemotocross.scottfeatherstone.com/90sbmx/kiethnoh.jpg)
Keith Bell
(http://bicyclemotocross.scottfeatherstone.com/90sbmx/mbell.jpg)
how could I have missed Martin Bell, the rider from Hell, hahaha.
(http://bicyclemotocross.scottfeatherstone.com/90sbmx/mhilllarge.jpg)
Mike Hill going large or course, hahaha.
(http://bicyclemotocross.scottfeatherstone.com/90sbmx/stenf1h.jpg)
Ste Prez
(http://bicyclemotocross.scottfeatherstone.com/90sbmx/ashrip.jpg)
Not Ayton, but this is Rico, cannot find a pic of Rico - this is AshTracks, where I used to ride if I couldnt get to Ayton.
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I'm liking all the old pics of Dan by the way- I'm sure Dan could ride that place blind, Ayton is fast and harsh to those who take a slam but Dan rode slow as hell and never slamed that I know of,, me on the other hand hit that glass like sand loads of times ::)
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Them pics are so great, as is the venue. I would love to have had that around my way bitd.
It looks like a british version of sheep hills/trails in the good ol US of A.
How does it compare to those pics now Paul, any of it still look the same?
I would love to do a roadtrip "oop north" to ride it, but its a farkin long way. :-[
Sean. :daumenhoch:
Sheep Hills was a american version of Ayton Sean! Sheep was good but ayton was hellish for years. Get diggin lads, mek us another flying duck.
Dano
A few from sheep-hills... http://sports.webshots.com/album/57219646OkUbFV Its true, the 2 places are very similar.
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I'm liking all the old pics of Dan buy the way- I'm sure Dan could ride that place blind, Ayton is fast and harsh to those who take a slam but Dan rode slow as hell and never slamed that I know of,, me on the other hand hit that glass like sand loads of times ::)
Thanks for the pics Scott :daumenhoch:. Its true the surface can be a bit harsh. Over time the old smooth "orange" surface seems to have washed/worn away (as early pics to modern pics in this thread shows). Maybe the surface is one of the things the AQL's will try to improve over the winter.
Dan was/is one of the lucky ones who never seemed to have to put much effort into gaining distance/height when jumping. Unlike me in the 80's who needed a good downhill run-up, then going flat-out just to even get off the ground :D
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Hello Paul + any AQLs, I bumped into Mike HIll last night he told me about some old school pics on here, so I've signed up. Used to ride up Ayton with you in 93 time with Oshy, Dan Gall, Cliff etc. Nick Ol, Riko, Daz Sted, Dave Kayborn, Ginga Bobby, Statty to name a few used to come over and ride too. Mike and Ste N kieth showed up later bout 94ish I think. I've missed out loads of names no doubt, sorry to you - I can see the faces but not the names. Newcastle crew showed up loads too, Andy, Dave(big n little)Jay etc.
Mmm, I've got some pics for you, will post em in a while...
Hey Scott,
I remember you being up there regular, take a look up sometime if your passing and see how things have changed :)
Paul
Anyone, why are some photos appearing small? Is it the DPI of the scan (I scan at 1200 DPI) or is it people scanning multiple photos in one go?
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I'm liking all the old pics of Dan buy the way- I'm sure Dan could ride that place blind, Ayton is fast and harsh to those who take a slam but Dan rode slow as hell and never slamed that I know of,, me on the other hand hit that glass like sand loads of times ::)
Thanks for the pics Scott :daumenhoch:. Its true the surface can be a bit harsh. Over time the old smooth "orange" surface seems to have washed/worn away (as early pics to modern pics in this thread shows). Maybe the surface is one of the things the AQL's will try to improve over the winter.
Dan was/is one of the lucky ones who never seemed to have to put much effort into gaining distance/height when jumping. Unlike me in the 80's who needed a good downhill run-up, then going flat-out just to even get off the ground :D
I rode Ayton for 10 or so years & yer I noticed the colour change. Also when you went up the track leading up the stepup jump got more rocky from water washing down the bank. Last time I rode it was two year back and my cranks snaped on the cliff section :-[ - got away injury free that time ;D
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Hello Paul + any AQLs, I bumped into Mike HIll last night he told me about some old school pics on here, so I've signed up. Used to ride up Ayton with you in 93 time with Oshy, Dan Gall, Cliff etc. Nick Ol, Riko, Daz Sted, Dave Kayborn, Ginga Bobby, Statty to name a few used to come over and ride too. Mike and Ste N kieth showed up later bout 94ish I think. I've missed out loads of names no doubt, sorry to you - I can see the faces but not the names. Newcastle crew showed up loads too, Andy, Dave(big n little)Jay etc.
Mmm, I've got some pics for you, will post em in a while...
Hey Scott,
I remember you being up there regular, take a look up sometime if your passing and see how things have changed :)
Paul
Anyone, why are some photos appearing small? Is it the DPI of the scan (I scan at 1200 DPI) or is it people scanning multiple photos in one go?
I scaned in at about 300dpi but I edited them in photoshop to 300 or 400 px wide at 72 dpi as they were only for viewing of my own website & not for printing. I might try look up tomorrow, but I'm mister family man on the weekends for now, haha, got two kids one is almost 3yrs the other is 1yrs. The oldest already has a GT bmx and can pedel it round :daumenhoch: . I'm going to built a little trail for her in a couple of years, just ease her in to riding(that way I get to ride again >:D).
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hey scott, jay from n,castle!
hears one over the hip on me 24" from 2004, loved that jump
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v717/vanmanjay/BMX011.jpg)
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hey scott, jay from n,castle!
hears one over the hip on me 24" from 2004, loved that jump
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v717/vanmanjay/BMX011.jpg)
Alright Jay, nice shot on the hipolia. Think I might have some shots of you on 20" somewheres. I have footage of your 1st flip atemp too, haha - I tried a front flip that went much the same way - I didnt walk properly for a while as the bar snagged my nuts nasty style, hahaha. Think last time I seen you was in the dirt room at ape/h2, a while back. Mike said your hurt your back not so long ago too, hope your OK anyways.
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go on jay fookin mint mate.... need to see some pics of ya bar hops and candy bars over big dubbles they were ideal.. get up the quarry mate its gettin nuts now loads of new shit gettin build :uglystupid2:
yo scott you to mate get yer sel up there and get some more pics out i know you have loads.... oh yeah 92 when we first started goin up there mate.. :knuppel2:
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Hello Paul + any AQLs, I bumped into Mike HIll last night he told me about some old school pics on here, so I've signed up. Used to ride up Ayton with you in 93 time with Oshy, Dan Gall, Cliff etc. Nick Ol, Riko, Daz Sted, Dave Kayborn, Ginga Bobby, Statty to name a few used to come over and ride too. Mike and Ste N kieth showed up later bout 94ish I think. I've missed out loads of names no doubt, sorry to you - I can see the faces but not the names. Newcastle crew showed up loads too, Andy, Dave(big n little)Jay etc.
Mmm, I've got some pics for you, will post em in a while...
Hey Scott,
I remember you being up there regular, take a look up sometime if your passing and see how things have changed :)
Paul
Anyone, why are some photos appearing small? Is it the DPI of the scan (I scan at 1200 DPI) or is it people scanning multiple photos in one go?
I scaned in at about 300dpi but I edited them in photoshop to 300 or 400 px wide at 72 dpi as they were only for viewing of my own website & not for printing. I might try look up tomorrow, but I'm mister family man on the weekends for now, haha, got two kids one is almost 3yrs the other is 1yrs. The oldest already has a GT bmx and can pedel it round :daumenhoch: . I'm going to built a little trail for her in a couple of years, just ease her in to riding(that way I get to ride again >:D).
Ha, a cunning plan, it worked for my mates Nick and Nige, they're back riding the quarry with their sprogs :daumenhoch:, luckly i've still got my old GT from BITD.
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go on jay fookin mint mate.... need to see some pics of ya bar hops and candy bars over big dubbles they were ideal.. get up the quarry mate its gettin nuts now loads of new shit gettin build :uglystupid2:
yo scott you to mate get yer sel up there and get some more pics out i know you have loads.... oh yeah 92 when we first started goin up there mate.. :knuppel2:
Haha, sorry Mike mate your probly right, i'm oldschool and my brain is damaged for sure - remember first riding the Q in like 1987 time on a dp frestyler- only one odd big double and a dirt 1/2 pipe is all can remeber of that era. I got back into riding a bmx in like 92 time after my girlfriend at the time droped me, haha, thank fook she dumped me. Im gonna try get up for sure, next time I see you give me your number or send it pm here or something. I do miss all us lot being up the Quarry - seemed like we would all ride it for ever.
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+ Anyone remeber mad Andy and Charlie bros who used to ride. Andy just used to grunt more than speak ;D was a good lad tho. We did a train through to the last big set before the stepup & I remeber Andy bumping has front wheel off my back wheel a couple of times in the air & him laughing to himself- nutter, hahaha. Charlie was hardcore and new the score, or so he said :2funny: got some footage of him tring to twist a hip in the quarry wall - he slamed hard and his lid poped of his head :2funny:
Ian kashan(not sure if thats spelt right) too, nutty as, had a haro sport and tried to set up a bmx shop and Co. - last bumped into him in Boro - he was working on building downhill tracks or something.
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Ian Cation works in Bike Scene now in Guisbrough. Rides MTB still I think.
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Some really good stuff from Mike Hill's photo collection
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/100_3144.jpg)
Jumps
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07026.jpg)
Dusk
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07051.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07099.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07102.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07106.jpg)
More to follow ...
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Nice turndown pic of Mike,
BMX :daumenhoch:.
A few clips from early90s
http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Q9q9TM228AAEOUtSs (http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Q9q9TM228AAEOUtSs)
http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Scz9TM228AAGrhre4 (http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Scz9TM228AAGrhre4)
http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Wb5dTM228AACXuLqE (http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Wb5dTM228AACXuLqE)
For some reason its got me scratching at the end of the last one, haha.
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Cool pics, am up home the weekend after next and will sling the old spade in and have a pop up if am not moving burms up summerhill!
Anyone heard from barry recently? I don't think I seen him since the end of Fens which was over 8 years ago now!
I see Schulze every now and then, i think he has been racing motor cross and doing quite well at it! He turns up at Summerhill every so often and schools the place with his nac nacs!
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Two early photos of the quarry circa 82
??? Three more jumps I'd forgotten, table top into first berm, speed bump on exit, speed bump next to doubles on third straight. Quite a river running into the swamp and now I think of it there was a pipe under that speed bump to let the water out.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry-2.jpg)
Clear view of boulder hill without all the gorse on top, and the lower quarry before the trees grew.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry001-2.jpg)
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Nice turndown pic of Mike,
BMX :daumenhoch:.
A few clips from early90s
http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Q9q9TM228AAEOUtSs (http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Q9q9TM228AAEOUtSs)
http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Scz9TM228AAGrhre4 (http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Scz9TM228AAGrhre4)
http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Wb5dTM228AACXuLqE (http://www.eengoedidee.nl/videoz/download.cgi'mem_id=86512&fil_unique=Q4Wb5dTM228AACXuLqE)
For some reason its got me scratching at the end of the last one, haha.
:laugh: Enjoyed watchin them, cheers Scott ;D
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AQL RoseberryRocket a.k.a Dan "The Man" Galloway
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Dan/Scan10005.jpg)
Dan flat
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Dan/Scan10003.jpg)
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10009.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10010.jpg)
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class videos scott love it mate haha takes us back to me yooof :2funny:
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Cleared for touchdown
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10017.jpg)
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Cleared for touchdown
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10017.jpg)
flyin duck!
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Cleared for touchdown
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10017.jpg)
flyin duck!
I'm well impressed with the height (low earth orbit :laugh:)
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Cool pics, am up home the weekend after next and will sling the old spade in and have a pop up if am not moving burms up summerhill!
Anyone heard from barry recently? I don't think I seen him since the end of Fens which was over 8 years ago now!
I see Schulze every now and then, i think he has been racing motor cross and doing quite well at it! He turns up at Summerhill every so often and schools the place with his nac nacs!
Alright Eddy, Barry Brethal ;D Smith - eye top man. Last seem him at H2 he was up on holiday from uni doing graphic design- not sure what he's up to nowadays(Mike might still be in touch with him maybes?). His dad used to come up sun bathing while Barry tried to kill himself numerious times, haha, his dad must have been worried watching him like, haha, I know I was ;D . Havent seen the Shults for about 3 years, didnt he beat up a pub load of nuters one time single handed, haha?
Mike, that casual upturned supermans peeeroper mint like.
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Alreet Scott
I dunno about the pub thing but I do recall him jumping off the roof of a bungalo in Greatham on his bike for the craic. He landed in the front garden with a bit of a thud and then we all had to do one before the owners realised. Good times
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Just been talking to Parksy on the phone- hes up for a vist to the old Quarry some time. The chief ;) I must, or someone must have some pics of Parkside riding the quarry. He's just become a Dad if you lot didnt know. He's a builder these days and been digging/riding at the catterick trails this summer as he lives right next to them, haha. They have been washed out so he says don't know if he can be bothered to redig it again, haha. Catterick was the safe opption to the quarry, soft silt so slams were not as bad, haha. I post up some pics later.
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10009.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10010.jpg)
was made up on sunday just gone,watching ste jumping with such ease and style ,it was an education on how to ride
hope all these people who say there gonna dig come though and walk the talk ,nick said you went up monday?
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10009.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10010.jpg)
was made up on sunday just gone,watching ste jumping with such ease and style ,it was an education on how to ride
hope all these people who say there gonna dig come though and walk the talk ,nick said you
went up monday? aye right there like nige ... cant dig the jumps on the internet ya have to get filthy dont ya.... dont let ste hear ya sayin that about him his head'll be fuuckin massive haha
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more pics..
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/mecancan.jpg)
me, with a cancan up the old stepup.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/mhbarspin.jpg)
Mike with a bar spin
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/mhilltbog.jpg)
Mike again with a t-bogger
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/rocket1ftble.jpg)
Riko with a little 1footertable over gingaBobs heads down my trails
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/scottnohnder.jpg)
Me with a nohander down Barker
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/mikebuilds.jpg)
Heres Mike tapping the lip- as he's said you gotta dig n get dirty to ride
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/stecaner.jpg)
Ste with a high cancan
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/stebigxup.jpg)
Ste again with a big Xup over the old Big set.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/yorkbanks.jpg)
Here Riko footplanting a steep bank in York a year or so ago, haha. I must have some pics of Riko riding the quarry some wheres.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/xupbigset-wb.jpg)
Me down my own trails a couple of years back, not much chance to dig these days being the Dad, but I get out a little now and then, haha.
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If anyone wants to come ride redcar indoor park this thursday night I'm going with Pom and I think Stuey, Tim, Danyull and a few of Darlos youth section are going. I'll be in from 6pm to 8pm. Its about 3.50 to ride + you need a lid.
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nice one scotty lad good to see some pics i never seen before.... might see ya on thursday :daumenhoch:
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nice one scotty lad good to see some pics i never seen before.... might see ya on thursday :daumenhoch:
Parksy is going to try make it over too.
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gahh. those pictures are awesome, roll on december the 19th!
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10009.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10010.jpg)
was made up on sunday just gone,watching ste jumping with such ease and style ,it was an education on how to ride
hope all these people who say there gonna dig come though and walk the talk ,nick said you
went up monday? aye right there like nige ... cant dig the jumps on the internet ya have to get filthy dont ya.... dont let ste hear ya sayin that about him his head'll be fuuckin massive haha
ye alright i didn,t tell him how good i thought he was ,but he defo inspired me great to have us all digging and riding again se ye soon mate
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10009.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10010.jpg)
was made up on sunday just gone,watching ste jumping with such ease and style ,it was an education on how to ride
hope all these people who say there gonna dig come though and walk the talk ,nick said you
went up monday? aye right there like nige ... cant dig the jumps on the internet ya have to get filthy dont ya.... dont let ste hear ya sayin that about him his head'll be fuuckin massive haha
ye alright i didn,t tell him how good i thought he was ,but he defo inspired me great to have us all digging and riding again se ye soon mate
Nige, it looks like Mike was right, Ste must have overheard you ::)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Incredible.jpg)
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hahah brilliant mate haha get in
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Fookin' lovin' these pics of "new" Ayton (I only really remember it before the big jumps were built), keep them coming :4_17_5:
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scott i almost forgot you were a bit of a ferret,
that no hander and can can are ideal... good lad scotty raaa :daumenhoch:
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Just to add to your opening history lesson... There was the nightmare time (late 80's) when the whole place was planned to be used as a tip and one sad day the then existing jumps we built had been bull-dozed. Still, what was a bulldozer compared to a group of enthusiastic kids with a shovel each, and with a fresh canvess to work on the jumps were re-built, bigger and better than ever. Remember the abuse that council woman got when she and fellow council planners were in the quarry making plans of the "supposed" tip. Was it a petition from the locals "not" wanting a smelly tip in the area that sent them finally packing.
You also forgot to mention another person who put a lot of effort into the building... how could you forget your own brother.............TED :P
Interesting photo of Adam and trying to figure out who is in the background... I can see (from left to right)
Paul Gray
Spud Tate
Dunno
Nigel Hutton
Dunno
Dunno (but it could be Dan Galloway)
Keith Thompson (wearing a cracking jumper)
Dunno
Dunno
Nick Foster
Dunno
Can anyone name anymore
And finally I think that must be the only pic (and ive only just noticed) that Im riding my 1st BMX ... the mighty Puch Murray... what a suprise to see that again ;D
I think the kiddo next to spud is Shaun (parachute) Manship?
Dano
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Some really good stuff from Mike Hill's photo collection
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07102.jpg)
More to follow ...
this pic is class. "Why do i ride dirt?" hahah
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Nige, is this you on your mongoose?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0013.jpg)
Just to add to your opening history lesson... There was the nightmare time (late 80's) when the whole place was planned to be used as a tip and one sad day the then existing jumps we built had been bull-dozed. Still, what was a bulldozer compared to a group of enthusiastic kids with a shovel each, and with a fresh canvess to work on the jumps were re-built, bigger and better than ever. Remember the abuse that council woman got when she and fellow council planners were in the quarry making plans of the "supposed" tip. Was it a petition from the locals "not" wanting a smelly tip in the area that sent them finally packing.
You also forgot to mention another person who put a lot of effort into the building... how could you forget your own brother.............TED :P
Interesting photo of Adam and trying to figure out who is in the background... I can see (from left to right)
Paul Gray
Spud Tate
Dunno
Nigel Hutton
Dunno
Dunno (but it could be Dan Galloway)
Keith Thompson (wearing a cracking jumper)
Dunno
Dunno
Nick Foster
Dunno
Can anyone name anymore
And finally I think that must be the only pic (and ive only just noticed) that Im riding my 1st BMX ... the mighty Puch Murray... what a suprise to see that again ;D
I think the kiddo next to spud is Shaun (parachute) Manship?
Dano
Dan, not sure if it's Shaun, here's another with people to identify.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry009-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry010-1.jpg)
A few points of interest for you old time AQLs. I think I can see where we found the old sleeper. Also look at the height of the mound on the way down to the lower level, it's gone now, I wonder if it was bulldozed into that hole that keeps appearing? And these photos are from before we built the boulder hill berm. Also the original run into the parachute jump can be seen. Look at how small the gully (to the left of Nige) was . Think Jack Galloway probably took these photos.
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that big sleeper is still in the quarry... sleeping inside the last death take off ;D
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Fooking hell, how did you move it?
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A few points of interest for you old time AQLs. I think I can see where we found the old sleeper. Also look at the height of the mound on the way down to the lower level, it's gone now, I wonder if it was bulldozed into that hole that keeps appearing? And these photos are from before we built the boulder hill berm. Also the original run into the parachute jump can be seen. Look at how small the gully (to the left of Nige) was . Think Jack Galloway probably took these photos.
Its great that all these old pics turn up.
Do you know, somewhere in the back of my mind i can half remember pulling that sleeper out (saying that... is it a sleeper, or a prop from a mine shaft, Its certainly in a good area where that hole keeps appearing to say it might be.
I think the mound was used to fill in the hole when it first appeared. Possibly a piece of the hallowed riding area went as well looking at how steep (vertical) it is between Nige and the sleeper.
Not one single jump built by the look of things, so (not counting the "parachute" jump(cos its natural)). what was the first jump/berm we built.... I think it was the speed-jump (saying that it cant have been as it led from the 1st berm)... so was it the table-top?
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10009.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/Scan10010.jpg)
was made up on sunday just gone,watching ste jumping with such ease and style ,it was an education on how to ride
hope all these people who say there gonna dig come though and walk the talk ,nick said you
went up monday? aye right there like nige ... cant dig the jumps on the internet ya have to get filthy dont ya.... dont let ste hear ya sayin that about him his head'll be fuuckin massive haha
ye alright i didn,t tell him how good i thought he was ,but he defo inspired me great to have us all digging and riding again se ye soon mate
lol thats brill great picture how the hell ya do that my computer skills are nil so i,m impreessed.that other photo is me on the old mongoose .great to have dan on here he,ll have to pop home next summer to ride the new improved quarry.would love to organise some type of big jam next year what da ya think? anyone have any ideas?.keep digging AQL
Nige, it looks like Mike was right, Ste must have overheard you ::)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/Incredible.jpg)
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Sorry for my absence lads, knacked my foot, only doin a bunny jump ( do they still call it that ) anyway flung bike to back of garagein disgust.
Now logged on , gettin all nostalgic again, went up the quarry...havnt you all been busy, must have a bit of irish in yers, love the berm.
Where are you gettin all these photos from Paul, do you have more, there fantastic. I have turned the house upside down and cant find a one, maybe I was just too tight to get them processed.
Take it Roseberry Rocket is Dan Galloway, have tried to post him on facebook but looks like he knew all along about this site, anyway hope your good Dan.
Isnt the guy on the Mongoose Nick Clay, maybe, he had Red Tuffs on I think.
Going to try and getup tommorow and catch up a bit, see ya soon, Nick Foster AQL
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Where are you gettin all these photos from Paul, do you have more, there fantastic. I have turned the house upside down and cant find a one, maybe I was just too tight to get them processed.
Take it Roseberry Rocket is Dan Galloway, have tried to post him on facebook but looks like he knew all along about this site, anyway hope your good Dan.
Isnt the guy on the Mongoose Nick Clay, maybe, he had Red Tuffs on I think.
Going to try and getup tommorow and catch up a bit, see ya soon, Nick Foster AQL
Firstly, apologies for not getting my spade out this weekend, but been doing forced labour in girlfriends kitchen again. Heard some of you where up there on Sunday in the snow and freezing cold, that's true enthusiasm.
Nick, so far I've posted all the photo's from my collection and Tommy's collection, and some of what Adam gave me. Also some of Nige's, there're still some to follow. Borrowed a stack of photos off Ste which I am posting as I get around to scanning them. Mike Hill also gave me a good bunch of images which I am in the middle of posting.
Yes it's Dan :daumenhoch:
Not sure if it's Nick Clay, just thought it could be Nige from the bike.
Will have to catch up this week while your bro is here.
Gotta dash...
Paul
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Where are you gettin all these photos from Paul, do you have more, there fantastic. I have turned the house upside down and cant find a one, maybe I was just too tight to get them processed.
Take it Roseberry Rocket is Dan Galloway, have tried to post him on facebook but looks like he knew all along about this site, anyway hope your good Dan.
Isnt the guy on the Mongoose Nick Clay, maybe, he had Red Tuffs on I think.
Going to try and getup tommorow and catch up a bit, see ya soon, Nick Foster AQL
did a couple of hours on sunday couldn,t stop to drink me red bull it was freezing up there .added more to the end of the berm good digging weather much better than being indoors,i was suprised the darker it got the temperature went up so i got me head down and kept digging next thing i knew it was pitch black,couldn,t see a thing coming down anyway going for some tea keep digging AQL.
Firstly, apologies for not getting my spade out this weekend, but been doing forced labour in girlfriends kitchen again. Heard some of you where up there on Sunday in the snow and freezing cold, that's true enthusiasm.
Nick, so far I've posted all the photo's from my collection and Tommy's collection, and some of what Adam gave me. Also some of Nige's, there're still some to follow. Borrowed a stack of photos off Ste which I am posting as I get around to scanning them. Mike Hill also gave me a good bunch of images which I am in the middle of posting.
Yes it's Dan :daumenhoch:
Not sure if it's Nick Clay, just thought it could be Nige from the bike.
Will have to catch up this week while your bro is here.
Gotta dash...
Paul
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Paul,
Im almost positive the lad with the yellow pads and red jumper & cap is shaun! The little lad far right is my brother sam
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Paul,
Im almost positive the lad with the yellow pads and red jumper & cap is shaun! The little lad far right is my brother sam
God, im shit at this, gonna have to read the 'help' file
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Found this.... it must be the biggest jump ever in the quarry... unbelievable!!!
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=q2Cx0ULDhvo
::)
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them controlled cars are a pain in the arse up there they churned it up stay away
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Paul,
Im almost positive the lad with the yellow pads and red jumper & cap is shaun! The little lad far right is my brother sam
I saw Shaun last month while I was digging, not seen him in years, he seemed quite surprised to see me building jumps again after all this time ;D
Thought it might be Sam, saw him in The Seven Stars last winter, he recognised me, I would have never known him. It's surprising how many people come up to me in pubs and say "do you remember me? I used to ride up Ayton quarry with you", it's bloody embarrassing when I can't remember them :-[
Keith and Nick,
Is that Graham on his Piranha with the yellow pads? And is that a Grifter with chopper forks and front wheel ? :-\ I seem to remember Scotty having a bike like that, I was impossible to wheelie, can you remember?
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Exit light
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07053.jpg)
Enter night
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07055.jpg)
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Death Pack
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07042.jpg)
Another monster double
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07023.jpg)
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Nice one paul. that first one is now my desktop :)
ATTENSHUN NIGE:
can you private message yet? if so can you message me your number? i was pissed and lost my phone last night :laugh: cheers bud!
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Paul, Check this out: http://bmx-recollection.com
They have scanned old BMX weekly mags in and in the first one we have a mention at Herlingshaw.
Brilliant.
Dano
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Keith and Nick,
Is that Graham on his Piranha with the yellow pads? And is that a Grifter with chopper forks and front wheel ? :-\ I seem to remember Scotty having a bike like that, I was impossible to wheelie, can you remember?
I cant remember Shawn Manship up the Quarry, but I do now remember Scotty. They were both best mates for years though so maybe shawn did spend time up there. (I ve just remembered 2 Scottys...Shauns friend and andrew scott around our back. Which do you mean?
Yes I remember the "impossible to wheelie" bike
I dont think the yellow pads is GG, the lad in the pick looks quiet tall and slim, where GG was a litter chubby bugger.
The lad on the far right of one of those 2 pics is young spud, who used to ride in his blue trials overalls, and I think wellies.
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The pic "another monster double" on page 16 shows the idea I had when clearing a path up to the top tuther saturday.....................
Only bigger :P
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Keith and Nick,
Is that Graham on his Piranha with the yellow pads? And is that a Grifter with chopper forks and front wheel ? :-\ I seem to remember Scotty having a bike like that, I was impossible to wheelie, can you remember?
I cant remember Shawn Manship up the Quarry, but I do now remember Scotty. They were both best mates for years though so maybe shawn did spend time up there. (I ve just remembered 2 Scottys...Shauns friend and andrew scott around our back. Which do you mean?
Yes I remember the "impossible to wheelie" bike
I dont think the yellow pads is GG, the lad in the pick looks quiet tall and slim, where GG was a litter chubby bugger.
The lad on the far right of one of those 2 pics is young spud, who used to ride in his blue trials overalls, and I think wellies.
I was meaning Andrew Scott from round your back.
Centre of picture in background, Adam, Tommy (yourself), Graham? ... fits your description to a tee ;) did you know that he's tall and thin now? ha ha only joking he's still the same, only difference is he rides a Yammy R1 now adays >:D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarry009-1.jpg)
Thanks for that link Dan, will have a better look at a more sensible time, gotta get some zeds now, I mean sleep not the ACS kind.
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great looking back at those old mags dan.can remember getting off the school bus running into middle worthies for my copy to see if my name was in it,sweet.hope ya keeping well bet your glad to see the quarry coming back to its former glory .?.next year its gonna be mega everyones got big plans. take care good to hear from you AQL
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The pic "another monster double" on page 16 shows the idea I had when clearing a path up to the top tuther saturday.....................
Only bigger :P
The jump shown no longer exists BUT we could build another take off onto the side of DP1 launcher and build a new landing in that big empty space.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07023.jpg)
Had a look up the Q on Saturday, there was a hard frost, the ground was frozen solid.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image042.jpg)
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The pic "another monster double" on page 16 shows the idea I had when clearing a path up to the top tuther saturday.....................
Only bigger :P
The jump shown no longer exists BUT we could build another take off onto the side of DP1 launcher and build a new landing in that big empty space.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07023.jpg)
Had a look up the Q on Saturday, there was a hard frost, the ground was frozen solid.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/Image042.jpg)
I was up mon-tues-wed and sunday about 3ish each time.... but I dont have a spade ::)
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where is everyone don,t let the crap weather get ye down soon be spring :daumenhoch:
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where is everyone don,t let the crap weather get ye down soon be spring :daumenhoch:
Time to hibernate now the snow is falling :( but not to worry, we'll soon be cursing :tickedoff: the sun for doing this to all the new jumps we're gonna build. In the meantime you can eat drink and make merry without worrying about your waistline, as the spring digathon will burn the fat back off :laugh:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07034.jpg)
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Summer time, Big Hip, Boulder Hill, AQ
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07085.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07086.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07087.jpg)
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cheers paul for these summer time pics ,make me feel so much better already .that hips gonna be mine come spring time can not wait.got me new stem on order from santa,The big news is i,ve even sold the trial bike to concentrate on the quarry and riding with jack for next year ive got to give it full comitment and see what happens,get in see you all soon.AQL
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That last pic looks like Lodgietech to me. I have a couple of weeks off at xmas, going to try get over- been a while since I've been up the quarry.
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Old and new, not taken from quite the same spot, but look how its changed in 25 years.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/038.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07010.jpg)
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That last pic looks like Lodgietech to me. I have a couple of weeks off at xmas, going to try get over- been a while since I've been up the quarry.
I was up there a couple of days ago, nearly froze to death, ground was rock'ard, need ur ice tyres on bud ;D
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it is immpossible up ther during the frost... more chance of riding than digging haha
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its what made ayton great. you lads are doing a nice bit of diggin up there, went up today before seeing this thread expecting it to be run down, total opposte the place looks awsome and you have some great plans. ;)
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only a week till im home for 6 weeks. wahey! some serious diggin/riding will be done.
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get ya sel a spade put on ya santa list,after a lazy term at uni your gonna do some work when ya home.went up with jack yesterday had a good digging sesh with jack then paul came up later.i,ve made the other berm bigger the one that leads you into the small rythem section banged it all down to try and stop the rain washing it all away,still needs some more on top.i thought it would be good to have it taller so we can get more speed out of it to hit the rythem.put a few barra loads on the inside berm we are making inside the new massive one its gonna be sweet.gonna start clearing the old berm out asap got two weeks over crimbo wanna have it finished by then then a double jump over the back of excisting berm .trying to make the flow better for next year. get digging cheers AQL
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WHAT'S THIS?!! >:(
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Damage/20081217098.jpg)
GRRRRR!!!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Damage/20081217099.jpg)
AARRRGGGGH!!!!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Damage/20081217100.jpg)
IT'S CLOBBERING TIME :knuppel2:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Damage/20081217097.jpg)
Same chav on a crosser that I had words with about a month ago and three mates, they scarpered when they saw me :2gunsfiring_v1:
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Its what happens when you build tabletop jump, haha. We learned that years ago, why do you think Mike makes doubles so big, haha. Mind you I have seen some one on a Xer jump the old big set. Turn them into mid sized doubles Paul and they wont come back. Keep one warmup tabletop jump for me though eh :P
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they want there bike throwing down a mine shaft.
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Would it be possible to repair or replace those post entering the quarry.
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we need those twats out there from linden grove i phoned the coppers but there a waste ta space bastards.we do need those gates to the quarry fixing asap.
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Would it be possible to repair or replace those post entering the quarry.
we need those twats out there from linden grove i phoned the coppers but there a waste ta space bastards.we do need those gates to the quarry fixing asap.
The only place that a barrier would be effective is next to the white gate near the main road. Anywhere else and they would be able to find a way round it.
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You're right about the cops. First time I reported him the coppers it went like this :-
ME - "I want to report a lad on a crosser in Ayton quarry, he's ridden up the main road with no helmet tax or insurance and now he's tearing about the woods and quarry like a lunatic, it national trust land and part of the national park and theres a big sign that says no motorcycles"
COPPER - "Sorry mate we don't chase off road bikers'
ME (annoyed) - "OK, I'll make a citizens arrest, how long will it take you to get here?"
COPPER - "What you gonna arrest him for?"
ME (taken aback) - "Well how about riding up the road with no helmet, no TAX, no licence plate and no insurance ?"
COPPER - "You can't arrest him for that"
ME (disbelief) - "What! I'm sure that if I rode my bike (GSXR) on the road with no helmet you'd arrest me"
COPPER - "I advise you not to take any action sir, you could end up in a lot of trouble if he brings charges against you"
At this point I was gonna explode and had to hang up cause the copper was gonna get a load of abuse down his lug hole.
So in summary, a bloke is breaking the law, the coppers are to lazy to do anything about it, so I offer to do their job for them and then they warn me I could end up in trouble!!!!
:wtf: The coppers won't do anything and they won't let us do anything.
I've complained several times since and they just couldn't give a toss, to busy sittin on their lazy arses waiting for their next fat pay check.
:tickedoff: off
Anyhow maybe we should bring this up with the national trust wardens and see what they say about a barrier?
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Your always going to get this on any trails on land that anyone can use. Police are useless, we all know that - I once saw two lads wearing no hemets on a posibly nicked motorbike bounce off a curb in the daytime past a police car and up the other curb and then go along a path. The copper didnt even bat an eyelid, haha. Do what Dan did when some mouthly lad tried to cause trouble up the quary one year and just lamp the xer lad in the jaw, haha. One year some prick hammered some nails in some wood and dug it into the landing of the big set :Aresehole: lucky we seen it before anyone landed on it.
Unfortunalty, we share this world with nobs who like to trash things without even putting the effort of building jumps themselves.
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Wouldnt that jeapordise the whole area? They might say no more trails and jumps at all! Maybe you could get the national trust people to call the piggy pig piggers about the mx bikes and they might listen to them?
The NT know about the trails, which by the way pre-date the NT ownership of the land, and so long as we keep them happy things should be OK. The lads on the crosser don't come up because of the trails so closing the trails would not stop them. I know the NT do not want motorcycles on the land as it's a designated wildlife area and the surrounding woods are popular with walkers, but they won't know what's going on if we don't tell them. If they are aware they might put up a barrier, hell we could volunteer to help them do it. A barrier is the only effective measure available.
Your always going to get this on any trails on land that anyone can use.
The point is that this isn't just rough land that anyone can use. It's a NT wildlife area inside a national park and there is a sign saying no motorcycles, so they havn't got a leg to stand on. They know they shouldn't be up there but they still come coz they think they can get away with it and that pisses me off.
Unfortunalty, we share this world with nobs who like to trash things without even putting the effort of building jumps themselves.
Agreed! They got no respect >:(
Do what Dan did when some mouthly lad tried to cause trouble up the quary one year and just lamp the xer lad in the jaw, haha.
yea often thats the best solution :2gunsfiring_v1: :daumenhoch:
God I was so tempted, but I'm not looking to harm the lad, I just want to find a solution, not start a war :laugh:
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Off topic, but all the best to present and former Quarry users. Have a good Crimbo and hope the new year brings a vintage quarry season with plenty of warm sunny days for riding and digging ;)
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Off topic, but all the best to present and former Quarry users. Have a good Crimbo and hope the new year brings a vintage quarry season with plenty of warm sunny days for riding and digging ;)
Cheers Keith, and the same to you and everyone else out there :daumenhoch:
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waste of time saying the national trust will sort it there never around .we do need that barrier at the main gate to nip this in the bud.if we look at it its very rare that it happens we need to be up there regular and fook em off .it,s easy to say give em a bat that works with townies but locals come back when we arn,t there and fook the jumps cause it,s on there doorstep it,s easy for em to do during the day when they get there lazy dole arses out of bed. a simply barrier at the main gate and more diggers been up there more will do the trick.we get the odd doyle thats life there was one up yesterday ,started riding over the berm i was working on then telling me filling in a couple of gaps was shite!!!!he was told!!!
on the subject of table tops we do need a few for the younger riders to get confidence up to jump the gaps so the no table top argument is a no go for me.we have always had em and always will .i,m up digging tomorrow can,t wait for spring all the best to everyone cheers AQL
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Merry Xmas and a Happy New Berm
from Paul and Nige
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The old second berm is well on the way to being fully restored :daumenhoch:
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sweet :daumenhoch: opens even more uo at that end.
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must be 8 yrs since i was up there on me mtb
doin a good job lads
may have to pop up 1 weekend when your all gonna b there
russ :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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yeh ya need to do that russ. i think nigel never leaves. sleeps in his barrow with a shovel for a pillow. ;D
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all the best to everyone make 09 a great trails year. the only problem is getting my internet connection when i,m tucked up in my barrow up the quarry i,ll have to get one of those boosters jobbies.i just love going to the trails and creating something to ride ,i feel real at home up there.alot think i,m mental but i,m lovin it as much now as 20 odd years ago. have a great year AQL
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I was up the quarry on the 29th walking the dog. Must have missed you again if you were there on the 30th.
Good to see the old 2nd berm been re-vamped. Is the old 1st berm having the same work done ( I was looking at it when I was up there (though it would need a slight alteration to go around part of the death pack.
Dont take this the wrong way (and it prob doesnt count as I am more or less an ex-quarryman), but some of the jumps and berms dont seem to line up, unless plans are already down on paper. But looking at some of the trails here on t'internet, everything seems to run from one thing to the next smoothly where the quarry is a bit higgledy piggledy at the moment. Again nowt to do with me but it would be a good idea to have a meeting up there and decide what to build and where (if a plan isnt been done already).
Well, Im off work still until monday, so if anyone is going up this Friday/weekend let me know and Ill see if I can put in an hour of 2 of barrow pushing.
Keep it up :daumenhoch:
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I was up the quarry on the 29th walking the dog. Must have missed you again if you were there on the 30th.
Good to see the old 2nd berm been re-vamped. Is the old 1st berm having the same work done ( I was looking at it when I was up there (though it would need a slight alteration to go around part of the death pack.
First berm could be difficult as there is an old tunnel right behind it that we never knew about :-\
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Big moles round these parts ::)
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Dont take this the wrong way (and it prob doesnt count as I am more or less an ex-quarryman), but some of the jumps and berms dont seem to line up, unless plans are already down on paper. But looking at some of the trails here on t'internet, everything seems to run from one thing to the next smoothly where the quarry is a bit higgledy piggledy at the moment. Again nowt to do with me but it would be a good idea to have a meeting up there and decide what to build and where (if a plan isnt been done already).
Keep it up :daumenhoch:
Dont you know? they jump round corners these days :uglystupid2:
Things that are outta line are gonna get changed so that link properly, got a lot of digging to do yet.
Right gonna get my spade and go help Nige ...
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Today's work.
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looks sweet, :daumenhoch:
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up next weekend to get the big shit sorted out..... the quarry's always been all over the place with nowt lining up and it works a treat.... you need to ride it to understand you can come out of the berms at several angles .. cos they are so big.. see ya soon lads. :daumenhoch:
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your right mike theres so many lines thats what makes it great.when you just look at trails they seem all over the place ,but when you come to ride em it just clicks into place.it,ll be great to see ya. ste was saying your girl friend has been ill hope your all ok now.i,ve been up alot lately the cold keeps all the bugs away hopefully.jack did a litter session last friday so it,s clean at the minute new big berm looking well already even before the spring.did you know you and steve got two mentions in the latest edition of dig magazine it,s top they have called it the trails issue,some really good articles on trails around the uk ,defo worth a read.well see ya next week AQL
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your right mike theres so many lines thats what makes it great.when you just look at trails they seem all over the place ,but when you come to ride em it just clicks into place.it,ll be great to see ya. ste was saying your girl friend has been ill hope your all ok now.i,ve been up alot lately the cold keeps all the bugs away hopefully.jack did a litter session last friday so it,s clean at the minute new big berm looking well already even before the spring.did you know you and steve got two mentions in the latest edition of dig magazine it,s top they have called it the trails issue,some really good articles on trails around the uk ,defo worth a read.well see ya next week AQL
yeah mate she was really ill all sorted now though... lookin forward to this year... i was meant to do an interview and get some pics taken up ther by the guy from dig but it all landed on a bad time so there will be something aventually in dig hopefully by summer.. see ya soomn bud... mike :daumenhoch:
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Had a good afternoon on sunday with Nige...lots of gossip with a bit of digging :P
Had a brain wave for the top right-hand corner I was working on. I did a bit of raking and clearing this afty, and looking at the natural way the ground is (lower down behind the death-pack, not on the top) theres a hip jump to the right down into a bomb hole with a ready-made tabletop and other possibilities inside and following on. With most of it been natural there shouldnt be much digging involved. Anyway we will see what you think the next time we meet up there.
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up next weekend to get the big shit sorted out..... the quarry's always been all over the place with nowt lining up and it works a treat.... you need to ride it to understand you can come out of the berms at several angles .. cos they are so big.. see ya soon lads. :daumenhoch:
I am gonna try get up on Saturday, unless it's frozen or pissin down.
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That lad on the crosser was in the woods again today >:(, don't know if he was in the quarry or not, but I reported him to the police again, and guess what, the were very helpful and sent an officer out to meet me :shocked:. I take back all those nasty things I said about them ::) Persistence pays off in the end (and I guess other people have been complaining as well). Unfortunately they can't do anything unless they can identify and catch him. So if you see him up there, don't plant your fist in his face, just try and get him on camera, the more evidence we can gather to identify him the better. At least they are showing an interest now and the PSO's are gonna keep an eye out for him.
Don't think we'll see him on a weekend but if you do, then call NY police on 08456060247 and report him, stress that he is riding illegally on National Trust property inside a National Park and that Cliff Ridge wood is an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and a nature conservation area and also that he's endangering the public.
You can also contact the NT wardens on 01642 328901 so that they are made aware of the problem, and they might thank us for bringing it to their attention.
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up next weekend to get the big shit sorted out..... the quarry's always been all over the place with nowt lining up and it works a treat.... you need to ride it to understand you can come out of the berms at several angles .. cos they are so big.. see ya soon lads. :daumenhoch:
I am gonna try get up on Saturday, unless it's frozen or pissin down.
The forcast is fine for Saturday, possible drizzle on Sunday. Im gonna try and get up sometime between tomorrow and Sunday.
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That lad on the crosser was in the woods again today >:(, don't know if he was in the quarry or not, but I reported him to the police again, and guess what, the were very helpful and sent an officer out to meet me :shocked:. I take back all those nasty things I said about them ::) Persistence pays off in the end (and I guess other people have been complaining as well). Unfortunately they can't do anything unless they can identify and catch him. So if you see him up there, don't plant your fist in his face, just try and get him on camera, the more evidence we can gather to identify him the better. At least they are showing an interest now and the PSO's are gonna keep an eye out for him.
Don't think we'll see him on a weekend but if you do, then call NY police on 08456060247 and report him, stress that he is riding illegally on National Trust property inside a National Park and that Cliff Ridge wood is an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and a nature conservation area and also that he's endangering the public.
You can also contact the NT wardens on 01642 328901 so that they are made aware of the problem, and they might thank us for bringing it to their attention.
Good idea to video him if hes up there on my new phone :P... Beats videoing the dog.
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had a good digging sesh saturday ,top inch was frozen then ok once passed that.started on the new 8 pack! it runs next to the death pack and so is called son of death pack, :D will be sweet when done ,i,ll say again can,t wait for spring got some serious digging to get done from now till then.i get one thing done and another idea pops in my head ,the barra is getting some good use even the spare one was out saturday.tommy have ya got ye mobile fixed we were trying to get hold of ya ? hope to see ye all up soon cheers.AQL
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had a good digging sesh saturday ,top inch was frozen then ok once passed that.started on the new 8 pack! it runs next to the death pack and so is called son of death pack, :D will be sweet when done ,i,ll say again can,t wait for spring got some serious digging to get done from now till then.i get one thing done and another idea pops in my head ,the barra is getting some good use even the spare one was out saturday.tommy have ya got ye mobile fixed we were trying to get hold of ya ? hope to see ye all up soon cheers.AQL
Ive sent a pm to you and paul of me new mobile number.
Typical... Was going to come up on saturday, but I didnt think anyone would be up there with the frost so took the dog out for a walk from hutton village. along and up little roseberry the across the moor and back home (listening to the match as I go). I got a message late on from sam but he couldnt remember who had rung me. I was home-alone later and I think I missed some calls but I was giving my lecky guitar some hammer so I never heard em.
Anyway, I did go up on Sunday afternoon and there was no-one there....like I said....typical. There was 2 lads up there (about 14-15 yo) on a mini bike. I told em they had better be careful cos the bobbies are chasing people away from the wood as motorbikes are banned. They seemed OK and just went..... pushing.
See u soon...................hopefully... :D
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had a good digging sesh saturday ,top inch was frozen then ok once passed that.started on the new 8 pack! it runs next to the death pack and so is called son of death pack, :D will be sweet when done ,i,ll say again can,t wait for spring got some serious digging to get done from now till then.i get one thing done and another idea pops in my head ,the barra is getting some good use even the spare one was out saturday.tommy have ya got ye mobile fixed we were trying to get hold of ya ? hope to see ye all up soon cheers.AQL
Saturdays work in the bitter cold. Lucky for us that we where sheltered from the wind otherwise it would have been impossible. If we can keep going at it for the next four or five weekends things should be looking sweet (copyright Nige) for the springtime session.
Nige getting stuck in while Jack looks for rocks.
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Nige and Jack working on a tricky launcher.
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Had a good afternoon on sunday with Nige...lots of gossip with a bit of digging :P
Had a brain wave for the top right-hand corner I was working on. I did a bit of raking and clearing this afty, and looking at the natural way the ground is (lower down behind the death-pack, not on the top) theres a hip jump to the right down into a bomb hole with a ready-made tabletop and other possibilities inside and following on. With most of it been natural there shouldnt be much digging involved. Anyway we will see what you think the next time we meet up there.
Glad you have put those photos up because it shows the idea I had for that corner...
In the first photo....Along the path that is just out of the picture to the left, as you go along heading for the bit I was clearing to get on the top a few months ago there is a natural step up behind the big main tree. If that was turned into a hip jump to the right then down behind the tree into a bomb-hole (where nige is digging).
Behind the landing for "death-pack one" there is a lump of muck that hasnt been touched yet... this could easily be made into a table-top/doubles without much effort, and follow on with various lumps and bumps all the way down behind the death-pack until you come out into the new "big berm". Just an idea and it would if built be a pretty cool run. Anyway see what you think when we meet up there again.
Just to add, as well as the hip jump to the right I mentioned, a berm could be dug-out running behind that BIG tree and follow the path I thought of....
Ideas Ideas Ideas ;)
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had a good digging sesh yesterday,worked on the new 8/6 pack looking good .ground on the surface real wet but great for digging.hope to get up later today do a bit more.see you all soon AQL
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Good day for making jumps. Me Tommy and Nige put a good twelve man hours in, place was packed (for January) with bikes but to soft and sloppy I think. Lots of ideas on the boil for new berms and jumps.
Spawn of Death Pack is taking shape >:D
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New table to left of DP, thinking berm built into DP2 gap bringing you out to the right before the swamp :coolsmiley:
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A little work done on the tight berm landing.
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January fun on the medium hip.
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It's January, get out and dig!!!
AQL
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Enjoyed today (though im aching abit now though). Nice pics too, its good to keep a record of the changes been made.
In the second pic down (with my elbow in), theres an "orb" jumping the death-pack...even ghosts must be into bike jumping :P
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In the second pic down (with my elbow in), theres an "orb" jumping the death-pack...even ghosts must be into bike jumping :P
The Orb of Death :shocked: or it could be E.T. ;D
There is new berm in the making.
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Just a testing pic, Its the (un-finished) launch ramp which dives down to the right. In the top corner of the quarry.
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Same area but from the bottom, the launcher is to the left of my dog.
As its January, and very wet, only the basics have been done so far but im enjoying giving the "Quarry" a new face-lift and working with old pals :daumenhoch:
Undecided (as yet) what to do with the dirt wall at the front of the pic. It would make a good launcher, but then a landing ramp would have to be built.
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wasn,t sure of that table and new berm,but it,s looking sweet great idea.the spawn of death pack love the name it,s begining to look real good.when ya putting the hard work in and people are riding there bikes it can be depressing,i even heard one of em say it,s the shits!!!!! but is that rider willing to lift a spade and walk the talk? is he fook he won,t even get off his 24" dirt jumper that daddy bought him and look at a spade never mind use the fooking thing.all they say is "WHY DON,T YA BUILD THIS BUILD THAT","WHAT JUMPS CAN YOU DO" and of course "HOW MUCH WAS THAT BIKE".IF THERES ANY OF EM READING GET YA DADS TO BUY YA A SHOVEL AND COME UP ASK WHAT WE ARE DOING LEND A HAND.then i,d give ya some respect and listen to YOUR ideas .it,s the time of our lifes when the weather gets better and we can ride that keeps me motivated to keep going up and doing the biz.have a think cheers AQL
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Just to add to the "ORB" pic...this came out on one of mine I took on Monday.................scary dary......
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wasn,t sure of that table and new berm,but it,s looking sweet great idea.the spawn of death pack love the name it,s begining to look real good.when ya putting the hard work in and people are riding there bikes it can be depressing,i even heard one of em say it,s the shits!!!!! but is that rider willing to lift a spade and walk the talk? is he fook he won,t even get off his 24" dirt jumper that daddy bought him and look at a spade never mind use the fooking thing.all they say is "WHY DON,T YA BUILD THIS BUILD THAT","WHAT JUMPS CAN YOU DO" and of course "HOW MUCH WAS THAT BIKE".IF THERES ANY OF EM READING GET YA DADS TO BUY YA A SHOVEL AND COME UP ASK WHAT WE ARE DOING LEND A HAND.then i,d give ya some respect and listen to YOUR ideas .it,s the time of our lifes when the weather gets better and we can ride that keeps me motivated to keep going up and doing the biz.have a think cheers AQL
You have to jump the "death-pack". Then and only then are you aloud to voice an opinion like "the shits". Was that on saturday?
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wasn,t sure of that table and new berm,but it,s looking sweet great idea.the spawn of death pack love the name it,s begining to look real good.when ya putting the hard work in and people are riding there bikes it can be depressing,i even heard one of em say it,s the shits!!!!! but is that rider willing to lift a spade and walk the talk? is he fook he won,t even get off his 24" dirt jumper that daddy bought him and look at a spade never mind use the fooking thing.all they say is "WHY DON,T YA BUILD THIS BUILD THAT","WHAT JUMPS CAN YOU DO" and of course "HOW MUCH WAS THAT BIKE".IF THERES ANY OF EM READING GET YA DADS TO BUY YA A SHOVEL AND COME UP ASK WHAT WE ARE DOING LEND A HAND.then i,d give ya some respect and listen to YOUR ideas .it,s the time of our lifes when the weather gets better and we can ride that keeps me motivated to keep going up and doing the biz.have a think cheers AQL
Sometimes ideas work and sometime not, often there's no way to know until it's built, if it don't work you just dig it up and try again, that's the beauty of dirt.
Personally I aint bothered by the lads that just come up and ride (so long at they behave well), I enjoy creating jumps and it feels good to see people enjoying what we build. I don't expect we will get much help to be honest, remember all the people that used to ride BITD and how many did a lot of digging then? not many apart from us AQL. There are a few that have shown an interest and picked up a shovel, like Evan for example and I'm expecting to see Matty back up there when the weather improves and he's not away partying ...er I mean studying at Uni :2funny:
I have to laugh at the ones that say it's the shits, they usually have a big mouth and no bottle, next time someone says that just give him your spade and tell him to get diggin. If anyone jumps the Death Pack and then tells us it's the shits, well that's fine, we'll just make it bigger >:D
My only problem is with the ones dropping litter or damaging the jumps or giving me lip. :rant: These yoofs that think they can do what they want, take the piss and show no respect, what is it with some young people eh? Like that lad on the crosser, or the one on Saturday night that thought it would be funny to grab my arse in the pub and then do a stupid dance in my face to amuse his four mates, he wasn't laughing when I planted him :buck2: :rant: Am I turning into a cantankerous old git or what >:( ? You'll have to let me know ??? ;)
Anyway back on subject, digging is good for you, it keeps you fit, it's fun and you'll feel good, so come and give it a go.
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Just to add to the "ORB" pic...this came out on one of mine I took on Monday.................scary dary......
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That's just one of them there dirt fairies dude ::) be nice to them or they'll make you crash :)
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Looking good yea!?
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There were some first time visitors there today, said they are bringing spades up on Saturday, heard that before but we'll see ;)
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Looking good :daumenhoch:
Were you on your own? Unfortunately, Ive been conscripted into decorating today and most of the week, possibly running into next week, so ill get there when I can >:(
We could do with a bit of help, lets hope they are there on saturday. The dog still needs walking so I might just get there as well ::)
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berm looks sweet will the berm still allow the spawn of death pack to go over it ok though can,t tell on photos?
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These pics are amazing all way through! wish we had something like that :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
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berm looks sweet will the berm still allow the spawn of death pack to go over it ok though can,t tell on photos?
I think so, at worst we might need to re-jig it a bit.
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These pics are amazing all way through! wish we had something like that :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Cheers Magna, if your ever up here come and have some fun. There must be some trails near Bristol, no?
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Hello all, sorry still have not had any time to have a walk up, been so much on as i'm doing up a house outside of work + kids = not much time for building/riding. Been on my bike about 3 times in the last month :( .
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been going up the track on me dinner hour when I can do do a little track modding ;) but naughty, but you know :P
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/dt1-1.jpg)
rebuilt this one that takes you to a berm lander.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/dt2.jpg)
and this little set if you rollover the berm & and lift to hip onto the big table top and you can see.
Got some rider freinds of mine down my jumps rebuilding them, they are doing a great job¬
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/54/l_3c6c83c8db844f42878e707a3dea0f20.jpg)
soon be summer...
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These pics are amazing all way through! wish we had something like that :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Cheers Magna, if your ever up here come and have some fun. There must be some trails near Bristol, no?
If there is paul then i wanna know about it :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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Hello all, sorry still have not had any time to have a walk up, been so much on as i'm doing up a house outside of work + kids = not much time for building/riding. Been on my bike about 3 times in the last month :( .
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/before.jpg)
been going up the track on me dinner hour when I can do do a little track modding ;) but naughty, but you know :P
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/dt1-1.jpg)
rebuilt this one that takes you to a berm lander.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/dt2.jpg)
and this little set if you rollover the berm & and lift to hip onto the big table top and you can see.
Got some rider freinds of mine down my jumps rebuilding them, they are doing a great job¬
(http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/54/l_3c6c83c8db844f42878e707a3dea0f20.jpg)
soon be summer...
What the hell you hitting with that hammer Scott? Looks like a can of cavity wall filler has exploded and filled your house :-\
Your jumps are looking good. We're gonna leave ours looking rough till the weather improves then tart them up a bit.
And where is that track ?
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One day closer to springtime and another landing built by me and Nige :daumenhoch:
Need to get this corner sorted out Keith, what's your plan? :P
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3797.jpg)
We could abandon the small berm and hit SDP from here!?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3796.jpg)
We could make the berm exit to the right of SDP or remove it and let the trail go across the front of the DP then down the back side, over the table and into the DP2 berm :laugh:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3793.jpg)
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What the hell you hitting with that hammer Scott? Looks like a can of cavity wall filler has exploded and filled your house :-\
Your jumps are looking good. We're gonna leave ours looking rough till the weather improves then tart them up a bit.
And where is that track ?
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Haha, yer just some mad 70's fake wooden wall stuck on with glue,,its all down now ready for new kitchen to go in.
Tracks in Darlo, near to the old one but on the other side of the main road before you get to the a1.
Is that berm jump going to work? anyone jumped it yet?
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Need to get this corner sorted out Keith, what's your plan? :P
It might sound daft, but I had this crazy idea of a 360 berm :P Ill explain when I see you.
Ill be out with the dog at sometime tomorrow, so ill text you then to see what time ill be up.
Cracking pics by the way :daumenhoch:
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ther buildin some trails up scunny woods in darlo aswell
gonna get up av a look when wifey is betta
aint been on me park bike for months
russ
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What the hell you hitting with that hammer Scott? Looks like a can of cavity wall filler has exploded and filled your house :-\
Your jumps are looking good. We're gonna leave ours looking rough till the weather improves then tart them up a bit.
And where is that track ?
Haha, yer just some mad 70's fake wooden wall stuck on with glue,,its all down now ready for new kitchen to go in.
Tracks in Darlo, near to the old one but on the other side of the main road before you get to the a1.
Is that berm jump going to work? anyone jumped it yet?
It's been too wet test any of the new stuff so there will almost certainly be modifications to make come the spring. The berm jump could be tricky, at the moment the priority is to move dirt into position and fine tune it later.
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ther buildin some trails up scunny woods in darlo aswell
gonna get up av a look when wifey is betta
aint been on me park bike for months
russ
We will have to have to get out and have a look at these other trails and pick up some tips and ideas.
Get well soon Mrs. MADD DOGG.
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cheers paul,,wife is on her way mate
will catch up soon
russ
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Today's picture from a cold and snowy quarry. Tommy is working on "Project 360" :4_17_5: and I have started on a low berm next to the swamp.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3815.jpg)
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My daft idea has started :D
Lots of digging to make what could be a classic trail, or a load of cr*p. Its hard to explain what the idea is, and these poor pics dont help but here goes...
This first pic is shown as number "1" on the diagram at the bottom and direction of the photo
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0049.jpg)
coming out of the proposed berm its a fast shoot down ( number 2 on diagram )into a proposed 450 degree berm at the bottom in the shape of a number "6"
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0067.jpg)
The rest of these pics are random pics of the area and dont really show much other than a mess of "work-in-progress", but come spring when its finished, all smoothed out and a bit dryer, then I hope this wil have been worth it.
pic 3
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0060.jpg)
pic 4
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0062.jpg)
pic 5
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0065.jpg)
pic 6
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0066.jpg)
A rough sketch of the "plan"........looks good on paper.....but.....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Quarrytwo2.jpg)
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Nice plan, haha. Hope it works.
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many twists and turns paul. i like! i went up on my own friday evening. things have really come on guys. niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.
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i,d like to keep the berm going into sdp it will be a testing take off but a good challenge.tell ya what after going round the new berm though the death pack i,d love to put in a set leading over to the berm next to the hip jumps then over the other berm and onto the small rythem section keeping the flow good,rather than berming round the swamp,just an idea.great to see all these lines can,t wait to ride.AQL
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I think Paul was thinking of doing both Nige. The new berm round the swamp and a trail heading over to the old berm.
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3815.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3822.jpg)
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I seem to have run up against the same white-out conditions at my new spot. Gonna try for a late night dig though as the snow means you can see in the woods at night. Just hope the ground ain't frozen below.
Good work Paul and the crew up there, would love to pay a visit in summer. :4_17_5:
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i just wish i hadn,t looked at that snow picture thats just depressing
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went up late this afternoon took my spade thinking the sun would have melted more today.the only brown stuff showing was the hip,s. did some work on those but was gutted with the amount of snow still about,give it a few more days and we,ll be back working need to get the new 8 pack done,it seems a million miles away but spring is right round the corner.hoping mike and ste will be up soon we need there input.hope to see you all soon lads AQL
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Another day off work with the weather and had the dog out this morning in blizzards so I didnt think any digging could be done. As im sitting here now most of the snow (well in guisborough anyway (only a dead snowman to show any signs of snow been here)) has about gone and its a clear blue sky. The nights are getting that bit lighter so if anyone is going up there give me a ring/text and ill see if im busy. Come march-ish ill be working full-time again so I want to get the thick of operation "ROCK N ROLLER COASTER" done.
As I said just me and the dog are home-alone and did a bit of messing about on the lappy to fill in time and did these....
Red is the "ROCK N ROLLER COASTER". Green, the hip jump to the right and down and its route
The first Berm.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Quarry4-1.jpg)
The first berm, looking up.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Quarry3-1.jpg)
looking down from the first berm.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Quarry5-1.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/quarry6-1.jpg)
I know this area is the main source of material, so once the berms are complete, the part of the berm (on this last pic) at the back could stay intact and material could be dug from above/behind it. PS I think ive drawn this bit a bit bigger/higher than planned so theres still lots of dirt to come from here as I said. PPS the landing in the middle on the green route should have been drawn bigger. ???
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Quarry7-1.jpg)
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Nice work Keith, really shows your idea well, CAD for the quarry, I like it :daumenhoch:
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Good session today.
Difficult conditions ...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3881.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3884.jpg)
... but that didn't stop us ...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3889.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3896.jpg)
Forecast for Saturday is hot dry and sunny so shades and spades, see you there :crazy2:
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I seem to have run up against the same white-out conditions at my new spot. Gonna try for a late night dig though as the snow means you can see in the woods at night. Just hope the ground ain't frozen below.
Good work Paul and the crew up there, would love to pay a visit in summer. :4_17_5:
Consider yourself invited, anytime ;)
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This new section is providing all kinds of inspiration!
You sure you wouldn't get dizzy riding it?
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This new section is providing all kinds of inspiration!
You sure you wouldn't get dizzy riding it?
We wont know until weve tried it. Lots of testing and shaping to do but the basics are coming along..............All I need now is a bike :idiot2:
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Did loads today in only 3 hours. Ill tell you what Paul, Im glad we stopped digging when we did cos i'm feeling it now :shocked:
Just to add a few pics I took today....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0162.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0164.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0167.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0169.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0165.jpg)
Im not sure we have got the bit of berm between the death pack right. Its a bit square and not round enough. I think the middle needs moving back a foot or two. Anyway will see again when we are up there :daumenhoch:
OMG I ACHE :2funny:
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are those last pics adjacent to the death pack? thats a bloody massive berm if so. are there any other pics so i could possibly orientate myself lol?
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are those last pics adjacent to the death pack? thats a bloody massive berm if so. are there any other pics so i could possibly orientate myself lol?
It needs to be bloody massive cos you're gonna be going bloody fast when you hit it. Go back a page and check out Keiths CAD diagrams ;D they should explain everything.
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Im not sure we have got the bit of berm between the death pack right. Its a bit square and not round enough. I think the middle needs moving back a foot or two. Anyway will see again when we are up there :daumenhoch:
OMG I ACHE :2funny:
I don't think it will be far off, we need to sort out the entry point cos all else will depend on that.
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Im not sure we have got the bit of berm between the death pack right. Its a bit square and not round enough. I think the middle needs moving back a foot or two. Anyway will see again when we are up there :daumenhoch:
OMG I ACHE :2funny:
I don't think it will be far off, we need to sort out the entry point cos all else will depend on that.
Thats what I tell the mrs ;D
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This new section is providing all kinds of inspiration!
You sure you wouldn't get dizzy riding it?
It's outrageous, I've never seen anything like it, "The Death Spiral" ha ha
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Im not sure we have got the bit of berm between the death pack right. Its a bit square and not round enough. I think the middle needs moving back a foot or two. Anyway will see again when we are up there :daumenhoch:
OMG I ACHE :2funny:
I don't think it will be far off, we need to sort out the entry point cos all else will depend on that.
Thats what I tell the mrs ;D
You're a very smutty boy :bondage:
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are those last pics adjacent to the death pack? thats a bloody massive berm if so. are there any other pics so i could possibly orientate myself lol?
Yep. the top corner near DP1. The back of DP1 launcher is showing at the bottom left of this pic.
Just before bedtime, this might help....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/quarry8.jpg)
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ahh haha cheers keith, i got a good idea where you mean now. im back mid march me, might even be dry enough to ride!
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Looks like the white stuff has struck again...
one more...............yes im bored.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/quarry9.jpg)
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you love it haha! i got a good idea where it all is now. i was wasted last night, trying to figure out those pics was a nightmare haha.
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Paul... we will need a wheel-barrow for saturday if you can borrow nige's spare. No point digging around the tree when theres loads to shift at the back of the spiral. Ill be parking at the end of the wheatlands probably on saturday because I got my wing-mirror knocked off on wednesday.. >:(
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that lot looks mad ,i like the tech going on over the pictures,but you can really see what going on in tommies head. just call or text me if you want the spare barra it has a very slow punture so youi may need to take a pump with you depending on how long your gonna be up there. nice to hear from the soft southerner matty far to cold for him up ere!!!!!!!! ;D hopefully the weather will start to pick up now .i need to get that 8 pack sorted it,ll get done no worries see you all soon AQL
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Today's before and after photos.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3903.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3904.jpg)
From the run in.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3915.jpg)
From above.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3914.jpg)
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that berm is bloody massive man! should turn it into a dirtbowl :D
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A couple from me....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0187.jpg)
Ben...the 1st official tester getting air down the slope
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0178.jpg)
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I love this video... so much in so little space....sends the mind thinking ;)
(the second video down)
http://www.vimeo.com/channel14197
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I love this video... so much in so little space....sends the mind thinking ;)
(the second video down)
http://www.vimeo.com/channel14197
Some bloody awesome video on that site :shocked:, totally inspirational, wish a was a yoof again :(. A few more years digging by the AQL and we might have something comparable.
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http://www.bikeguide.org/forums/showthread.php's=cad31d613a7c89b9360dc8a50e756934&t=151036
^^^^^ The second pic in post 5......
theres a sleeper laid this side of the fence at the top of the sledging field. Maybe it should be gathered up, if not for now then maybe for the future.
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http://www.bikeguide.org/forums/showthread.php's=cad31d613a7c89b9360dc8a50e756934&t=151036
^^^^^ The second pic in post 5......
theres a sleeper laid this side of the fence at the top of the sledging field. Maybe it should be gathered up, if not for now then maybe for the future.
Good idea. BTW that ShadyTrails video is a bute! :4_17_5:
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Was up the quarry yesterday with Paul. All the snow has gone but its so so wet, everything was like porridge and impossible to dig. We had learned a lesson on building in snow and ice as all the berms we built have shrunk a foot as the ice inside them has melted and bits have avalanched off them. Still nothing that cant be repaired and the damage aint bad and the basics are still solid. Spent most of the day digging drainage and have a nice system inplace running almost all the water away from the middle of the quarry, so it should help dry out if we have a spell of mild weather. We should be up there on Wed afternoon doing something if anyone wants to have a visit..... bring your wellies.
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it's a bigg no no digging in the frost or snow... you just fight and loose battle... now's when ya need to start digging. iv'e tryed so many times... fook the winter spring is for digging!
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id rather get riding as soon as possible. roll on spring ;)
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it's a bigg no no digging in the frost or snow... you just fight and loose battle... now's when ya need to start digging. iv'e tryed so many times... fook the winter spring is for digging!
Glad to hear you are still about :daumenhoch: People have been asking where you had got to as we/them need your input as for what to dig, and where. We have done a bit in the top corner out the way (hope you like) but want to progress into the middle abit to continue the "smaller" trails. Its because of the weather that I had a bit of time to play with to dig :P. The Berms etc have shrunk, but they aint damaged, when they dry a bit they can easily be repaired and built up again as the basics are still there (Well it was only the basics we did anyway). Still you learn lessons. I remember BITD digging with the AQL's on a frosty moonlit night, and even riding.
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yeah mate ya doin a great job... just stackin stuff up is good in the witer but shaping is a joke... we used to scrape a foot of snow off the jumps and ride them frozen! haha
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great to see mike back writing .i,m in the lakes this week i,m gunna have a digging session this sunday weather permitting hope to get the new 8 pack done.not long now to spring.dun know what its been like in ayton this week but the lakes have been sweet no rain all week.even put the shovel in the van and dug a few hips.been watching a awesome dvd called building the underground its in the north west usa trails mainly bloody ace.well im off out to ride see ya sunday AQL
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Snow's gone and it's ideal for digging but still very tacky, so no good for riding.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3963.jpg)
There's so much potential here and we got loads of ideas. It would be good to build a hip so you jump across SDP and land on DP1 landing slope.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3944.jpg)
Sunday afternoon is pencilled in for next session.
P.S. There is litter everywhere >:( so we need bin bags and a good tidy up.
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Thats the problem with all these ideas, you get up there and just dont know where to start :idiot2:. Its just a matter of grabbing a spade and digging and see what things turn out like. A basic plan needs to be thought out then as time goes by you can just add to it and make trails inside trails. :daumenhoch:
Made the berm inside DP2 tighter today with the idea of you heading back up the quarry as well as across.
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Its true about the litter and it aint fair on those that dig have to tidy up after people who just come and ride taking advantage of others hard work just to leave the place an eye-sore. It might be an idea to put a few signs up because it will only take one complaint from an old biddie walking her dog to have the whole place flattend. :-[
The national trust are doing us a favour letting us ride and dig, the least we can do is show them some gratitude.
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Nice weather today, almost felt Spring like :), shame I had to waste an hour of my time picking up other peoples trash :tickedoff:, filled a large bin bag and there's more to do tomorrow >:(.
Just wait till I see someone dropping litter :knuppel2:
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The Quarry is drying out nicely, almost ridable in parts. Did 3 hours today, Paul and Nige did longer continuing the SODP line, I made a start on a new berm holding onto the idea of criss-crossing the riding area rather than running straight down and opens up loads of lines at the very top-end. Had a few visitors up today who Nige knew, so it was good to say "hello" to fellow quarry users.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0192.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0193.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0194.jpg)
It doesnt show on the pics very well but a line from the peek in the background running straight down to a lip on the back of the berm has been half built
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0195.jpg)
Wednesday aftey has been penciled in (touch-wood) for the next session where we hope to return to repairing the spiral now it has had chance to dry out abit
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i,ll get some signs done about the litter and put em up this week
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i,ll get some signs done about the litter and put em up this week
Good :daumenhoch:
You should include ... "Try and count how many hours" and "how many shovel fulls of dirt it took to build" and "it didnt just appear overnight", ending with " use it, dont abuse it".
Make it strong and make em show some RESPECT
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like your thinking tommy strong it is.
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CLEAN YOUR fookING LITTER UP SKANKS.
strong enough? ;D
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like your thinking tommy strong it is.
Maybe not to strong as we want young riders to enjoy the quarry. I was off kids this morning after trying to get mine out of bed and ready for "back to school"....gits :P
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I can't see signs being very effective on their own, they'll probably get ripped down like in the past but if we're gonna have em I'd keep em simple and straight to the point like
"NO LITTERING"
then when some one drops trash we can point at the sign ask them to modify their behaviour.
We've also got to encourage the young un's to be tidy by continuing to set a public example by picking up litter and asking people to help keep the place clean. The ones that ignore us get a talking to, you gotta remember that for townies dropping litter is just normal behaviour :( after all the council will come and pick it up for them, a little re-education is needed.
And maybe the AQL need to become visible with T-shirts so that the kids know who's "turf" it is, and who to see if they get a flatty ::)
A few photos from Sunday
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3978.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3983.jpg)
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I think it needs a bit more than that Paul. Therell be lots of days when none of us are there or like last week when there was litter and no-one owned up. As soon as peoples backs are turned they will throw it down the banking. Id even include " if you are reading this and have intentions of pulling this sign down then we and you know that you are really a bit of a knob".
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I just thought....dig a hole somewhere down the bottom end maybe to the right of the old quarter-pipe just next to the bushes and line it with a bin-liner with a few rocks to hold it down...im sure it would get used then its just a matter of carrying it down.
Anyway...had an idea.... the berm you started Paul going around the swamp... how about turning it around to line up with the berm I started on sunday then sending you into the old (hip) berm or building behind it using the back of yours for the same effect?
Had another idea...(no lightbulb gif)... It might be an idea to build a lip inside the new berm next to the landing I started on the pics sending you the otherway to launch you up then lining up with the hip-jump.
It might be 1-2ish before I get finished tomorrow Paul...Ill text you when im on my way.
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Did another 3+ hours today with Paul. The plan was to return to the spiral but everywhere is drying up nicely exept the spiral which is getting no sun or wind been tucked away in the corner. We tried but it is still like porridge, so Paul did abit near the middle hip and I went back to do a bit more on the new berm and jump.
My pics from today....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0197.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0196.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0201.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0198.jpg)
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things are definitely shaping up now keith! i see you have added a double to the end of that massive berm, where does berm take you off to? sodp?
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Looking good ! Its been dry enough to ride Darlo track on my dinner hour- its a bit like riding Ayton in 92. The little mods I made havent been knocked down ither :P so I'm pleased with that. The MTBers will cry with that berm - thats where they usually drop off, haha.
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sod 'em - hah!
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things are definitely shaping up now keith! i see you have added a double to the end of that massive berm, where does berm take you off to? sodp?
If you scroll up to pauls last 2 pics, in the 1st one theres a pic of nige working on the SODP. Behind him and his wheel barrow is a berm, so it lines up with that using the jump that Nige is stood on as a roller to bring you over this way. Also we might build a berm at the back of the swamp where there is a pile of dirt shown in the same pic. Basicly it lines up with practically everythink there is going on over that side. The reason for the new berm is to criss-cross the quarry keeping a natural rhythm with the slope rather than running straight down then struggling to get back up using the area which is practically unused.
Interestingly, digging in and around that new berm ive taken the top 6inches of the grassed up area away and its back down the the old solid surface, so we might continue to do the same over most of that whole area rather than riding on grassy mud, using the dirt to build....whatever.
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Looking good ! Its been dry enough to ride Darlo track on my dinner hour- its a bit like riding Ayton in 92. The little mods I made havent been knocked down ither :P so I'm pleased with that. The MTBers will cry with that berm - thats where they usually drop off, haha.
Looking at the same pic of Pauls I mentioned above, the berm is infront of a berm that was already in existance so its not blocking out really. That why I put the jump in anyway to keep a line running down (and mayby up, with a bit added to it). Now that berm is there what goes on between it is for everybody to build what-ever size jumps they want ...large or not so large. :P :buck2:
Hopefully at the weekend everybody is going to show up so all ideas can be brought together :daumenhoch:
Just to add.....whenever did you see a mountain-biker digging............ So Maccaz has it spot on
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laughed out loud at tommies "if you pull this sign down you are a knob "quote, classic and very true.i,ve got an old wooden ladder i,m gonna take up so at least they will have to make an effort to climb the tree to pull them down. new berm looks sweet .theres a real good forcast for the weekend so get digging.
just a note to matty when you back up to gods country your lungs must be chocker with that london smog?!!!!!!!!! :2funny: well see you all soon AQL
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laughed out loud at tommies "if you pull this sign down you are a knob "quote, classic and very true.i,ve got an old wooden ladder i,m gonna take up so at least they will have to make an effort to climb the tree to pull them down. new berm looks sweet .theres a real good forcast for the weekend so get digging.
just a note to matty when you back up to gods country your lungs must be chocker with that london smog?!!!!!!!!! :2funny: well see you all soon AQL
At home at 2.51 PM.... WHY AINT YOU UP THERE DIGGING :P
I was wondering where you were going with the "ladder" quote. For a second my mind was wondering " how is he going to use a ladder in building stuff" :idiot2:
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2 weeks today for for my mams birthday lol!
ill come up sat and sunday and get a dig in for real!!!! :D
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Looking good ! Its been dry enough to ride Darlo track on my dinner hour- its a bit like riding Ayton in 92. The little mods I made havent been knocked down ither :P so I'm pleased with that. The MTBers will cry with that berm - thats where they usually drop off, haha.
Have you got a thread or pics of your spot in Darlo?
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Anyone diggin tomorrow? I just had a quick look up today and it's gettin better (drier) all the time. The weather forecast is good, I'm down Redcar tonight but I should be fit and raring to go by dinner time.
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Anyone diggin tomorrow? I just had a quick look up today and it's gettin better (drier) all the time. The weather forecast is good, I'm down Redcar tonight but I should be fit and raring to go by dinner time.
Yep, I should be there about that time :coolsmiley:
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I cant get away from this video (the second one down...Hannu trails)...http://www.vimeo.com/channels/deluxebmxtrailstv
Had a mess about last night and it looks like it goes something like this...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/video1.jpg)
I did a plan of the quarry a few weeks ago using pics and google earth etc, and added this into it last night...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/quarryplan6.jpg)
The red is miles out of scale, but just thought it would (or something similar) would fit in perfect into that space. Lots of digging and I thought Id put the idea on here to see what everybody thinks.
THE THOUGHT WAS THERE BUT AFTER BEEN UP TODAY THERE ISNT ENOUGH ROOM TO BUILD THIS WHICH IS A SHAME. :( STILL, MAYBE SOMETHING SIMILAR WILL BE BUILD BUT NOT AS THIS SCALE....
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Things have come along well today, Mike's got started on revamping the Death Pack and Keith's done a sterling job surfacing the spiral which is back up to full height. Nige has been digging out the berm leading into the SDP and things are really starting to take shape. Still there's a lot to be done so the AQL will be back at it tomorrow.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3999.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4012.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4007.jpg)
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Another good day with 4 of us at it.
Some of another berm after the spiral and table-top I did a few weeks ago but forgot to take my cam...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0208.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0207.jpg)
And a couple from today...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0206.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0205.jpg)
These are still a bit sloppy so unridable yet but heres to a spell of good weather for it all to dry and bond. We will see tomorrow about digging out the rest of the spiral.
So far so good :daumenhoch:
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Got lots done on Sunday with some help from Chris.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4018.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4020.jpg)
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You boys don't half work hard.
Can't wait to get up and ride the (small) jumps.
:daumenhoch:
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christ, sodp is bigger than i thought! love the way the spiral is shaping up. soo looking forward to come home now. a week thursday!
anyone digging a week on friday? i'll be there :daumenhoch:
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The old camera was playing up yesterday but I got a good shot today. Lots of lines here, from SDP1 launcher over and into spiral berm or, up the side SDP lander onto DP1 lander and that's just for starters :D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/DSCF1655.jpg)
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You boys don't half work hard.
Can't wait to get up and ride the (small) jumps.
:daumenhoch:
Yea we did Sat and Sun, the pressure is on too have it ready for when Keith gets his new bike ;)
Most of the riding area was dry at the weekend but we got rain forcast for this week and then next week Maccaz is back so it'll be snowing :laugh:
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lets have less of the small jumps ,we were looking at them yesterday and there not far off the death pack when you stand back and eye em up.got loads done yesterday and had some good crack really enjoyed it.the trails are gonna be amazing this year.see you all soon AQL
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JUST HAVE TO SAY THAT NEW PHOTO FROM TODAY ,THE SODP LOOKS SWEET
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lets have less of the small jumps ,we were looking at them yesterday and there not far off the death pack when you stand back and eye em up.got loads done yesterday and had some good crack really enjoyed it.the trails are gonna be amazing this year.see you all soon AQL
I think Dex was meaning small as in "not the Death Pack" ;)
Mind you, Chris said the DP is the easiest set up there if you can build up enough courage to go for it :-\
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lets have less of the small jumps ,we were looking at them yesterday and there not far off the death pack when you stand back and eye em up.got loads done yesterday and had some good crack really enjoyed it.the trails are gonna be amazing this year.see you all soon AQL
looking at that last pic it doesnt look too far off the death pack in terms of size hahahaha. Is it only the two double so far or are there another 2 sets with sodp?
gonna have to grow a set to ride them badboys. cant wait. as i said im back next week for my mums birthday (lol) but ill have the weekend to mess about. be looking forward to seeing you guys in the day!
so excited!
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Ha ha just found this photo ...
Aug 08
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_2830.jpg)
Mar 09
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/DSCF1655.jpg)
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Yep - I was defo meaning that i will be riding the smaller jumps on offer.
That said - if I can work up to it and feel comfortable I'm sure the skills of you guys will help me step up my game.
:daumenhoch:
Trails riding is a special skill and one I want to develop. Steep landings and all that.
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The little berm leading to the SODP looks mighty tight to me :shocked: Anyone been over it yet?
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The little berm leading to the SODP looks mighty tight to me :shocked: Anyone been over it yet?
Not yet Scott, we're still tinkering with it all. The jump has ended up a bit larger than first planned cos we dug the ground out, but we'll get it sorted one way or another, what we really need is a fearless test rider ...
Yep - I was defo meaning that i will be riding the smaller jumps on offer.
That said - if I can work up to it and feel comfortable I'm sure the skills of you guys will help me step up my game.
:daumenhoch:
Trails riding is a special skill and one I want to develop. Steep landings and all that.
I can see it now on the back of your shirt, Dex "DEATH PACK" Dexter >:D
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Hey I just started a related topic, if DP3 get's beat I suggest be build the "SWAMP MONSTER" :2gunsfiring_v1:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=81679.0
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The little berm leading to the SODP looks mighty tight to me :shocked: Anyone been over it yet?
Not yet Scott, we're still tinkering with it all. The jump has ended up a bit larger than first planned cos we dug the ground out, but we'll get it sorted one way or another, what we really need is a fearless test rider ...
ill try it ;D
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Is it only the two double so far or are there another 2 sets with sodp?
SDP is gonna be 4 sets, the third is partially built as of now, the fourth isn't started yet.
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i'll get on it when im back!
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Hey I just started a related topic, if DP3 get's beat I suggest be build the "SWAMP MONSTER" :2gunsfiring_v1:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=81679.0
Good idea and a good name.
I was up today, just walking the dog in the rain :( about 3ish
I like the comparison picks...talk about change :daumenhoch:
A couple from me from Sunday. Just to say, a cracking weekend. Was digging at work today so thats 3 days running...god I ache... :shocked:
Smoothing out the middle of the spiral (looks like that names stuck)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0210.jpg)
Experimental berm with a high line and low line going in different directions
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0212.jpg)
Berm into SODP
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0214.jpg)
The man upstairs shines down on the hollowed ground
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0216.jpg)
AQL Wheelbarrow display team
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0217.jpg)
Just as its drying, its forecast rain......................BUGGER
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0218.jpg)
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Just to give you lot an update of my trails ¬
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/scottstrails09.jpg)
Had a little pop at them early on this eve, haha, wind and wet kind of killed me after geting over the first set n then cogging it I gave up, haha.
Your all welcome to come and play if you want a change from AQ this summer.
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where you based scott? id love to ride them buggers, but im nowhere near good enough. bita' practice this summer and i'll man up and try them hah!
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where you based scott? id love to ride them buggers, but im nowhere near good enough. bita' practice this summer and i'll man up and try them hah!
Yea I think a road trip is in order once everythings dried out :daumenhoch:
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Just to give you lot an update of my trails ¬
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/scottstrails09.jpg)
Had a little pop at them early on this eve, haha, wind and wet kind of killed me after geting over the first set n then cogging it I gave up, haha.
Your all welcome to come and play if you want a change from AQ this summer.
They look cushty :daumenhoch: A trip will have to be planned for a visit sometime....Well done Darlo
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Niges van, i think so! ;) :laugh:
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Them thar trails are looking nice Scott! We just finished rebuilding the 4th and 5th straights up Hartlepool, I am yet to ride them though due to the mud and rain. We now have a rythm, its a dancer!
http://www.northeastbmx.co.uk/shill092.MP4
http://www.northeastbmx.co.uk/shill093.MP4
I also got started rebuilding my trails near manchester, its good coming on here and reading this thread for digging inspiration! I am going over them all from the top and making them taller plus adding in some AQL influence burm transfer hip lines!
(http://www.usmbcworld.co.uk/farm/dig/52.jpg)
(http://www.usmbcworld.co.uk/farm/dig/55.jpg)
I just wish I had more time to dig them, I got credit crunched one day of my week so I have been getting down for some solo spade work, still seem to have more ideas than time but thats trail building I guess.
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woah the berm at pools is looking at lot bigger eddy. i do love summerhill. went to college next to it so i spent most of my summer lunch breaks there haha.
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great photo,s from sunday tommy .those two that paul put on wow just shows how much work we have done!!!!.i think that berms gonna be fine going into sodp can,t wait to try it.we should try and have a jam up there when its dry get some riding in.AQL
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It surprises me that trails seem to be so few and far between. Even though I spent a lot of time racing I came from dirt riding (pre BMX on trackers) and have always thought it was integral to BMX. I guess land for jumps is hard to come by and in that respect the AQL have been very lucky. Even if you've got the land getting people to dig is very difficult. Good to see your photos Eddy and Scott, how much help have you had? if you've done all that diggin on your own you deserve a medal. Here's to the diggers for putting their backs into it and keep the roots of BMX alive. :4_17_5:
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woah the berm at pools is looking at lot bigger eddy. i do love summerhill. went to college next to it so i spent most of my summer lunch breaks there haha.
Yea it's looking even better than it already was, if it gets any longer you'll be able to hold mountain bike races there :laugh: Have you got a national this year? I will be taking a look up sometime to catch up with me old mates.
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15 th march
old school racin paul
drag ya gt down for a bash ,,,be funnnnnnnnnnn
russ
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Hmmm... I just noticed that dirt riding comes under Freestyle on the forums page ???, that's news to me, I've always considered dirt a discipline in it's own right and I sure aint never considered myself a freestyler :shocked:
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woah the berm at pools is looking at lot bigger eddy. i do love summerhill. went to college next to it so i spent most of my summer lunch breaks there haha.
Yea it's looking even better than it already was, if it gets any longer you'll be able to hold mountain bike races there :laugh: Have you got a national this year? I will be taking a look up sometime to catch up with me old mates.
hit me up when you do, ill show my face if im home :)
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15 th march
old school racin paul
drag ya gt down for a bash ,,,be funnnnnnnnnnn
russ
Might try and make it to that one Russ, if I can get the day off from digging ;)
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I've been building mine for about 10years - but this year I have had too much on with family stuff and building work outside of my dayjob so I've handed trailboss title to Dan Wez & Ayton Chris & Keeble. We had a digger in too (Cheers Joe if you read this) just to pile the dirt up ready for another set coming back over. I'll PM a map to Paul or something when I get time so you can get over for a ride. They are not as big as AQ but you should have fun on them. Got a half pipe next to it too - mud into wood ;) I'll be up the quary when I'm done sorting out new house out.
Maccaz, The jumps are near Brompton, like I said I'll pm a google earth map to paul but if your making your own way I'll pm to you too, just let me know.
Keep digging Eddy, and I've been told cattericks getting some spadework too - Parksie and another lad(forget his name)are going to fix it up a bit - I had a couple of good sessions last year over that way.
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Maccaz, The jumps are near Brompton, like I said I'll pm a google earth map to paul but if your making your own way I'll pm to you too, just let me know.
that'd be grand if you did, its more than likely i'll have a drive over on my own. if anyone wanted to hop in though we can do the group thing!
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Good to see your photos Eddy and Scott, how much help have you had? if you've done all that diggin on your own you deserve a medal.
We have an average three people that dig regular like however most of the time its only really one or two of us. Its different for me though, and the other core diggers, because we all enjoy building roughly the same amount as we enjoy riding them. Plus in Manchester with the predictable rain you do dig a lot more than ride!
Its a different story up Hartlepool where we get about 10+ people plus a JCB and mini digger. That said, I have only really dug two bmx track jumps by hand and swore never to do it again, the 6-8m wide landings tend to be the killer! We ain't go a national this year but do have two regionals as Russ already mentioned, I still got plans for new stuff up there too including a possible BMX track death pack eqivilent, watch this space!
Scott, will have to sort out a trails trip this summer sometime in between me digging, working and getting married. Will scoop Tim up from the sump of Streetphire and head out for a bit of a play
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Good to see your photos Eddy and Scott, how much help have you had? if you've done all that diggin on your own you deserve a medal.
We have an average three people that dig regular like however most of the time its only really one or two of us. Its different for me though, and the other core diggers, because we all enjoy building roughly the same amount as we enjoy riding them. Plus in Manchester with the predictable rain you do dig a lot more than ride!
Its a different story up Hartlepool where we get about 10+ people plus a JCB and mini digger. That said, I have only really dug two bmx track jumps by hand and swore never to do it again, the 6-8m wide landings tend to be the killer! We ain't go a national this year but do have two regionals as Russ already mentioned, I still got plans for new stuff up there too including a possible BMX track death pack eqivilent, watch this space!
Scott, will have to sort out a trails trip this summer sometime in between me digging, working and getting married. Will scoop Tim up from the sump of Streetphire and head out for a bit of a play
Things were looking a bit run-down in AQ last summer :( so I decided to build a few small jumps at the back end of the year (needed the exercise too). Things just gathered momentum and now we've got a major dig underway. We have three or four people diggin on a weekend but I can see that gettin up to seven or eight in the near future. Like you say it's good fun, none of us veteran diggers have ridden for a while (well Nige is back) but havin a spade in your hand and creating something new is addictive. Some days you can work hard and it seems like you don't get very far but when it all starts coming together it's a great feeling. I'd like AQ to cater for all abilities so anyone can come and have good time.
I designed a few tracks back in the 80s, Redcar and Langbaurgh, you need heavy equipment for that game. Last time I was up at Summerhill I was thinking there was room for a dirt jumpin area.
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I like the design and scale of some of these jumps, would be perfect for Nick to practise his back flips ;) after his winter layoff :P, 8) video
http://vimeo.com/1552655 (http://vimeo.com/1552655)
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Funny you should mention about trails actually. We are hoping to change the boundary lines, mostly to open up a bit more space for spectators, however an interesting possibility appeared behind the back of the 3rd and 5th burms which could lead to some trailsy style jumps. The only issue is that the council public liability insurance will not cover un-rolable jumps so we will have to build some table tops. That said there is nothing to stop making said tables similar proportions to trails! I guess it will depend on the club however we just sorted out a mini digger for the club which we can use for cheap, watch this space.
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no days off for you paul we need all the diggers we can get ;Done thing i meant to ask are you and tommy riding this year ,you must be tempted to get the trails done? i got two plastic bins today thought we could put em in the reeds area dig em in so the tops at ground level cover with wood to hide em and channel water into em for watering the jumps in the summer.on the look out for some pipe for drainage all week no luck yet .look on you tube under 909 trails sweet trails and sound track.see you all soon AQL
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A couple from today showing new hip under construction.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4041.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4047.jpg)
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Doesnt it do ya head in when you are driving and stop at a give-way, cant move because theres traffic coming and theres a van up your arse flashing you to hurry up. Wanted to get out and plant the tw*t... Luckily it was just Nige saying "Hello" :P
Cant believe I got to Guisborough after todays session and it was white over with an inch of snow ffs. Had a few showers of the white stuff in the quarry but carried on reguardless
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0221.jpg)
had the time of my life emptying the water that was stood in the turf area and making rivers ::)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0223.jpg)
Built a new line heading over a new lip on the back of this berm onto the landing in the middle of it the straight over to Pauls hip-jump
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0222.jpg)
From behind...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0225.jpg)
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i thought paul was joking when he said it was gonna snow ahaha. all that water makes me want to cry. hurry and dry out AQ!
one more week yus!
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Funny you should mention about trails actually. We are hoping to change the boundary lines, mostly to open up a bit more space for spectators, however an interesting possibility appeared behind the back of the 3rd and 5th burms which could lead to some trailsy style jumps.
They used to have jumping competition at Magra Park between the races BITD as I recall. All adds to the fun.
The only issue is that the council public liability insurance will not cover un-rolable jumps.
:rant: What has the world come too when @*$#^%~ insurance companies are interfering the design of BMX jumps. Line the bastards up and I'll pull the trigger :2gunsfiring_v1: :rant:
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no days off for you paul we need all the diggers we can get ;Done thing i meant to ask are you and tommy riding this year ,you must be tempted to get the trails done? i got two plastic bins today thought we could put em in the reeds area dig em in so the tops at ground level cover with wood to hide em and channel water into em for watering the jumps in the summer.on the look out for some pipe for drainage all week no luck yet .look on you tube under 909 trails sweet trails and sound track.see you all soon AQL
Waiting to see what I can win on E-bay. Wouldnt mind a bash and it would be easier if I could get me son interested a bit more (cant get him away from skateparks and roller-blading)then I can buy a bike for him ::)
Good idea with the bins, how big are they?
Like the 909 trails.....Heres a good-un.. ...What I like about this is the jumps are big but the gaps aint. The way it circles around to the start is good too.
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Mentalists.....the lot of yeh! lookin good tho :daumenhoch:
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Like the 909 trails.....Heres a good-un.. ...What I like about this is the jumps are big but the gaps aint. The way it circles around to the start is good too.
thse gaps are fookin huge :shocked:
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Off topic but ive been reading through this thread all aftey. Dunno if anyone has read it but its great for us "old-timers"
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=38013.0
It looks like Stu Thomson is a member and im looking for his threads/posts, if anyone has found em can you put a link in here.....Ta
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here we go tommy: this is his profile, click on 'view last posts' in the additional info section :daumenhoch:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1573
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here we go tommy: this is his profile, click on 'view last posts' in the additional info section :daumenhoch:
Cheers pal. Ill have a look at that when iv'ed finished with tuther one.....Ta :)
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just noticed you are on line tommy at this hour you must be looking at porn while your lass is in bed eh.those binns are old dust bin size now got lids for em also.went up late today saw the work you did yesterday sweet .got jack to hold the ladder so i could put those signs up about litter hopefully they will stay and the townies will take note :2funny:see u all soonAQL
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just noticed you are on line tommy at this hour you must be looking at porn while your lass is in bed eh.those binns are old dust bin size now got lids for em also.went up late today saw the work you did yesterday sweet .got jack to hold the ladder so i could put those signs up about litter hopefully they will stay and the townies will take note :2funny:see u all soonAQL
I wish :P, this is her lappy and its like fort knox trying to get anywhere on it. Hope the signs work, looking lately at other trails pics and videos there isnt one scrap of litter anywhere, it must be just with ours been public everyone and anyone can use it. We will have to keep on top of the litter cos if people see no litter it should help to stop em dropping it.
Anyway I was reading about Stu and his posts (I didnt know he'd been ill) :-\.
The nights are getting lighter now, soon as the clocks go forward we'll have to have a few sessions after tea (long as I have a bit of energy left). It funny but I seem to put more effort into digging at the quarry for free than I do at work where i get paid, just goes to show how much the place draws you in.
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Off topic but ive been reading through this thread all aftey. Dunno if anyone has read it but its great for us "old-timers"
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=38013.0
It looks like Stu Thomson is a member and im looking for his threads/posts, if anyone has found em can you put a link in here.....Ta
Brilliant thread that Keith, those early tracks are great , wish we could have built our dream track in AQ, it would have been very similar, following the existing terrain and on a huge scale, a shame it never happened :'( Anyone up for the DP on a side hack? :crazy2:
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Looking at those 909 trails, the take offs reminds me of the old 'parachute jump' but with a big landing. Now if we repaired the old take off and felled the trees down the back it would be ammazin ::) ha ha ... we need some more jumps building!
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id be willing to put the shovel work into creating a quarter somewhere. practice that air :P
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Another pair of then (1983?) and now (2009) shots. Similar time of year.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Creat0017.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF2016.jpg)
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Not trying to worry folks too much, and this was April last year, but does anyone know anything about this -
http://nefreeriders.forumup.co.uk/viewtopic.php't=500&highlight=ayton&mforum=nefreeriders
Its taken from a local MTB club forum who ride DH a lot around guizzy / ayton
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Not trying to worry folks too much, and this was April last year, but does anyone know anything about this -
http://nefreeriders.forumup.co.uk/viewtopic.php't=500&highlight=ayton&mforum=nefreeriders
Its taken from a local MTB club forum who ride DH a lot around guizzy / ayton
The bobby probably got bikes and bikers mixed up as motorbikes are banned. What is more worrying is the fact that National trust members are up there collecting litter. It looks like we will have to do more to stop this problem. Hopefully the new signs will help. If we keep it tidy and a member does go up Im sure they will get a suprise and be pleased that some of us "riders" are doing our bit. A good 10 mins litter collection after each digging session should help :daumenhoch:. Maybe a "NO CAMPING" sign might be an idea.
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Off topic but ive been reading through this thread all aftey. Dunno if anyone has read it but its great for us "old-timers"
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=38013.0
It looks like Stu Thomson is a member and im looking for his threads/posts, if anyone has found em can you put a link in here.....Ta
Brilliant thread that Keith, those early tracks are great , wish we could have built our dream track in AQ, it would have been very similar, following the existing terrain and on a huge scale, a shame it never happened :'( Anyone up for the DP on a side hack? :crazy2:
Yep I remember our plans for a "super downhill track" from BITD. Side-hack over the death-pack......now theres a challenge :daumenhoch:
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Looking at those 909 trails, the take offs reminds me of the old 'parachute jump' but with a big landing. Now if we repaired the old take off and felled the trees down the back it would be ammazin ::) ha ha ... we need some more jumps building!
I remember that idea from BITD as well :P
Im on dads-taxi duty at 2.30am tonight so ill be up tomorrow when I can if we are having a session. The weather forecast is fine in the morning with light rain coming in, in the aftey.
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Not trying to worry folks too much, and this was April last year, but does anyone know anything about this -
http://nefreeriders.forumup.co.uk/viewtopic.php't=500&highlight=ayton&mforum=nefreeriders
Its taken from a local MTB club forum who ride DH a lot around guizzy / ayton
thats a year old though innit. NT dont seem to have a problem with what we do as far as im aware ???
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Not trying to worry folks too much, and this was April last year, but does anyone know anything about this -
http://nefreeriders.forumup.co.uk/viewtopic.php't=500&highlight=ayton&mforum=nefreeriders
Its taken from a local MTB club forum who ride DH a lot around guizzy / ayton
Late last year I was clearing gorse from our 'Boulder Hill' section when the NT wardens came up. The bloke (the other was a woman) got all official on me about it being NT land and demanded to know what I was doing. Anyway after a bit of a chat he mellowed out but asked/told me not to take out any more bushes. I asked him if he had any problem with me building jumps in the main area and he said it was OK, soooo ... I tend to agree with Keith that the policeman who was up there playing on his bike ... err ... I mean fighting crime :2funny:, had got things mixed up. You hardly ever see NT wardens up there and in my opinion we will be OK so long as we keep the place tidy. Most local people are well aware of the trails and have no problem with them, you do get the odd whinge bag who doesn't like to see anyone enjoying themselves and the occasional rambler who thinks that everyone else should be banned but in general people are sound. The only thing that will get us reported by locals is LITTER.
If the NT did decide to ban us without good reason I think we could count on a fair amount of local support if we campaigned against their decision. I would like to think that they would talk to us before doing that, the nightmare scenario is that they just come up and flatten it without warning, it happened once before (BITD, pre NT ownership) when the local council wanted to fill AQ with refuse and tried to make the place look unused, we helped fight against that and won but it was a sickening feeling watching a JCB flattening our hard work.
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Not trying to worry folks too much, and this was April last year, but does anyone know anything about this -
http://nefreeriders.forumup.co.uk/viewtopic.php't=500&highlight=ayton&mforum=nefreeriders
Its taken from a local MTB club forum who ride DH a lot around guizzy / ayton
Late last year I was clearing gorse from our 'Boulder Hill' section when the NT wardens came up. The bloke (the other was a woman) got all official on me about it being NT land and demanded to know what I was doing. Anyway after a bit of a chat he mellowed out but asked/told me not to take out any more bushes. I asked him if he had any problem with me building jumps in the main area and he said it was OK, soooo ... I tend to agree with Keith that the policeman who was up there playing on his bike ... err ... I mean fighting crime :2funny:, had got things mixed up. You hardly ever see NT wardens up there and in my opinion we will be OK so long as we keep the place tidy. Most local people are well aware of the trails and have no problem with them, you do get the odd whinge bag who doesn't like to see anyone enjoying themselves and the occasional rambler who thinks that everyone else should be banned but in general people are sound. The only thing that will get us reported by locals is LITTER.
If the NT did decide to ban us without good reason I think we could count on a fair amount of local support if we campaigned against their decision. I would like to think that they would talk to us before doing that, the nightmare scenario is that they just come up and flatten it without warning, it happened once before (BITD, pre NT ownership) when the local council wanted to fill AQ with refuse and tried to make the place look unused, we helped fight against that and won but it was a sickening feeling watching a JCB flattening our hard work.
Its nice to see local dog walkers who pass us when we are either walking up or down to the quarry with spades, wheelbarrows etc asking us if we have had a hard day or been busy etc. A few weeks ago I met a bloke who had lost his dog and we found it in the quarry and I ran all the way back down to catch him up and tell him we had found his dog. When walking back up he told me a story of him and a few fellow dog walkers who were arguing about how we built the jumps. His friend said we must have had a digger and he said "no we had built them all by hand" and his friend was pretty impressed.
Anyway, as long as we keep it tidy, follow the rules and give no reason for the jumps to be squished, then things should be OK. The jumps cant be far away from been "listed" as they have been there knocking on 30 years now :P
Just a mention of the NT warders, they might have been up there because I wouldnt know who they are so we dont know who is sniffing about. Like I said, give em no reason to show consern and we should be OK :daumenhoch:
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Today's mud bath,
Surfaced the new hip launcher, this jump is about the same size as the big hip but turns in the opposite direction.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4054.jpg)
We also modified the second set of 8 pack to make it shorter but steeper.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4064.jpg)
Just need Maccaz to bring the Sun up north next weekend :)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4066.jpg)
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Is there any science behind jump building? some sort of ratio between height and distance that we should be aiming for? recommended angles etc? Or is it all in the eye?
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A bit late in the day for those type of questions Paul! :LolLolLolLol:
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A bit late in the day for those type of questions Paul! :LolLolLolLol:
Doh! :laugh: got lots more to build yet Adam :daumenhoch:
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i geuss we shall find out if you've got it right when we go to ride them. have any of the kiddies who go up tried any yet? looks like tables are definitely getting some use :daumenhoch:
also, i was wondering with the 'spiral' how do we get into it? do we take the berm thats on the second dp landing and then what? will we be dropping into it?
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Is there any science behind jump building? some sort of ratio between height and distance that we should be aiming for? recommended angles etc? Or is it all in the eye?
I think so yer. Say for just an average set of doubles - lifts 6ft long by 4ft heigh and a nice curve 45+ seems ok, but mostly I think a nice smooth curve is the best thing in getting a jump good. Mostly gap wise I go in paces, 5 for a small jump up to 9 for a big jump with 5 foot lifts and landing. If I'm making a rhythm usually I will count 9 or so paces to the lip of the next lift from the top of the landing.
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i geuss we shall find out if you've got it right when we go to ride them. have any of the kiddies who go up tried any yet? looks like tables are definitely getting some use :daumenhoch:
also, i was wondering with the 'spiral' how do we get into it? do we take the berm thats on the second dp landing and then what? will we be dropping into it?
I think itll be best to show you when you are home next weekend. The berm on the back of DP2 is the way out, maybe this might help...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/quarryplan7.jpg)
One thing that is worrying is its struggling to dry out. OK its still only March, but last week when the rest of the quarry was pretty dry, the spiral was still somping. It will prob' be May-ish before it can be ridden/finished properly, then we will know if it has been a good idea or not.
Anyway back to today and it didnt seem to bad digging in snow or frost, but one light shower today turned the whole place into a mud-fest and to be honest seemed a bit demoralizing, added to the fact I was knackered from getting to bed at 3ish last night. Heres hoping for a dry spell soon.
Its totally tanking down here now so Ill see in the morning if Ill be there or not tomoz (another 3am bedtime as well) :-\
A couple of pics from today...
Berm between DP2 smoothed a bit and added to on the end...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0230.jpg)
same pic, but wider showing the line out rolling off the side of SODP2's landing...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0229.jpg)
And a general pic showing most of whats been done over the winter...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0228.jpg)
Sat here doing this with the patio door open and sneaking a ciggie and its lashing down, might give tomorrow a miss and watch the footy.... COME ON BORO :daumenhoch:
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i used to work at the cleveland tontine just down the road from gt ayton, gotta go and see your work 8)
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i used to work at the cleveland tontine just down the road from gt ayton, gotta go and see your work 8)
Welcome to the thread safc1, did you ever visit the quarry in the good old days?
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i geuss we shall find out if you've got it right when we go to ride them. have any of the kiddies who go up tried any yet? looks like tables are definitely getting some use :daumenhoch:
also, i was wondering with the 'spiral' how do we get into it? do we take the berm thats on the second dp landing and then what? will we be dropping into it?
The way it's shaping up there's gonna be loads of lines and variations :4_17_5:
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Looking at the last pic I posted and it shows the water laying between DP1 lander and the table top inside the spiral. I think my next task will have to be to dig the pipe out of there and relay it so the water flows out better >:( hopefully to improve the drainage and help it dry :daumenhoch:
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Looking at the last pic I posted and it shows the water laying between DP1 lander and the table top inside the spiral. I think my next task will have to be to dig the pipe out of there and relay it so the water flows out better >:( hopefully to improve the drainage and help it dry :daumenhoch:
Maybe a bigger pipe would be better? and it should be fairly easy digging as we didn't put any rubble above the pipe in case of this eventuality. I keep looking at the layout and wondering about the best way to link the berms and make best use of the space, it's a difficult one :-\
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I keep looking at this and thinking it's the best line into the 8 pack and that the current berm is a mistake and that the dirt could be better used. Oh well better get to bed and dream about jumps.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4064.jpg)
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i think we have to wait and ride stuff before we start re doing .the thing about jumps is to build what you think ride it if it works great if it doesn,t great just change it and ride it till it works thats the great thing about trails
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i think we have to wait and ride stuff before we start re doing .the thing about jumps is to build what you think ride it if it works great if it doesn,t great just change it and ride it till it works thats the great thing about trails
I'm not saying that the berm into the jump won't work because it might. A straight run up will definitely work and might allow the 8 pack to better than with the berm. I was also thinking that the berm blocks a few other lines into and out of the spiral corner which I hadn't considered when I put the berm there. It's a bugger when one brilliant idea gets in the way of a later one :laugh:
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i say stick to our guns. the berm is a nice touch (providing it gives you enough speed, space and angle to hit the first jump at) and adds imagination to the run. Starting cliff side is probably a better idea too, the run up to the dp is always riddled with water channels etc.
either way its all dirt. if doesn't work we can just pull it down and try again!
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A day away from the quarry and already feeling refreshed and looking forward to the mid-week dig...
Now where are we going to fit these in (15 to 20 seconds on this vid... http://video.mpora.com/watch/l9aMDJFGb/
Any ideas? Ill post when I can think of somewhere :P
(from 1.30 onwards its a bit like our old quarter-pipe)
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A day away from the quarry and already feeling refreshed and looking forward to the mid-week dig...
Now where are we going to fit these in (15 to 20 seconds on this vid... http://video.mpora.com/watch/l9aMDJFGb/
Any ideas? Ill post when I can think of somewhere :P
(from 1.30 onwards its a bit like our old quarter-pipe)
I was feeling a burned out yesterday and the weather didn't help. Interesting video, we're gonna have to think harder about where to position things as the place fills up with jumps and how they link with each other and how to use the existing contours and ............
It would be good to get more use out of the slope that runs along the top of the riding area (where Keith is looking in the next photo), it's always been under utilised and is an ideal starting slope.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_3944.jpg)
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I'd not seen this before, amazin :shocked:, best turn your sound off though :laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD57RfyxkBQ&mode=related&search= (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD57RfyxkBQ&mode=related&search=)
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On the drying out thing, I found that whatever you build will take a while to set. For my day job I assess soils for use in building / foundation design so trails is a bit of a bus mans holiday for me. Ayton is more shale but with clayey soils what you find is the outside dries out first with the inside staying wet for a lot longer, hence the reason you get ruts. Going off last year up my trails we spent a long time filling in ruts and tweaking them. With the more complicated burm stuff we found it took about 2 or 3 attempts before we got it right, mostly just minor tweaks. I think the key is to throw the mud up in roughly the right place / shape then ride it and mess about with it, you can usually make something work in the end!
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I'd not seen this before, amazin :shocked:, best turn your sound off though :laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD57RfyxkBQ&mode=related&search= (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD57RfyxkBQ&mode=related&search=)
Is that the standard we are going to set ourselves this summer :angel:
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On the drying out thing, I found that whatever you build will take a while to set. For my day job I assess soils for use in building / foundation design so trails is a bit of a bus mans holiday for me. Ayton is more shale but with clayey soils what you find is the outside dries out first with the inside staying wet for a lot longer, hence the reason you get ruts. Going off last year up my trails we spent a long time filling in ruts and tweaking them. With the more complicated burm stuff we found it took about 2 or 3 attempts before we got it right, mostly just minor tweaks. I think the key is to throw the mud up in roughly the right place / shape then ride it and mess about with it, you can usually make something work in the end!
With all the geological layers and the quarrying and the mining we've got quite a mix on out hands. Water works it's way down the hill side and seeps out of the slopes into the riding area. The spiral corner is sheltered from the sun and the wind at this time of year so takes a long time to dry out. The flat riding area is hard packed, when it rains the top inch (clay ?) goes muddy and sticky but underneath its hard and dry. It soon dries out in the wind mind.
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On the drying out thing, I found that whatever you build will take a while to set. For my day job I assess soils for use in building / foundation design so trails is a bit of a bus mans holiday for me. Ayton is more shale but with clayey soils what you find is the outside dries out first with the inside staying wet for a lot longer, hence the reason you get ruts. Going off last year up my trails we spent a long time filling in ruts and tweaking them. With the more complicated burm stuff we found it took about 2 or 3 attempts before we got it right, mostly just minor tweaks. I think the key is to throw the mud up in roughly the right place / shape then ride it and mess about with it, you can usually make something work in the end!
With all the geological layers and the quarrying and the mining we've got quite a mix on out hands. Water works it's way down the hill side and seeps out of the slopes into the riding area. The spiral corner is sheltered from the sun and the wind at this time of year so takes a long time to dry out. The flat riding area is hard packed, when it rains the top inch (clay ?) goes muddy and sticky but underneath its hard and dry. It soon dries out in the wind mind.
I was walking the dog yesterday about 3-4ish and it was practically dry again with the strong winds. Are we still having a session on Wed? I dont know until Wed morning how long ill be working yet, but I should be there between 12 and 2 ish depending. I had a look around for places to build them hip/quarterpipe thingys. Had a few idea, so see what you think when we meet up there again.
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will there be a dig friday? what about on the weekend? i go back next tuesday i think. wanna get as much time in as possible!
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will there be a dig friday? what about on the weekend? i go back next tuesday i think. wanna get as much time in as possible!
Usually the weekend yes. Friday I might be able to, depends on Paul as he has the spades :P. If its a nice day friday I might have a bash depending on what im doing. I prefer mid-week to the weekend to be honest when the place is quite. We will see. whats everybody else doing?
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well i will defo be up for a dig on either sat or sunday. i wanna check things out friday though if people are digging. i'll bring a spade with me too ;)
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Tomorrow looks like it might be ok and also not bad into the weekend, not that i trust Mr.Weatherman to get it right. Had a quick look today and like Keith said the wind is doing it's job.
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i,ll be up some stage tomorrow i,m taking my birthday day off .am very tempted to take up me bike ,though i,m waiting for a new front wheel hubs fooked on mine.i,ll defo be up saturday with the boys if anyones about,if your coming matt don,t forget ye shovel mate ,and we need a test rider so your helmet also.forgot to tell ya matt the middle hip is now a foot wider and a foot higher,i know it,s your bogey jump but i think it,s better now,just send it mate.see you all soon AQL
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A day away from the quarry and already feeling refreshed and looking forward to the mid-week dig...
Now where are we going to fit these in (15 to 20 seconds on this vid... http://video.mpora.com/watch/l9aMDJFGb/
Any ideas? Ill post when I can think of somewhere :P
(from 1.30 onwards its a bit like our old quarter-pipe)
Had an idea for this area...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0213.jpg)
I know we have built a berm here, but just thought this might go in better for a bit of a change...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/quarry10.jpg)
They can be riden from the spiral, Pauls hip or just from the top of the spirals tabletop
What ya think?
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You could immediately follow it with another one up the back of the DP launcher landing on the SDP lander. Think we need a good think.
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i,ll be up some stage tomorrow i,m taking my birthday day off .am very tempted to take up me bike ,though i,m waiting for a new front wheel hubs fooked on mine.i,ll defo be up saturday with the boys if anyones about,if your coming matt don,t forget ye shovel mate ,and we need a test rider so your helmet also.forgot to tell ya matt the middle hip is now a foot wider and a foot higher,i know it,s your bogey jump but i think it,s better now,just send it mate.see you all soon AQL
Im not able to bring my bike up for two weeks but ill definitely have my shovel and wellies dude! ill be there saturday for definite. whens your birthday Nige? getting excited now.
i like the idea Tommy, looks good. is it a quarter though? or a spine onto the dp landing?
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i,ll be up some stage tomorrow i,m taking my birthday day off .am very tempted to take up me bike ,though i,m waiting for a new front wheel hubs fooked on mine.i,ll defo be up saturday with the boys if anyones about,if your coming matt don,t forget ye shovel mate ,and we need a test rider so your helmet also.forgot to tell ya matt the middle hip is now a foot wider and a foot higher,i know it,s your bogey jump but i think it,s better now,just send it mate.see you all soon AQL
Im not able to bring my bike up for two weeks but ill definitely have my shovel and wellies dude! ill be there saturday for definite. whens your birthday Nige? getting excited now.
i like the idea Tommy, looks good. is it a quarter though? or a spine onto the dp landing?
I got the idea of this video....15 seconds in... http://video.mpora.com/watch/l9aMDJFGb/
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You could immediately follow it with another one up the back of the DP launcher landing on the SDP lander. Think we need a good think.
I was thinking that , but its gonna be very tight
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Some photos for you.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF2109.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF2106.jpg)
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Great pics :4_17_5: I was wanting a pic showing the whole quarry, just so I could sit and look at it for ideas. Never thought of going up there. Or have you been out in the gyro-copter ::)
A good sign that spring is coming.... Some of the gorse is going yellow :daumenhoch:
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:D
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great pics spring in the air for sure man .that new idea you put on looks good tom we will have to eye it up and see.birthdays today the 11th matt but don,t worry i,ll get my prezzie on saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!see you soon AQL
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Happy Birthday Nige!!!
do us a favour and give us a call if you see this today :P
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Great pics :4_17_5: I was wanting a pic showing the whole quarry, just so I could sit and look at it for ideas. Never thought of going up there. Or have you been out in the gyro-copter ::)
A good sign that spring is coming.... Some of the gorse is going yellow :daumenhoch:
Yea springs arriving :), but look at all the midgies in the second photo :(. A gyro-copter ??? now there's an idea ;)
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Hard work today, we have to lower the ground level here by about a foot for drainage and to get a good curve between the sets. The ground is hard packed clay and stones, progress is slow.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4071.jpg)
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Nice shot from up above, better than google earth maybe ;)
What, if anything, is new down the bottom end? I used to love the dirty 1/2 pipe - that was even better with a steped up landing in the mid 90s. learn't loads of tricks on that - nothings, 360s, no footers, cancans and 1 handed xups to name a few. I used to try barspins but bailed most of them, but I used to always think a tricks not done till you've wacked it out over a set of doubles, haha, that limits me to about 3 tricks ever pulled, haha.
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Nice shot from up above, better than google earth maybe ;)
What, if anything, is new down the bottom end? I used to love the dirty 1/2 pipe - that was even better with a steped up landing in the mid 90s. learn't loads of tricks on that - nothings, 360s, no footers, cancans and 1 handed xups to name a few. I used to try barspins but bailed most of them, but I used to always think a tricks not done till you've wacked it out over a set of doubles, haha, that limits me to about 3 tricks ever pulled, haha.
Nothing much has changed down the bottom end really for a few years now, as far as I know. The old Quarter-pipe (parachute jump) (if thats what you mean) has changed loads over the years through digging and erosion. Talk has been murmered to have a go at getting it back to how it used to be. It would be great to get it back as it must have been the most used jump ever in the quarry. Most of the pics in the 1st few pages of this thread are out of the "parachute jump".
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Weather news... Good for digging and riding on Saturday.
We need to be getting the new jumps finished while there is still moisture in the soil as the ground is drying rapidly.
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Late pic from Wed. Nothing exciting, just a hole :P ...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0231.jpg)
Took out the pipe from the spiral and re-laid it lower so hopefully it should empty better when it rains. As you can see from the pic, its still somping in that area.
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Hardly any mud today, it's drying out very rapidly with the wind.
Reduced the ground level in middle of SDP and the landing is well on the way to being completed.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4077.jpg)
Maccaz, earning his right to ride :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4083.jpg)
Couple of hard slams today, kids, no helmets no gloves no brains :idiot2:
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great pics again paul,brilliant to see matty home putting the hours in ,sorry i couldn,t be up longer today,up tomorrow .as you say we need to get on the ground is drying so fast . sodp so nearly done can,t wait to try it the flow should be sweet.those lads up today need there heads banging a few twats among em take it easy see ya tomorrow AQL
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Today saw the Big Hip get a makeover and some more work on SDP (the 8 pack). Good to have Ste, Chris etc showing us how it's done :4_17_5:
The Big Hip repaired.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4087.jpg)
Ste, Maccaz and Tommy havin a break.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4093.jpg)
:shocked: :-\
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4098.jpg)
Felt like we finally rounded the corner today and left winter behind, the ground was dry, the sun was out, the birds were singing in the sky, and light nights are on the way, hurray! :smitten:
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Felt like we finally rounded the corner today and left winter behind, the ground was dry, the sun was out, the birds were singing in the sky, and light nights are on the way, hurray! :smitten:
Dont put your foot in it...it was snowing this time last year :P
The forcast is for the same as today all week... :daumenhoch:
Good pics again. We say that everything looks bigger on the net ... well that hip jump is just.... :shocked:
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The youngster that took a nasty fall yesterday was back up again today, and he's perfectly ok (though he'd bust his wrist) but one of his mates had a big 'Ayton Kebab' covering half his head :-\ wish they'd wear helmets etc.
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The youngster that took a nasty fall yesterday was back up again today, and he's perfectly ok (though he'd bust his wrist) but one of his mates had a big 'Ayton Kebab' covering half his head :-\ wish they'd wear helmets etc.
:2funny: Ayton Kebab... yer I seen him but didnt ask where he did it. True they should wear a helmet, I think we were just lucky BITD
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I had a Cancellation at work today, so I did some of tomorrows instead, so I should be finished at 12ish... 1 ish at the most tomorrow to get a good day in seeing as the weather is as it is. Had an hour with that bloody shovel on the spiral today about 5ish.
Also got some new ideas :D
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saw ye car tommy when i was on my way in from work but couldn,t get up today hopefully get a good finish tomorrow. i thought that idea of coming out of the spiral over the jump then instead of round the berm going to the left of the death pack and transfering back onto the 8 pack really looks a winner,it may keep the flow going.really wonna get the 8 pack done for easter session.see ya soon AQL
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Today saw the Big Hip get a makeover and some more work on SDP (the 8 pack). Good to have Ste, Chris etc showing us how it's done :4_17_5:
The Big Hip repaired.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4087.jpg)
Ste, Maccaz and Tommy havin a break.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4093.jpg)
:shocked: :-\
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4098.jpg)
Felt like we finally rounded the corner today and left winter behind, the ground was dry, the sun was out, the birds were singing in the sky, and light nights are on the way, hurray! :smitten:
Good work fellas!
I just read that you were at Hartlepool Paul? So was I.....didn't see you... drove all that way for a session and didn't realise there was a race on - so I hung about a bit then set off to see if i could remember the way to Ayton (without a map!)
...never got there...blew it off to go ride locally.
Let me know when there is a session - I'll bring a spade.
Phil C
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saw ye car tommy when i was on my way in from work but couldn,t get up today hopefully get a good finish tomorrow. i thought that idea of coming out of the spiral over the jump then instead of round the berm going to the left of the death pack and transfering back onto the 8 pack really looks a winner,it may keep the flow going.really wonna get the 8 pack done for easter session.see ya soon AQL
Bloody Hell! we're gonna have more lines than I can cope with at this rate :laugh:
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saw ye car tommy when i was on my way in from work but couldn,t get up today hopefully get a good finish tomorrow. i thought that idea of coming out of the spiral over the jump then instead of round the berm going to the left of the death pack and transfering back onto the 8 pack really looks a winner,it may keep the flow going.really wonna get the 8 pack done for easter session.see ya soon AQL
Bloody Hell! we're gonna have more lines than I can cope with at this rate :laugh:
Along here... :P
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0244.jpg)
Yeah I was looking at that line today, and you can fit a few jumps/rollers there. Saying that before anything new starts, I agree its time we started to get a few projects finished. The spiral area and SODP need finishing now.....
Then I'll tell you my "NEW" ideas :shocked: ;D
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Today saw the Big Hip get a makeover and some more work on SDP (the 8 pack). Good to have Ste, Chris etc showing us how it's done :4_17_5:
The Big Hip repaired.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4087.jpg)
Ste, Maccaz and Tommy havin a break.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4093.jpg)
:shocked: :-\
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4098.jpg)
Felt like we finally rounded the corner today and left winter behind, the ground was dry, the sun was out, the birds were singing in the sky, and light nights are on the way, hurray! :smitten:
Good work fellas!
I just read that you were at Hartlepool Paul? So was I.....didn't see you... drove all that way for a session and didn't realise there was a race on - so I hung about a bit then set off to see if i could remember the way to Ayton (without a map!)
...never got there...blew it off to go ride locally.
Let me know when there is a session - I'll bring a spade.
Phil C
Cheers Phil,
I was at the races for a couple of hours with Keith but we had to get back so only saw the motos. Bumped into a few guys from BITD, Nick Fields :daumenhoch: was there and he hasn't changed a bit. Our long time buddy Adam (AQL) was there and we didn't even spot him, we must have been that busy looking at all the old bikes and watching the OS brigade chargin down the hill ;D.
Ayton is easy to find, just head for the big pointy hill that looks like a volcano (Roseberry), it's right next to it, you cant go wrong. Ex-Pros and OS boys are always welcome in the quarry with or without a spade. We've still got a good few weeks to go before our phase 1 improvements will be completed. Hoping to attract some talented riders :)
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Looking forward to seeing some pics of you all riding- what bikes are you all riding these days? still got a GT paul?
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Looking forward to seeing some pics of you all riding- what bikes are you all riding these days? still got a GT paul?
Speaking for myself, Ive only got a mountain bike and havent jumped it quarry style before. But I have one eye on e-bay looking for a BMX or maybe a 24" jump-bike. Its been 15+ years since I jumped properly so really looking forward to blowing away the cob-webs and getting some air...... touch-wood
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Nige, heres the pics you have been waiting for.......(crap quality, soz. think Paul has some better ones)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0248.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0249.jpg)
Under advise from the lads jumping we have made the entry to the berm less steep and shaved about 2-3 inches off it. Thay said its perfect and a great set :daumenhoch:
I forgot to mention, its SODP 1 and 2 thats been christened.
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Got loads done today in a heatwave. It was like July up there instead of march. Thankfully it was cool in the shade around the spiral area. Just about got the Spiral finished (though its still damp and squishy). Paul took his bike up so we all had a few test runs, it should be a laugh when its all dry and set properly. When it cooled down we finished the line at the side of the table-top (heading for the sodp berm). Also dumped a good few barrow loads on the lander of SODP3 so that shouldnt take much doing. Paul surfaced SODP 3's launcher as well. All in all a cracking day.
Matty crapping on the Tabletop ;D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0247.jpg)
Tire tracks around the spiral :daumenhoch: (Mattys first try was a cracker, Straight over the top between the DP lander and the table top :4_17_5: (you can just see his tire tracks heading straight over the top)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0250.jpg)
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Like Keith said we had another good day and got some test runs in. Maccaz got dizzy half way round the spiral and went down the plug hole :2funny: and Tommy did his first BMX jump in 20 years :4_17_5: The ground is totally dry in the majority of the riding area, only need the spiral to solidify a bit more and it will be all systems go.
Here's Tommy smoothin down the run in. [Edit] To account for Tommy's next post I should explain that seconds later he was abducted and held captive for over 10 mins by the blue and orange UFO which can be seen approaching from the right :shocked:. He is now claiming to remember back flippin over the DP on my bike, but has no recollection of his abduction, spooky thing these alien memory implants :laugh:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4108.jpg)
And another shot of the spiral.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4104.jpg)
Today's movie
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/th_MVI_4119.jpg) (http://s510.photobucket.com/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/?action=view¤t=MVI_4119.flv)
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Tommy did his first BMX jump in 20 years :4_17_5:
Yep....the death packs a piece of piss :P
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Looking forward to seeing some pics of you all riding- what bikes are you all riding these days? still got a GT paul?
I sure do, what you riding Scott?
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Built up a t1 ruben for riding the dirt - fat tyers and big bars - I'm about to switch back to a standard 250s. I ride a 24" about 3 times a year too, but I should probly sell it.
Dean snaped a pic of me on the flyout at Darlo on my dinner hour¬
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/39/l_c32ee21e41214461b4ea2c224ddd1a97.jpg)
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great to see the sodp getting used today ,just wished i,d been there .video is sweet ,seeing the jump being used when you have had a hand in building it just can,t wait to try it myself.also gives me a real boost to get the rest of the 8 pack finished.i,ll bring these dust bins up at the weekend they will want digging in straight away or they will go missing. great work today lads ,i do agree tommy we need to finish off stuff first,looking forward to hearing your new idea though. whats gonna happen with the berm after the spiral are you keeping it or what/.well done anyway see ya soon AQL
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Built up a t1 ruben for riding the dirt - fat tyers and big bars - I'm about to switch back to a standard 250s. I ride a 24" about 3 times a year too, but I should probly sell it.
Dean snaped a pic of me on the flyout at Darlo on my dinner hour¬
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/39/l_c32ee21e41214461b4ea2c224ddd1a97.jpg)
Good photo, it's frightening how alien my bike feels after such a long layoff, wish I had Tommy's confidence about being able to do it again, but then he always was good at jumps.
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While I remember, Chris and his mates were saying that the second set needs to be a little steeper or longer as they needed a touch of brake to avoid over jumping it. The third set may also need the same remedy.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/th_MVI_4119.jpg) (http://s510.photobucket.com/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/?action=view¤t=MVI_4119.flv)
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You'll be fine Paul, I remeber you having a smooth race style - I was always a bit ify on the doubles back in the day, haha.
The SODP looks good on the little vid.
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/th_Darlo.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/Scottewhite/?action=view¤t=Darlo.flv)
Remeber the track mods I posted - heres a little clip of me tabling the hip I made up Darlo track.
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whats gonna happen with the berm after the spiral are you keeping it or what
Dunno yet. If we clear this area using the dirt for SODP4, We could build a BDP (Baby death pack) trail all the way down from the spiral TT killing 2 birds with 1 stone..
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0244.jpg)
Then building something like this (a sort of half way between a quarter pipe and a hip jump) and leave room behind for the BDP line.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/quarry11.jpg)
*** saying that it might not be a good idea to build a BDP trail right next to the DP as the DP riders wont want 100's of kids riding next to them and hanging around that area .... time for another think :uglystupid2: Still like the quarter hip thingy idea though.
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Built up a t1 ruben for riding the dirt - fat tyers and big bars - I'm about to switch back to a standard 250s. I ride a 24" about 3 times a year too, but I should probly sell it.
Dean snaped a pic of me on the flyout at Darlo on my dinner hour¬
(http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/39/l_c32ee21e41214461b4ea2c224ddd1a97.jpg)
Good photo, it's frightening how alien my bike feels after such a long layoff, wish I had Tommy's confidence about being able to do it again, but then he always was good at jumps.
Maybe its your turn next to be beemed up to the mothership :P
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Quarry is looking great lads, good work. I promise I will take a look up soon, just dont seem to find the time at the moment.
Whats the schedule for the weekend chaps?
See you soon.
Ad :daumenhoch:
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Quarry is looking great lads, good work. I promise I will take a look up soon, just dont seem to find the time at the moment.
Whats the schedule for the weekend chaps?
See you soon.
Ad :daumenhoch:
The schedule for the weekend is ..................................... Digging :P
Get your self up sometime, even just for a look and a chin-wag. Wednesdays and the weekend is usually the time when one of us is up there. Have you got a bike at the mo? When the clocks go forward we hope to have a few nights up there like the old days :daumenhoch: (better than the weekend when the place gets swamped with kids from thornaby doing everyones head in). Im on the look-out for a Bmx (to share with me son), or a 24" jump bike for myself if you know where theres one going.
I seen the piccy of you at Hartlepool on the old-skool thread. It was Paul who noticed it. I told him Id never have noticed it was you if he didnt say. I'd have been looking for a gadgey with "blonde" hair ;D
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While I remember, Chris and his mates were saying that the second set needs to be a little steeper or longer as they needed a touch of brake to avoid over jumping it. The third set may also need the same remedy.
Id wait until a few others have a go. Its more than likely that we might need to get a few pedels in to gain speed, never mind braking.... Im sure Nige will have a sneak up one night when alls quiet for a bash... ;)
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Quarry is looking great lads, good work. I promise I will take a look up soon, just dont seem to find the time at the moment.
Whats the schedule for the weekend chaps?
See you soon.
Ad :daumenhoch:
The schedule for the weekend is ..................................... Digging :P
Get your self up sometime, even just for a look and a chin-wag. Wednesdays and the weekend is usually the time when one of us is up there. Have you got a bike at the mo? When the clocks go forward we hope to have a few nights up there like the old days :daumenhoch: (better than the weekend when the place gets swamped with kids from thornaby doing everyones head in). Im on the look-out for a Bmx (to share with me son), or a 24" jump bike for myself if you know where theres one going.
I seen the piccy of you at Hartlepool on the old-skool thread. It was Paul who noticed it. I told him Id never have noticed it was you if he didnt say. I'd have been looking for a gadgey with "blonde" hair ;D
Tommy,
I have no bike at the mo, but do have access to one if i need to.
I will look forward to a look up, perhaps saturday, but not promising. Night time when the clocks change sounds better.
Which pic did you see me in? Dont think I have seen it.
Hope to see you all soon, Take care, Ad
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Quarry is looking great lads, good work. I promise I will take a look up soon, just dont seem to find the time at the moment.
Whats the schedule for the weekend chaps?
See you soon.
Ad :daumenhoch:
The schedule for the weekend is ..................................... Digging :P
Get your self up sometime, even just for a look and a chin-wag. Wednesdays and the weekend is usually the time when one of us is up there. Have you got a bike at the mo? When the clocks go forward we hope to have a few nights up there like the old days :daumenhoch: (better than the weekend when the place gets swamped with kids from thornaby doing everyones head in). Im on the look-out for a Bmx (to share with me son), or a 24" jump bike for myself if you know where theres one going.
I seen the piccy of you at Hartlepool on the old-skool thread. It was Paul who noticed it. I told him Id never have noticed it was you if he didnt say. I'd have been looking for a gadgey with "blonde" hair ;D
Tommy,
I have no bike at the mo, but do have access to one if i need to.
I will look forward to a look up, perhaps saturday, but not promising. Night time when the clocks change sounds better.
Which pic did you see me in? Dont think I have seen it.
Hope to see you all soon, Take care, Ad
There you go Adam, have you ridden recently? if you haven't then you're in the same boat as the rest of us, we aint jumped anything in ages, well apart from Tommy doing the DP ::)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp287/rollin72/bmxresto1050.jpg)
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Thats the one^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I gave up looking for it. :buck2:
It looks like you are picking your lottery numbers in that pic :D
*** Trust the thread to start a new page after I put all them ^^^^^^ arrows in ***... :tickedoff:
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Quarry is looking great lads, good work. I promise I will take a look up soon, just dont seem to find the time at the moment.
Whats the schedule for the weekend chaps?
See you soon.
Ad :daumenhoch:
The schedule for the weekend is ..................................... Digging :P
Get your self up sometime, even just for a look and a chin-wag. Wednesdays and the weekend is usually the time when one of us is up there. Have you got a bike at the mo? When the clocks go forward we hope to have a few nights up there like the old days :daumenhoch: (better than the weekend when the place gets swamped with kids from thornaby doing everyones head in). Im on the look-out for a Bmx (to share with me son), or a 24" jump bike for myself if you know where theres one going.
I seen the piccy of you at Hartlepool on the old-skool thread. It was Paul who noticed it. I told him Id never have noticed it was you if he didnt say. I'd have been looking for a gadgey with "blonde" hair ;D
I might be getting rid of me 24" if your interested- fedral frame - landing gear forks, all good parts
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Quarry is looking great lads, good work. I promise I will take a look up soon, just dont seem to find the time at the moment.
Whats the schedule for the weekend chaps?
See you soon.
Ad :daumenhoch:
The schedule for the weekend is ..................................... Digging :P
Get your self up sometime, even just for a look and a chin-wag. Wednesdays and the weekend is usually the time when one of us is up there. Have you got a bike at the mo? When the clocks go forward we hope to have a few nights up there like the old days :daumenhoch: (better than the weekend when the place gets swamped with kids from thornaby doing everyones head in). Im on the look-out for a Bmx (to share with me son), or a 24" jump bike for myself if you know where theres one going.
I seen the piccy of you at Hartlepool on the old-skool thread. It was Paul who noticed it. I told him Id never have noticed it was you if he didnt say. I'd have been looking for a gadgey with "blonde" hair ;D
Tommy,
I have no bike at the mo, but do have access to one if i need to.
I will look forward to a look up, perhaps saturday, but not promising. Night time when the clocks change sounds better.
Which pic did you see me in? Dont think I have seen it.
Hope to see you all soon, Take care, Ad
There you go Adam, have you ridden recently? if you haven't then you're in the same boat as the rest of us, we aint jumped anything in ages, well apart from Tommy doing the DP ::)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/pp287/rollin72/bmxresto1050.jpg)
Paul, I was riding again up until about 18mths ago, but mostly in skate parks. I got to ride at a level I was happy with, but was no master, but was getting better. Its a shame I stopped as I guess my new found skill and courage has probably disapeared again by now?
I did get to like indoor as the landings are softer when you crash, but wearing full arm leg and head protection gives a shaky rider a surprising amount of courage, the only way to learn!
If you see me getting serious up the quarry, it will not be without my protection!
Which thread was the pic from? I have not seen those pics from 'pool on Sunday.
Cheers,see you soon, Ad :daumenhoch:
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Look under 'Events' then 'Old School Series Racing' I think your photo is around page 23. I'm thinking of strapping a couple of old mattresses to me self but it might ruin me pedalling action ha ha, I should be up Saturday, see ya then, and drag your lad up with ya :daumenhoch:
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Had a spare 1/2 hour tonight & got a chance to ride my jumps,,, finaly ::) I'm still really busy at the weekends for the next month or so, but I might be able to sneek up the quarry after work one night when clocks change.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/th_Scts.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/Scottewhite/?action=view¤t=Scts.flv)
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Had a spare 1/2 hour tonight & got a chance to ride my jumps,,, finaly ::) I'm still really busy at the weekends for the next month or so, but I might be able to sneek up the quarry after work one night when clocks change.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/th_Scts.jpg) (http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y201/Scottewhite/?action=view¤t=Scts.flv)
From the looks of that you should feel right at home on our new soon to be completed 8 pack (SoDP). For someone who's never ridden a 24" in anger how would you compare it to a 20", whats the main difference?
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I still prefer 20, 24s ok but you seem to have ride over the front more. 24s feel and are faster but I like 20 as it seems to be easy to throw it in the air. Its just preference to the rider at the end of the day.
Take a look at these trails posted on streetphire from Kune¬
http://vimeo.com/1552655 (http://vimeo.com/1552655)
+these from Jon¬
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowrZVpE32c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowrZVpE32c)
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your right tommy about me going up and having a go one quiet night i will asap.was adam at hartlepool on sunday then thought he was in greece? only a day to go and the weekend get the fook in QAL
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I still prefer 20, 24s ok but you seem to have ride over the front more. 24s feel and are faster but I like 20 as it seems to be easy to throw it in the air. Its just preference to the rider at the end of the day.
Take a look at these trails posted on streetphire from Kune¬
http://vimeo.com/1552655 (http://vimeo.com/1552655)
+these from Jon¬
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowrZVpE32c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowrZVpE32c)
Yea, I'm lovin both them videos, I seen the first one before but the second one is new to me, fantastic trails and riding, that second place is amazin. Just one thing, I wish those boys would pull their pants up :P
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I might be getting rid of me 24" if your interested- fedral frame - landing gear forks, all good parts
PM me a price.... Im skint at the mo (as usual) but esp so at this time of year until I pay some winter dept's off. Im looking for something decent thats got a few miles on it (dont mind a few bumps and scratches), hence cheap. But not crap-cheap that will fall to bits in five minutes
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Look under 'Events' then 'Old School Series Racing' I think your photo is around page 23. I'm thinking of strapping a couple of old mattresses to me self but it might ruin me pedalling action ha ha, I should be up Saturday, see ya then, and drag your lad up with ya :daumenhoch:
Ive got a couple of lorry inner-tubes me and the kids use in the sea in summer and for sledging in winter. They should provide some protection :daumenhoch:
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I still prefer 20, 24s ok but you seem to have ride over the front more. 24s feel and are faster but I like 20 as it seems to be easy to throw it in the air. Its just preference to the rider at the end of the day.
Take a look at these trails posted on streetphire from Kune¬
http://vimeo.com/1552655 (http://vimeo.com/1552655)
+these from Jon¬
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowrZVpE32c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowrZVpE32c)
What a cracking video the second one is. I aint seen it before either, so much is so little-ish space. Looks like we need to re-build the quarry :P
A few of those style jumps must be fitted in somewhere....................FFS, time for another think ::)
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I still prefer 20, 24s ok but you seem to have ride over the front more. 24s feel and are faster but I like 20 as it seems to be easy to throw it in the air. Its just preference to the rider at the end of the day.
Take a look at these trails posted on streetphire from Kune¬
http://vimeo.com/1552655 (http://vimeo.com/1552655)
+these from Jon¬
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowrZVpE32c (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mowrZVpE32c)
What a cracking video the second one is. I aint seen it before either, so much is so little-ish space. Looks like we need to re-build the quarry :P
A few of those style jumps must be fitted in somewhere....................FFS, time for another think ::)
Yea we've made the quarry a little better with our recent work, but we've got a lot to do and learn if it's gonna flow as sweetly as in those videos. finish the 8 pack and then some careful though about phase 2.
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I am gonna try and have a pop over this Saturday afternoon if anyone is about, I left me spade up my trails so I will have to try and steal me Dads!
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I am gonna try and have a pop over this Saturday afternoon if anyone is about, I left me spade up my trails so I will have to try and steal me Dads!
There should be plenty going on on Saturday afternoon so we'll look forward to seeing you there. Me and Keith where going to try and grab a word with you up at the races last week but you looked quite busy so we left you alone ;)
Here's the first ever picture of me jumping up the Quarry. The photo has 'Before Dec 1st 1982' written on the back. I just found some more old photos ;D
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Firstphoto.jpg)
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Looking forward to the photos :daumenhoch:. What bike is that... is it the Huffy?
Im gonna take the dog out in the morning, get home and do the housework chores then hopefully get up 1-2ish without him. (the wifes orders depending cos shes off work)Sunday might be a problem with it been mothers day.
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Looking forward to the photos :daumenhoch:. What bike is that... is it the Huffy?
Im gonna take the dog out in the morning, get home and do the housework chores then hopefully get up 1-2ish without him. (the wifes orders depending cos shes off work)Sunday might be a problem with it been mothers day.
Looks like the Redline Tommy, judging by the gusset under the headtube and the "V" bars?
Ad :daumenhoch:
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I'll be up tommorow lads, usual time i roll outta bed is 12ish so i'll see yo guys after then :P
Back down to london sunday. have my bike back up before i know it. cant wait to rideeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
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Looking forward to the photos :daumenhoch:. What bike is that... is it the Huffy?
Im gonna take the dog out in the morning, get home and do the housework chores then hopefully get up 1-2ish without him. (the wifes orders depending cos shes off work)Sunday might be a problem with it been mothers day.
Looks like the Redline Tommy, judging by the gusset under the headtube and the "V" bars?
Ad :daumenhoch:
That man knows his stuff, and here it is again over our old speed jump.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/SpeedJumping.jpg)
Check out how steep the quarry sides where, the tree stump is right behind my front wheel.
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AQL stunt masters Nick, Tommy and Paul :coolsmiley:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/TrickTeam.jpg)
Sunday 9th January 1983
Who's that fool dancing in the back ground ::)
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I can remember all them pics. I remember BITD it was just as exiting getting your photos developed at the chemist, as it was buying the new edition of BMX action
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I can remember all them pics. I remember BITD it was just as exiting getting your photos developed at the chemist, as it was buying the new edition of BMX action
It was even better cos it was us in all the pictures.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarryjump.jpg)
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Some pics from today, Hartlepool local lad Vornie and Lamby
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay091.jpg)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay092.jpg)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay093.jpg)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay094.jpg)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay0911.jpg)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay0912.jpg)
Some pics from earlier in the day at Boro skatepark
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay095.jpg)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay096.jpg)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay097.jpg)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay098.jpg)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/ay099.jpg)
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Two videos too
www.usmbc.co.uk/ay091.avi
www.usmbc.co.uk/ay092.avi
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Well what a crackin day in the quarry, all me old mates where there, it took me right back, Nick even had his trousers tucked in his socks OS style, if Tommy had had a stripey jumper and a lolly in his gob it would have been 1983 all over again :LolLolLolLol:
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As you can see from Eddies post we had visitors today. Nice to meet you guys, thanks for the help diggin Eddy, and to Vornie for test ridin the SoDP and pulling some massive jumps over the Big Hip :4_17_5:.
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Well what a crackin day in the quarry, all me old mates where there, it took me right back, Nick even had his trousers tucked in his socks OS style, if Tommy had had a stripey jumper and a lolly in his gob it would have been 1983 all over again :LolLolLolLol:
Looking at the pic with me in, I dont think stripes will do my figure any good (or is that hoops). Came home and cooked a pizza with chips ... looks like its the last of them for a while if I have any chance of fighting gravity on a bike again FFS :'(
Agree with Paul, it was great to have visitors giving us a hand and testing stuff.... Cheers lads, hope to see you again soon :daumenhoch: Cushty pics btw :4_17_5: (Had to sign in to the Mrs account to see the two vids cos she has this lappy set up like fort knox :buck2:
Good to see Adam after all these years, and Nick showing up (Gis a decent quote for ya bike, if its cheap enough.... Ill have it ;)
Dunno who reads this, but for the kids that were there riding ... Dont think we didnt notice the LITTER. dropped right next to the bin provided... Its :knuppel2: time and for the kids with the BACON ........ :Aresehole:
Saddly for the 1st time the daylight ran out and we were still digging and scraping in almost pitch-blackness... roll on when the clocks go forward ... :)
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Vornies too good- nice turndown on the big hip. I was in Ikea :-\ - carnt wait till our house is finished.
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Down the plug hole ... :4_17_5:
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Reckon I could be up for an academy award for that one :daumenhoch:
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Down the plug hole ... :4_17_5:
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PMSL....thats a cracker :daumenhoch:, Cant wait to see what it rides like when it drys
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Now a real video, :shocked: at 2.25
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What a sport!!! :uglystupid2:
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SpiralOfDOOM ;D
Looks like it will be good when it drys out.
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Them were the days ...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarrytabletop.jpg)
Good night all.
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Cheers for letting us have a ride guys, was good to finally see everything in real life, its quite hard to figure it all out from pics! Gonna be back up home in April again, will have another pop up and actually ride the new set rather than look at it. Will try not to break me bike within 2 mins of getting there next time too!
Good luck with the spiral by the way, its a reet laugh to ride!
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Cheers for letting us have a ride guys, was good to finally see everything in real life, its quite hard to figure it all out from pics! Gonna be back up home in April again, will have another pop up and actually ride the new set rather than look at it. Will try not to break me bike within 2 mins of getting there next time too!
Good luck with the spiral by the way, its a reet laugh to ride!
Anytime :daumenhoch:
We was up there today mainly just walking the dogs/riding and had a day off from digging. Had a look around and threw a few ideas about, but didnt go into great detail of the future plans as the weather forecast for this next week is pants.
We might just tweek the spiral a bit and open it out in the middle and make it less tight on the last turn. Its also struggling to dry out in patches where it was "dug out" rather than built so the moisture goes deep. Digging the squishy bit out and laying some drier dirt and stones might help, but like I said....crap forcast.
Just an after thought... we forgot to check that the drains are clear with the rain expected ... hope it all works and clears away.
Touch wood the weather aint bad and im sure we will find a gap in the clouds to do a bit sometime mid-week.
If anybody is reading this from out the area, but might have a few ideas to put in the pot, let us know :daumenhoch:
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My secret practise ....SSSSSsssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...
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This is class too...
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Taliban drifting ;D
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great vids and pics ,anyone looking at the spiral on video i must say it,s much more fun to ride than to watch on video.i couldn,t stop smiling when i,d riden it well done tommy on that idea. to damn windy to jump today i was so much wanting to ride the 8 pack .ste got the berm started after the spiral just needs a touch of shaping,we really need to look at the water probs we needed some today i think i,m gonna put those bins in the reed bed,some planks over the top no probs..wheather average this coming week when we get some rain on the 8 pack i think it,ll really bond and ride even better.i hate to say it but the quarry does need a splash of rain on it ,just not to much thank you.get well soon lodgy by the way hopefully up wednesday late afternoon AQL
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Them were the days ...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarrytabletop.jpg)
Good night all.
Thats a great shot, is that you Paul?
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Them were the days ...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Quarrytabletop.jpg)
Good night all.
Thats a great shot, is that you Paul?
Yea it's me ;D Ian Smith from Guisborough came up one day with some Diamond Back gear in his van. His idea was to of do a photo shoot and then try to get the photos published in Action Bike. Well the photo shoot bit happened but that's all :( still we got some good pics :). All the Diamond Back shots in this thread where taken that day.
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My secret practise ....SSSSSsssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...
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This is class too...
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Taliban drifting ;D
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All that sliding around just reminded me of Herlingshaw indoor :2funny:. I used to let my tire down a bit and pedal right round the first corner sideways.
Check out these awesome bike skills
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great vids and pics ,anyone looking at the spiral on video i must say it,s much more fun to ride than to watch on video.i couldn,t stop smiling when i,d riden it well done tommy on that idea. to damn windy to jump today i was so much wanting to ride the 8 pack .ste got the berm started after the spiral just needs a touch of shaping,we really need to look at the water probs we needed some today i think i,m gonna put those bins in the reed bed,some planks over the top no probs..wheather average this coming week when we get some rain on the 8 pack i think it,ll really bond and ride even better.i hate to say it but the quarry does need a splash of rain on it ,just not to much thank you.get well soon lodgy by the way hopefully up wednesday late afternoon AQL
Water! There's either too much or not enough.
Yea, sorry to hear about your spill Chris. Hope your back on the bike soon and I'm sure that goes for everyone that's seen you up the quarry.
Here's a video that Nige found, C'est magnifique non?
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just ordered some new tires. cannae wait till saturday!
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Always wear a helmet when stunting, don't copy this idiot.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/BITD.jpg)
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Maccaz AQL :daumenhoch:
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had to be done tbh Paul. I'm gonna film a step by step instructional vid for Nige so he can change his name ;D
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Off thread but check this out :shocked: http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=83334.0;topicseen
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it was matt that put me onto that fit french trails tour session,thanks mate i have to say it,s one of the best clips i,ve ever seen with that music it,s an art form watching trails riding been done that good. hope we can have some sessions like that this year just hanging out with good mates riding a few beers and a barbie.thats what it,s all about,makes the effort of building all winter worthwhile i think. i shouted for jack to come and watch it he even said thats awesome and one for the "my favourites" file see ya soon.AQL
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Its only a pipe dream i geuss but i think we should still have an AQL jam. Already started writing my feature and gonna give steve bancroft at ride an email to see if he wants the story. if so gonna have to get a few snaps and interviews lads :daumenhoch:
be great to get the quarry back to its former glory :)
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ya dont need the place in all the magazines... it would be a bad thing to get it to popular.. need to keep it low keyish
its under control anyway mate dig mag in the summer, in a propa trails issue, i've got it sorted already.
a small jam would be good but if ya tinkin large scale it will end in tears... don't wanna put a dampener on things but past experiance with this place tell me thins need to be low key...
up this week after the rain to get the big stuff runnin... f..k yeah!
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ya dont need the place in all the magazines... it would be a bad thing to get it to popular.. need to keep it low keyish
its under control anyway mate dig mag in the summer, in a propa trails issue, i've got it sorted already.
a small jam would be good but if ya tinkin large scale it will end in tears... don't wanna put a dampener on things but past experiance with this place tell me thins need to be low key...
up this week after the rain to get the big stuff runnin... f..k yeah!
I have to agree with Mike here. It would be great to see all the best riders turn up but we don't want hundreds of people up there havin a rave, if the good guys wanna come ride thats great, but lets keep it a private party not a free for all. I'm not wanting to be a spoil sport either but I just get the strong feeling that the NT tolerates us rather than supports us and as long as things are low key it should be ok. I think they would take very badly if we promoted an event on their property and it could be a disaster for us. I don't want us to do anything that would "Jeopardise our use of the quarry" to quote the litter sign.
Mike, give us a shout when you're up and we'll give you a hand fixin the big stuff.
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I agree about not promoting things. If the "big riders" turn up then they should be left to turn up and enjoy the place in there own free will like Saturday when we had visitors. A big gig with 100s there will deffo be a cause for concern if something kicks-off. Back in the day it was just the regulars with the posse from guisborough turning up now and again out the blue to make a change. Nothing was ever organised so it would prob be best to leave it like that now.
It looks like our regular Wednesday dig is going to be a wash-out Paul (will text you if its turns out fine). Thursday looks better and I might be able to squeeze in an hour or two then. Rain showers are forecast for the weekend so we better just wait and see what we get cos I was gonna say... one last big push to get the 8pac finished but now it might be a struggle... Shame, anyway, you never know, forcasts are always wrong.
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Woaaaah! You guys got me all wrong hah! - It was more of an low-scale AQL jam i was thinking of tbh, a few of us who have put the effort in this year having a good time with eachother, you know barbie and beer like nige said. i cant remember who i was talking to this about (maybe paul) but we were saying the beauty about the quarry is that its there for people who know its there the local lot, not just people who find it, ride it and potentially ruin it - not just another spot to ride.
As for a publication, whatever, its cool, i just wanna write and get something published (its something i like to do lol!) but if you got it covered mike i wont bother ;) :daumenhoch:
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Woaaaah! You guys got me all wrong hah! - It was more of an low-scale AQL jam i was thinking of tbh, a few of us who have put the effort in this year having a good time with eachother, you know barbie and beer like nige said. i cant remember who i was talking to this about (maybe paul) but we were saying the beauty about the quarry is that its there for people who know its there the local lot, not just people who find it, ride it and potentially ruin it - not just another spot to ride.
As for a publication, whatever, its cool, i just wanna write and get something published (its something i like to do lol!) but if you got it covered mike i wont bother ;) :daumenhoch:
That's OK Maccaz, we can have a small scale AQL jam every weekend with who ever turns up ;). Ayton quarry's not a secret, it's well known but I don't think we'll get overrun with outsiders due to our remoteness, even if there where a few magazine articles, but that's as far as I'd take it publicity wise.
Back before the NT owned the quarry we never had any problems, the owners didn't really care about a few pushbikes up there. Motorbikes had been banned but I think this was largely for one main reason, that being that they where riding in the surrounding woods, destroying the peace and tranquillity and damaging the footpaths etc, which upset the locals and believe me we don't want to do that. What this comes down to is public relations, most locals know that there are jumps in the quarry and are OK with that and will support it as long as it's not causing problems. The NT is a similar kettle of fish, they know we ride up there, it's not their scene so they don't want any involvement and they'll tolerate it if it's low key and not affecting the woods. So... Keeping a low profile is important which means keeping the litter under control, not having fires etc ... just general good behaviour. Last weekend there were a couple of lads up there with some bacon, I said they could cook it as they had a proper stove and it was under control. We can't tolerate litter, fires or anything that would be seen as a bad influence on the kids like drugs or drunkenness because it will back fire on us. Lets hope it all goes well and the AQL have a good laugh up there this summer with our friends and visitors. I'm looking forwards to making some video and getting some good photo's.
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definitley :)
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After re-watching that double back flip no hander I thought I'd publish a picture of me from way back.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Flyin.jpg)
If you want the technicalities it's a two handed two footed no-flip with trousers tucked into socks.
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After re-watching that double back flip no hander I thought I'd publish a picture of me from way back.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Flyin.jpg)
If you want the technicalities it's a two handed two footed no-flip with trousers tucked into socks.
ha ha awesome... the best kind of ridin i reckon... i still tuck me socks in now :daumenhoch:
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all about tucking in the right so theres no sprocket on sock action ;D
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Big country style shirts, jeans tucked into footy socks, and crappy hi-tec trainers :daumenhoch:. The checked "big Country" style shirts are back in fashion because my daughter is wearing em .... My whole wardrobe is fashionable again ;D
Anyway Did a bit today. Me from 3 till 5 and Paul got there earlier.
Sorted the DP run-up hill (it just needs surfacing)...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0264.jpg)
Continued to build the SODP 4's lander...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0261.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0265.jpg)
Nearly there... one big push this weekend (weather permitting) and we might be there :daumenhoch: ...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0260.jpg)
Forgot to mention we dug the spongy bit out the spiral and filled it with rocks and rubble.
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calm down matty i know what your angle was a local meet up no probs .I think you should get the mark on you this summer when ya home i,ll get my tattoo man on it!!! great to hear from that part timer mike looking forward to seeing ya man,hope you and the new biz keeping well.sos couldn,t make it this afty hav to pay the bastard morgage first ,i know where i,d rather have been. see you all at the weekend AQL
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all about tucking in the right so theres no sprocket on sock action ;D
Advanced riders tuck both sides to balance the drag factor, big shirt collars for a longer glide ;D
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I think I might invest in a ski-jump suit... dont they help you glide ;D
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Mike who's this, is it Chis Lodge? Love the relaxed style :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07106.jpg)
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I think I might invest in a ski-jump suit... dont they help you glide ;D
Keith, I might have found the perfect bike for you on EBay ...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/flyingbike.jpg)
Any good? :laugh:
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What a ride :D... Death pack... no problem... Launcher 1 to lander 3...here I come :2funny:
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calm down matty i know what your angle was a local meet up no probs .I think you should get the mark on you this summer when ya home i,ll get my tattoo man on it!!! great to hear from that part timer mike looking forward to seeing ya man,hope you and the new biz keeping well.sos couldn,t make it this afty hav to pay the bastard morgage first ,i know where i,d rather have been. see you all at the weekend AQL
part time haha cheeky twat.... guess thats not countin the last 15 years + give or take a couple month, and the full 2 month full nonstop diggin in 07 i dont know... im bloody offended now haha... :2funny:
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all about tucking in the right so theres no sprocket on sock action ;D
Advanced riders tuck both sides to balance the drag factor, big shirt collars for a longer glide ;D
When I wer a lad we used to have to tuck your left trouser-leg in your sock as well, to stop it catching on the cotter-pin .... Flight-cranks my arse :crazy2:
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Mike who's this, is it Chis Lodge? Love the relaxed style :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/AQL07106.jpg)
yeah thats lodge... if ya look closely his wheels are to big! i'm off up later on this aft about 3.. looks like good diggin conditions to finally sort some shit out :daumenhoch:
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whats the weather like? anyone know the forcast for saturday?
Im driving up saturday morning from london so if the weather is good and my timing is too i might get a ride in before going home ;D
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whats the weather like? anyone know the forcast for saturday?
Im driving up saturday morning from london so if the weather is good and my timing is too i might get a ride in before going home ;D
What are you doing up this early :shocked:
Forcast is fine and showers..., some heavy so take your pic (and a spade). Saying that it was forcast to chuck it down yesterday but it was fine all day and we got a bit done.
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well i'll all be driving through on the off chance before i go home. proper just wanna riiiiiide.
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knew that comment would get ya writing mike.jack said he saw ya coming up the wheatlands i was saying it won,t be mike he,ll be at work ,so i,ll have to say sorry to him. did ya get much done mate? what do ya think of the 8 pack ?any good. see ya soon AQL
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knew that comment would get ya writing mike.jack said he saw ya coming up the wheatlands i was saying it won,t be mike he,ll be at work ,so i,ll have to say sorry to him. did ya get much done mate? what do ya think of the 8 pack ?any good. see ya soon AQL
haha yeah man it was me... 8 packs lookin good just needs surfacing a bit.. went up to dig the big n's but it was to dry so i started to dig a pond haha :daumenhoch:
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Home from freezing my shoemakers off at the speedway tonight. Got a bit done today again. Good to see Mike up there getting stuck in with repairs and swamp-digging. Paul continued sodp-4's lander and I surfaced the lander in the middle of the spiral (It should be a test, jumping into it). if it gets used then ok, If it doesnt then theres a ready made stock-pile of dirt ready for...whatever... Then went to help Paul.
Only one picky turned out anygood today as the rest have sun-rays spoiling em... Anyway, the spiral lander thingy...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0268.jpg)
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Is anyone any good at joinery.... ::)
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Found this photo on an MTB site. A couple years old, shows old DP3 hip.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/OldDP3hip.jpg)
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Is anyone any good at joinery.... ::)
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I've seen everything now :idiot2:
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As its a wet day, this video from the teesside motorsports park always makes me giggle ;D...
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As above but from a different angle :D ...
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Blue skies and hardly a breath of wind, should be a good day, I'll be up about 12.30 to get the 8 pack finished.
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Off topic - The Elephant hole used to be a well known attraction of the quarry. This is the only photo I've been able to find and it's was taken in the 1960's. I always knew there was something wrong with the picture and I just figured it out, they printed it as a landscape picture when it should have been portrait, so I've rotated it and it makes sense now. Did you notice that as well Keith ;)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/Quarry/elephanthole.jpg)
The cliff above the hole collapsed in the 80's and buried it :(
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I didnt know what you were on about until I looked at the original.... Now I see what you mean...
http://www.nowandthenmag.co.uk/november1998/5.htm
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Found this photo on an MTB site. A couple years old, shows old DP3 hip.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/OldDP3hip.jpg)
seems the death pack has shrunk a bit .. well i might have to make it bigger again.... and i here my pond is workin already... that thing needs to be way deeper and we should have water through the summer... this is a massive deal for the dryest trails in the country!
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Respect to Paul for today... Almost 8 hours digging :daumenhoch:
Widened the spiral out about a foot in the middle...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0273.jpg)
As you can see, the rain yesterday has put back any chance of it drying out fully so its gonna be a while before it can be properly riden to see how fast you can get around it >:(
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0274.jpg)
Started to build the SODP 4's launcher...Almost there :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0276.jpg)
One last pic of the Quarry on the 1st day after the clocks went forward not far from dusk :) :) :)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0275.jpg)
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Respect to Paul for today... Almost 8 hours digging :daumenhoch:
Ha ha, more like two hours diggin and six hours yakin.
Found this photo on an MTB site. A couple years old, shows old DP3 hip.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/OldDP3hip.jpg)
seems the death pack has shrunk a bit .. well i might have to make it bigger again.... and i here my pond is workin already... that thing needs to be way deeper and we should have water through the summer... this is a massive deal for the dryest trails in the country!
Yer duck pond is a great success Mike, a veritable oasis. Instead of enlarging the Death Pack we could build a massive set over the pond, Dan's been wanting to practice his 'Flying Duck' jumps for ages, so we could call it the Duck Pack, I think it's a quacking idea.
OK I can hear the groans, back to reality, nice work Ste.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4134.jpg)
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gettin a 9am session in tommora morning. wahey!
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9am?
I struggle to get into work for 9am!
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i struggle to get out of bed before 11am, at a garage on my phone. cant wait to get up there, havent rode ayton in months!
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good ride today, nice and smooth. had loadsa fun riding again and ive already picked up a buckled wheel!
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good ride today, nice and smooth. had loadsa fun riding again and ive already picked up a buckled wheel!
I was up with the dog about 4ish and did'nt find any skin or claret, so you must have had a good day. The DP didnt seem used though ;)
Are you there tomoz Mattie, Its our usual mid-week digging session. I should be there about 2-30ish (as long as Paul will be there with me spade) :daumenhoch:
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I was up with the dog about 4ish and did'nt find any skin or claret, so you must have had a good day. The DP didnt seem used though ;)
Are you there tomoz Mattie, Its our usual mid-week digging session. I should be there about 2-30ish (as long as Paul will be there with me spade) :daumenhoch:
I'll be they mate don't worry ;) Just been up Lord Stones Cafe to see the bikers, Jack was there and Mike turned up on his Husky, their both up the quarry tomorrow so should be a good un. See y'all after dinner.
good ride today, nice and smooth ... ive already picked up a buckled wheel!
Error - does not compute, what you been casing Maccaz? :2funny: keep at it, practice makes perfect.
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Ive got 200 Winter Pansy plants that Ive got left over and dont know what to do with em. I think im gonna bring em up the quarry tomorrow and dab a few in around the jumps to see what it looks like. It should be good to get the hikers in to look at the plants as well as people riding. I think it will bond us and them together and give us a good name around the village and keep the NT happy.... What do you think...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Quarryplants.jpg)
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Ive got 200 Winter Pansy plants that Ive got left over and dont know what to do with em. I think im gonna bring em up the quarry tomorrow and dab a few in around the jumps to see what it looks like. It should be good to get the hikers in to look at the plants as well as people riding. I think it will bond us and them together and give us a good name around the village and keep the NT happy.... What do you think...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Quarryplants.jpg)
:LolLolLolLol: You can't cover the DEATH PACK in pansies :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: venus fly traps or something poisonous might be appropriate ;D
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When we built Blair Witch Trails :smitten: I seeded all the sides of the jumps with grass seed and threw a mix of all sorts of wildflower on all the bare dirt.
You get extra points with the walker types for being BMX Hippys.
Plus...I am a hippy :LolLolLolLol: We shift the Earth to make good times. No fooker can complain about that.
Gimmee five mins and I'll post a pic of the track we just finished smack bang in the middle of a popular park.... Its all about making it look good so those that don't get it, get it.
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y96/zakbionic/chesterresurf003.jpg)
Landscaping for the dogwalkers. :)
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Nice track :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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When we built Blair Witch Trails :smitten: I seeded all the sides of the jumps with grass seed and threw a mix of all sorts of wildflower on all the bare dirt.
You get extra points with the walker types for being BMX Hippys.
Plus...I am a hippy :LolLolLolLol: We shift the Earth to make good times. No fooker can complain about that.
Gimmee five mins and I'll post a pic of the track we just finished smack bang in the middle of a popular park.... Its all about making it look good so those that don't get it, get it.
Just think about all those bees buzzing about while you're trying to get air :P How about some medicinal herbs, something you can apply to gravel rash might be useful :laugh:
Nice track bud :daumenhoch:, I remember Redcar track was all turfed and looked great too.
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To all the people replying to my "PANSYS ON THE JUMPS" post....Have a look at the date of your replys ;D.... I thank you :D
It was meant as a joke, but looking at it.... would it really be a bad idea......wild flower and grass seeds...hhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ::)
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To all the people replying to my "PANSYS ON THE JUMPS" post....Have a look at the date of your replys ;D.... I thank you :D
It was meant as a joke, but looking at it.... would it really be a bad idea......wild flower and grass seeds...hhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ::)
I've already seen several FACE PLANTS up there >:D
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Four months in the making and the SODP (baring in mind tidying them up) are FINISHEDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD.... :) :) :)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0285.jpg)
Miner 49er
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0292.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0298.jpg)
DP3 launcher. Finished off with a medium-fine sandpaper
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0294.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0293.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0286.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0284.jpg)
The newly formed AQL security service...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0296.jpg)
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To all the people replying to my "PANSYS ON THE JUMPS" post....Have a look at the date of your replys ;D.... I thank you :D
It was meant as a joke, but looking at it.... would it really be a bad idea......wild flower and grass seeds...hhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ::)
;D :LolLolLolLol:
Truth is stranger than fiction Keith....we really did seed the trails!
When we were building we didn't wanna attract attention, and when the jumps started being noticable from the main path in the woods we reckoned disguise would be a good idea. It worked an'all.
Plus I'm a hippy, like i said. :angel:
Old pic of Blairwitch....autumn...
(http://www.extremesports.ltd.uk/wheretoride/graphics/blair-witch-trails/blair-witch1.jpg)
I miss them....moved a long way away. :(
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When we built Blair Witch Trails :smitten: I seeded all the sides of the jumps with grass seed and threw a mix of all sorts of wildflower on all the bare dirt.
You get extra points with the walker types for being BMX Hippys.
Plus...I am a hippy :LolLolLolLol: We shift the Earth to make good times. No fooker can complain about that.
Gimmee five mins and I'll post a pic of the track we just finished smack bang in the middle of a popular park.... Its all about making it look good so those that don't get it, get it.
Riden those a couple of times - nice jumps.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/sxcwichup.jpg)
Are they dead now? I think you told me you build/ride another spot now on south of Sheff. Be a shame to let the Blair Witch Trails die like.
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To all the people replying to my "PANSYS ON THE JUMPS" post....Have a look at the date of your replys ;D.... I thank you :D
It was meant as a joke, but looking at it.... would it really be a bad idea......wild flower and grass seeds...hhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmm ::)
;D :LolLolLolLol:
Truth is stranger than fiction Keith....we really did seed the trails!
When we were building we didn't wanna attract attention, and when the jumps started being noticable from the main path in the woods we reckoned disguise would be a good idea. It worked an'all.
Plus I'm a hippy, like i said. :angel:
Old pic of Blairwitch....autumn...
(http://www.extremesports.ltd.uk/wheretoride/graphics/blair-witch-trails/blair-witch1.jpg)
I miss them....moved a long way away. :(
Good way of hiding things, but the Quarry is far to open and well known to try and disguise. Unless of course we planted some trees :P. Seriously though look at the pics through this thread and you will see how rampant mother nature can take a hold of the place in no time
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Don't know if any of you have seen this clip - pinched from streetphire¬
http://vimeo.com/3941958 (http://vimeo.com/3941958)
wait for the huge twist at the end + mad stair drop to skinny gate exit :shocked: this man rides like there is no tomorrow, haha.
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When we built Blair Witch Trails :smitten: I seeded all the sides of the jumps with grass seed and threw a mix of all sorts of wildflower on all the bare dirt.
You get extra points with the walker types for being BMX Hippys.
Plus...I am a hippy :LolLolLolLol: We shift the Earth to make good times. No fooker can complain about that.
Gimmee five mins and I'll post a pic of the track we just finished smack bang in the middle of a popular park.... Its all about making it look good so those that don't get it, get it.
Riden those a couple of times - nice jumps.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y201/Scottewhite/sxcwichup.jpg)
Are they dead now? I think you told me you build/ride another spot now on south of Sheff. Be a shame to let the Blair Witch Trails die like.
Alreet fella.
I moved to Rochdale last year, fell in love wi a lass :D - so Blairwitch is in someone elses hands now - all the old crew are gone. Been some digging up there by the kids last time I went. But it was well maddening picking up a sackful of litter :rant:
Looking for a spot round here now, but its tough cos there just ain't no trees this side of the Pennines! All rocks and sheep man!
Still, keep my digging buzz from the trackbuilding. :)
thats a sweet X out the bombhole. :coolsmiley: :daumenhoch:
Same jump, 2004..
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/zakbionic/BW_pix1.jpg)
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A few more from the 92 / 93 sessions
Bigplink sketchy over the side jump
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0020.jpg)
DY lookin' down
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0018.jpg)
DY looking to rid the world of another TA (forks don't look very good on that one either)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0016.jpg)
God knows what this was supposed to be
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0019.jpg)
And my weapon of choice in 93. 1985 Haro Sport with Pitch forks, Araya Aero's and an ESP stem (Dave Morton in the background)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0021.jpg)
haha look how much that big double has changed.... to the moon now!
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A few more from the 92 / 93 sessions
Bigplink sketchy over the side jump
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0020.jpg)
DY lookin' down
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0018.jpg)
DY looking to rid the world of another TA (forks don't look very good on that one either)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0016.jpg)
God knows what this was supposed to be
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0019.jpg)
And my weapon of choice in 93. 1985 Haro Sport with Pitch forks, Araya Aero's and an ESP stem (Dave Morton in the background)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v637/bigplinky/scans/scan0021.jpg)
haha look how much that big double has changed.... to the moon now!
This berm was the beginning of the DP3 landing, it was a great corner back then, things have changed loads.
(http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/Firstberm.jpg)
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The DEATH PACK has awoken from it's slumber. Mike and Ste rode the beast for the first time this year and I got a few shots.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6L1nyAGPxU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6L1nyAGPxU)
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great to see the lads jumping death pack wish i coulda made it up.i,m up tomorrow if anyone about.loved the security picture of charlie cheers ,i,ll have him getting the AQL tattoo for his 5th birthday i think avent told tina yet like!!!!!!!.see you all soon AQL
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The DEATH PACK is awoken from it's slumber. Mike and Ste rode the beast for the first time this year and I got a few shots.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6L1nyAGPxU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6L1nyAGPxU)
Great pics :daumenhoch: but why youtube, are you having probs with photobucket or just having a change?
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The DEATH PACK is awoken from it's slumber. Mike and Ste rode the beast for the first time this year and I got a few shots.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6L1nyAGPxU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6L1nyAGPxU)
Great pics :daumenhoch: but why youtube, are you having probs with photobucket or just having a change?
Photobucket has a limit to on the amount of disk space you can use then you have to start paying for it :'( (i think). I took these pics with my good camera which is 9 megaPixel so thats why there on YTube, plus more people will see them :)
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The DEATH PACK is awoken from it's slumber. Mike and Ste rode the beast for the first time this year and I got a few shots.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6L1nyAGPxU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6L1nyAGPxU)
Great pics :daumenhoch: but why youtube, are you having probs with photobucket or just having a change?
Photobucket has a limit to on the amount of disk space you can use then you have to start paying for it :'( (i think). I took these pics with my good camera which is 9 megaPixel so thats why there on YTube, plus more people will see them :)
haha i look propa stiff on that pic... need to loosen up and nock out some big tables and turn downs.... im up in the week for some more airborn action... the death pack is runnin the best it ever has. its gonna be an awesome year.... just shows 30 years old and still rampin.. so all you old farts! yeah ya know who ya are , get ya sels up and lill ya sen on the death pack its bustin for a couple of victims already hahaha, need some night time rides in for decent photos. fully buzzin now off yesterday..... get it sent ya raji's
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need to loosen up and nock out some big tables and turn downs....
Me too :P
I been thinking what you said about the bike borrow, I wouldnt mind if you are still willing. Gis a pm or ill see you up the Q soon then go from there.
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Banging away in the quarry, "three hours at a time is no problem" said Nige.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4152.jpg)
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need to loosen up and nock out some big tables and turn downs....
Me too :P
I been thinking what you said about the bike borrow, I wouldnt mind if you are still willing. Gis a pm or ill see you up the Q soon then go from there.
yeah mate no probs i'll get it sorted this week.. think im up monday night... and weds probs thursday again to :daumenhoch:
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Broke one of ma favourite spades today :(
Also had to call the fire brigade after a bunch of local idiots set the middle of the quarry on fire, shame Nige and Ste couldn't apprehend any of them. We gave a hand to put the fire out and the police where well impressed with all the jumps in the quarry. Didn't turn out to bad for us all in all. In fact I think we made a few useful friends.
From yesterday.
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Banging away in the quarry, "three hours at a time is no problem" said Nige.
Well theres a place to park ya bike if ever there was one ;)
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Broke one of ma favourite spades today :(
Also had to call the fire brigade after a bunch of local idiots set the middle of the quarry on fire, shame Nige and Ste couldn't apprehend any of them. We gave a hand to put the fire out and the police where well impressed with all the jumps in the quarry. Didn't turn out to bad for us all in all. In fact I think we made a few useful friends.
From yesterday.
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Snapped a spade.... :'( :'( :'(
Bugger me, I missed all the action. Had big ideas of doing abit in my garden today, but ive spent all day watching tele and snoozing. The last 3 months must have caught up on me :buck2:
Good to hear the bobbies were impressed, but bad to hear theres idiots hanging about and causing shit. Theres a fine line in helping nab the buggers cos then they hold a grudge with the quarry and the riders. What can you do FFS
Anyway, what did you get done today?
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Broke one of ma favourite spades today :(
Also had to call the fire brigade after a bunch of local idiots set the middle of the quarry on fire, shame Nige and Ste couldn't apprehend any of them. We gave a hand to put the fire out and the police where well impressed with all the jumps in the quarry. Didn't turn out to bad for us all in all. In fact I think we made a few useful friends.
From yesterday.
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Snapped a spade.... :'( :'( :'(
Bugger me, I missed all the action. Had big ideas of doing abit in my garden today, but ive spent all day watching tele and snoozing. The last 3 months must have caught up on me :buck2:
Good to hear the bobbies were impressed, but bad to hear theres idiots hanging about and causing shit. Theres a fine line in helping nab the buggers cos then they hold a grudge with the quarry and the riders. What can you do FFS
Anyway, what did you get done today?
After two laps around 'blue shale' I was too knackered to do much else :buck2: so I supervised for a bit ;) Nige and Maccaz where busy slapping the backside of that jump. I think there might be a bit of a competition on to see who can get the smoothest finish ::)
Why won't these damned playlist things show up on YouTube, bloody hate computers me :laugh:
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Would like abit of advice on this...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260385198200&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=016
Its the only one ive seen thats local. Its putting me off bidding when it says "Boys bmx" and "10years+"
Or this from Geordieland... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200327696373&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010 But it needs a bit of work but looks longer.
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Why won't these damned playlist things show up on YouTube, bloody hate computers me :laugh:
Ha, sorted it out. To see all my YouTube stuff you need this URL below
http://www.youtube.com/paulb1257
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Would like abit of advice on this...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260385198200&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=016
Its the only one ive seen thats local. Its putting me off bidding when it says "Boys bmx" and "10years+"
Or this from Geordieland... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260385198200&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=016 But it needs a bit of work but looks longer.
You put the same link in twice ::)
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Would like abit of advice on this...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260385198200&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=016
Its the only one ive seen thats local. Its putting me off bidding when it says "Boys bmx" and "10years+"
Or this from Geordieland... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260385198200&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=016 But it needs a bit of work but looks longer.
You put the same link in twice ::)
Oops :idiot2:... sorted it now :P
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Why won't these damned playlist things show up on YouTube, bloody hate computers me :laugh:
Ha, sorted it out. To see all my YouTube stuff you need this URL below
http://www.youtube.com/paulb1257
You can go straight to my YouTube page by clicking on that little globe icon under my avatar, bloody love computers me 8) innit
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Why won't these damned playlist things show up on YouTube, bloody hate computers me :laugh:
Ha, sorted it out. To see all my YouTube stuff you need this URL below
http://www.youtube.com/paulb1257
You can go straight to my YouTube page by clicking on that little globe icon under my avatar, I love computers me 8) innit
heard about all the shit today.... scum bags the place always attracts them,
any more clips of yesterday mate?
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I didn't know what I was getting into when I started this thread, just been flicking through the pages, 44 now :shocked: what this site needs is a goto page XX option ;D
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Why won't these damned playlist things show up on YouTube, bloody hate computers me :laugh:
Ha, sorted it out. To see all my YouTube stuff you need this URL below
http://www.youtube.com/paulb1257
You can go straight to my YouTube page by clicking on that little globe icon under my avatar, I love computers me 8) innit
heard about all the shit today.... scum bags the place always attracts them,
any more clips of yesterday mate?
Comming right up sir ;)
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Would like abit of advice on this...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260385198200&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=016
Its the only one ive seen thats local. Its putting me off bidding when it says "Boys bmx" and "10years+"
Or this from Geordieland... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200327696373&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010 But it needs a bit of work but looks longer.
don't buy them bikes if there for you mate they might aswell be kids bikes honest they are not worth anything mate
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Mike testing the Death Pack for first time 2009, sorry about my dog wandering off like that when I was filming :-[, won't happen again.
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Would like abit of advice on this...http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260385198200&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:PIC&ih=016
Its the only one ive seen thats local. Its putting me off bidding when it says "Boys bmx" and "10years+"
Or this from Geordieland... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=200327696373&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010 But it needs a bit of work but looks longer.
don't buy them bikes if there for you mate they might aswell be kids bikes honest they are not worth anything mate
Cheers :daumenhoch: ill give em a miss. Saying that, what im looking for is something for Dan (me son 13) that I can borrow ;) with maybe a 24" for myself at a later date. There scarce to find though ???
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Mike testing the Death Pack for first time 2009, sorry about my dog wandering off like that when I was filming :-[, won't happen again.
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Turn the sound up full, or wear ear-phones. The way the wheels run though dp2 lander to dp3 launcher is superb :daumenhoch:
The birds sound happy as well :)
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Some good jumping this afternoon, shame I missed half of it. Got some decent shots of AQL Ste and Nick from Whitby.
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Click the globe to see my YouTube page.
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Class pictures.
Coming up to visit relies this week and I'm going to pop up the quarry.
Got anything smaller to ride? :)
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great stuff again paul all the you tube stuff looks ace man.ste and nick in great form today brilliant to watch.no scum bags today im hoping after speaking to the coppers that we defo have them on our side they were amazed by the whole quarry and had a good atitude towards us,they seemed to know who they are so thats a good thing
still working on the smoothing tech of the 8 pack when i see what mikes done on the death pack take off 3 i have a long way to go .i think there fine on the steepness side just need the 3rd landing taller and the 4th landing better ste said,so thats my next job. seems crazy but i,m wondering whats next to build,i know ste wants us to do the berm at the bottom end and build up that doulble,which will be sweet.i wonna get some more riding in i must admit very rusty today.see you all soon AQL
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Class pictures.
Coming up to visit relies this week and I'm going to pop up the quarry.
Got anything smaller to ride? :)
There's a variety of jumps at the moment from beginner to expert so there should be something to keep you entertained for a while. It's far from finished but we may have to wait for a spell of wet weather before building can continue as it's dried out really quick this year. Make sure you bring your protective gear, it's the only sensible thing to ride in up there.
See you in the quarry bud.
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Superb pics again. Ill have to get me video and digicam sorted out sometime. Dont wish to hard for the rain... cos its coming (heavy on wed they say). I think ill be up 4-5ish to walk the dog and see whos kicking about today. Dunno if ive had a bug or something cos i havent had an ounce of energy and just slept all weekend. Me T'internets been running as weak as a womens fart as well for some reason, so hope that improves to get some good pics online. Anyway, like Nige says...whats the next plan of action, This wed's bad for me (inc the weather), but evenings should be ok for a few hours. We also need to decided what to do after the spiral and TT and is it gonna link up with that new Berm. When its wet again we also need to get rid off the bumps in the middle where we dug the turf out before it sets properly in the summer... See you soon :daumenhoch:
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Nice clips. Nicks got skills. Mike, as if your 30 mate, haha. You must have been about 15 when I first seen you up the quary ;D
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if my bike is fixed ill be heading up when nige has finished work to pick the bad boy up. may even have a buzz round the quarry for a bit :daumenhoch:
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Got up there about 6ish and there was litter everywhere. It looks like people had been camping up there overnight and it was minging. Bottles, cans, glass and litter everywhere. It look us half an hour to tidy up and theres still rubbish in the bushes , esp down the bottom ... filled 5 carrierbags and a tent hold-all. >:(
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Got up there about 6ish and there was litter everywhere. It looks like people had been camping up there overnight and it was minging. Bottles, cans, glass and litter everywhere. It look us half an hour to tidy up and theres still rubbish in the bushes , esp down the bottom ... filled 5 carrierbags and a tent hold-all. >:(
so its started then eh?
jesus they dont mess about do they.. a couple of years back there was a bout 20-30 campin up there they wrecked the place nacked all the jumps and everything.... the quarry sucks sometimes. its to public!
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how was Brigg House yesterday Mike? you missed some top-bollock death-pack action ;)
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well done tommy if we all do our bit keeping the litter down thats great thats all we can do ,we can,t stop em we just have to control ourselves.the less thats down i think the less people will drop,if theres litter all over they will drop more.bastards AQL
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WAS YOUR BIKE OK MATT ? did you get the 8 pack done man?
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I'd be interested to know who was camping last night, anyone with that info can PM me in confidence. Was it locals, or scooter boys, or people who ride the quarry and should know better?
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Bike was lovely Nige, shame about the rider ;)
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you just need ta pull ya strides up at the back :2funny:
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GOOD LAD!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3143.jpg)
Ste AQL.
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quality pic paul thats one for the mags
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GOOD LAD!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3143.jpg)
Ste AQL.
nice mate!
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CHECKED OUT THOSE vids paul real good .i would put that fit french trails in my top 3,the fox trails also
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CHECKED OUT THOSE vids paul real good .i would put that fit french trails in my top 3,the fox trails also
punjabs trails ... trails kill... north california trails.... pa trails. all amazing..... best trails video ever is anthem, building the under ground awesome also! im up in the week when my weekends injurys have wore off a bit took a bit of a beatin .. hate miss judgin jumps :buck2:. night time sessions to come ridin in the sunset is the only way :daumenhoch:
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I'd be interested to know who was camping last night, anyone with that info can PM me in confidence. Was it locals, or scooter boys, or people who ride the quarry and should know better?
we did a full stake out on a load of people campin when they all started gatherin around the jumps and drinkin and gettin rowdy we came outa the bushes and down the hills to surround them, there was only 3 of us and about 20 of them.. we did have shovels though haha
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Rubbish was everywhere and the glass was smashed on the boulder on boulder hill. It was a mess but thankfully the jumps were un-touched. Like Nige said "you cant stop em". Get shitty with em (who-ever they are) and they could wreck the place propper. The litter down the bottom I think is from weekend riders who still ignore the signs though. When the kids are off school theres nowt we can do about it. And I think it was kids, the cans were lager and the bottles wine...no hard stuff and half of em were still full, proper drinkers wouldnt have waisted it ;)
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balaclava up lads, night time raids here we come!
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http://www.pinkbike.com/video/6304/
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Today's larkin about produced a few laughs and a few spills. The Spiral of Doom has been shortened and a deadly new feature "Dooms Drop" is in place. Gonna put a reverse route through the spiral which will free up tons of building material :daumenhoch:
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http://www.pinkbike.com/video/6304/
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Damn! can't get flash player to work :tickedoff:
How's it going Eddy, you had much chance to play in the dirt recently?
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What was intended as half an hours dog walk, turned into a 4 hour digging session :D
Like Paul said, we shortened the spiral so its 360* rather than 450*.
The old route round is behind the spade. The new route cuts through and out between the DeathPack...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0314.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0312.jpg)
The new Exit...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0316.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0313.jpg)
LOL...like the name..."DOOMS DROP"... Heres the run-up...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0310.jpg)
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxckxBJejvk&NR=1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxckxBJejvk&NR=1)
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What was intended as half an hours dog walk, turned into a 4 hour digging session :D
Like Paul said, we shortened the spiral so its 360* rather than 450*.
The old route round is behind the spade. The new route cuts through and out between the DeathPack...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0314.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0312.jpg)
The new Exit...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0316.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0313.jpg)
LOL...like the name..."DOOMS DROP"... Heres the run-up...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0310.jpg)
been busy again i see... looks way better. we'll be able to jump over people now over the first haha
no idea anyone was up tonight.. went out on me motorbike.. should be up tomorro.. achs starin to die off now :daumenhoch:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxckxBJejvk&NR=1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxckxBJejvk&NR=1)
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hahahaha brilliant :uglystupid2:
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This Gadgey is brilliant and just shows what its all about... A laff, An Idea, A challenge, then try try try and try again till you get it right.
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This Gadgey is brilliant and just shows what its all about... A laff, An Idea, A challenge, then try try try and try again till you get it right.
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Yea seen him before, I like his spirit, it ain't all glamour this BMX game, skinned knuckels, bruised shins, gravel rash and that's just Matty unloading his bike :LolLolLolLol:
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxckxBJejvk&NR=1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxckxBJejvk&NR=1)
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hahahaha brilliant :uglystupid2:
Oh dear, you give some people suspension and think they can fly :idiot2:
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Been thinking... the new spiral line, heading out on right of the sodp's lander
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0312.jpg)...
(filling it in a bit between the wheelbarrow and the lass), into the berm I did a while ago, then maybe a TT coming out or a few sets of small doubles, backwards around the berm on the back of The DP2 lander and finish on the old spiral TT is the perfect trail for the young-uns like Jack. They havent really got a trail, just a few jumps here and there. even the not-so-young-uns could ride it :P
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Had a walk throught the quarry this morning with the dog. All a bit sticky and muddy, but looking good.
There was a National Trust geezer doing the rounds too. He did not look very approachable, so said nothing to him, but there was not any obvious litter about, so thats good.
Ad :daumenhoch:
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http://www.pinkbike.com/video/6304/
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Damn! can't get flash player to work :tickedoff:
How's it going Eddy, you had much chance to play in the dirt recently?
Aye I have been doing a bit of digging here in sunny Manchester, I am still at war with a gradient but am coming up with increasingly more inovative solutions. Its all getting a bit serious though, I considered robbing a level from work to survey the hill and find the flatest bit. Will be siving the dirt soon if am not carefull! Have nearly finished fixing up most of the main line and am gonna start a new bigger line as soon as I have dug the hill flat. We even managed a ride last week when the weather behaved itself, was a laugh
Been riding down me mates gaff in Bedford, there are some sandy trails there at a place called Woburn which ride all year, good day
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2677/133/98/580261194/n580261194_2805968_7696105.jpg)
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Had a walk throught the quarry this morning with the dog. All a bit sticky and muddy, but looking good.
There was a National Trust geezer doing the rounds too. He did not look very approachable, so said nothing to him, but there was not any obvious litter about, so thats good.
Ad :daumenhoch:
Might have been Mark that I saw last year, he was all very serious. I wonder if he had found out about the fire in the woods and had come to take a look. It might not help that Sunday nights uninvited campers had left fire evidence in the quarry, he might jump to conclusions and blame us lot.
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http://www.pinkbike.com/video/6304/
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Damn! can't get flash player to work :tickedoff:
How's it going Eddy, you had much chance to play in the dirt recently?
Aye I have been doing a bit of digging here in sunny Manchester, I am still at war with a gradient but am coming up with increasingly more inovative solutions. Its all getting a bit serious though, I considered robbing a level from work to survey the hill and find the flatest bit. Will be siving the dirt soon if am not carefull! Have nearly finished fixing up most of the main line and am gonna start a new bigger line as soon as I have dug the hill flat. We even managed a ride last week when the weather behaved itself, was a laugh
Been riding down me mates gaff in Bedford, there are some sandy trails there at a place called Woburn which ride all year, good day
(http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2677/133/98/580261194/n580261194_2805968_7696105.jpg)
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It's a tricky job getting the best from your dirt and terrain, we are trying to link our corners together with the lie of the land and some new jumps and it's not obvious which way to go sometimes. I haven't seen anyone sieving dirt up here yet but there is a smooth surface fetish developing so you never know. What's the main purpose of the sheets on the jumps? does it help the soft surface retain it's form?
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Our trails are made out of clay, as they start getting higher and steeper the rain washed the lips off. We been at war with the rain just trying to stop the backs falling down so I am going to try the sheet option. Am on with the new line but its tricky, I need to guestimate the right size of a step up hip jump which we are going to use to kill speed, watch this space!
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Got a couple of hours in this evening before the rain came...
Filled in the lander on "DOOMS DROP" :P in abit because the TT was coming at you far to quick. Hopfully this will ease the problem...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0319.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0318.jpg)
Built a sort of mini-berm coming out of the new spiral exit taking you over to the berm in the background for the junior riders and Paul...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0323.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0317.jpg)
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Charlie landing a back-flip, frontflip, tail-whip, superman, running the DP backwards.... NO PROBLEM...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0324.jpg)
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We measured the DP at about 20ft per jump so how high does that make Nick in this shot?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF3136.jpg)
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It was strange weather today, really energy sapping. I feel like we urgently need to get that dirt shifted from the top corner so as to get the reverse run around the spiral and behind the tree and some more jumps built. Might just attack it with the pick axe at the weekend and try and put a dent in it.
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We measured the DP at about 20ft per jump so how high does that make Nick in this shot?
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF3136.jpg)
To be honist, for Nick thats low, haha. Nick always seems to got about 4 foot higher than anyone else.
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on the national trust bloke ,he would have been told by the coppers it was us that was helping catch the scum so i wouldn,t worry on that score. found tonite why mike and ste say that a water supply is vital, started to sooth and finish the last 8 pack landing just as i started there was a small shower god how much better can you get it with some water on the jump ,smoother than matty,s bollocks sweet.
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hahahahahah i shave!
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Nice to see dex dexter up buzzing about today, bet you were chuffed with that rhythm mate!
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Nice to see dex dexter up buzzing about today, bet you were chuffed with that rhythm mate!
I came down through the quarry about half five looking for the lads with tents, no sign of them. Met two riders i'd not seen before. Was that you Dex? Did you enjoy yourself up the quarry? Must make a point of introducing myself to strangers from now on.
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He left just before me.
On the camper front, in reflection it looked like 4 lads with an older bloke (possibly their dad) with a load of camping gear, i saw em near the railway bridge so they could have pitched anywhere. just thought id give it a mention considering the absolute state of the quarry the other day.
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No - it wasn't me Paul. I had to get off and was away by 5. Don't worry - I always say hello to the old boys when I go somewhere new.
Great to get up there. Really good to meet Maccaz. The whole setup is vastly different to when I last visited on my MTB (10 years ago at least).
I was worried about not being able to do anything when I got there, reinforced by my little tumble after picking up too much speed down towards to bombhole thing at the end of the quarry.
Was absolutely stoked to the max when I did the cliffside rhythm just before leaving. That is the first ever dirt rhythm I have ridden!!
I think it's really good that the first two jumps were tables. If they hadn't been I would never have had the guts to keep trying.
I nipped up this morning with the boy early doors and did it again - just to prove to myself it wasn't a fluke! :D
It's a shame I can't get up there this afternoon but need to do familly things etc. like decorating eggs and that.
Once again - great to get up there. I hope to get up there again soon and meet everyone else.
Oh - but really hope Josh Bodsa isn't there :2gunsfiring_v1: (if you know him, you'll know what I mean).
:) :) :)
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we all know him as the little fooker on the white bmx ;D
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Been busy today cleaning up after 3 teenagers have more or less had the house to themselves for a week. :tickedoff:
So what have I missed today... Any digging been done, or riding???
Will prob miss tomorrow as well as its Easter etc :(
See you in the week sometime.... ;)
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No - it wasn't me Paul. I had to get off and was away by 5. Don't worry - I always say hello to the old boys when I go somewhere new.
Great to get up there. Really good to meet Maccaz. The whole setup is vastly different to when I last visited on my MTB (10 years ago at least).
I was worried about not being able to do anything when I got there, reinforced by my little tumble after picking up too much speed down towards to bombhole thing at the end of the quarry.
Was absolutely stoked to the max when I did the cliffside rhythm just before leaving. That is the first ever dirt rhythm I have ridden!!
I think it's really good that the first two jumps were tables. If they hadn't been I would never have had the guts to keep trying.
I nipped up this morning with the boy early doors and did it again - just to prove to myself it wasn't a fluke! :D
It's a shame I can't get up there this afternoon but need to do familly things etc. like decorating eggs and that.
Once again - great to get up there. I hope to get up there again soon and meet everyone else.
Oh - but really hope Josh Bodsa isn't there :2gunsfiring_v1: (if you know him, you'll know what I mean).
:) :) :)
Guess I'll get to say hello another time then, glad you enjoyed it :) Nige filled the first two cliffside rhythm jumps to give people a chance to build up their courage and skills and a good decision it was, well done on jumping the gap. There is still a lot of repair work to be carried out before the place is ship shape, the bowl end hasn't been touched for ages as far as I know and need some TLC when we can find time and the digging conditions are right. Building the 8 pack took a lot of effort and time, now that its functional we want to try and get another beginner/intermediate track going with some fun stuff following on from the spiral.
Yea some of the kids (of all ages) can be a bit trying at times but I guess that's just part of growing up, I'll stash some ear plugs up there for people who need a break from the noise ;D
On the camper front, in reflection it looked like 4 lads with an older bloke (possibly their dad) with a load of camping gear, i saw em near the railway bridge so they could have pitched anywhere. just thought id give it a mention considering the absolute state of the quarry the other day.
Hmmm, I was just saying to Keith the other day that if you're not careful you can get into thinking that every youngster heading into the woods is up to no good. Us lads spent most of our childhoods up there camping and climbing and exploring and never did any harm and there must still be plenty of kids like that, just the minority cause the problems as per usual.
Been busy today cleaning up after 3 teenagers have more or less had the house to themselves for a week. :tickedoff:
So what have I missed today... Any digging been done, or riding???
Will prob miss tomorrow as well as its Easter etc :(
See you in the week sometime.... ;)
I didn't make it up today myself but am aiming to be there tomorrow.
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Well they looked like scum with a bag full of tinnys etc. no joke.
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Mike Hill, Massive turndown.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/DSCF3528.jpg)
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Fantastic jumping session late Sunday tea time, my trigger finger wasn't fast enough to do the lads justice but I still got a few good ones as you can see. Get in there Mike!
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Mike "Mountain Man" Hill
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/DSCF3536.jpg)
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Ste Presland.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3537.jpg)
Found a nice new camera position tonight :daumenhoch:
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great angle mate them pics have come out really well nice one paul.... was a good day in the end.. :daumenhoch: :uglystupid2: wont be able to walk tomorro though haha
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Another beauty from Ste
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3556.jpg)
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hellish mate ;D
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Seat grab by Mike.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Mike/DSCF3563.jpg)
I missed the sweet spot on this one :tickedoff:
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Ste in heaven.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3489.jpg)
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Ste ... Ok I'm not sure what this is called.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3484.jpg)
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A boring old gigantic table to finish off.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3459.jpg)
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Ste ... Ok I'm not sure what this is called.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3484.jpg)
thats a nak nak mate..... from back in the day them :daumenhoch:
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Ste ... Ok I'm not sure what this is called.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3484.jpg)
thats a nak nak mate..... from back in the day them :daumenhoch:
That's the name I was looking for ;)
Got a madness and Mayhem video in the pipe line for a little later featuring the ant hill mob :laugh:
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haha mint... get ralf mouth on there that kids off his rocker :idiot2:
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Jordan jumping the 8 pack.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Misc/DSCF3473.jpg)
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YouTube just exploded on me so you're gonna have to wait for the video. I'll put it here when its done.
[Update] Ok, it's cooked and ready to view anytime now , Madness & Mayhem.
<---- Click on the globe to find the video.
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Cushty pics :daumenhoch:
Was on me way up at tea-time then decided at the last minute to watch the MotoGP instead, only for it to be cancelled cos it p*ssed down >:(
Will be up today at some point :daumenhoch:
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Cushty pics :daumenhoch:
Was on me way up at tea-time then decided at the last minute to watch the MotoGP instead, only for it to be cancelled cos it p*ssed down >:(
Will be up today at some point :daumenhoch:
Tommy, the moto gp is on, today! 18.45 eurosport.
Ad :daumenhoch:
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Class video.
Who is the youth on the white bmx?
I'm sat back at home now after a weekend oop North and after seeing that video I'm desperate to get back.
I think I'll see how far I get with the sopd next time I'm up. :D :D :D
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haha mint... get ralf mouth on there that kids off his rocker :idiot2:
;D
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Class video.
Who is the youth on the white bmx?
I'm sat back at home now after a weekend oop North and after seeing that video I'm desperate to get back.
I think I'll see how far I get with the sopd next time I'm up. :D :D :D
That Sir, is our rider of the week, Josh Bodsa :daumenhoch: Believe it or not he'd only jumped the SODP for the first time about half an hour before I took the video, the boys got talent. Our runner up rider of the week is Nige who gets a big round of applause for jumping SODP part 1 :4_17_5:
Did you do part 2 as well Nige? I can't remember :-\ But great stuff, you done us OS boys proud.
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Cushty pics :daumenhoch:
Was on me way up at tea-time then decided at the last minute to watch the MotoGP instead, only for it to be cancelled cos it p*ssed down >:(
Will be up today at some point :daumenhoch:
Tommy, the moto gp is on, today! 18.45 eurosport.
Ad :daumenhoch:
Got in and it had just finished.... :tickedoff:. Watched the superbikes tho :daumenhoch:
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Great video Paul
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bodsy needs to be nurtured, he just needs tough love, the little fooker.
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Gonna keep my eye on this... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260391183235&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016
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Class video.
I'm sat back at home now after a weekend oop North and after seeing that video I'm desperate to get back.
I think I'll see how far I get with the sopd next time I'm up. :D :D :D
Aye lad it's grand oop ere. I'm glad to say the SODP has already been a great success and worth all the hard work. Might give it a few tweaks to make it more beginner friendly, it's already becoming a right of passage to sort the men from the boys.
P.S. Dex, if you come up regular enough you might even be invited to get the 'mark' ;)
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Gonna keep my eye on this... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260391183235&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016
R u sure u wanna go 24", just thinking about your DP backflip aspirations, sure Mike will say the wheels are too big :P
And its made from butter... :shocked: holy cro-mo!!!
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Thought it was Josh - props to him - he looks sweet as. I just wish he'd shut up ;D ;D ;D
Can't wait to get back now - going to try to get some of sodp done for sure.
I feel I owe you all some spade work as well.
May or June I think - I'll be back.
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Hey up
Gonna try and have a bimble up this Sat if I can, we have the NEBMX AGM at 12.30 so I will try and head up after that.
Had the first ride of the trails here in Manc at the weekend (+ BBQ). Managed to chain them up at long last too, should stop the kids coming down and casing the crap outa the landings!
Check it :
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Good stuff Eddy, thats quite a slope you got yourself there and I like your twisty run in. Am looking forward to a video or two. I'll make every effort to be up there on Saturday afternoon, I got more jumps planned in my head, no rest for the radical eh!
Is that grassy area further up the hill available to you?
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New video for your entertainment, the jumpin Js
<- Click on the globe and look for EXPRESS TRAIN
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I might buy a new spade but its gotta be strong to survive the quarry. What brand and model do you guys recommend?
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I might by a new spade but its gotta be strong to survive the quarry. What brand and model do you guys recommend?
I doute you will find a spade that can put in 30+ years of graft like the ones you have from the good old days where things were built to last.
None of my business what you get but if it was me i'd buy a new shaft for the old-un... :daumenhoch:
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Great pics Eddy :daumenhoch:
If you do come up on Sat, I wouldnt rush and try and plan it to get there 3 or 4 ish to ride till dark when its calmed down abit cos with it been the end of the easter hols it might be chocker, but they usually dwindle away by tea-time.
Dunno why, but I get as much enjoyment looking at jumps as I do people jumping em. Looking forward to hearing Pauls ideas as Im running a blank at the mo... ???
like the idea of the chains as well... very :police:. It would be a shock to some of the litter droppers if they travelled all the way from Boro to find the Quarry jumps chained up >:D
PS congrats in hitting page 50 on the thread... :daumenhoch:
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New video for your entertainment, the jumpin Js
<- Click on the globe and look for EXPRESS TRAIN
It would be good to get an express train vid with the DP and SODP running. It could be fist-i-cuffs heading into the berm though :laugh:
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On the spade front we use Wilkinson Sword ones from B&Q, they are kinda dark grey and of one piece steel construction. They cost a fair bit but come with a 10 year waranty so it is essentially a spade for life. See the guy in my first pic with the grey top on, thats what they are
We can use the grassy bit further up the hill but it is well steep there, on the plus point I think we may have fixed a few of the issues with the gradient, the lines seem to be working a lot better this year.
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PS congrats in hitting page 50 on the thread... :daumenhoch:
50 and still going strong :D
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I was busy Wednesday, five hours solid.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/IMG_4187.jpg)
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oh aye paul? whats the plan?
im gonna be up tommorow riding i reckon
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oh aye paul? whats the plan?
im gonna be up tommorow riding i reckon
Hey Maccaz,
Thats the lander for the DP Primer jump, slightly smaller than DP1 so people can build the skills ready for DP. I also have a vision of a 25-30 ft jump, code name "swamp thing" :daumenhoch:
Might get up for a mooch about PM but not diggin two in a row. Good night.
<- click on the globe and see DP Primer video.
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spade wish paul you want the yellow roughnecks one from screw fix get the square headed one life time warranty,nice long handle to stop back pain arond 26 quid the best one i,ve had.
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spade wish paul you want the yellow roughnecks one from screw fix get the square headed one life time warranty,nice long handle to stop back pain arond 26 quid the best one i,ve had.
what he said.... mines 3 years old and still goin strong.. worth every penny. those 8 quid ones from liddle are ok to :daumenhoch:
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oh aye paul? whats the plan?
im gonna be up tommorow riding i reckon
Hey Maccaz,
Thats the lander for the DP Primer jump, slightly smaller than DP1 so people can build the skills ready for DP. I also have a vision of a 25-30 ft jump, code name "swamp thing" :daumenhoch:
Might get up for a mooch about PM but not diggin two in a row. Good night.
<- click on the globe and see DP Primer video.
Are you building just the 1 double or another set?
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Are you building just the 1 double or another set?
After the DP Primer you will be able to follow on into the last two sets of the 8 pack. With regard to a swamp jump we will need to consult Mike and Ste about the feasibility of a 25ft+ jump as it's unknown territory for us. I have a plan to free a large amount of earth from Spiral corner. In addition to reversing the direction of travel around the spiral berm and exiting around the tree, it would have impact on the what exists there now so we'll talk about it. I can imagine comming down the road to the left of the old start hill into a 180* berm which could be built from the unused table top, this would have the same diameter as the berm near the mine collapse and connect directly into the berm that you built and might give us some interesting options. Also a jump across the top of the old start hill linking to the berm into the big hip.
Will everyone interested in discussing these ideas be able to make it on Saturday afternoon? That would be a good time to plan as Eddy will also be there and might have some good insights and advice.
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Are you building just the 1 double or another set?
After the DP Primer you will be able to follow on into the last two sets of the 8 pack. With regard to a swamp jump we will need to consult Mike and Ste about the feasibility of a 25ft+ jump as it's unknown territory for us. I have a plan to free a large amount of earth from Spiral corner. In addition to reversing the direction of travel around the spiral berm and exiting around the tree, it would have impact on the what exists there now so we'll talk about it. I can imagine comming down the road to the left of the old start hill into a 180* berm which could be built from the unused table top, this would have the same diameter as the berm near the mine collapse and connect directly into the berm that you built and might give us some interesting options. Also a jump across the top of the old start hill linking to the berm into the big hip.
Will everyone interested in discussing these ideas be able to make it on Saturday afternoon? That would be a good time to plan as Eddy will also be there and might have some good insights and advice.
Ill try and get there sat, but might not have much energy for building (saying that I always have a bit tucked away somewhere as usual :P). Theres also the pile of dirt in the middle of the berm I built that could be used for something (never been happy with that and it gives me the shivers when some of the kids jump it). Mentioning that berm I built, it could do with some TLC as it is a good berm that never gets used much, it could do with surfaceing, and as you say...something leading into and out of it.
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Looking at 12 till 6 today, a bit of cloud and coolish, Gonna try get new jump finished.
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Pics from todays work (mainly from Paul :daumenhoch:)
Entrance to the spiral to run it clock-wise is slowly coming along...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0334.jpg)
The reasons its slow going is every barrow load has to be moved to the new DP primer...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0336.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0339.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0338.jpg)
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was looking with ste last night instead of back breaking yoursel bringing the dirt from up there i,m gonna take out the big roller before the 8 pack it,s not been used and theres loads of dirt to be had right under our noses.i think the landing in the middle of the spiral can come out it,s a mountain bike jump and leads to nowhere,that would make a good water hole aswell.also the pile of dirt which was gonna be used as a fun box,why not use that dirt it also leads to nowt we could make the little table next to that and make that bgger into a fun box. we need a water hole the 8 pack isn,t finished lets finish stuff,put all our energy into getting jumps finished before starting more at least then we have stuff to ride and not a load of stuff that we can,t do nowt with cause it,s to dry and unfinished,i,ll be up from around 12 till 5.30 ish today see ya all later AQL
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was looking with ste last night instead of back breaking yoursel bringing the dirt from up there i,m gonna take out the big roller before the 8 pack it,s not been used and theres loads of dirt to be had right under our noses.i think the landing in the middle of the spiral can come out it,s a mountain bike jump and leads to nowhere,that would make a good water hole aswell.also the pile of dirt which was gonna be used as a fun box,why not use that dirt it also leads to nowt we could make the little table next to that and make that bgger into a fun box. we need a water hole the 8 pack isn,t finished lets finish stuff,put all our energy into getting jumps finished before starting more at least then we have stuff to ride and not a load of stuff that we can,t do nowt with cause it,s to dry and unfinished,i,ll be up from around 12 till 5.30 ish today see ya all later AQL
Some good ideas there :daumenhoch:. The only dought I would have is this desperate attempt at a water hole. We all know that in the summer the place drys quick, even the swamp water-hole is now dry >:(. The way I see it, if you want water, then theres nothing more we can do than take it up there :-\. The dirt in the middle of the spiral, me and Paul were looking at it yesterday and were thinking of turning it around into a launcher to land on the Table-top with a run-up coming from under the tree where we hang our bags/coats. Then building a trail down the left-hand-side of the DP (which is a future project, like you say get stuff finished). One thing that should be done is a trail for the your jack etc. Id like to finish the trail using the spiral, heading over to the berm (that I started to repair, before I snaped another spade ::) ), then something coming out of it and heading somewhere.
Ill try and get up today, if I do it will be in the afternoon sometime.
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was looking with ste last night instead of back breaking yoursel bringing the dirt from up there i,m gonna take out the big roller before the 8 pack it,s not been used and theres loads of dirt to be had right under our noses.i think the landing in the middle of the spiral can come out it,s a mountain bike jump and leads to nowhere,that would make a good water hole aswell.also the pile of dirt which was gonna be used as a fun box,why not use that dirt it also leads to nowt we could make the little table next to that and make that bgger into a fun box. we need a water hole the 8 pack isn,t finished lets finish stuff,put all our energy into getting jumps finished before starting more at least then we have stuff to ride and not a load of stuff that we can,t do nowt with cause it,s to dry and unfinished,i,ll be up from around 12 till 5.30 ish today see ya all later AQL
Some good ideas there :daumenhoch:. The only dought I would have is this desperate attempt at a water hole. We all know that in the summer the place drys quick, even the swamp water-hole is now dry >:(. The way I see it, if you want water, then theres nothing more we can do than take it up there :-\. The dirt in the middle of the spiral, me and Paul were looking at it yesterday and were thinking of turning it around into a launcher to land on the Table-top with a run-up coming from under the tree where we hang our bags/coats. Then building a trail down the left-hand-side of the DP.
don't wanna offend anyone but lets not swamp the death pack with anymore stuff around it it's bad enough already... there's loads of room in the quarry to buid stuff lets keep that side tidy.. it's startin to look a bit of a mess i reckon..... i think we need to dig that water hole for sure ... it might not work perfectly but its supplied us with the water we need these past couple a weeks. its gotta be worth a try we've tried plenty of times to take water up ther and its a total nightmare!
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was looking with ste last night instead of back breaking yoursel bringing the dirt from up there i,m gonna take out the big roller before the 8 pack it,s not been used and theres loads of dirt to be had right under our noses.i think the landing in the middle of the spiral can come out it,s a mountain bike jump and leads to nowhere,that would make a good water hole aswell.also the pile of dirt which was gonna be used as a fun box,why not use that dirt it also leads to nowt we could make the little table next to that and make that bgger into a fun box. we need a water hole the 8 pack isn,t finished lets finish stuff,put all our energy into getting jumps finished before starting more at least then we have stuff to ride and not a load of stuff that we can,t do nowt with cause it,s to dry and unfinished,i,ll be up from around 12 till 5.30 ish today see ya all later AQL
Some good ideas there :daumenhoch:. The only dought I would have is this desperate attempt at a water hole. We all know that in the summer the place drys quick, even the swamp water-hole is now dry >:(. The way I see it, if you want water, then theres nothing more we can do than take it up there :-\. The dirt in the middle of the spiral, me and Paul were looking at it yesterday and were thinking of turning it around into a launcher to land on the Table-top with a run-up coming from under the tree where we hang our bags/coats. Then building a trail down the left-hand-side of the DP.
don't wanna offend anyone but lets not swamp the death pack with anymore stuff around it it's bad enough already... there's loads of room in the quarry to buid stuff lets keep that side tidy.. it's startin to look a bit of a mess i reckon..... i think we need to dig that water hole for sure ... it might not work perfectly but its supplied us with the water we need these past couple a weeks. its gotta be worth a try we've tried plenty of times to take water up ther and its a total nightmare!
NP :daumenhoch:. I was sorta thinking the same thing myself. Reguarding the water, I still think the swamp will dry (its already dry as a bone). But how about going into the woods (somewhere off-track and out the way in the trees) finding a damp sheltered spot and trying there?
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Regarding the last set of comments on building plans, this is why we need to all discuss this together up there so we can sort the good ideas from the bad ones and decide what's worth doing and in what order. If we all just go off on our own tangents then our plans will conflict and stuff won't work out well.
I'll be up there this afternoon once the effects of last nights curry have worn off but not digging today coz my back is wreaked. If anyone wants the barrow let me know.
How you feeling today mike? I heard your still suffering from your off.
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was looking with ste last night instead of back breaking yoursel bringing the dirt from up there i,m gonna take out the big roller before the 8 pack it,s not been used and theres loads of dirt to be had right under our noses.i think the landing in the middle of the spiral can come out it,s a mountain bike jump and leads to nowhere,that would make a good water hole aswell.also the pile of dirt which was gonna be used as a fun box,why not use that dirt it also leads to nowt we could make the little table next to that and make that bgger into a fun box. we need a water hole the 8 pack isn,t finished lets finish stuff,put all our energy into getting jumps finished before starting more at least then we have stuff to ride and not a load of stuff that we can,t do nowt with cause it,s to dry and unfinished,i,ll be up from around 12 till 5.30 ish today see ya all later AQL
Some good ideas there :daumenhoch:. The only dought I would have is this desperate attempt at a water hole. We all know that in the summer the place drys quick, even the swamp water-hole is now dry >:(. The way I see it, if you want water, then theres nothing more we can do than take it up there :-\. The dirt in the middle of the spiral, me and Paul were looking at it yesterday and were thinking of turning it around into a launcher to land on the Table-top with a run-up coming from under the tree where we hang our bags/coats. Then building a trail down the left-hand-side of the DP.
don't wanna offend anyone but lets not swamp the death pack with anymore stuff around it it's bad enough already... there's loads of room in the quarry to buid stuff lets keep that side tidy.. it's startin to look a bit of a mess i reckon..... i think we need to dig that water hole for sure ... it might not work perfectly but its supplied us with the water we need these past couple a weeks. its gotta be worth a try we've tried plenty of times to take water up ther and its a total nightmare!
NP :daumenhoch:. I was sorta thinking the same thing myself. Reguarding the water, I still think the swamp will dry (its already dry as a bone). But how about going into the woods (somewhere off-track and out the way in the trees) finding a damp sheltered spot and trying there?
There used to be a pipe coming out of the hillside that used to fill a water tank. This tank was used to supply the steam engines that worked the mines so it must have been a good supply. Lets take a look for it this afternoon.
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i know i wont be back for a while so my opinion isn't necessarily valid, but get the sopd looking tidy enough to look as if it deserves its spot next to the death pack. smooth and shape i reckon.
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Sundays satellite image.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF3638.jpg)
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was looking with ste last night instead of back breaking yoursel bringing the dirt from up there i,m gonna take out the big roller before the 8 pack it,s not been used and theres loads of dirt to be had right under our noses.i think the landing in the middle of the spiral can come out it,s a mountain bike jump and leads to nowhere,that would make a good water hole aswell.also the pile of dirt which was gonna be used as a fun box,why not use that dirt it also leads to nowt we could make the little table next to that and make that bgger into a fun box. we need a water hole the 8 pack isn,t finished lets finish stuff,put all our energy into getting jumps finished before starting more at least then we have stuff to ride and not a load of stuff that we can,t do nowt with cause it,s to dry and unfinished,i,ll be up from around 12 till 5.30 ish today see ya all later AQL
I could have used dirt from closer by but I want to get the spiral reverse working so I needed to move the dirt anyway and I'm partly doing it to keep fit so don't mind the exertion involved. I think we have agreement that the pile in the middle of the spiral can be removed and a water hole dug, anyone not happy with that or is it a goer?
The pile of dirt next to the swamp is free to be used, I needed to dump soil from the reverse spiral run in and it made sense to get it close to where it would be usefull. I think the idea of making the existing table into a fun box could be a winner.
don't wanna offend anyone but lets not swamp the death pack with anymore stuff around it it's bad enough already... there's loads of room in the quarry to buid stuff lets keep that side tidy.. it's startin to look a bit of a mess i reckon.....
I'd also like to leave the left hand side of the DP alone, other than tiding up some of the rough bits, and move our focus to other areas.
I also don't think anyone will be offended by what you say Mike as you're one of the most respected members of the AQL :daumenhoch: and we all value your opinion.
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Ste mucking about on the big hip
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3639.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3640.jpg)
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I did mention about 20 pages ago that maybe a trail on the left side of the DP was to much in that area, so thats all agreed then :daumenhoch:)
Now that thats sorted, theres dirt available from the center of the spiral, the Table-top and the berm after the table top. if this is shifted and used else-where (maybe on the SODB alterations or swamp area) then that would leave a clean tidy line down the left hand side and a safe run-off for attempts at the DP that goes wrong.
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I did mention about 20 pages ago that maybe a trail on the left side of the DP was to much in that area, so thats all agreed then :daumenhoch:)
Now that thats sorted, theres dirt available from the center of the spiral, the Table-top and the berm after the table top. if this is shifted and used else-where (maybe on the SODB alterations or swamp area) then that would leave a clean tidy line down the left hand side and a safe run-off for attempts at the DP that goes wrong.
I'm happy with that. What do people think about making the small table top into a funbox? I've seen enough kids overjump it and land on their heads that I'd be happy to build over it.
I would like a trail with rolers so I can learn to manual and some small whoops and tables that the less able riders can have fun on. It should be away from the big stuff so as not to interfere with it.
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I did mention about 20 pages ago that maybe a trail on the left side of the DP was to much in that area, so thats all agreed then :daumenhoch:)
Now that thats sorted, theres dirt available from the center of the spiral, the Table-top and the berm after the table top. if this is shifted and used else-where (maybe on the SODB alterations or swamp area) then that would leave a clean tidy line down the left hand side and a safe run-off for attempts at the DP that goes wrong.
I'm happy with that. What do people think about making the small table top into a funbox? I've seen enough kids overjump it and land on their heads that I'd be happy to build over it.
I would like a trail with rolers so I can learn to manual and some small whoops and tables that the less able riders can have fun on. It should be away from the big stuff so as not to interfere with it.
Sounds good to me. I dont have a problem with what anybody builds. :daumenhoch:
One thing I would like to see is a quarter-pipe somewhere.
We will get there one day................ :uglystupid2:
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Ste ... Ok I'm not sure what this is called.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3484.jpg)
Its called the dog piss.
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Ste ... Ok I'm not sure what this is called.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3484.jpg)
thats a nak nak mate..... from back in the day them :daumenhoch:
A Nik Nak?? They wer called the dog piss when the fest one was pulled out at John Burdons dirt track. a few years ago. Performed on a boxer.
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Ste ... Ok I'm not sure what this is called.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3484.jpg)
thats a nak nak mate..... from back in the day them :daumenhoch:
A Nik Nak?? They wer called the dog piss when the fest one was pulled out at John Burdons dirt track. a few years ago. Performed on a boxer.
:2funny:
You gonna be visitin us this year Dan? Your Dad had alook up not so long back.
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>:( TROUBLE IN'T QUARRY >:(
Was up wi Tommy today looking at jumps when five 15/16 yo lads turned up wi two suspension MTBs (nicked I would say, one had bright yellow rims). We watched em try to kill themselves for about five mins then headed into woods with dogs and straight away found to blokes starting a fire, probably the same ones that have been there before and left a right mess so I got onto Police and they said best to call fire brigade out which I did. When I headed back through the quarry to meet the firemen I caught the five little twats shooting glass bottles in the ridin area with and airgun >:(. I told them to pack it in but didn't have time to deal with them properly :tickedoff: because of the fire situation and when I got back to them them where leggin it. I got a feeling they might be behind all the smashed green bottles that I've been finding and the mess that Me and Tommy found about two weeks ago.
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This is worth watchin, 44 seconds in :shocked:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=85604.0;topicseen
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This is worth watchin, 44 seconds in :shocked:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=85604.0;topicseen
Thats class :). Never seen some of those tricks before, not even at X-games. or on the extreme channel. At 44 it looks like a flare, then lands on hid front wheel... Awesome :daumenhoch:
The bit at 15 secs where he roles backwards then flips... is that a front flip or a back flip :P
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Ste ... Ok I'm not sure what this is called.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Ste/DSCF3484.jpg)
thats a nak nak mate..... from back in the day them :daumenhoch:
A Nik Nak?? They wer called the dog piss when the fest one was pulled out at John Burdons dirt track. a few years ago. Performed on a boxer.
John Burdons.... ;D. If only we were into digging then, that was a cushty place. I think I was about 10 when I flew into there, off the road and me front wheel flew out and I did a beauty face-plant.
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bit dated but i chopped this together for you guys :)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y25/Maccazzz/Quarry.jpg)
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That aint the quarry Maccaz. That's some alien planet. :)
Looks a cool place to ride though.
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Nice one Maccaz, I never thought to do a panoramic shot, looks brill.
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The quarry is very very dry at the moment and all the bikes over the school holidays have loosened the top layer of dirt so it very dusty now. We need some light rain to stick down the dust before it blows away.
Don't think I'll be digging for a couple of weeks as I've really done me back in with all the recent stuff, and I'm in constant discomfort. It's putting me in a right argumentative mood too >:( so watch it cos I'm likely to fly off the handle :tickedoff: , if provoked :laugh:
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the water hole is a goer i,ll work on that on saturday,we can,t build or smooth without it .thats a cool pic matty,hows life in the city of rent boys mmmaaattte.i think ste idea of loads of smaller doubles and berms is a good one for the future anyway see you all soon hope the hip gets better soon mike ya going soft hanging round with those brighouse boys! AQL
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its alright man, weathers glorious, been to the skatepark which is shit and been out on the grass with a few cans. lush!
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This is worth watchin, 44 seconds in :shocked:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=85604.0;topicseen
no doubt harry is one of the most talented riders out there but thats just not for me. wheres the rhythm!
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This is worth watchin, 44 seconds in :shocked:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=85604.0;topicseen
no doubt harry is one of the most talented riders out there but thats just not for me. wheres the rhythm!
horrible! looks goofy as fu@k should in in the circus haha
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its alright man, weathers glorious, been to the skatepark which is shit and been out on the grass with a few cans. lush!
haha yeah mate im nearly sorted now. gave ya a wave the other day on me super retard :daumenhoch:
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ye i thought it must have been you,i was waiting for a big wheelie down the street.glad to hear your on the mend mate.just took a look at that harry vid ye he,s got the skills that flair to trye tap was cool as fook ,everyone to there own give me mike aiken flowing the trails anytime see you all at the weekend AQL
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This is worth watchin, 44 seconds in :shocked:
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=85604.0;topicseen
Thats class :). Never seen some of those tricks before, not even at X-games. or on the extreme channel. At 44 it looks like a flare, then lands on hid front wheel... Awesome :daumenhoch:
The bit at 15 secs where he roles backwards then flips... is that a front flip or a back flip :P
Front flips are easy, I did one in a race at Slough off the first speed jump, landed flat on me back, nearly killed me it did :buck2: I also did a quad cartwheel after parking my kwaka in the from of a car that really did nearly kill me :laugh:
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Had a look up tonight on my MTB, really nice for riding, no wind and only a handful of riders. Picked up quite a lot of glass shards and then had some fun riding the spiral. Won't take much to get it riding backwards, am just wondering if the berm is gonna be high enough. Was talking to a bloke walking his dog. He used to ride the quarry way back and thinks it's brilliant now :daumenhoch:
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Needed a fearless test rider tonight but couldn't find one so had to do the job myself, "what courage" I hear you say :D Gota do some work on it yet to get it good.
<- Click on't globe for reverse spiral.
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Needed a fearless test rider tonight but couldn't find one so had to do the job myself, "what courage" I hear you say :D Gota do some work on it yet to get it good.
<- Click on't globe for reverse spiral.
Hows ya back. It must be better to get the spiral working backwards. I might get my mountain bike out for a spin sometime, If only to make a few sections ::)
It was me who pipped you tonight, couldnt stop cos I was starving and knackered. Ill try n get up sometime at the weekend :daumenhoch:
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backwards spiral well done.i,ll be up tomorrow gonna start on the water hole,then ride later when it,s not busy AQL
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Needed a fearless test rider tonight but couldn't find one so had to do the job myself, "what courage" I hear you say :D Gota do some work on it yet to get it good.
<- Click on't globe for reverse spiral.
Hows ya back. It must be better to get the spiral working backwards. I might get my mountain bike out for a spin sometime, If only to make a few sections ::)
It was me who pipped you tonight, couldnt stop cos I was starving and knackered. Ill try n get up sometime at the weekend :daumenhoch:
I only did a bit of light spade work tonight, hopefully it'll be ok tonight and not seize up. Will be up at the weekend but don't think I'm gonna risk aggravating my injury by bringing the barrow but if anyone else wants to cart it up just let me know. Recognised your car but a bit hard to wave with the spade in me hand. It's nice to get up on a bike, even if the wheels are too big.
backwards spiral well done.i,ll be up tomorrow gonna start on the water hole,then ride later when it,s not busy AQL
I sat and looked at it for a bit thinking, oh the front wheel might wash out there and I could go over the berm etc, then I had a word with myself and just did it ;D Could be good when it sorted. Might be worth using the dirt from the old spiral exit table to build up the berm there but we need more pipe for the spiral drain. Unless we are gonna abandon the pipe to keep water in the water hole of course?
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Unless we are gonna abandon the pipe to keep water in the water hole of course?
Id keep the pipe in. If you are still planning a water hole there then it will be lower than the pipe anyway, but keeping the pipe in will let "some" water out esp over winter where we wouldnt want a swimming pool.
Have a look at it with Nige etc (if im not there) over the weekend and see if my idea of a Quarter/half pipe would be worth considering as the shape etc is there, before any digging is done.
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Supervised Nige's barrow work today, top class job especially with Charlie doing the loading. Shifted about half the dirt from the water hole site and put it on DP Primer, did a bit more after Nige left but then the rain came which is good news indeed.
DP Primer gettin bigger.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/DSCF3860.jpg)
Water hole a.k.a Charlies quarry.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/DSCF3862.jpg)
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im still not sure whats the DP primer all about paul?
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im still not sure whats the DP primer all about paul?
It's a stepping stone for those who want to build up to the Death Pack. DP1 is 19 ft, we don't have anything else that's anywhere near that. Mini DP1 is 11 ft so we need something midway between the two at say 15ft to build the skills up and prime riders for an attempt at DP1. That's the idea but I hope its going to be a good jump in its own right. Hope that makes sense.
Looking at the photo, more dirt needs to be applied to the inner side of the lifter and lander to increase their height which will also shorten the length to the desired distance. The lander also needs to get wider yet and the run in needs sorting.
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Ive got a vision of a line coming backwards around the start-hill berm, into a hip jump landing on the DP primer, then over the last 3 of the SODP... ::)
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brilliant effort boys ;) ............ soon loons :D
Ade :crazy2:
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Theres a few new videos been added on vimeo .... http://www.vimeo.com/channels/deluxebmxtrailstv
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Should be nice conditions after the rain. We've GOT TO PICK LITTER today >:( at the bottom end as some people have been ignoring the rules and putting the trails in jeopardy >:( :knuppel2:
I'll be up soon after 12 I think.
Ive got a vision of a line coming backwards around the start-hill berm, into a hip jump landing on the DP primer, then over the last 3 of the SODP... ::)
R yup today for some exercise, you could bring the barrow up if your feeling fit and show us your idea.
Theres a few new videos been added on vimeo .... http://www.vimeo.com/channels/deluxebmxtrailstv
Love that pickaxe in "Diggin Days" and the jumps at 60 seconds and how the jumps are connected etc, great looking trails them, well crafted.
brilliant effort boys ;) ............ soon loons :D
Ade :crazy2:
Cheers Ade, hopefully we will keep on making improvements so long as the ground is diggable. Come see us if you're in the area :daumenhoch:
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Dunno if ill be up today. Ive got MotoX, Superbikes, the GP and Boro on Sky to watch. If I do it'll be 4ish.
Shame theres still knobs who drop litter. To be honest Id put a temporary spade through the bottom jumps down there so theres nothing for em to ride for a week or so and see if they get the message then. It would be a shame on those that follow the rules, but lifes a bitch :police:
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Dunno if ill be up today. Ive got MotoX, Superbikes, the GP and Boro on Sky to watch.
You need a good video recorder :laugh:
Shame theres still knobs who drop litter. To be honest Id put a temporary spade through the bottom jumps down there so theres nothing for em to ride for a week or so and see if they get the message then. It would be a shame on those that follow the rules, but lifes a bitch :police:
Funny I was thinking along the same lines just this morning. It would be good if we could chain the jumps off while there was litter and keep them shut until it was tidied up :police:
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Dunno if ill be up today. Ive got MotoX, Superbikes, the GP and Boro on Sky to watch.
You need a good video recorder :laugh:
Shame theres still knobs who drop litter. To be honest Id put a temporary spade through the bottom jumps down there so theres nothing for em to ride for a week or so and see if they get the message then. It would be a shame on those that follow the rules, but lifes a bitch :police:
Funny I was thinking along the same lines just this morning. It would be good if we could chain the jumps off while there was litter and keep them shut until it was tidied up :police:
A hole here and there is easier :P. If word gets about that the quarry is knackered wouldnt be a bad thing... Holes can soon be filled in again ::)
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Lodgey is Back!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Lodgey/DSCF3873.jpg)
And as you can see he's getting back into the swing of things :daumenhoch:
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More Hip Magic
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Lamby/DSCF3874.jpg)
Great jump by Lamby (hope I've spelled it right :-\)
More of todays action on YouTube, Click the globe and see "What is Sunday for?" and make sure you select HD.
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New jump is getting there and the runup's good.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/DSCF3902.jpg)
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Looking good.
Itching to be back. :daumenhoch:
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It looks like you are using the run-up from behind the tree :daumenhoch:
I hope you told some of em about the litter problem :police:
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Looking good.
Itching to be back. :daumenhoch:
The ground is running dry and fast. You need to scratch that itch dude :daumenhoch:
It looks like you are using the run-up from behind the tree :daumenhoch:
I hope you told some of em about the litter problem :police:
The run up feel good on my 26, might need a few bump removals, and the ramp are not as high as I envisaged by that can all be solved. It should be possible to transfer from the lifter to mDP1 :daumenhoch:
I did have to do a little enforcement, are tasers legal in the UK >:D
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Lodgey is Back!
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Lodgey/DSCF3873.jpg)
And as you can see he's getting back into the swing of things :daumenhoch:
laying it flat. the lad bloody loves it!
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Got rained off at dinner time, so walked the dog up the quarry. Found a spade near the spiral ( very dangerous leaving spades lying about, in the wrong hands they could do alot of damage :uglystupid2:). Anyway as it wasnt raining at Ayton I decided to do a bit around the spiral, digging it back and trying to get it less tight at the final turn...
Cleared the low dirt near the old TT exit, making Pauls reverse run cleaner
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0340.jpg)
Dug the back, back about a foot to try and get it more rounded...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0345.jpg)
Tided up the exit and dug back abit to try and make the curve more smoother rather than a jolt...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0344.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0341.jpg)
The rain finally came :) so it was time to head home. Removed the carpet off the DP before I went ...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0347.jpg)
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i think the run up should come down where the run down is for the death pack ,then your staight and just have to make the end of the berm into a roller and save on a mega amount of work.and we need stuff finished then we can just maintain while it,s the drier months(hopefully) thats just my view .THOSE twatS WHAT fookING FOR THE LITTER.i go to the trails to chill out not to be a bastard babysitter for scum.AQL
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i think the run up should come down where the run down is for the death pack ,then your staight and just have to make the end of the berm into a roller and save on a mega amount of work.and we need stuff finished then we can just maintain while it,s the drier months(hopefully) thats just my view .THOSE twatS WHAT fookING FOR THE LITTER.i go to the trails to chill out not to be a bastard babysitter for scum.AQL
Dunno what you are on about :2funny:. Do you mean use the DP run-up to enter the spiral. If you do then that looses the idea of the spiral and would just turn it into a berm. Or are you on about the run-up for the Primer. If you do then I think the line Paul has made is spot on as I had a run down it on his mountain bike and its dead inline for it to run into the last 2 of the SODP :daumenhoch:
Im just as pissed off as you with the litter... They do f' all and are nothing more than Quarry rapists. Dont mind people riding, but when it turns to abuse then that pisses me off. not just the quarry but I cant stand seeing litter anywhere... If it continues then I think we should just take a spade and put it through the jumps they are doing so they get the message. :police:
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i think the run up should come down where the run down is for the death pack ,then your staight and just have to make the end of the berm into a roller and save on a mega amount of work.and we need stuff finished then we can just maintain while it,s the drier months(hopefully) thats just my view .THOSE twatS WHAT fookING FOR THE LITTER.i go to the trails to chill out not to be a bastard babysitter for scum.AQL
Dunno what you are on about :2funny:. Do you mean use the DP run-up to enter the spiral. If you do then that looses the idea of the spiral and would just turn it into a berm. Or are you on about the run-up for the Primer. If you do then I think the line Paul has made is spot on as I had a run down it on his mountain bike and its dead inline for it to run into the last 2 of the SODP :daumenhoch:
Im just as pissed off as you with the litter... They do f' all and are nothing more than Quarry rapists. Dont mind people riding, but when it turns to abuse then that pisses me off. not just the quarry but I cant stand seeing litter anywhere... If it continues then I think we should just take a spade and put it through the jumps they are doing so they get the message. :police:
I cleared the path down by the tree a few weeks ago and just gave it a try on Sunday and was really surprised at how good it was, all I've done is spend about ten mins filling some holes in at the bottom. Think it will be ok without needing lots of work. I don't have any plans to build anything big. The mini DP is running well but I'm sure it could be fine tuned and the fourth set is the one that needs looking at IMO. Once DPP is finished Im gonna concentrate on smaller stuff and getting The unused berms into action.
On the litter front I think most of the kids have got the message but some shock tactics could be useful in getting them to put pressure on the kids who are not in compliance with the law.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/DSCF3901.jpg)
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How doo Paul & Co,
The work you've done in the quarry looks amazing!
Enjoyed checking out the vids/pics on youtube.
I'm gonna try and get over there in the next couple of weeks for a proper look (between club sessions, regionals and nationals :P ).
Ali, when are you planning on getting up there again??? See if we can get something sorted!
I've never really had a proper try at riding trails :-\ but I'm dying for a go at them (the little ones that is).
Hope to see you up there!
Allan
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How doo Paul & Co,
The work you've done in the quarry looks amazing!
Enjoyed checking out the vids/pics on youtube.
I'm gonna try and get over there in the next couple of weeks for a proper look (between club sessions, regionals and nationals :P ).
Ali, when are you planning on getting up there again??? See if we can get something sorted!
I've never really had a proper try at riding trails :-\ but I'm dying for a go at them (the little ones that is).
Hope to see you up there!
Allan
Hey Allan,
How's it going? If you can ride a track ;) you should be OK on the trails, though some of the jumps are more extreme than anything I've ever jumped :crazy2:.
Be great to see you up here, BigPlinky is gonna have a look up sometime as well.
Paul
P.S. For those of you how don't know, Allan's dad Ian ran Teeside Airport BMX track back in the old days.
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How doo Paul & Co,
The work you've done in the quarry looks amazing!
Enjoyed checking out the vids/pics on youtube.
I'm gonna try and get over there in the next couple of weeks for a proper look (between club sessions, regionals and nationals :P ).
Ali, when are you planning on getting up there again??? See if we can get something sorted!
I've never really had a proper try at riding trails :-\ but I'm dying for a go at them (the little ones that is).
Hope to see you up there!
Allan
I'll next be there in May around the 2nd bank holiday. Wont be before then :(
But hopefully will be up there long enough for a couple of trips up.
Can't wait - I too am a trails novice!! but what I've done I like :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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Loads of stuff on here to look through. It looks like a US version of RADBMX. The opening video is good :daumenhoch:
http://www.vitalbmx.com/community/fmf-bmx,7747/main
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the run up i meant was for the primer i was looking at it with ste the other week just seems better to get a straight enter to the jump ,instead of an angle i think you,ll have enough to think about so straighter the better but whatever you think no probs AQL
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the run up i meant was for the primer i was looking at it with ste the other week just seems better to get a straight enter to the jump ,instead of an angle i think you,ll have enough to think about so straighter the better but whatever you think no probs AQL
I know what you're saying and maybe we could have both :) , like I said the runup was kinda just there, ready to roll ;)
We've had a nice bit of rain today, lets hope it penetrated the ground and hasn't washed the surface away :-\ Will be trying to get some diggin done before it drys out again, but not tomorrow, I'm busy :(
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Hey Allan,
How's it going? If you can ride a track ;) you should be OK on the trails, though some of the jumps are more extreme than anything I've ever jumped :crazy2:.
Be great to see you up here, BigPlinky is gonna have a look up sometime as well.
Paul
P.S. For those of you how don't know, Allan's dad Ian ran Teeside Airport BMX track back in the old days.
It's going alright at the moment Paul,
Looking forward to putting your track and trails theory to the test.
BigPlinky, PM me or post when your having a trip over and I'll see if I can get there ;)
I was thinking about getting over there tonight for an hour. Do you chaps think it'll be too wet after the rain we've had last night?
Cheers Allan
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I'll next be there in May around the 2nd bank holiday. Wont be before then :(
But hopefully will be up there long enough for a couple of trips up.
Can't wait - I too am a trails novice!! but what I've done I like :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Ali,
I might struggle as Burnham National is on the 2nd bank hol in May :-\
Shame you're not around this weekend!
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I'll next be there in May around the 2nd bank holiday. Wont be before then :(
But hopefully will be up there long enough for a couple of trips up.
Can't wait - I too am a trails novice!! but what I've done I like :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
Ali,
I might struggle as Burnham National is on the 2nd bank hol in May :-\
Shame you're not around this weekend!
Yep - can't do this weekend at all. It's wont be the last time I'm up though so I'll make sure I let you know.
Re the Burnham weekend - I may be up both weekends depending on how long the wife is up with the kids. Not sure yet.
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I had a quick look up tonight to see what state the place was in after the rain. Spotted your new water hole Keith, full to the brim and the swamp is full also. Might be a bit soggy in places for a few days so would leave any riding till the weekend. I am going to let the slop dry up a bit before digging as I don't want to chew the ground up.
Probably Saturday for my next dig, if I've got my car brakes sorted out by then otherwise I'll be doing that.
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Had a walk up at tea-time. After all that rain its drying up very quickly, esp' down the bottom. Its damper up the top (good for digging) with a few puddles here and there. The swamp is full to busting, also inside the large DP berm. I covered the DP up again now they have had a good soaking so the carpet should hold some moisture in.
I also tried a little experiment reguarding the need for water. Outside the spiral where the drain runs out I dug down and dammed it up where it runs away...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0350.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0349.jpg)
It held the water very well. I was thinking, Dig it a little wider, a bit longer and a foot or two deeper. Maybe put in a plastic liner. Cover in logs (there must be 100s in the woods and cover them with turf or dirt, leaving a small hole to drop in a container to lift out the water. finishing off with a lid (any peice of wood). A bit like a well I suppose but been covered should stop it evaporating.
What do you think
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I had a quick look up tonight to see what state the place was in after the rain. Spotted your new water hole Keith, full to the brim and the swamp is full also. Might be a bit soggy in places for a few days so would leave any riding till the weekend. I am going to let the slop dry up a bit before digging as I don't want to chew the ground up.
Probably Saturday for my next dig, if I've got my car brakes sorted out by then otherwise I'll be doing that.
You beat me to it :tickedoff: :P
Good to hear its still holding the water :daumenhoch:
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It held the water very well. I was thinking, Dig it a little wider, a bit longer and a foot or two deeper. Maybe put in a plastic liner. Cover in logs (there must be 100s in the woods and cover them with turf or dirt, leaving a small hole to drop in a container to lift out the water. finishing off with a lid (any peice of wood). A bit like a well I suppose but been covered should stop it evaporating.
What do you think
It seems to work well. I'd like it a bit further away from the berm as I'd like to make the berm higher and i would use something like corrugated iron instead of logs because i think they will rot to quickly.
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It held the water very well. I was thinking, Dig it a little wider, a bit longer and a foot or two deeper. Maybe put in a plastic liner. Cover in logs (there must be 100s in the woods and cover them with turf or dirt, leaving a small hole to drop in a container to lift out the water. finishing off with a lid (any peice of wood). A bit like a well I suppose but been covered should stop it evaporating.
What do you think
It seems to work well. I'd like it a bit further away from the berm as I'd like to make the berm higher and i would use something like corrugated iron instead of logs because i think they will rot to quickly.
Good idea if you know where there is some. I suppose the logs would rot in time, but I was thinking of "BIG THICK" logs. I also had in mind ... when the logs/ iron is in place then you can build ontop of it doing the same job. I agree though, the berms do need to be a bit higher.
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Hi, I'm new here, you guys seem like the locals for the trails in Ayton and was wondering whether it'd be possible to ride them at some point as I'm at Durham uni and it seems like a pretty good spot!
I'd be up for helping to dig and stuff also, just quite desperate to get back into trail riding as haven't heard of too many places to ride up here.
Cheers
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Hi, I'm new here, you guys seem like the locals for the trails in Ayton and was wondering whether it'd be possible to ride them at some point as I'm at Durham uni and it seems like a pretty good spot!
I'd be up for helping to dig and stuff also, just quite desperate to get back into trail riding as haven't heard of too many places to ride up here.
Cheers
Anybody is welcome anytime as its Nat' trust property and we have sort of got permission to use it. So yes NP :)
Its a long way to come just to dig. We always welcome help but if you are planning to visit just now and again, I dont think anyone would pressure you to do any shovel pushing.
The only rules to follow is keeping the place tidy, so no litter dropping. We are struggling to get some kids to understand the importance of that fact, but as you are a student im sure you are mature enough to understand ::)
:daumenhoch:
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Awesome, cheers for that, are there any other trails or good riding spots in this kind of area?
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i dont live to far from durham matey. welcome to join me when im back home from uni :daumenhoch:
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Hi, I'm new here, you guys seem like the locals for the trails in Ayton and was wondering whether it'd be possible to ride them at some point as I'm at Durham uni and it seems like a pretty good spot!
I'd be up for helping to dig and stuff also, just quite desperate to get back into trail riding as haven't heard of too many places to ride up here.
Cheers
Anybody is welcome anytime as its Nat' trust property and we have sort of got permission to use it. So yes NP :)
Its a long way to come just to dig. We always welcome help but if you are planning to visit just now and again, I dont think anyone would pressure you to do any shovel pushing.
The only rules to follow is keeping the place tidy, so no litter dropping. We are struggling to get some kids to understand the importance of that fact, but as you are a student im sure you are mature enough to understand ::)
:daumenhoch:
Hi Paul,
I'd like to second everything Keith just said, and also recommend gloves and a helmet etc.
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GLASS!!!! I am getting seriously pissed off >:( about the amount of broken glass that I am finding recently. I cut myself last night picking up a smashed larger bottle in the riding area. I think it was probably left by those lads with the air rifle I caught the other week. If you see anybody in the quarry with glass bottles have a word with them. If you find glass throw it down the BIG HOLE not into the bushes.
AQL rules :police: - NO GLASS BOTTLES IN THE QUARRY!
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Just checked the weather, probably better for spade work than for riding this weekend.
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I was planning on doing abit this weekend but now have the outlaws visiting sat/sun... :-\. might get up sunday aftey....ish.
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Its been quiet on here for a few days. Has anything been happening or is everyone having a few days off?
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Its been quiet on here for a few days. Has anything been happening or is everyone having a few days off?
I been busy fixing cars for the last couple of days but managed to get up for a couple of hours today. Did a couple of hours diggin dirt out of the centre of the bowl to build up the DPP, should be finished with another session or two. Nige, Ste and some guys I've not seen before have given the SDP a revamp :daumenhoch: and Ste's put in a new berm. Cliff side is dry, spiral side is damp and a bit soggy in places but mostly rideable, the leaves are starting to come out and the place is begining to green up.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Works/DSCF3916.jpg)
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Been busy busy myself today. Been having a bidding session on E-Bay for a bike.... and I won ;D
Travelled up to Hartlepool while the roads were quiet and picked er up :daumenhoch:
The new Machine...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0355.jpg)
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I been busy fixing cars for the last couple of days but managed to get up for a couple of hours today. Did a couple of hours diggin dirt out of the centre of the bowl to build up the DPP, should be finished with another session or two. Nige, Ste and some guys I've not seen before have given the SDP a revamp :daumenhoch: and Ste's put in a new berm. Cliff side is dry, spiral side is damp and a bit soggy in places but mostly rideable, the leaves are starting to come out and the place is begining to green up.
Wheres the new berm, and hows the pond outside the spiral doing. Is it still holding water?
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Been busy busy myself today. Been having a bidding session on E-Bay for a bike.... and I won ;D
Travelled up to Hartlepool while the roads were quiet and picked er up :daumenhoch:
The new Machine...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0355.jpg)
:4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Tell us all about it then ;D
Wheres the new berm, and hows the pond outside the spiral doing. Is it still holding water?
The berm is in the photo and your bath tub is still full :laugh:
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Been busy busy myself today. Been having a bidding session on E-Bay for a bike.... and I won ;D
Travelled up to Hartlepool while the roads were quiet and picked er up :daumenhoch:
The new Machine...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0355.jpg)
:4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Tell us all about it then ;D
Wheres the new berm, and hows the pond outside the spiral doing. Is it still holding water?
The berm is in the photo and your bath tub is still full :laugh:
Its the one I think I sent you a link to. FMF 24", Aluminium, 24lbs, Redline flights, WTP 4 bearing euro bottom bracket, Oddysey shark bite pedals and a Hoffman dinky sprocket 34t down to a chrome dicta freewheel 14t with chrome chain.Its practically brand new, not a scratch. Even the tyres still have the knobbly bits on. I got it for a bargain and is worth the flight-cranks alone.... Im well chuffed. :)
I didnt want to swamp the thread with pics of it... but heres a couple anyway...while its still looking new and clean :P
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0365.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0363.jpg)
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So when's the first flight? I bet you can't wait to get out on it and I also bet it rains for six weeks solid now :laugh:
I always wanted a set of Redline Flights :smitten: but never got any :(
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Been looking at the pic for nearly an hour and only just found the new berm....I think.
Is it inside the DP berm?
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Here's a photo from 1910, so that's 99 years ago.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/Quarry/Quarrylookingeast1910edited.jpg)
The red splodge is about where the bottom of the riding area is now.
The yellow splodge is about where all the gorse bushes are.
The green splodge is where I think there was an entrance to a mine that runs under the centre line of the quarry.
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So when's the first flight? I bet you can't wait to get out on it and I also bet it rains for six weeks solid now :laugh:
I always wanted a set of Redline Flights :smitten: but never got any :(
Its gonna live in the boot of my car during the daytime ready for an early finish... Very busy week this week though after been at home for a few days last week :(
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Been looking at the pic for nearly an hour and only just found the new berm....I think.
Is it inside the DP berm?
That's it, just a little one to kick you to the right. Bike looks mint, not heard of FMF before but looks expensive (hell, what do I know). Just be careful if it's got aluminium bars, I've read they don't last long, a nice pair of Redline V bars is what you need, just like BITD :)
What's Dan think of it?
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Been looking at the pic for nearly an hour and only just found the new berm....I think.
Is it inside the DP berm?
That's it, just a little one to kick you to the right. Bike looks mint, not heard of FMF before but looks expensive (hell, what do I know). Just be careful if it's got aluminium bars, I've read they don't last long, a nice pair of Redline V bars is what you need, just like BITD :)
What's Dan think of it?
He's been riding it around the house ???. Still after a bmx though for him...and maybe me :P
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Joined the team for a few hours digging today. Thats all you can do at the mo as the trails are pretty wet to ride. Forgot to take pics :crazy2:
Found a pic from a few years ago... http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/175755
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that bike looks brand new tommy you,ll have to rough it up asap, sweet old school cranks man.just been up to check out the new line ,looks great can,t wait to try it.it was great to have new diggers up on saturday ste,s bro is a quality rider as are the others,good to see chris from the village up he knows the score he put in some spade work before riding.thats respect fooking hate it when the likes of foghorn comes up and just expects to ride and not do anything shuffle munsterer.see you saturday AQL.
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shuffle munsterer
:2funny:
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Look who's back :4_17_5:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Keith/DSCF3928.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Keith/DSCF3929.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Keith/th_DSCF3933.jpg) (http://s510.photobucket.com/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Keith/?action=view¤t=DSCF3933.flv)
First day back on a new bike after a layoff of 25 years :shocked:
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trail ridin on an fmf cruiser aint a very good idea
forks are soft and the frames like crackin,,top that with alloy bars
have fun but becarefull,,its a jungle out there
russ
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trail ridin on an fmf cruiser aint a very good idea
forks are soft and the frames like crackin,,top that with alloy bars
have fun but becarefull,,its a jungle out there
russ
Do you get much warning with aluminium or does it just go PING? What F&F would you recommend?
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trail ridin on an fmf cruiser aint a very good idea
forks are soft and the frames like crackin,,top that with alloy bars
have fun but becarefull,,its a jungle out there
russ
:-[
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trail ridin on an fmf cruiser aint a very good idea
forks are soft and the frames like crackin,,top that with alloy bars
have fun but becarefull,,its a jungle out there
russ
:-[
It's Gotta be stronger than a Team Murray :)
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trail ridin on an fmf cruiser aint a very good idea
forks are soft and the frames like crackin,,top that with alloy bars
have fun but becarefull,,its a jungle out there
russ
:-[
It's Gotta be stronger than a Team Murray :)
LOL Was thinking of new bars anyway. I have to say its harder than I thought. Suprised how smooth the video looks cos it didnt feel like it ;D
Need to get smaller trails done now for old timers :2funny: and calm down abit. Had no intension of jumping but you know me... just couldnt help meself.
Still...least I can say I still got it ... Cheers for the warning ... Sensible riding from now on :angel:
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Just to add...I also jumped SODP3, but ermmmmmmmmm
Jumped far to far right and missed the middle of the landing, hit my back wheel on the lip front wheel at the bottom then agggghhhhhhhhh straight over the bars, a full flip and landed on my back in the swamp. :crazy2:
Stood up looked around and waited for the applause, but thankfully I was all alone.
Would have made a cracking video tho :buck2:
BITD all that was involved was a run-up, then a jump followed by a long landing and plenty of time and space to ride away. There so much science involved in trails today where a good landing gives you zip for the next one (so you have to maybe gauge a tweak to the brake). A bad landing looses you speed and its all down to body movement and pumping to get back to speed (no time to pedal). Learned alot today and it gives you more respect to the people who ride :daumenhoch:
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hey paul
alloy just snapps withoutn warnin,,unlike steel which bends
look for a steal frame,,,s&m,standard do good frames if your after cruiser style
just to let you know i have a trail/park 20 inch bike goin cheep with a full cr-mo frame/fork ,,dmr cranks ,,cassette wheels
lookin for 125 bills to shift and its in good nick,,,,weird really my boy wants a cruiser,,,maybe a deal mr t eh
russ
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fooking hell tommy ;D
cant wait to get back, time to man up now :laugh:
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Found a few logs to finish off the berm/water-butt thingy....
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0367.jpg)
Not a good forecast for the weekend. Sunday might be the best day of the two.
Been limping since I came off on Wed with a sore knee ::)
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Well it was a bit of a strange day weather wise, looked ok so I went up and then it started raining and then it turned out nice again. Got the reverse spiral working better, got DPP jumpable, met Mooch and his pal and got some good shots of Jordan jumping the DPP.
Mooch, DPP test pilot.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/May%202009/DSCF3960.jpg)
Jordan, pure BMX race style 8). AQL rider of the week, natural jumper, loadsa height and fearless, just needs to work on his tricks and get a skid lid :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/May%202009/DSCF3978.jpg)
Click on the globe then look for "Testing new jump DPP".
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Nice pics and video :daumenhoch:
I might get up tomoz. Dunno what time yet... maybe 3ish or maybe later, 6ish for a ride about
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can,t have a townie la la being rider of the week,how very dare you.
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can,t have a townie la la being rider of the week,how very dare you.
;D
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can,t have a townie la la being rider of the week,how very dare you.
;D
The lads got talent :daumenhoch:, I was well impressed with his jumping and the landings not even sorted yet. Reckon he'll be a Death Pack Man in a year or two if he sticks at it.
He has to share the award with Tommy really, if only he'd landed his miniDP3 front flip first time out after 20+ years watchin telly he would have won rider of the decade :LolLolLolLol:
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shocking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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can,t have a townie la la being rider of the week,how very dare you.
;D
The lads got talent :daumenhoch:, I was well impressed with his jumping and the landings not even sorted yet. Reckon he'll be a Death Pack Man in a year or two if he sticks at it.
He has to share the award with Tommy really, if only he'd landed his miniDP3 front flip first time out after 20+ years watchin telly he would have won rider of the decade :LolLolLolLol:
Plenty of time yet :D
Think ill be up tomoz for a spin prob about 5ish. Nice forecast for all the week 8)
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can,t have a townie la la being rider of the week,how very dare you.
;D
The lads got talent :daumenhoch:, I was well impressed with his jumping and the landings not even sorted yet. Reckon he'll be a Death Pack Man in a year or two if he sticks at it.
He has to share the award with Tommy really, if only he'd landed his miniDP3 front flip first time out after 20+ years watchin telly he would have won rider of the decade :LolLolLolLol:
Plenty of time yet :D
Think ill be up tomoz for a spin prob about 5ish. Nice forecast for all the week 8)
Had a quick look up tonight to change the rubbish bags. Four good lads up there jumping mDP, encouraged one into trying the new jump and he loves it. Makes 20 hours diggin worthwhile when someone says that :daumenhoch:
Don't think I'll make it tomorrow but should make Wednesday.
I should add that I've improved the landing since the Mooch and Jordan photo shoot.
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Ill wait till wed then :)
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Ill be up tonight 4.30 to 5ish, with Daniel (and no dog)... weather permitting
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looking forward to getting back now. time i man up and get the 8 pack done
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I'm coming Bank hol weekend - may get a few days up - perhaps Monday - plus have Tue and Wed off as hol too!!
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I'm coming Bank hol weekend - may get a few days up - perhaps Monday - plus have Tue and Wed off as hol too!!
Will have to make sure we all meet you this time. Hope the weather is fine for your visit...
BTW... What dates bank holiday :idiot2:
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I think Monday is the 25th.
I'm coming up Saturday PM to see family and staying till Wed so I hope to get up more than once.
Been thinking about trails ever since I was last there :D
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when you back matt.,need to get a session in ? i,ll be up tomorrow with the boys ,wheather permitting see ya AQL
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Im coming up sometime in the aftey. Is anyone taking a barrow up. Ill push one up if we get organised. I'll prob have Dan with me again as he has the "quarry" bug now, so he can push me bike and Ill push a barrow (or put me bike in a barrow).
Weather is sunny and showers so we will have to see what we get.
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A coc kney, living in Barnsley is suffering from Piles. He walks into a shop and says " Have you got any arse cream".
The shopkeeper says " iye, what does tha want, a choc-ice or a cornetto".
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Tanked down today... 200 yards away. It was amazing seeing the thunder and lightning and it lash down and we never had a drop :daumenhoch:
Somethings wrong somewhere... I did 6 hours digging while me son enjoyed 6 hours riding. ???
Surfaced a berm and built some smallish doubles for the kids trail...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0388.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0390.jpg)
Jack testing. The berm's a bit sticky but should be good when it drys.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0392.jpg)
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Nice work! :daumenhoch: It will be good to have a trail or two for those who are just learning, or re-learning, or just chilling out, or whatever. Nice shot of Jack powering out of the corner.
Hope I can make it up tomorrow to ride the revamped spiral, try the new berm and dig of course.
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I forgot to say I also reversed the berm behind the DP. Its a bit dodgy to ride yet because of low dangling thorns. Forgot to take pics though :idiot2:
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Ive been reading this thread for ages now and always look forward to seeing new pics.
One thing which has been on my mind though. Is it not possible to get a mini JCB down into the quarry? Imagine the graft it could have saved you.
Top Job.. :4_17_5:
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Ive been reading this thread for ages now and always look forward to seeing new pics.
One thing which has been on my mind though. Is it not possible to get a mini JCB down into the quarry? Imagine the graft it could have saved you.
Top Job.. :4_17_5:
Cheers :)
Theres practically no chance of get a digger in with it been nat' trust property. Im sure you have read through the thread of them sort of allowing us to ride and use the quarry (we were building, before they bought it sort of thing) but massive changes all in one go would prob' be pushing things to far. Thats why we prefer to "tweak" the quarry rather than building a super-trail. Anyway its alot to do with the "exercise" we receive in digging by hand. Its also great to finish something then new ideas spring up over time. To be honest if we had a digger for a day or two we wouldnt have a clue as to what to build and where. We just like to dig abit, then ride abit. Its nice to just get up there and leave the rest of the world behind. Its taken about 30 years to get where we are today...... whats the rush ;)
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Just a quick thanks for a good ride on saturday from the two guys who travelled from cornwall. Had a great ride unfortunately did get too carried away in York to be able to ride sunday! But will be back...,
cheers john and dave
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Just a quick thanks for a good ride on saturday from the two guys who travelled from cornwall. Had a great ride unfortunately did get too carried away in York to be able to ride sunday! But will be back...,
cheers john and dave
We enjoyed watching you give the DP a blast. Shame none of us had a camera with us to put you on our thread. There was loads up sunday. Some had a go but it was just a bit to windy so you never missed anything. Cheers :daumenhoch:
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cheers for that it,s not often people bother to thank us for the graft,this is nige who was up there digging when you came up.great to see new faces up keep in touch see ya soon .AQL
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Has anyone been up lately. Soz I missed Wed evening, but ive had bloody toothache since Sunday, along with a cold. Its been bloody agony :tickedoff:
Today im looking like a cross between a Hamster and the Elephant-man so I dunno if Ill be up at the weekend. Had the dog out today and it wrecked me.
CU soon...............I hope :'(
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Has anyone been up lately. Soz I missed Wed evening, but ive had bloody toothache since Sunday, along with a cold. Its been bloody agony :tickedoff:
Today im looking like a cross between a Hamster and the Elephant-man so I dunno if Ill be up at the weekend. Had the dog out today and it wrecked me.
CU soon...............I hope :'(
I've had the cold to, I'm blaming Nige as he had it last week. Toothache, straight to the dentist is the best advice :daumenhoch: "a cross between a Hamster and the Elephant-man" :shocked: that would be an Elephant-hamster then :LolLolLolLol:
I got family visiting at the weekend but will try and get up if possible.
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Has anyone been up lately. Soz I missed Wed evening, but ive had bloody toothache since Sunday, along with a cold. Its been bloody agony :tickedoff:
Today im looking like a cross between a Hamster and the Elephant-man so I dunno if Ill be up at the weekend. Had the dog out today and it wrecked me.
CU soon...............I hope :'(
I've had the cold to, I'm blaming Nige as he had it last week. Toothache, straight to the dentist is the best advice :daumenhoch: "a cross between a Hamster and the Elephant-man" :shocked: that would be an Elephant-hamster then :LolLolLolLol:
I got family visiting at the weekend but will try and get up if possible.
Went to the dentist on Tuesday and told him "ive got an infection in a tooth". He took an xray and gave me a perscription for penicilin. Cost me £21.00 for something I already knew. The tooth is coming out in June ffs. :tickedoff:
What a rip off. I might just go up the quarry and try a double back-flip and knock the bugger out :daumenhoch:
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i,ll be up tomorrow digging most of the day ,now i,ve got rid of that cold waaaahaaaay.hope to ride sunday the main aim to get over the 8 pack it will be done no worries!AQL
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Can't wait to get up this weekend.
Up till Wed night so lots of chances to ride. Will be good to meet you all.
Ambitions to do some of the sodp :D :D :D
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Can't wait to get up this weekend.
Up till Wed night so lots of chances to ride. Will be good to meet you all.
Ambitions to do some of the sodp :D :D :D
Theres nothing better than going up about 5ish when its quiet and riding till dusk :daumenhoch:
i,ll be up tomorrow digging most of the day ,now i,ve got rid of that cold waaaahaaaay.hope to ride sunday the main aim to get over the 8 pack it will be done no worries!AQL
Youll do it Nige NP. Ive made it my own ambition as well. Its something that just has to be done ;)
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been up today made the berm after the 8 pack much bigger to deal with the speed i hope it,ll ride ok,it had to be watered so it was to wet to test it today.the rest of the quarry is dry the 8 pack and death is just right. see ya tomorrow AQL
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been up today made the berm after the 8 pack much bigger to deal with the speed i hope it,ll ride ok,it had to be watered so it was to wet to test it today.the rest of the quarry is dry the 8 pack and death is just right. see ya tomorrow AQL
Had a look up this morning and the surface looked good after the recent downpours, hope to get up after tea tomorrow with a bit of luck. I'll bring my camera to capture the promised miniDP action :daumenhoch:
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Anyone going up Bank Hol Mon?
I've been up the H'pool track this morning and I've used up my credit for today :( :(
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Anyone going up Bank Hol Mon?
I've been up the H'pool track this morning and I've used up my credit for today :( :(
Im still a bit under the weather, and Im working tomorrow. I might try and get up about tea-time. Depends what everyone else is doing.
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Anyone going up Bank Hol Mon?
I've been up the H'pool track this morning and I've used up my credit for today :( :(
Im still a bit under the weather, and Im working tomorrow. I might try and get up about tea-time. Depends what everyone else is doing.
Must have been good to be out on the track yesterday, fantastic weather, I did an 11 mile hike which was great :buck2: but took all day so didn't make it to the quarry :(
Anyway Nige is up right now with Ste Prez and Mike Hill. I've got visitors till 4/5pm but I will definitely be up with my camera as soon as they have gone :daumenhoch:. Best time of day to be up anyway so hope to see you all then, might even get the old GT out for a blast.
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I'll be there today. If not before 5 then defo after.
The track yesterday was a good sesh. Loads of old boys turned up and rode really well.
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Shame the rain came today. I was just heading out the door to come up when Paul Phoned and said everyone was leaving cos the skys were darkening. I think Ill be up tomorrow about the same time... 5-30 to 6 30 ish... weather permitting :daumenhoch:
Heard there was a good crowd up this aftey. Anyone there to spill the details?
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look forward to seeing you gents next week :) in the mean time, some pictures to wet my appetite wouldn't go a miss :P
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was up early bank hol monday with ste mike lodgy and jack tried to beat the crowds had a good sesh.in the afternoon it was busy came down 3.30ish .ste was riding the big hip line even did the big gap over the biggest berm fully crossed up looked sweet ,he also showed me a different line on the 8 pack as i was struggling with it the difference is awesome for me.see ya all soon AQL.
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Went up tonight about 6.30 and met Paul there. F***ing nightmare... Glass everywhere. Talking to a couple who were dog walking said they passed about 7 lads walking up with camping gear last night about 8ish. They had a fire near the run-up to DP1 (glass and cans everywhere) Left their tent (which was brand-new) at the top where the run-up to the spiral starts (shows how thick they are camping where its wet and boggy) and also smashed bottles on and around the hip-jump in the middle of the quarry.
So by the time we had tided up it was 8 before we got riding. It was a bit damp but had a good session riding till 9-30.
Well done to Paul for getting air and jumping the new jump before the new berm :daumenhoch:
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Here you go Maccaz, a couple of videos of Keith jumping miniDP1.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Keith/th_DSCF4662.jpg) (http://s510.photobucket.com/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Keith/?action=view¤t=DSCF4662.flv)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Keith/th_DSCF4664.jpg) (http://s510.photobucket.com/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Keith/?action=view¤t=DSCF4664.flv)
Sundown
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/Quarry/DSCF4665.jpg)
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on the camping note, there was a fair few coming into the quarry the previous night, they didnt say anything, but continued to walk right into the top of the quarry, obvioulsly came back down for some reason :-\
what posseses them to go up there?
Chris
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good stuff tommy not bad at all mate looks like you never stopped ridin mate!
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on the camping note, there was a fair few coming into the quarry the previous night, they didnt say anything, but continued to walk right into the top of the quarry, obvioulsly came back down for some reason :-\
what posseses them to go up there?
Chris
Dunno..... but we'll catch em one day ;)
Some phone number need to be swapped about then if anyone see;s em going up, Action can be taken :knuppel2:
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good stuff tommy not bad at all mate looks like you never stopped ridin mate!
Cheers :). the only problem there is, is that they come at you to fast. Wish we had put a bit bigger gap between the jumps now. But its a challenge that just has to be done :daumenhoch:
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Cracking sun-set pic Paul. Its a good camera you have there :daumenhoch:
Me and Paul (weather permitting) will be up again tomorrow evening, if anyone wants to join us. Besides the damage, it was a good ride tonight, with a full quarry to ourselves. No kids asking you to jump this or that.... Bliss :daumenhoch:
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A couple of new vid's added to Vimeo ... :daumenhoch:
http://www.vimeo.com/channels/deluxebmxtrailstv
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true true, need to be taught a lesson!
didnt really fancy my chances against a load of them, wouldnt come out too pretty :buck2:
should be going up again tonight, lateish again if anyone else is up?
the toffinator
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I'm still aching after my mini sesh the other night.
Good to meet Paul. Unfortunately I was having a mare with the cliffside stuff and it just wasn't happening :(
Desparate to try the first one of the mini dp next time so I need to get my head right.
Some good vids going up. A lot of inspiration there.
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I'm still aching after my mini sesh the other night.
Good to meet Paul. Unfortunately I was having a mare with the cliffside stuff and it just wasn't happening :(
Desparate to try the first one of the mini dp next time so I need to get my head right.
Some good vids going up. A lot of inspiration there.
Good to meet you to Mr.Dexter, even if it was only for ten minutes. Sadly it was a BMX free weekend for me. Would have been good to have a senior riders session, but best to do that when it's a bit quieter, we don't want to show the young'uns up and all that ::). Our next project digging wise is to get some fun trails up and running with some berms and small jumps that everyone can have a go at. Don't think any more big stuff will be built this summer and I need to put down the spade and ride my bike more anyway, did a few little jumps tonight :D The miniDP seems to be difficult for born again riders, like Tommy said, BITD the jumps where well spread out and you had loads of time to set yourself up, now it's all crammed together and you need to be thinking at least one jump ahead :crazy2: Tommy and Nige can both jump the first one fine and should be able to do two and three easily but it's just getting your head round the take-off land, take-off land, take-off land scenario ;)
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Yep - moves too fast for my brain.
It looks so do-able though so I know it's just getting there on the right day to make it happen. I'll aim for 1 next time I'm up (Julyish) and see where I go from there.
:daumenhoch:
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What makes me laugh is as we get "a-hem" older, we put more thought into what we are trying to do where years ago you just DID IT.
Its worse when some snotty nosed 14yo kid comes along and just does it and we sit and moan... where we are the daft tw*ts who built the bloody things :idiot2: :2funny:
Do Redline make wheelchairs and zimmer-frames?
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What makes me laugh is as we get "a-hem" older, we put more thought into what we are trying to do where years ago you just DID IT.
Maybe removing your brakes would help >:D
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Tonight was perfect for riding, no wind and no kids, the news is that the weather forecast is good for the rest of the week too. Got my days exercise in by building a little jump :daumenhoch: I'll be up on the GT tomorrow night to test it out.
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them vids look great!
left tonight at about 9:30, no campers seen ;D
got all but the last of the Mini DP done, must have been at least 15 goes before i gave up as the bike landed in the swamp ;D
chris
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paul
ya need a propper bike for up there like mine
do ya a deal on ya gt
r ::)
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A few shot's from tonight.
The top jumps taken from the shale cliffs.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF4702.jpg)
Pete with an undercooked Kebab.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF4706.jpg)
Tommy following the Toffinator down the tree trail.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/th_DSCF4707.jpg) (http://s510.photobucket.com/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/?action=view¤t=DSCF4707.flv)
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paul
ya need a propper bike for up there like mine
do ya a deal on ya gt
r ::)
I think an old bike is just perfect for an old bloke, and anyway I'll need it if I decide to race in the OS class. You should pop up on yours some time, someone might make you an offer.
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i would paul ,,,,but never rode trails and knowin my luck would bin it big stylee
but 1 day i will come up if only to watch
r
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We had some visitors from the Toon and Berwick upon Tweed last Monday.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF4625.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF4626.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF4627.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF4630.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF4631.jpg)
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i would paul ,,,,but never rode trails and knowin my luck would bin it big stylee
but 1 day i will come up if only to watch
r
You'd be fine Russ, a race track is just a trail that eight people race around. Riding single track trails makes you a better rider and a better racer, certainly worked for me :) We've got jumps for all abilities so there's something for everyone, bring your lad down too and have some fun. :daumenhoch:
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Took me a while to find Paul, but I finally found the webpage with the block paving track I was telling you about...
http://www.bmxtalk.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=22199
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RIDER OF THE WEEK award goes to NIGE for achieving his seasons goal so early in the year, well done mate.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF4774.jpg)
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Round of applause :4_17_5:
Speech!
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Awesome :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:
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well done nige
looks like i might keep me trail bike now
see how things go ,,i might get up ths week paul
r
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Shultz, first time on the bike for 7 years and pulling stunts like this :4_17_5:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF4763.jpg)
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:2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny: :2funny:get in cheers for filming that mate thanks to ste for getting me over them buzzzzin AQL
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COME ONNNNNNNNNN :daumenhoch:
Well done gadge. Another tick for the old skool.... Wooooohooooooooooooooooooo ;)
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Shultz, first time on the bike for 7 years and pulling stunts like this :4_17_5:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/DSCF4763.jpg)
WOOOOOOH!
The legend lives!
Where the hell did he pop up from!
I need to see that boy again, its been ages
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Gawd! It takes an age to upload these vids to YouTube, like been back at 9600 baud :( but it's a good one of Ste and Shultz messing about on the Hips.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0Vq2YJzbA4&feature=channel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0Vq2YJzbA4&feature=channel)
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That looks mint, proper good to see Karl on the bike again,
We must be having our summer early this year because its even dry here in Manchester :
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050922.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050932.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050923.JPG)
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We also got some proper land drains now!
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050908.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050926.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050934.JPG)
Am back home on the 20th, gonna have to pop up for a blast!
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Anything happening this weekend?
Metcheck weather forcast says fine, BBC says lots of rain ???
I should be up at some point (going out sat evening though) The rain is welcome to keep the dust down but I wonder if we have had to much and its gone back to boggy :-\
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That looks mint, proper good to see Karl on the bike again,
We must be having our summer early this year because its even dry here in Manchester :
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050922.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050932.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050923.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050916.JPG)
We also got some proper land drains now!
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050908.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050926.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050934.JPG)
Am back home on the 20th, gonna have to pop up for a blast!
Whoa! Edmondo...where are they? :daumenhoch:
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i,ll be up today tommy till around 3.30 should be good for getting some digging in,we were nearly out of water and the trails did need a good soaking,so need to crack on while it,s damp. see you all soon AQL
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I cant see many riding so ill prob bring the dog and do abit. prob about 1ish
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Sat in my car at the white gate for half an hour listening to the GP qualifying while it tanked down.
Got up there and met Nige and the kids digging when it stopped.
Did 3 hours. The place is soaking but it did get out in the aftey so we got a bit done...
Nige built the second lander on the mini trail...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0413.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0414.jpg)
I raked and leveled the "in" berm abit after the mini doubles...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0416.jpg)
Did a bit on the "out" berm, but it was to wet in that area...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0417.jpg)
So moved on and decided to do something with the unused pile of dirt next to the middle hip jump, turning it into a sort of high narrow table/hip thingy...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0418.jpg)
Lots of standing water in the run-up so this needs leveling at some stage when its drained away
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0419.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0420.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/BMX/Image0425.jpg)
Pissed off aint the word after what was said today. About 2ish two of the lads who ride regular from Boro came up.
They said "is it rideable"?...
Nige said "not really, its to wet".
So they said "it doesnt matter ...theres some trails around Roseberry they can go and do".
I said "why not grab a spade and do abit".
I didnt get the answer I was expecting.................................. "No we dont dig, we only ride"
Nige said "theres a sort of rule for trails.... to ride em, most people dig abit", but they just rode off.
Well I'll tell you what sunshine, Dont expect to be riding much when the suns shining and its summer holidays if thats the way you expect things to run. There we were caked in mud, wasting away our weekend, and you think its all for the likes of you or anyone else for that matter to come and go as you please. We dont usually ask for help, and to be honest I only asked in jest, but with an attitude like that, All I wanted to do was put my spade through the whole F***ing lot.... Come the summer hols....Maybe we will. :rant:
Like Nige said a few pages ago..... F***ing townie lala's >:D
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they can fook right off next time i see them little shits ill tell em , cheeky bastards.. put the spade through ther bikes!
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ye not the response i was expecting from them ,well one of em i did but the other is a regular up there and thought we might be getting him to see how the trails scene works but they just don,t get it.whats hard about offering a couple of hours we don,t ask for there lifes just some effort now and then.i was explaining to jack yesterday he,s my son for anyone who doesn,t know who,s reading this he,s 10 and mad keen ,i was saying to him the buzz i got last weekend when i did the 8 pack was massive ye i wanted to get some air and get over them but the fact i,d spent days/weeks over the winter making the jumps i was having so much fun jumping in the sunshine was the real buzz all the hard work had been worth it,just for that one moment. may be it,s just never gonna get though to some of em thick bastards :uglystupid2:
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A good idea, when they are sat at the top ready to do the 8-pack would be to park a wheel-barrow on the 1st jump >:D Think this might happen one day, or maybe my bike if we are digging
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That looks mint, proper good to see Karl on the bike again,
We must be having our summer early this year because its even dry here in Manchester :
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050922.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050932.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050923.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050916.JPG)
We also got some proper land drains now!
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050908.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050926.JPG)
(http://www.usmbc.co.uk/farmerjohns/fj31050934.JPG)
Am back home on the 20th, gonna have to pop up for a blast!
Whoa! Edmondo...where are they? :daumenhoch:
They are near Marple out back of Stockport, I can't put directions up for obvious reasons but basically there is a farmer dude who rides mtb and decided to turn the woods and the hill behind his farm into a bit of a park. He gave us a the flatest bit in 2007 and we went from there. I should point out we all ride bigger wheels and I don't think anyone has really hit them up on a BMX yet, am sure they would be fine though, the only real issue is the hill.
I would say set a date and you could have a pop up but with the weather the way it is (as ever in Manc) I can't really say! We have to chain them up because they are prviate land and we don't want to get sued to death.
I can't really understand the attitude of some people to digging like, maybe am a bit of a sadist but I like the whole reap what you sow thing, I like digging something new in the piss wet rain then getting excited about riding it. Some people are just doyles I guess, just tell em to where to get off next time its dry up there
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Nige, your punctuation is awful. you and me need to have words young man. ;D
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ok mammy, take, big ,gulps, of ,air, and ,rant, on.!!!!!!!!!!"""""""""""£££££££££$$$$$$$$$$%%%%%%^^^^^^&&&*
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digging sesh saturday if anyones up for it AQL.
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i'll make it my first of the summer nige
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Sorry...Im still injured after last weekends spectacular slam :(. Been struggling all week so digging is out and Im afraid so is the death-pack. ;)
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about time you put s spade in the ground mathew,well done
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FINally finsihed the exams, got some free riding time and will be getting up when i can, the work youve done looks awesome :D
chris
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where is everyone???????????????? i,ll be up tomorrow digging till 3.30 then up at 5.30 till it,s dark for a dusk riding session if anyone interested.see ye soon AQL
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FORGOT TO ASK TOMMY IF HE HAD THAT BIKE UP AND RUNNING YET ?
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Dunno what I'm doing yet this weekend, but the "dusk riding" sounds good to me (depending on what hours the Mrs is working cos we might be going out). Yeah the bike is up and running. I took the back wheel to bits and found it had 7 small bearings and 5 large. Fitted 13 small bearings and greased em and it got rid of the "clank". Its still not running smooth (crap wheels) but its ridable. Beggars cant be choosers. Dan did the same with the front wheel and he fitted pedals and a seat, so well done him for getting his hands dirty. He's been riding it at the skate-park, so he's happy with it but Im keeping my eyes out for new wheels and a few other bits.
Ill post whether ill be up tomorrow. Dont think it'll be the aftey, but possibly the evening.
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I am back up home so I might have a bounce over this eve, dusk riding is where its at!
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I might be up about 6ish...if it stays dry.
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Had some unwelcome guests today, four lads with a yellow crosser and a pit bike >:( Jumped in my car and managed to spot the crosser leaving quarry lane and heading into the village, spun the car round and found him loading bike into back of a black van, pulled up camera out click click photo for the cops. Jumped back in car, around the block and then pulled up next to him, "what you taking photos of my bike for mate" says the scum bag, so I replied "it's a nice bike bike mate and I like yer van too HV58 OOC" so I hope he thinks I want to nick it ;D. Passed the details onto the police for what it's worth :police:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/Quarry/Scum/DSCF4796.jpg)
We gotta hassle these guys or they'll keep coming back. If you see bikes up there call NY police on 08456 060247 and report them, cheers :daumenhoch:
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well done mate scum bags,can,t beleive they brought a van chheeky bastards .i didn,t wanna tackle them on me own up there.they were clueless like ,hopefully they won,t be back if the coppers do there job.
glad to hear the bikes up and running tommy great bargain.pity the dusk session had to be cancelled rain stopped play i was right up for it aswell.have to see if anyones up for it this saturday nite let me know AQL
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Dans been hastleing me to go up since Sunday. If anyone fancys a few hours tomorrow about 6-7ish let me know .
Nige have you got any spare pedals, the ones Dan put on have fallen to bits (always worth scrounging before I have to buy some) :angel:
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I'm signed up for a curry Saturday evening so that's me out. Friday night might be possible though. Had a look for some pedals for Dan but no luck.
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Dans on a school tip to flamingoland tomorrow (friday) so ill be either be up with him or without him. Dunno about the weekend yet though, but Sat will be out (esp night time) cos the British speedway GP is on tele.
I was up with Dan on Wed night and had a good couple of hours. I had to let the water out of the spiral though and unblock the pipe cos you couldnt ride it as it was to full.
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been up tonite,good sesh i,m gonna dig the middle out more of the spiral so the water will sit lower mate it,s the best place for the water as alot of the time it,s in shade unlike the swamp,that dry,s out real quick.plus the the water runs right through the 8 pack and has worn a bad groove which i relined tonite.i,ve repligged the pipe and filled alot of it in i,ll do more at the weekend if it,s fine.i,m wanting to do some more relining of the 8 pack and i need the water to do any of it .it,s a constant maintenance job because of the shuffle munsterers who just ride and won,t do fook all to help.if i,m working on em at the weekend and one of em says"can we ride em yet" i,m gonna put me foot through his arse.go find ye own trails fookers.....AQL
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SORRY NO PEDALS I GAVE ME SPARES TO MATT LAST YEAR.
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Looks like another rain off >:(
might be up at the weekend sometime...ill let you know
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had two good days digging on me own,
where is everyone
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had two good days digging on me own,
where is everyone
Dont tell me its been fine in Ayton. It drizzled all day in Guis yesterday and this morning was the same until 5 minutes when the sun came out at tea-time.
To be honest the stupid prang I had the other week is still giving my shoulder a bit of jip. Its loads better, but not perfect.
Its a good forcast this week so Im gonna pencil in Wed night about 6-7ish for a session. (possibly Tues and Fri as well might be OK). The nights are drawing in now :P
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Going out tonight for some scran, but I will still be up wed evening. Anyone else coming?
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I wont be up tonight. Its just toooooooo hot. :coolsmiley: :(
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went up tuesday nite a load of right la la,s came up .gonna go tomorrow nite and tidy up
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anyone up tonite for a dusk sesion
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Me and Dan will be up about 6ish.
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Where was ya. Me and dan stayed up till half 9ish. A few townies up but they went at 8ish.
Nige, Its a bad idea having a water-hole in the spiral I think. As you prob know it was full of water and was un-ridable. Its not really fair when you think of the time and digging we did to build it, and its far more important having the spiral to ride, rather than a water hole. Dunno if it was you who blocked it up again, but ive un-blocked it again. Dont worry I built a dam with a pipe running out onto a piece of carpet so nothing will be washed away (you will see if you go up tomorrow). When its all empty I'd suggest digging and laying a pipe between mini DP 2 and 3 to stop it washing away at this point.
Phoned the bobbies up when I got home cos there was about 12 lads camping up on the second level as we left. they carried loads of drink and I think they had air-rifles and were building a fire. The bobbies are sending a unit there they said so we will see what happens. :police:
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water is however instrumental in maintaining what we have. no point building new stuff constantly if what we have isn't ridable in the first place. the 8-pack is used more than the spiral surely?
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water is however instrumental in maintaining what we have. no point building new stuff constantly if what we have isn't ridable in the first place. the 8-pack is used more than the spiral surely?
Wouldnt it be better to have both though ??? A dark/black cover/sheet over the swamp will stop it evaporating........ simples.
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...and i don't see the problem with the water being there, as in its not a bad place to have it.
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...and i don't see the problem with the water being there, as in its not a bad place to have it.
I dont think you have seen how much water was in it. When the pipe is blocked, it cant escape anywhere. We had a massive thunder storm on friday and it was full to bursting, making the spiral totally un-ridable. Not only the spiral was effected, but the run-up to the DP was also under water.
Ok we have experimented in seeing if it would be good for holding water and I didnt mind. But now that we have found out it knackers the spiral then it isnt going to work, and its hardly fair when you think of the effort it took to build.... fairs fair ???
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sorry nite sesh didn,t work out i didn,t get any texts so didn,t bother.
was gutted to see the water all but gone when i got up sunday,and the state of the 8 pack where the water has worn a trench on it,s way to the swamp.firstly a cover would go missing overnite,it,s hard enough keeping the carpets on the dp.secondly people were riding the spiral on saturday afternoon with all the lovely water in it,all we need to do is dig the hole deeper in the middle of the spiral.which will get done a.s.a.p but keeping the great jumps running great is my priority in the summer,the water level drops,it,s in the shade far more than the swamp ,theres not a stream going inbetween the 8 pack.problems solved.everyones happy.just to keep the jumps we have now running smooth is a constant battle and if we don,t have water it simply can,t be done.thats the best place for it and the spiral doesn,t have to suffer at all.i really wanted to get on and ride today but had to spend an hour patching up the water damage on the 8 pack then filling in the dam again sick as a muggy c**t. :(
please leave the dam in and we can dig dig the hole deeper.AQL
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I still dont have your number nige so couldnt text you, I usually type on here if im going up.
Without wanting to fall out with good mates. :daumenhoch:
I agreed to digging out the spiral, having a water-hole in it no probs but this never got done done
On sat the spiral was only just ridable clockwise, but it was bloody dodgy without falling in the water. but it was imposible to ride anti-clockwise as the exit was under a foot of water. Theres lots of kids like Dan, and even your Jack who likes to ride the spiral.
There was another problem where water was leaking out the spiral between mini DP1 and 2 if you noticed leaving a puddle.
As I mentioned before, after the rain on friday, it was so full that the run-up to the DP was flooded. How do you plan to keep this clear if someone wants to ride the DP?
Thats why I think its a bad idea...
Even after all that I still dont mind having a water hole in the spiral, but it needs to be done the correct way.
The first job is to dig the hole and shift the muck thats still in the middle so any water lays central and low and out the way.
If heavy floods come like friday water still needs to escape so keep the pipe open to let out excess water so it doesnt flood.
Put a pipe between mini dp 2 and 3 when any water runs.
To be honest the middle of the spiral isnt going to be dug out is it... I mean how can you when its under a foot of water. If I didnt empty it on friday how were you going to dig it out? never prob. If you say the spiral isnt going to suffer then I challenge anybody to ride it Clock-wise and anti when its full.
ALL THAT WORK AND DIGGING.....AND ALL FOR A DUCKPOND. if Id have known that I wouldnt have bothered.
Like I said Nige, mates will always be mates, but every now and then you have to compromise. The spiral may not mean out to you, but it does to me and many other as just something different to ride. Dig the middle out, unblock the out-pipe, put a pipe under the 8pack. then leave the spiral RIDABLE.
Lots of storms forcast this week, Id like to see how itll be dug out when its flooded again ???
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look at the long term if we let the water out and it goes in the swamp it,ll dry out and we are back to square one .dig it out have a pipe leading from the run up dp pipe into the dug out hole when it,s deep enough the water will be fine in there and it won,t back fill onto the dp run up like i said won,t dry out as quickly as the swamp and also has the added bonus that if riders come off they get wet..loads of people are riding the 8 pack and the two doubles which cross the 8 pack they need to be smooth for a decent ride.the last thing we need is people not working together ,the spiral,s great ,the deeper it is the smaller the pool will be.remember the ground inbetween the 8 pack was a nightmare to dig full of rocks.just think it,s the logical answer to the lack of water
saying all that if it keeps the peace i,ll put a pipe in just gonna be a twat to dig and i,ve just spent 2 visi
ts getting the pack running smooth and i wonna ride
no probs though
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NP mate :daumenhoch:
To be honest... Im not really fussed what you decide to do, as long as the spiral is ridable both ways around. my vision of your idea was to have a sort of big sunken bath tub, smack bang in the middle of the spiral with everything dug out using the present out-pipe as an overflow valve so we have the water, but when it gets to much, the excess water can escape and not the spiral itself. This would stop the problem I had on Sat, when it was just a big pond and un-ridable. Thats why I couldnt understand how you planned to dig the "bath-tub", when the whole area was under a foot of water.
I think we have done a good job with the pipes etc in directing the rain away from the middle of the quarry as the top end drys just as quickly as the bottom end now, just a few tweeks here and there and it should be ridable well into early winter :daumenhoch:
Hopefully Ill be fully fit to ride properly soon and have another bash at the 8pack.
I forgot to ask, was there any sign of those campers on Sunday (cans and bottles etc, esp on the second level), or did the :police: bobbies :police: get em shifted.
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I dont wanna say "I told you so"... Nobody predicted the floods this week, but any rain that was more than average would always have lead to this.
When the spiral was full it was always going to gather at the DP run-up...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0437.jpg)
With the spiral and DP runup full the water is escaping over the mini-dp berm washing a grove into it...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0438.jpg)
Blocking the "out-pipe" would always have lead to this with heavy rain...
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0446.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ww176/TommyAQL/Image0449.jpg)
Without emptying the spiral this is gonna take ages to shift, unless we have a heatwave for a week or so. I'm not gonna unblock the spiral anymore, cant be arsed, but ill leave it to who-ever to do, along with digging the "supposed" waterhole etc. Ive already said what I think "should" have been done to have the spiral running and some water for looking after the jumps. Blocking pipes was to much of an easy option, now (through nobodys fault but the weather) loads of damage has been done to not only our spiral but to other stuff. Im not really angry, but I would say my enthusiasm for going up there is fading, which is sad after so much work through the winter and expectation for the summer up the Quarry been unable to ride what I wanted to ride.
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Seems to me that the best place for a water hole is just behind the spiral where the blocked pipe came out. We could channel the water into the hole we dug under the little overhanging tree, that way it would be in the shade and wouldn't dry out and it wouldn't interfere with any trails so everyone would be happy. Probably take a couple of hours digging to get it deep enough and fix all the problems.
To change the subject, I won't be doing anything that could cause me injury for the next three months minimum (doc's orders) so that's the end of my riding for the year. Bummer!!!
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Had a walk up the quarry yesterday. All this rain in a shitty summer has certainly spoilt lots of days intended for riding. There wasnt a soul about.
Good to see the spiral "out" pipe has been opened up again. I think Paul has a good idea of having a waterhole under the tree. Its the wrong time of year for me to do any digging, but Ill give a hand over the winter if his idea is a go-er.
Is it to early to start thinking of things to build this winter. Id like to think the old berm near the "hip-jump" could be repaired to continue the junior trail. Other than that I aint got a clue.... maybe something down the bottom end?
I might get up for a session one night this week if the weather is fine..... anyone else?
Nige... do you still get up anytime?
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Had a walk up the quarry on Friday evening to get the feel of the place again, with the intention of having a spin before the summer is over. A shame it looked cold, wet, full of cans and bottles and feeling sorry for itself :-[
Not many bike tracks were visable either. Is anybody still riding up there?
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Had a walk up the quarry on Friday evening to get the feel of the place again, with the intention of having a spin before the summer is over. A shame it looked cold, wet, full of cans and bottles and feeling sorry for itself :-[
Not many bike tracks were visable either. Is anybody still riding up there?
Hey, I would have come up with you but I had to go out drinking :buck2:
I've seen a few people going up now and then but not as many as early in the year. Without me, you and Nige doing all the spade work and tidying up all the time I'm not surprised that it's looking sad. I kinda lost enthusiasm a bit when none of the young'uns would give a hand and knackin my back and what not didn't help. At the end of the day if the lads who are riding won't dig then it's never gonna reach it's potential. We put a lot of work in last winter and showed them how it's done, it annoys me off when people take the piss and disrespect the place. >:(
On a good note Nige was telling me that Jack has jumped the first set of the mini DP, well done Jack :4_17_5:
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Had a walk up the quarry on Friday evening to get the feel of the place again, with the intention of having a spin before the summer is over. A shame it looked cold, wet, full of cans and bottles and feeling sorry for itself :-[
Not many bike tracks were visable either. Is anybody still riding up there?
Hey, I would have come up with you but I had to go out drinking :buck2:
I've seen a few people going up now and then but not as many as early in the year. Without me, you and Nige doing all the spade work and tidying up all the time I'm not surprised that it's looking sad. I kinda lost enthusiasm a bit when none of the young'uns would give a hand and knackin my back and what not didn't help. At the end of the day if the lads who are riding won't dig then it's never gonna reach it's potential. We put a lot of work in last winter and showed them how it's done, it annoys me off when people take the piss and disrespect the place. >:(
On a good note Nige was telling me that Jack has jumped the first set of the mini DP, well done Jack :4_17_5:
I had a feeling you would be, thats why I never bothered to call :P
Funnily enough, when I was up there, my natural instinct was to "do some digging" lol. I had a good look around but couldnt find a spade/rake any where, to do a few repairs. Have they all been taken down or stolen?.
I always knew I wouldnt be able to get up there as much when summer time came (what summer you might ask) due to other commitments but im glad we got all that work done over the winter. With a bit of luck, most of the litter loutes etc have lost enthusiasm as well and their novelty of the quarry has worn away.
Like I said, im gonna have to get off my ares and get a bit of riding in before winter comes. When does anybody still go up?
I will be available over the winter to do a bit of digging again and I think the first job is to get this water-hole sorted. OK it got out of hand over the spiral fiasco so lets let bygones be bygones and make that a priority.
A big well done to Jack for jumping the mini DP 1 :daumenhoch: Nige...get some pics/video posted on here and lets get the thread going again
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thats how i've felt for years now lads motivation is hard when your busy and can't get up much... we've been riding a bit up there but not a great deal... its the youngn's that need to keep it alive , bmx has changed . been sayin it for so long now... riders are getting lasy because riding spots are getting thrown at them left right and centre. it might be down but it will never die. mike
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hello everyone .i,m surprised that you thought it was looking sad and unused.ive been going up at least 3 times a week all summer .been keeping all the litter down i took 3 bags down on wednesday nite,me and jack did some re lining of the 8 pack last weekend,it,s running sweet.ive got plans in place for the winter for a new set leading up the quarry after going round the big berm so theres a circular trail going on,i,m gunna take out all the shitty little jumps.
i,m as keen as ever just havn,t seen anyone up we have had some great dusk sessions,a pity it,s been just me ,jack and often charlie.
i aint been on here for ages ,it got a bit daft so i didn,t bother i just wanna ride as long as i can it,s as much of a buzz as it was when i was a kid.i,ll be up tomorrow as usual ,mainly riding and a touch of maintenance.
could do with a bit of pipe if anyone can help me out around 6 to 8 foot it,s for the over flow in the spiral,cheers.i,ve got hold of some covers for the 8 pack jumps picking up rugs mats from all over,they save so much work on maintenance,also got another barra that i rescued well got two and made one good one out of em both.
i,ve also got some aql t shirts on the way if anyone wants one there gonna look sweet,should be cheap as the bloke doing em does all my work stuff and he wants to keep the biz.
all the tools are still up there i have to change the hiding place to keep the la la,s off.
so the quarry is alive and well people just need to turn off the shit tv get off there backsides .
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forgot to say i,ve got a page on you tube go to huttonaql,more vid,s to come aql
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hello everyone .i,m surprised that you thought it was looking sad and unused.ive been going up at least 3 times a week all summer .been keeping all the litter down i took 3 bags down on wednesday nite,me and jack did some re lining of the 8 pack last weekend,it,s running sweet.ive got plans in place for the winter for a new set leading up the quarry after going round the big berm so theres a circular trail going on,i,m gunna take out all the shitty little jumps.
i,m as keen as ever just havn,t seen anyone up we have had some great dusk sessions,a pity it,s been just me ,jack and often charlie.
i aint been on here for ages ,it got a bit daft so i didn,t bother i just wanna ride as long as i can it,s as much of a buzz as it was when i was a kid.i,ll be up tomorrow as usual ,mainly riding and a touch of maintenance.
could do with a bit of pipe if anyone can help me out around 6 to 8 foot it,s for the over flow in the spiral,cheers.i,ve got hold of some covers for the 8 pack jumps picking up rugs mats from all over,they save so much work on maintenance,also got another barra that i rescued well got two and made one good one out of em both.
i,ve also got some aql t shirts on the way if anyone wants one there gonna look sweet,should be cheap as the bloke doing em does all my work stuff and he wants to keep the biz.
all the tools are still up there i have to change the hiding place to keep the la la,s off.
so the quarry is alive and well people just need to turn off the shit tv get off there backsides .
Soz... Maybe thats just the way it looked on that Friday evening after the heavy rain we had last Thursday/Friday. Good to hear you are keeping the litter down :daumenhoch:
Ill keep my eye open for pipes.
Just be careful though when you come to take out some of the smaller jumps... Dont forget some people have to learn somewhere, and your Charlie will be having a bash soon and needs somewhere to learn like jack did, before he progressed to the 8pack.
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forgot to say i,ve got a page on you tube go to huttonaql,more vid,s to come aql
good stuff :daumenhoch:
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(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20quarry/Misc/Charliethinking.jpg)
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Great pics :daumenhoch:
The 1st is great, I bet you are not far wrong with what might be going through Charlie's mind.
On the second... I just noticed Jack jumps with his left foot forward like I do. If he ever has a go on a quarter-pipe he will prob' jump to his right.
The last is a great advert for the quarry...love the tractor in the background hay-timing.
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great pics paul.good job theres none of me on saturday i had the energy drink shakes couldn,t jump a kerb never mind the 8 pack.going up tomorrow nite and wednesday if work goes to plan
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Walked the dog (again) up the quarry , just to keep it in mind and hopefully to have a bash again before the summer is over (I was going to have a ride today, but had to take a few peeps to Stokesley show , so I had no time or room to get my bike sorted and in the car). Anyway, as usual Nige and the kids were up there keeping the jumps running and the litter etc down. Like I said before, its a shame, the only time I really have any spare time is in the winter when its usually to wet to ride) so Respect to Nige for keep the quarry ticking over over the summer :daumenhoch:
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sweet session yesterday hot sunny good times.worked on the 8 pack saturday so it was running smooth sunday ,not busy.
it,s days like that i have to think about in the middle of winter,gonna build some cool stuff this winter. aql
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Nige... heres the link to the new vimeo vid's http://vimeo.com/channels/deluxebmxtrailstv/page:1 Theres a few good ones on here (though the first ones a bit wierd).
Was good to have a few hours spin up the Q tonight, :daumenhoch: but im well out of practise. :-\
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Hi all, my first post but I used to ride at Ayton occasionaly with Mike Hill, Steve Presland, Keith (is that you Keith thompson? ) & Dan Galloway when he was home with a few of the Wakefield Rehab / Brighouse locals.
It was an ace spot at the time & I've got a few pictures somewhere that I'll dig out & post up.
Glad to see its still running in some form, might venture up there on day when the weather supports it.
Its a couple of hours drive for me but used to be well worth it.
Graham.
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Hi all, my first post but I used to ride at Ayton occasionaly with Mike Hill, Steve Presland, Keith (is that you Keith thompson? ) & Dan Galloway when he was home with a few of the Wakefield Rehab / Brighouse locals.
It was an ace spot at the time & I've got a few pictures somewhere that I'll dig out & post up.
Glad to see its still running in some form, might venture up there on day when the weather supports it.
Its a couple of hours drive for me but used to be well worth it.
Graham.
I think you have the wrong "Keith"... I had a break from the quarry from the mid 80's until 2009 when I got the bug again, so I missed all the 90's stuff with Mike, Ste and Dan.
You are welcome back anytime (the sooner the better with the winter pending). You will have to get in touch with Mike or Ste if you want to meet them up there. ( Mike is... mikebmx92, if you want to send him a message).
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Hi all, my first post but I used to ride at Ayton occasionaly with Mike Hill, Steve Presland, Keith (is that you Keith thompson? ) & Dan Galloway when he was home with a few of the Wakefield Rehab / Brighouse locals.
It was an ace spot at the time & I've got a few pictures somewhere that I'll dig out & post up.
Glad to see its still running in some form, might venture up there on day when the weather supports it.
Its a couple of hours drive for me but used to be well worth it.
Graham.
Your talking about Keith Bell ;)
Havent seen him for about 3 years, but Rico seen him out riding last weekend up hamsterley forest on a big wheeler- think he broke his leg badly a while back and couldnt ride for a year or two. Be good to catch up with Keith again like, think he's into surfing more than BMX these days.
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check out mpora tv then go to a day out with Liam Eltham awsome trails video,so smooth ,great vid. Also check out huttonaql page on you tube see the 2020 dew tour champion.anyone up tomorrow?
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Had a quick look up this morning early on and there where a load of National Trust bods picking litter. Nige has been looking after the place well :daumenhoch: so lets hope they didn't find much.
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Had a quick look up this morning early on and there where a load of National Trust bods picking litter. Nige has been looking after the place well :daumenhoch: so lets hope they didn't find much.
Lets hope so.
I was coming up today, but went to the grass-track racing at Pickering instead.
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went up sunday and the trust were up with a couple of cars there was around 8 black bags next to the landrover,i think they had taken the ones from out of the quarry .there wasn,t hardly any litter in the quarry area itself i think it,s mainly under those trees on the level below which we cleared last winter.there was some la,s that left rubbish yesterday like even after being told but what can ya do ?
on a positive note had a good session late afternoon a few good lads up that are coming regular and are keen to build come winter time,but many have said they will help build,often i just like the hard core then it gets done properly but we ill have to wait and see.
wanted to give a shout to ste ,mike and lodgey i,ve text a few times whats happened to em keep in touch.
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I think you have the wrong "Keith"... I had a break from the quarry from the mid 80's until 2009 when I got the bug again, so I missed all the 90's stuff with Mike, Ste and Dan.
You are welcome back anytime (the sooner the better with the winter pending). You will have to get in touch with Mike or Ste if you want to meet them up there. ( Mike is... mikebmx92, if you want to send him a message).
I was guessing you might've been the same "Keith" but would've been more surprised if you were tbh.
I'm kinda still in touch with Mike, he's on my facebook & myspace friends. I bumped into Mike @ Brighouse last year & iirc he said Steve is still riding but not much.
Your talking about Keith Bell ;)
Havent seen him for about 3 years, but Rico seen him out riding last weekend up hamsterley forest on a big wheeler- think he broke his leg badly a while back and couldnt ride for a year or two. Be good to catch up with Keith again like, think he's into surfing more than BMX these days.
Yeah, that sounds about right. I do remember Keith had got into big wheeled bikes after breaking his foot or something ten or so years agobut they were all into surfing at that time.
Found my pictures from late 90's Ayton, was a scarey place to ride but such fun when you got into it;
Viw of the main line down the middle;
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Mike Hill;
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(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/6894/mike3i.th.jpg) (http://img527.imageshack.us/i/mike3i.jpg/)
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/304/mike4.th.jpg) (http://img522.imageshack.us/i/mike4.jpg/)
Northo;
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Steve / steptoe;
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(http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/5930/steptoe4.th.jpg) (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/steptoe4.jpg/)
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Steve @ old Brighouse;
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Therre is a new concrete "Maverick" built park about 8 miles away from me now & when its empty its quite good fun to ride (shame they don't appear to have put drainage in) but after our trails near Settle got closed down we are looking for somewhere else to build over winter.
Graham.
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Some nice pictures there Graham, the quarry looked good in the late 90's and you must have had some great times. Back in the 80's we practically lived up there and then BMX went all quiet and we moved on to other stuff. It's interesting to see these 90's photos as they show us what we missed. The place was looking run down at the end of last year so some of us old SOD's (Shifters Of Dirt) got the shovels out and put a few new jumps in and things have picked up a bit. It would be good to recreatd that central line, it looked mean, and Nige will need a new challenge for next summer, now that he's got the 8 pack dialed :daumenhoch:.
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Some nice pictures there Graham, the quarry looked good in the late 90's and you must have had some great times. Back in the 80's we practically lived up there and then BMX went all quiet and we moved on to other stuff. It's interesting to see these 90's photos as they show us what we missed. The place was looking run down at the end of last year so some of us old SOD's (Shifters Of Dirt) got the shovels out and put a few new jumps in and things have picked up a bit. It would be good to recreatd that central line, it looked mean, and Nige will need a new challenge for next summer, now that he's got the 8 pack dialed :daumenhoch:.
Thanks Paul, yeah on the few times I went up it was great fun. The pic of Mike transfering across on the yellow bike (first I posted of him) was taken a few years before the others (maybe 96) & I think it was among the first few times those jumps had been ridden.
Going in a straight run into the landing Mike is heading for I jumped it, landed quite square with my back wheel on top & nose wheelied down the landing but stayed on.
The rest are from 98 iirc.
Now I've managed to get right through the whole 67 pages of this topic I can see how much you've changed it since then. :shocked:
Nothing looks the same as I remember it, the death pack was there but still being built so I never saw it in use.
The main line was great fun though & not as hard as it looked.
SODP looks fun, shame its getting late in the year now or I'd look at making the trip up to ride them but we are looking for somewhere to dig round here after ours were blocked from use. :2gunsfiring_v1:
Graham.
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Great pix Graham. They fill in a gap that has been missing on here... Pre DP and Hip-jump. Its a shame that line got flattened and used else-where, but never mind.
Nige... I had a look at your new vids today on you-tube..... Good stuff :daumenhoch:
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Some nice pictures there Graham, the quarry looked good in the late 90's and you must have had some great times. Back in the 80's we practically lived up there and then BMX went all quiet and we moved on to other stuff. It's interesting to see these 90's photos as they show us what we missed. The place was looking run down at the end of last year so some of us old SOD's (Shifters Of Dirt) got the shovels out and put a few new jumps in and things have picked up a bit. It would be good to recreatd that central line, it looked mean, and Nige will need a new challenge for next summer, now that he's got the 8 pack dialed :daumenhoch:.
Thanks Paul, yeah on the few times I went up it was great fun. The pic of Mike transfering across on the yellow bike (first I posted of him) was taken a few years before the others (maybe 96) & I think it was among the first few times those jumps had been ridden.
Going in a straight run into the landing Mike is heading for I jumped it, landed quite square with my back wheel on top & nose wheelied down the landing but stayed on.
The rest are from 98 iirc.
Now I've managed to get right through the whole 67 pages of this topic I can see how much you've changed it since then. :shocked:
Nothing looks the same as I remember it, the death pack was there but still being built so I never saw it in use.
The main line was great fun though & not as hard as it looked.
SODP looks fun, shame its getting late in the year now or I'd look at making the trip up to ride them but we are looking for somewhere to dig round here after ours were blocked from use. :2gunsfiring_v1:
Graham.
:LolLolLolLol: it's scarey getting a big jump wrong but saving the situation is always a good feeling. I'm impressed that you've read the whole thread, that must have took a while. I did my last jumping around about 94 and the place was kinda dead, I wish I had carried on as it obviously picked up again.
If you're gonna have a look up do it soon while the ground is dry.
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Great pix Graham. They fill in a gap that has been missing on here... Pre DP and Hip-jump. Its a shame that line got flattened and used else-where, but never mind.
Nige... I had a look at your new vids today on you-tube..... Good stuff :daumenhoch:
Nige, double click on your name to get to your profile and then click "Personal Profile Information", at the bottom where it says
Website URL type http://www.youtube.com/user/huttonaql
and we'll be able to jump straight to your Youtube page by clicking on a little earth icon that will appear under your name :daumenhoch: like wot I got.
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cheers paul i,ll have a go at that.
was up sat and sunday just gone the 8 pack was running the best it,s done for ages ,the slightly damp had made it much better to ride.it slowed it up a touch so you could really boost the jumps and have a play in the air.
i got a early finish on monday so got the barra out and walked up had a couple of hours on extending the smaller line or what ever you wonna call it,the one that goes round the back of the DP.re did the take off and started on the landing gonna be on nearly a right angle should be great for flat tables,didn,t get it finished but it was great to get the barra out again.It,s been great doing the 8 pack this year now i,m motivated to add more , which means more fun.Jack came up with a great idea for an extention to the 8 pack,it,s gonna start on the next level up from the base ,along the path where the run up of the death pack is.Havn,t worked out where the jumps will go yet but it,s gonna have a berm leading to where we start the 8 pack run in now,if that makes any sense!!!!!!! then after the 8 pack a jump to the left of the big berm then a left berm leading to the right hand berm currently already in place,then rebuild the big gap down the bottom it,s gonna be sweet,means you can ride from top to bottom no pedalling,with the show stopper right at the end.
if none of that makes sense come up and i,ll explain.
it won,t get in the way of any other lines ,ye it,ll take work but the rewards will be worth it come spring.
see you up there. AQL
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Sounds like a good idea, Its not far off the old track line we built in the 80's. Ive always thought it would be good to start most things from the top corner (behind the spiral) if thats what you mean. Just to add, if you come along the back (Death pack run-up). then into a berm (like you say). Set the berm back abit and you can build a "high" jump at the point where the 8pack starts now. Like you say.... Its time to get any new ideas on the table.
I keep thinking ill have more time on my hands, but ive been busier than ever, Ill prob find more time in Dec-Feb like last year.
You should have text me Monday, as I had the dog at my mams and could have walked up for an hour.
Ive been walking the dog around Guis woods on my cruiser a fair bit lately. Its not as hard as it seems, even with only the one gear. the only time I had to get off and push was going up little Roseberry. Someone is digging and cutting back branches in the woods making new trails that are good to ride.
I nearly rode all the way to the Quarry on Sunday aftey, but decided not to at the last moment and went up little rosberry.
See u soon :daumenhoch:
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alright tommy,
It was an unexpected early finish so i just escaped to the woods,i,ll text ye next time no worries mate.
you were right ,up in the corner above spiral thats where it,s gonna start.Anyone got any ideas for the extention to the small run ?like i said gonna do that off set table then it,s open to suggestions.
the jump next to the 8 pack on it,s own isn,t getting used and hasn,t for most of the summer,it don,t lead anywhere and your going to fast for the rest of the 8 pack. there is loads of dirt there and it really needs to come out,it,s good dirt aswell.
any ideas let us know.
aql
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The reason I think the DP primer never got used is because I think Pauls idea was to build a launcher next to mini Dp 5 but set back abit, landing on mini DP6 leading you into mini dp 7 and pushing to land on DP 6 to make a 6pack that would be slightly bigger than the mini dp as the next stage up so people could then progress from 8 pack to the 6 pack (primer) to the DP. But as the digging season sort of ended it never got finished, so its best to ask Paul what his take on it is.
Reguarding your "show stopper" idea, me and Paul talked about that last year, building up the small berm and building a new launcher set slighty forward, but next to the current launcher more 8pack size but higher and slightly hip jump-ish to the left, then re-doing the old berm/parachute jump area to re-direct you back up the quarry exactly like the old 80's track.
The small trail I thought could go as it is now, then into a 180 berm, after your table top idea, building a couple of doubles then making the small 180 berm (thats there but doesnt get used much, into a 90 berm then I it could join up with whatever you deside to do after the 8pack. Or totally re-surfacing the old berm (next to the hip-jump) making it smother and ridable then after that line it up and re-building the jump into that small berm you did last year but took out again straight over to whatever you build after the 8 pack.
Saying all that, what Id like to do is try and use the quarry's natural layout somehow and try and avoid to many double double double then berm into more doubles. I cant think how, but maybe something a bit different. Maybe make any doubles more hip-like and not straight and 90' berms instead of 180 as I think these hold your speed better.
We will see ;)
When im bored and have a bit of time I might do some of my drawings again to show my ideas :D As you have used the quarry more Nige, I dont think id go against whatever you decide to do, but like we have already said, its time to put the ideas on the table and see how things pan out.
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been to the lakes for a week back up tomorrow pm and sunday pm if anyones about.
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been up today should have took the barra it was a little to wet over at the 8 pack side.took me shovel and worked on the cliff side jumps got the third looking sweet.a few cans and crap about but it has been half term and that lighting of roseberry last week not to bad .it was perfect for digging really getting into the shovel side again,love making stuff and making what we have much better .After riding this year and getting into the trails i,m really motivated to dig some good stuff over the coming months.
roll on spring AQL.
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been up today should have took the barra it was a little to wet over at the 8 pack side.took me shovel and worked on the cliff side jumps got the third looking sweet.a few cans and crap about but it has been half term and that lighting of roseberry last week not to bad .it was perfect for digging really getting into the shovel side again,love making stuff and making what we have much better .After riding this year and getting into the trails i,m really motivated to dig some good stuff over the coming months.
roll on spring AQL.
Did you notice I'd done a bit of digging the week before. Me and Dan took the bikes and a spade up on the Sunday (must have been when you were away). It was ridable but a bit damp. I bet the rain this week has really put things back riding wise. I never got up this weekend but will be up sometime in the future.
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It might be a good idea to put a pipe under this bit
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i,ve got the pipe ready it,s going in on saturday
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alright tommy,
It was an unexpected early finish so i just escaped to the woods,i,ll text ye next time no worries mate.
you were right ,up in the corner above spiral thats where it,s gonna start.Anyone got any ideas for the extention to the small run ?like i said gonna do that off set table then it,s open to suggestions.
the jump next to the 8 pack on it,s own isn,t getting used and hasn,t for most of the summer,it don,t lead anywhere and your going to fast for the rest of the 8 pack. there is loads of dirt there and it really needs to come out,it,s good dirt aswell.
any ideas let us know.
aql
Now then, I've not been on here for a while (had my PC to bits). I'm a big believer that if something isn't being used or isn't working as planned then it's wasted dirt, so by all means go ahead and do what you want with the DP primer jump. I also think we could make that tabletop near the big hip into something better, it's nothing special and it's too easy for young'uns to over jump it and land on the flat. I remember we had ideas of two rows of jumps but only got the mini DP finished. How long is it since we were building up the return berm, that must be about a year ago.
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Theres still the dirt in the middle of the spiral to clear. The tabletop could be made into a berm to continue the mini-trail.
I'd never noticed before, but When I was looking at the quarry on google-earth, theres two people in it, and one is just running up to jump the hip-jump. I wonder who that is?
What a shame the satelite didnt take the pic about a second later when the rider was in the air.
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plans are now being put into place,the 8 pack is getting a face lift going much bigger coming on real good had two good weekends of digging on it.
ste was up last sunday just gone with some great ideas .just remembered paul he was asking me to ask you if he could have his photo,s back.
the young lads from redcar/marske were up, there keen and helped with the barra which saved me loads a time .theres 3 lads from castleton as well who are keen to dig .they have been up a good few times this summer,they came up late sunday afternoon.
really good to be making new stuff :D the quarry ,s buzzing and it,s winter roll on spring.
take it easy AQL
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Like the new video Nige... (ayton quarry summer 09 memories). It doesnt seem like 5 minutes since we were all digging in the rain and snow wishing the warmer weather would hurry up and come. Now its come, been and gone in a flash. Shame I never got up there as often as I wanted to, but what little I rode was well worth all the hard work last jan/feb.
You will have to keep the thread updated with pics etc on how things are changing until January-ish when Ill hopefully get more time to join in.
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no probs keep checking the you tube page,got some great plans.AQL
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good days digging yesterday,building the last 8 pack landing up to match the death pack landing,it,s taking alot more earth than i thought.the new drainage pipes i,ve put in seem to be working ok.off for a week or so at crimbo so looking forward to that should be able to get some soil moved ROLL ON SPRING it,ll be here before we know it,well thats what i have to keep telling meself.
going up in half an hour today till dark,take it easy ,aql
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had a nite at the indoor skate park in redcar on thursday .took jack down and met up with lodgey.totally different than riding dirt took a while to get going,but it was great to ride in the middle of winter get a sweat on and keep fit,then come the spring i,m not starting again having to get used to me bike again.dirt is still and alllways will be best though.going up digging tomorrow if anyones about cheers aql
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Ive dusted down me mountain bike for the winter and had it out for a few spins (and falls). It feels totally different from the cruiser and is taking some getting used to again.
A couple of years dog walking around guisborough forest has helped me find a few new (and secret) trails to ride. Theres supposed to be a mb group and the forestry commission coming together to put down some new trails and they are asking for help with digging, so I might give that a bash as well after xmas.
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if your interested were doing a track in redcar. we have to do a consultation, part of it can be internet based. ive started a face book page if you can join up and get anyone else who might be interested.
(http://www.facebook.com/gettingstarted.php#/profile.php'ref=profile&id=100000583805203)
cheers mark
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if your interested were doing a track in redcar. we have to do a consultation, part of it can be internet based. ive started a face book page if you can join up and get anyone else who might be interested.
(http://www.facebook.com/gettingstarted.php#/profile.php'ref=profile&id=100000583805203)
cheers mark
That link doesnt work for me. Try it again and ill join up.
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if your interested were doing a track in redcar. we have to do a consultation, part of it can be internet based. ive started a face book page if you can join up and get anyone else who might be interested.
(http://www.facebook.com/gettingstarted.php#/profile.php'ref=profile&id=100000583805203)
cheers mark
That link doesnt work for me. Try it again and ill join up.
oops sorry about that.
http://www.facebook.com/gettingstarted.php (http://www.facebook.com/gettingstarted.php)
that should do it ;)
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Have a great christmas and new year everyone.
looking forward to this snow going to get on with plans take it easy all the best.aql
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all the best to everyone hope you all have a great year.
was up yesterday,the tree above where we get the good soil had fallen down,roots and all it was laying over the deathpack .no damage to the jumps ,i got a saw and got rid of all the branches,chucked em all in the big hole down on the bottom level.
one good thing with that tree out theres a whole load of good dirt behind where it was,sweet.
just need to get rid of this bloody snow now,at least it,s not frozen underneath now and i could get a spade in yesterday.
see you soon anyone.cheers AQL
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Hardcore -NH :daumenhoch:
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all the best to everyone hope you all have a great year.
was up yesterday,the tree above where we get the good soil had fallen down,roots and all it was laying over the deathpack .no damage to the jumps ,i got a saw and got rid of all the branches,chucked em all in the big hole down on the bottom level.
one good thing with that tree out theres a whole load of good dirt behind where it was,sweet.
just need to get rid of this bloody snow now,at least it,s not frozen underneath now and i could get a spade in yesterday.
see you soon anyone.cheers AQL
Enjoy the snow while its here.... Get ya-self plaggy bagging ;)
Daniel had an offroad skatebourd thing with big wheels, we took the wheels off and have spent everyday almost since xmas .... Snowboarding. Tomorrow hopefully im buying a "second-hand" snowbourd. When you get the hang of it, its a blast. Ive made it down the shooting hut slope and the road down from high-cliffe without falling now....woooooooohooooooooooooo :)
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fooking hate snow
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2010 digging start this weekend,get in.
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it,s been a while but the digging hasn,t stopped had 3 weekends worth now and things are coming on.ste and lodgey up digging last weekend had some good crack and made good progress on some new plans ,jumps are getting bigger.we havn,t shaped em yet trying to keep the townie none diggers off em. the smaller trail that jack goes on alot has grown so he can move on and progress.8 pack has got bigger with the last landing merging with the death pack last landing again not shaped and finished,you tell em to keep off cause it,s wet but theres always one dickhead.
keep digging cheers nige aql
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hello tommy and paul you both still alive?????????
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Yeah Im still here. ;D
Got a bit on at the mo at home and have a new dog who cant be left to roam like Ben yet (So I cant dig and hold the lead at the same time). Good to hear things are still coming on even with the weather we are having.
I havent heard much from Paul for a few weeks. I think he may be having problems with his back, so digging is out for him. I can understand that doing all that work last winter then been un-able to ride was a bit of a downer for Paul esp with BMX and riding in general been in his blood. Im sure he will turn up at some point or text either you or me when he wants to get back into it.
Im sure ill turn up at some point to lend a hand when the weather/ time/ and lighter nights improve.
Who's the townies.... are they new or have the old lot from last year re-appeared.
Get some pics on here Nige. its a good way to keep a record of the progress and it might get people wanting to get back again and lending a hand (me included)
Keep the quarry alive....... :daumenhoch:
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good to hear from you mate.ye still going strong it,s real wet just now but you know what the quarry is like a good week and it,ll be dry.i,ve been just piling dirt up where i want it for now ready to shape when its better weather.there was a smallish land slide where the trail goes round the back of the death pack a great load of soil came down .this will be great when i move it at least i have fresh stuff to make/improve new jumps.that trail that our jack jumps alot is now much bigger,ste and lodgey have been giving me a hand to build that.ste has some great ideas for stuff.we plan to build that berm up down the bottom end and get that big gap going again just after that
the townies are ones you have met before fog horn been the main arse giving me loads a lip cause his mates were there and i was on me own,.
but the quarry will live on and on,just a great place to chill and keep me fit beats going to the gym anyday.jacks as keen as ever and now charlie has a bike so things look good.hope to see ye up real soon we,ll be up part of saturday and all day this sunday coming if ye wonna pop up ,try and get paul out.cheers AQL
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Ill have a look up soon, even if its just to walk the dogs. Dunno about this sunday though because im 50/50 on thinking of going to Scarborough to watch a round of the british trials championship (depends on the weather).
I was going to help out digging some mountainbike trails in guisborough woods, but it turned out you have to prat about joining groups and filling in forms etc just to dig, to get insured etc and thought .....no I cant be arsed going through all the red tape just to do some digging... :-\ so gave that a miss. It turns out anyway, that I think Redcar council have a grant to put into sport and liesure so they have gone down the route of getting a contractor in with a mini digger. theres piles or donomite up there so I think that takes the fun out of it abit.
I havent seen the work you have been doing because the only time ive been up the quarry since well before xmas was when it was covered in snow.
anyway im sure ill get up sooner or later..... C ya
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I went over to the works skatepark in Leeds with Parksy last week - on the way back he was saying he wants to pop up the quarry sometime. The Chief used to ride alot up the quarry.
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had a good weekends digging last week got lots done,but loads to do i,ll try and get some pics on .being putting some info on build the woods .co.uk as well as rad good site.had the day off today birthday boy,so i,m gonna go up and do a bit before it gets dark.hope to see ye soon anyone cheers AQL
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Had a look through some of the thread tonight. At this point last year the quarry was dry .... ish with yellow gorse coming through and we were building 5 and 6 of the 8pack. It looks like we are having a wetter spring this time around.
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Just a photo I found that shows the bottom end of the quarry, with a double jump that isnt there anymore.....
http://www.terratrailblazers.co.uk/Photo%20gallery%20001.htm
Its a different pic, but the one I meant is there if you click 5 photos forward
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had a look at that pic funny how it,s changed over the years.
had two more good days digging last weekend..i think it,s the long winter thats made it so difficult to get on things have been so wet,it,s defo just right for digging now i,ve started on the 8 pack,could do with a hand if theres anyone out there.gonna extend the start on the next levl it,s gonna be a good years riding.
loads of riders up last week pity they never wonna dig like,no worries i,m having fun beats going to the gym thats for sure.see ya AQL
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If you go on google earth, Ive just noticed its been updated and now shows the 8pack (must be last summer). If you click on the clock symbol at the top, a slider pops up and you can slide it back and forth over the years with new jumps appearing and old jumps disapearing going right back to the year 2000.
To be honest I dont have the time (or energy) I had last year for digging. Me and Paul did most of our work mid-week when the quarry was empty. I never liked digging on a weekend with people riding (and not putting the work in). If I do get up there to do abit it will be to get the spiral running smoothly and joining onto the mini-trail (it never really got finished to a point I was happy with).
The snow, frost and rain has washed away a riverbank and ive got the job of wheelbarrowing tonnes of clay 100 yards to lay behind concrete slabs and shore up and repair this riverback, and after doing that all day, digging is defo out. Ive still got my bike though and Im hoping to get more riding in than I managed last year when the weather improves.
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had a good days digging on sunday,plenty of people up,things are coming on slowly.light nites soon get in.
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ste text me the other day gonna have a digging sesh easter weekend if anyone is up for giving a hand.had a good sesh last saturday joe came up and gave a hand got a load done started to line the 8 pack,it,s well on the way now.just hope this sodding rain does one for the weekend.
see ye AQL
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Am back up the NE this weekend,
Me and some of the chaps from Hartlepool are planning a trip over tommorow. Will make sure the old mans spade goes in the boot!
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Great day of work today, got loads done. 8 Pack is looking strong and it was ace to see all the lads up. Looking forward to next weekend!
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A few times now ive been thinking of getting up there, then something crops up and I never make it :(
The phone wont stop ringing for work. Im getting a bit of landscaping done in my garden and its all getting to much. The week just gone we were decorating.
Prob not this week but next week I want to get up on the Wed or friday night if anyone wants to join me.
I put my phone through the washing machine the other day so ive lost your phone number Nige. If you can send it to me again (if you still have mine (Its still the same number)) or send me a message on here and Ill get in touch with you when ive got time to ride/dig
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Had a meeting in boro today + had my bike in the boot, so poped up the quary for a bit. Had a little play over the small stuff. A big rocks been droped on the SODP, dunno if some ones trying to kill you lot, haha. I remember one time some nob had put some nails on some wood and left them on the big doubles landing ::) - lucky I always look before I leap and moved it out the way. Its well dry now, bit windy today though - I'll be up some time with Rico or Parksy or Mooch,,or all three, haha.
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was up on the weekend, there had been people camping, left all the top end in a mess. grafti down the bottom end "boro crew". Then a lad who was up last night said loads has been vandalised. !
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Firstly someone needs to get talking with the national trust to get a "No Camping" order on the quarry and woods, then the police could be informed when campers are there and get em shifted. The other option would be violence ::) but that would lead to more campers and more vandalisim and would probably get out of control.
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Scum man!!! only way to deal with them is nock shite of em.... fookin on it's arse, totally pointless!
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a no camping order is a waste of time chavs will camp and come out of the smog of boro for some fresh air and a yearly bath in the beck. the shit they left has been cleaned up thats all we can do till we catch em and thats another matter which i won,t write about on the internet.
the thing that made my sick was the damage done to the death pack ,they found two old spades and just went to town on the last take off and second to a lesser extent,plus the forth lip on the 8 pack.
just waiting for some rain now ,ste was gonna help me this weekend but it,s to dry so we put it off for now.everyone just can,t sit infront of there computers winging on about what to do.what we are gonna do is rebuild the fooker.thats it. keep the litter down keep the quarry tidy deal with the lazy gets that come up every week telling me what i should build ,but don,t even think of given a hand ,just turn up ride and fook off with out a cheers mate a thanks or fook all.then go home get on the fooking internet and play hero behind a screen.these are the ones as bad as the chavs.
we are lucky to have the place to ride,good times in the past but even better in the future.if you wonna give a hand cheers if you don,t stop whingeing and buy a mountain bike
AQL
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whats the latest nige? had any rain up north yet?
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BEEN UP tonite with ste,ben and alan it,s dry a little water in the swamp just enough to water the 8 pack and start to get the hip line sorted.can,t do the death pack yet still to dry.up all day saturday come what may .take it easy mate AQL
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The quarry is amazing :) ;D
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Never thought i,d be glad to see rain but great ,got the second landing on the 8 pack re done and worked on jack trail on thursday nite .going up this weekend to dig/ride ,loadsa water ideal for digging .cheers AQL
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a little update,the 8 pack and the big hip line both running sweet.th death pack still needs work i sorted the first take off and landing on sunday.just started work on a big double after the big berm,which heads back up the quarry.
difficult at the minute as theres only me and ste digging at the moment,any help would be great anyone .
cheers AQL
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jack did some filming on wednesday nite,check out great ayton quarry dusk session on you tube
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get in rained all day gunna get the new double finished at the weekend.AQL
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best session of the year so far last sunday aaron and the redcar boys up.it went a touch mental when they went home ,ste was up and shultzy they were trading tricks which was ace to watch .on the big hip line and the 8 pack ,shultzy rounded the day with a 360 on the new double after the big berm,he boosted it so high it was massive ,he went over the landing onto the flat,massive balls.ste then did a hugh can can on the big hip line over the big berm awesome trick.
just got the last death pack take off to fix up and things are running sweet.
keep digging AQL
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is there anyone out there? anyway keeping the quarry going, digging this weekend after the rain gunna be cool to get the barra out and create new stuff.AQL
PS GOT SOME AQL T SHIRTS SOUND AS fook.
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God its been a long time since i have been up there! will have to get up and get the old spade out of its hiding place, no need to ride from skelton to get there with a spade on my back as i have passed my driving test! will have to pop up again.
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new double out of the big berm done .shultzy did his first 360 in about 8 years on it good times.took some time off to ride and build and of course it,s pissing down.heading down to the murray jam on saturday should be good hope the weather gets better,anyway keep digging see ye,AQL.
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Nige you will have to post up next time your up, the spade is getting rusty!
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what a day yesterday,headed off early for the murray jam.the trails were amazing,the riding was even more.brilliant to see steven very inspiring.a must to go for any keen bmx er.back riding and digging tomorrow up the quarry ,the trip yesterday has given me a new energy to get our trails better.keep digging AQL
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great sesh tonite trails wre nice and damp so slower and makes for better riding .dunno if any fooker reads this but i,ll keep it going AQL
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DEATH PACK IS BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Like the new vids Nige... good stuff.
The new doubles fit in well...nice one
Cant believe its nearly Oct. Ive been planning to suprise you and make it up there sometime, but things crop up, time goes by and thats it. Still got the bike (most of the time its been in the boot of the car) so maybe one day I will suprise you again ;)
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sound mate .had a good sesh saturday and sunday last week ,ayton chris was up both days we got some great digging in and some riding.made the 3rd on the 8 pack in to a low skimmer to get the speed for the forth which is being made much bigger.jack has found a good hip line into the forth 8 pack landing he was getting full cross up,s done sweet.off for me tea keep digging cheers AQL
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been on me hols,gunna get some major digging in this weekend BIG PLANS
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good weekend got a load done the big double after the big berm is coming on the landing is now big,got to pack it in i,ll do that in the spring .started on the new line down the bottom end got some great ideas .thanks to mike ,chris and adam for there help more hands make a massive difference. same again this weekend get in AQL
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Tell Paul to check this link out:
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Hell track.
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what a weekend snow fooking snow,ended up going to arcade on friday nite good just to get out riding. new frame and forks waiting for me ,sweet come on spring AQL
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really good bike shop now open at nunthrope shops ,supporting the bmx scene.please use it .aql
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Nige,
I live in Nunthorpe, have had a look in but was with the kids so didnt stop, do they have any old stuff or is it all new? Looks good like, hope it works for them.
Chris
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SORRY CHRIS havn,t been on a while .the shop is all new school gear ,real top end stuff .they got me a deluxe frame and odessey forks real good deal ,paul that owns the shop has sold a load of new bikes and can see the potential in the bmx scene,so he,s got Tom in who,s dealing with all bmx stuff and he,s a great bike mechanic as well. i,ve heard one of there distributers are sending two pro,s up in the new year to do a demo,i,ll put it on here when i know the crack.i,d love to get em up the trails.anyway use the shop its sound.AQL
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Thanks Nigel
Ive seen the trails at Ayton, look a bit big for me!
Chris
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we were in the process of building a section of smaller stuff to get people going so head up in the spring ,they may be up your street mate.building will carry on in ernest when the white stuff goes .got some great lines to do and theres alot more diggers now so we should be good come spring.keep it dirt AQL
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two good afternoons of digging thank god .got started on a line for jack and his mates ,a smaller line its coming together good, and getting the young uns digging.more digging this saturday i hope cheers AQL
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another good afternoons digging yesterday second take off on jacks line done and the landing well on the way.got some new tarps for the 8 pack,dug em in so hopefuuly scum wont nick em.checked out a new line to extend the 8 pack ,a new starting place gunna be good. gunna build the small berm big for more speed and get the last take off on the death pack wider..started digging early, spring comes round quick so gunna get these projects done.anyone wants to give a hand leave a message or e mail ,cheers AQL
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digging this weekend c,mon AQL
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got a load done last week more this weekend get in AQL
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great new smaller line nearly done ,all the younguns have been working on it ,i,ve helped them with the heavy stuff but it,s there design and idea,s looks great .i started on making the cliff side berm bigger to get more speed out of it ,about half way done.next project is the new extension to the 8 pack ,it,s gunna start from a new spot with a series of rollers onto a cool berm to big roller to 8 pack.then i,ve got to widen the death pack 3rd take off and sort the run in.just a few jobs before the spring,bring it on .AQL
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great new smaller line nearly done ,all the younguns have been working on it ,i,ve helped them with the heavy stuff but it,s there design and idea,s looks great .i started on making the cliff side berm bigger to get more speed out of it ,about half way done.next project is the new extension to the 8 pack ,it,s gunna start from a new spot with a series of rollers onto a cool berm to big roller to 8 pack.then i,ve got to widen the death pack 3rd take off and sort the run in.just a few jobs before the spring,bring it on .AQL
Wheres this new smaller line.... running. Ill have to have a look up sometime............ Keep digging :daumenhoch:
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hi nige im dropping spade off up quarry friday will help u dig on sunday if weather is ok
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thats sound paul a big thanks for your help digging.the new line is next to the cliff side jumps .gunna be up all day tomorrow hopefully get the berm done and start on the 8 pack extension.AQL.
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good 2 get out digging that berm is looking good will b up at weekend 2 get my spade in sum more action roll on the weekend :)
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great digging sesh yesterday paul did a great job with me and got the cliff side berm 3 times as high ,just got to line it when it dry,s a bit.then chris and adam came up and we got on with a new line down the bottom .good crack all day good times cheers lads ,its great to have someone to dig with for a change .more to come AQL
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DID NOT GO 2 TRAILS 2DAY (SUNDAY) RAINING ALL DAY. LEAST WE GOT SOME DIGGING DONE ON SATURDAY. I SHOULD B UP THERE ON SUNDAY IF IT DOESNT POUR DOWN AGAIN
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great days digging saturday ,got the cliff side berm lined and paul got the extended 8 pack run cleared.that new start section of the 8 pack looks ace already and we haven,t even lined it yet.got some drain pipe today for that section for the water to flow ,so that,ll be going in saturday ,then we can line it and put in a section of rollers gunna be cool as foook.cheers AQL
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got loads done today quarry,s looking pretty cool right now just needs to dry out .AQL
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was up 2day did sum patching up on one of the old jumps and built a little double in front of it. should b ok 4 the young riders. the jumps at the bottem of the quarry look mad.will text u nige on friday c wot day u going up 2 dig at weekend.
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ye the bottom set look crazy theres gonna be 4 options to take off,all of which will send ye.ste text me he,s hopeing to be up this weekend i,ll be up saturday.i,ve also got thursday and friday off next week 2 full days of digging weather permitting,cheers AQL
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got an early finish today so went up .gutted to find the covers all over the place people trying to ride the jumps when there soaked ,also we moved a big boulder and covered it making a mellow roller,some fookers dug it out and been riding over the roller.it always makes me wonder what these scum are thinking ,they can see we have worked hard but wreck it anyway.i,m on the look out for some private land a place where only real trail riders will be welcome.AQL
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buy some of the woodlands off the government once they put it back on the market :daumenhoch:
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got an early finish today so went up .gutted to find the covers all over the place people trying to ride the jumps when there soaked ,also we moved a big boulder and covered it making a mellow roller,some fookers dug it out and been riding over the roller.it always makes me wonder what these scum are thinking ,they can see we have worked hard but wreck it anyway.i,m on the look out for some private land a place where only real trail riders will be welcome.AQL
Your always welcome to ride my trails, its on private land and if anyone I don't know heads down when i'm not about I usually get a call and they get removed, quickly, haha, You'll never stop chavs from messing with jumps up the quary- I know its anoying but thats just how it is.
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i would like to buy some but i think the goverment have changed there minds now and arn,t selling it off.ye i know we will get shit up the quarry,but they dont usually dig stuff up .they just leave crap everyway which can be picked up and sorted no probs.on the plus side theres a few more diggers right now so as i said stuffs getting done,new lines and great jumps,good crack.AQL
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was up on sunday put another roller in on the new part. also i have started making the tabletop abit longer that should give me something 2 practice on or fall off on.
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great sesh on saturday me and paul got the new line well on,while jack ,sam and charlie worked down the bottom on there new line.matt got up today and text me don,t think he could beleive how much we,d got done .it,s good to hear from him he,s defo a great mate to have coming to help out when he,s home from the smoke,see ye soon .digging thurs fri this week it,ll be good.paul,s been a major digger this year already he may have to get the aql stamp what ye reckon mate?.AQL
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the aql stamp will hurt i dont like pain. i should b up sunday 2 do sum more digging.
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good 2 c all them diggers up quarry 2 day the trails r really coming together now :)
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great dig sesh today ,there was 11 diggers up doing there thing ,we got loads done.bottom end gap done with four take off lips 20 foot gaps to massive landing then onto a 16 foot 90 degree step up hip boom. all the crap weather days of digging alone are all forgotton when we have days like today.everyones passion and excitment was great ,riders being excited again and really putting in a massive effort to get the quarry back to it,s best.it honestly hasn,t been this good for bloody years,everyones buzzing, roll on the spring cheers to all the lads today you know who you are .AQL
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roll on saturday its digging time.AQL
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will b up on saturday i think im half man and half jcb ;D
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may be sunday charlies ill. i,ll let you know AQL
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put more of a lip on tabletop so it should shot u more up in the air this is a good jump 4 me 2 do sum ninja training on. also put a small hip jump at the end of 8 pack landing. should b up next sunday.
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a sound afternoons digging last sunday .opened up the cliff side berm it,s come out really well now the suns got on it.gunna get the new line finished this saturday ,thats the 8 pack extension .i,m gonna concentrate on the new berm get that lined and done.it,s looking ace up there not far off ready to ride.c,mon the spring booom.AQL
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The day started grey and wet but then the sun come out and so did all the diggers the quarry is looking good
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oh my god took my bmx up a spot in giusboro woods where they is a few humps and bumps. how hard and differant it is to ride i think ive riden mountain bikes far to long. going to hang my mountain bike up now its time to ride bmx
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Still about Nige?
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ye man hows it going,you are lucky i thought fook it i,ll take a look on rad not been on for ages,
trails are great the death packs running had a great sesh sunday with ste ,jack and charlie.can you beleive it jack did the full 8 pack smooth as you like he,s really come on.ste,s as good as ever ,we all still have the passion its great .
hows it goimg with you things ok i hope ,text me i think i lost your number when i changed phones cheers .keep in touch mate hope to see you real soon,
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STILL HERE
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Well ive skimmed through 10 pages of this thread but will have a read through later.... i cant believe this is still been used :shocked:
I only attended maybe 10 odd times back in the early 80's and remember it well...some hairy jumps...in fact i nearly wiped myself out landing with the coaster accidently applied on my motomag :LolLolLolLol:
Defo will have to check this out one day but wonder if my old bones will take the hammer ;D
Anyway at the time i had 2 bikes....a yellow motomag and a silverstreak.
Great thread :daumenhoch:
Neil
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STILL DIGGING AND RIDING
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When are you lot up there as i will have to have a run up sometime?
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i.m up most weekends ,week nites in the summer riding and digging now through the winter. Got some great lines developing now.still diggin and riding.
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I will defo have a run up for a play...looking maybe at next year as im now an old BMX wimp with clean bikes. :LolLolLolLol:
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Nige, message me your number! I'm back for Christmas for a couple of days, lets get digging.