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Title: Ribby Hall
Post by: Preston Pirate on January 24, 2006, 02:26 PM: Does anyone remember the Ribby Hall track in Wrea Green, near Preston?

I used to race there as a youngster, would be great if anyone had any old pics of the place or just to share a few memories..

After the Ribby track got bulldosed I used to go to Preston Pirates track near the Preston North End footy ground, anyone remember that?
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: FIL S on January 24, 2006, 03:37 PM: Hi PP,

   I raced once at the Ribby Hall track and several times at the Preston track during 83/84.

   I cant believe we rode from Preston to Ribby Hall with all are gear and spent the day racing then rode home, i'd think twice about driving there now :-[ I managed to get a trophy that day aswell, one of very few!!

   I only lived 2 minutes ride from the Preston track and used to spend what seems like all summer there. Used to hang around with Darren Fletcher, Shaun Key.

   What years where you racing? Did you used to live in Preston?

   I've dug out the trophys from the back of a cupboard it's a bit sad but i was ever so proud of them bitd.

   Sorry about the size of the pics, seems that Photobucket does'nt want to resize it.

   Phil.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v485/bunkbed/DSC00539.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v485/bunkbed/DSC00542.jpg)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: sanderson on January 24, 2006, 04:14 PM: hi i raced there a few times,cant remember the track though,
iff your still in preston,check out new track opening soon :)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: gmac on January 24, 2006, 04:16 PM: Quote from: FIL S on January 24, 2006, 03:37 PM

   I've dug out the trophys from the back of a cupboard it's a bit sad but i was ever so proud of them bitd.



Can't see why you think it's sad. Nothing wrong with having a bit of pride my friend. Well done I say :Great_Britain:

Cheers

Guy :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: Preston Pirate on January 24, 2006, 04:59 PM: My good god!!

I have a Ribby Racers trophy exactly the same, 2nd Novice, from my very first race there!!

I think it must have been 85 when I raced there though, I'm 27 now and got my first race bike (Mongoose Californian) for my 7th birthday so that would about tie in...

I didn't really know anyone from the Preston track, I used to hitch a lift down there with a couple of guys from the Ribby track after it closed. Chris, Steven and Colin Gregson.

I used to live about a mile away from the Ribby track in Wrea Green as a kid.

My old man reckons he has some pictures of it somewhere, I must go and raid the photo boxes next time I'm up visiting them!

Quote from: FIL S on January 24, 2006, 03:37 PM
Hi PP,

   I raced once at the Ribby Hall track and several times at the Preston track during 83/84.

   I cant believe we rode from Preston to Ribby Hall with all are gear and spent the day racing then rode home, i'd think twice about driving there now :-[ I managed to get a trophy that day aswell, one of very few!!

   I only lived 2 minutes ride from the Preston track and used to spend what seems like all summer there. Used to hang around with Darren Fletcher, Shaun Key.

   What years where you racing? Did you used to live in Preston?

   I've dug out the trophys from the back of a cupboard it's a bit sad but i was ever so proud of them bitd.

   Sorry about the size of the pics, seems that Photobucket does'nt want to resize it.

   Phil.

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v485/bunkbed/DSC00539.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v485/bunkbed/DSC00542.jpg)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: Nosnod on January 24, 2006, 05:32 PM: Yes fair play to you for keeping all your trophies

I threw boxes and boxes of trophies along with all my race gear, helmets and number plates, rule books and records of every race and moto I ever raced in when I moved house 3 years ago.

That was just before I got back into the Old School BMX scene again

How gutted am I now ! :( :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: FIL S on January 25, 2006, 06:04 PM: PP,

i seem to remember the Ribby track used to turn 90 degrees left after the first straight then my memory gets a little hazy on the rest of the track.

I cant find any pics of either track so if you could post of any you find would be great.

phil.
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: kusam on January 25, 2006, 06:15 PM: I've got a few..will get 'em on here later
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: power on January 25, 2006, 06:20 PM: preston track was cool, great first turn and pro section and a big tarmac table top.
i think its a kwik save now.
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: FIL S on January 25, 2006, 06:20 PM: your a star :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: kusam on January 25, 2006, 07:41 PM: You asked for it......

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/ribby0002.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/Ribbystartgatepractice.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/RibbySept840001.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/ribby0009.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/ribby0007.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/ribby0006.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/ribby0004.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/Ribby0001.jpg)

Ribby presentation night...85 or 86.....recognise yourself??

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/ribbypresentation10001.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/ribbypresentation20002.jpg)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: kusam on January 25, 2006, 07:47 PM: Preston......

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/preston18.jpg)

First berm.....
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/prestonregional0001.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/preston0001.jpg)

(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/prestonNov840001.jpg)

Anyone who rode Preston may be interested in this -

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=6933.0
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: power on January 25, 2006, 07:52 PM: cool pics, i never raced at ribby hall i think it was a NBMXA track we only did the UKBMX races.
did they have enough tires round that ribby hall track ;D
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: FIL S on January 25, 2006, 08:12 PM: Fantastic pics Sam, thanks alot for posting them. The Preston tracks pics bring back a hell of a lot of great memories for me, and the bottom Preston pic also confirms that the jump in the background was as big as i remember it.

cheers, Phil.
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: kusam on January 25, 2006, 08:21 PM: You're welcome....always glad when I get to see other peoples pics of tracks I visited.

Yep....that tarmac jump was BIG.

Was lucky enough to get my hands on some 80s footage which had lots of preston on.....have to get a still of it and post it up so you can see the track more.
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: FIL S on January 28, 2006, 03:53 PM: Quote from: KuSam on January 25, 2006, 08:21 PM

Was lucky enough to get my hands on some 80s footage which had lots of preston on.....have to get a still of it and post it up so you can see the track more.

   Anymore pics of the Preston track would be great.

   I dont suppose you have any pics of the old Chorley track that was in the quarry in your photo album? We used to get the train there whenever we could, even raced there a few times.

   Thanks again, Phil.
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: kusam on January 28, 2006, 04:19 PM: Got a couple of Chorley.

only mananged to get one still of Preston on the dvd then it wouln't work again for some reason. :(
Tried to get the big jump. Try another time. In the meantime this is all I got. Will do the chorley ones later.
(http://)(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y119/KuSam/preston1stcorner.jpg)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: FIL S on January 28, 2006, 05:10 PM: Hey Sam, the Preston pic is great. Anytime you get time is fine for the Chorley pics.

Thanks, Phil.
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: Ivesy on February 12, 2006, 12:17 AM: My old man was the chairman of Ribby from about 1984.
I have got Ribby national on DVD, classic. Even has most motos on it.
I got 3rd that day. No chance of beating Dave Maw (RIP)
Dave
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: ORB on February 12, 2006, 12:36 AM: Ivesy, PM me

Please!!
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: kusam on February 12, 2006, 11:24 AM: David Ives...you was only little back then :)

You must have some pics of Ribby tracks and others near by.....post em up....please!!! 8)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: Preston Pirate on February 15, 2006, 01:44 PM: Ivesy, where are you from then? Are you a Wrea Greener?

You'll probably know the Gregsons if your dad was chairman of the track?

Would be good to see that DVD footage at some stage too!!
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: Geth on February 15, 2006, 02:29 PM: Ivesy's probably go the same copy as I have of the NBMXA national in 84 at Ribby.
Is it the one with Tim March giving the finger to the crowd Ivesy?
On the video I have is a UKBMX national at Wigan the next day? I think.
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: TRMBoy on February 17, 2006, 02:11 PM: Quote from: Geth on February 15, 2006, 02:29 PM
On the video I have is a UKBMX national at Wigan the next day? I think.

Wigan was indeed the next day (it was my first ever UKBMXA race).
Ribby Hall was the first chance to score some points in NBMXA Nationals. Geth it must have been your second ever National after the abandoned Nottingham round, mine too. ;)

Taken from BMX Bi-Weekly Vol4 Issue 10.
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/e236/TRMBoy/Page1scaled.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/e236/TRMBoy/Page2scaled.jpg)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/e236/TRMBoy/Page3scaled.jpg)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: Geth on February 17, 2006, 02:58 PM: Exactly the same as you then Derrick.
Ribby was my first national apart from the unfinished nottingham one.
I won cruiser and was battling with Scott Williams for the lead in the 16's when we both crashed.
The UK national next day was my first ever UKBMX national.
Looks like you didn't do too bad with a second at your "first" national too!

Thats some stacked final too......Ant, you, Dale, Damien, Chris, Jarvis & Lunn!!!

Happy days......... :smitten:
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: Ivesy on February 23, 2006, 08:43 PM: That's the one Geth. I haven't got the uk wigan one though :(
Will try and post some pics soon

Ivesy
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: Ivesy on February 23, 2006, 08:45 PM: FAO Preston Pirate.

I am living in Marton, Blackpool now.
Yeah, I remember the Gregsons.
I will get a copy of the DVD and send it to you.

Cheers
Dave
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: Preston Pirate on July 31, 2006, 11:48 AM: Colin is still in the area, Chris manages a pub up lancaster way I think and Steven has also moved away but I'm not sure where to. I occasionally see Henry Gregson when I go home to visit my mun & dad, they live about 10 doors down form each other.

Ivesey, I'd love to see that DVD if you get chance!

Thanks!

James
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: mongoose on August 04, 2006, 01:38 PM: A few scanned Ribby Hall pictures

Won't load! Says file up loader full???? I'll try again in a while......
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: kusam on August 05, 2006, 11:25 PM: Use photobucket :)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: mongoose on August 09, 2006, 01:29 PM: Quote from: KuSam
Use photobucket
oh yeah... d'oh!

I'll try again!

9- Dylan
2- Darren Reidy
348- Me! (Peter Saunders)
Think it was late '83
(http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1117/ribby841ef7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: mongoose on August 09, 2006, 02:23 PM: Summer regional? 1984, 9's age group

Moto 1
1- Ian Harrison - Bolton Barbarians
606- Thought this was Andy Voss.... but he's got DC on his helmet!?!?! Rode for Mid Lancs
6- John Rutter - Manchester Vikings
262- Greg Wilson - Mid Lancs
348- Peter Saunders (me!) - Bolton Barbarians
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1570/ribby842lx0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Moto 2
5- Tim Porter? (though it might be David Bill?)
606- ?
6- John Rutter
262- Greg Wilson
348- me again!
1- Ian Harrison

Notice how Greg and myself have arms and bars 'together'.........
(http://img77.imageshack.us/img77/720/ribby843tn3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Moto 2 - continued
Caught at the moment of impact!
(http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5951/ribby844sm4.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

Run-off
5- ?
606- ?
348- PS
(http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/5881/ribby845df9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: mongoose on August 09, 2006, 02:28 PM: Trophy Dash

Think this was the same day....
348- PS (9's)
1- Stuart Hickman (8's?)
38- David Higgins? (9's) (or was it David Bill??)
(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/5743/ribbytrophydash841ay3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: Preston Pirate on August 09, 2006, 02:31 PM: Awesome pics there, brings back so many memories as a kid!
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: mongoose on August 09, 2006, 02:50 PM: Thanks fella

Here's a list of the riders in my age group, remember anyone? All the riders in the previous pictures are on the list!!!

The hand written one is the final standings for the '84 regionals/brits (9's)

Not sure what the printed one was for ('86 season), but it's the same age group.
(My Dad died suddenly in May that year, so I wasn't able to race anymore and don't know what happened)
(http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/7061/s84abj5.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: skelly on March 06, 2007, 02:15 PM: got my first stiches on the morning of race day landed on my chin after the first double, the funny thing was i decide to ride with out a chinguard :idiot2:
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: wussy67 on March 06, 2007, 05:45 PM: Hi if anyone can explain how to get pics up i"ve got a few of chorley, preston, st annes and ribby :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: FIL S on March 07, 2007, 07:50 PM: Quote from: wussy67 on March 06, 2007, 05:45 PM
Hi if anyone can explain how to get pics up i"ve got a few of chorley, preston, st annes and ribby :daumenhoch:

Email them to me Russ, i'll post them up for you.
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: bof on March 07, 2007, 09:05 PM: wussy get it sorted we like looking at old photos, its really easy when you know how.
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: wussy67 on March 08, 2007, 12:32 PM: ok lets see if this works :daumenhoch:
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/u74/wussy67/stannesandchorley002.jpg)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: wussy67 on March 08, 2007, 12:38 PM: I think this is ribby too
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/u74/wussy67/stannesandchorley001.jpg)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: wussy67 on March 08, 2007, 12:45 PM: getting the hang of this now, i think the 1st is chorley and socond is st annes 2nd berm
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/u74/wussy67/stannesandchorley003.jpg)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: dodgydave on March 08, 2007, 06:41 PM: wow...them pics bring back some mem's.....i used to go racing to ribby & chorley with shaun calvert ...lol.....top pics keep them coming guys ..love em ...lol
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: wussy67 on March 08, 2007, 11:35 PM: not sure where these are could be preston and chorley
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/u74/wussy67/stannesandchorley004.jpg)
Title: Re: Ribby Hall
Post by: paulgray on September 13, 2008, 10:13 PM: The national in 84 would have been one of my first. Can't remember a thing about it though, would like to get my hands on a DVD if anyone can help?

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/ribbyhall001.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/ribbyhall002.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/ribbyhall003.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/ribbyhall.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/RibbyTrophys.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/s349/paulb1257/BMX%20racing/AndyRuffell.jpg)