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Title: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: Humps00 on November 15, 2008, 02:51 PM
Thinking I might go up to Chicksands next Sunday as James and I enjoyed it so much last week.  I know Keith Wilson is up for this so is anyone else up for joining us??  Spillers has his new Giant STP to play with so reckon he'll post up his interest here later.  Details of Chicksands can be found here http://www.chicksandsbikepark.co.uk/index.php but it's not the easiest place in the world to find so we might need to meet up somewhere and convoy in.  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 15, 2008, 05:03 PM
I may well be up for some of that Alan , Chicky looks like a cool place

Come on every one lets play in the mud  :) :) :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: billstup on November 15, 2008, 05:21 PM
There`s not really any mud at Chicksands Mark, it`s a completely different surface to UKBike Park  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 15, 2008, 05:38 PM
Cant wait then Billy ,are you joining us in sunny Bournemouth tommorow mate
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: billstup on November 15, 2008, 05:52 PM
Cant wait then Billy ,are you joining us in sunny Bournemouth tommorow mate

I am Mark  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Lil_Humps on November 15, 2008, 05:59 PM
You will love it Mark, it is the nuts.  Like a BMX track but it is downhill so you don't have to pedal :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 15, 2008, 06:02 PM
I may well be up for some of that Alan , Chicky looks like a cool place

Come on every one lets play in the mud  :) :) :)

Mark it's probably more like the surface at the Land of Nod.  Lots of loamy soil fuelled by copius quantities of pine-needles.  Drains well too.  Awesome place, you'll enjoy it.  And if Sam Pilgrim is there on his jump-bike doing the trails it's worth the fiver's day pass just to watch that guy ride!!  Must remember to take a camera this time.  Humps
PS:  I see there's a BAD race on that day too - no intention of stopping anyone going there
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 15, 2008, 06:04 PM
I'll be up for some of that next Sunday!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Lil_Humps on November 15, 2008, 06:05 PM
Just found this vid of the last meeting there that Billy, Keith and Joe did. There are a few clips of Billy and Keith (for example one right at the start) but not too sure about Joe. Enjoy! http://www.pinkbike.com/video/44244/
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 15, 2008, 06:18 PM
Hiya James r u going tommorow?

Billy Sophie has just asked if you're taking Jade with you tommorow and r u coming next week  :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Lil_Humps on November 15, 2008, 06:28 PM
Yeh I am going, and so is dad.  Just gonna take a 20 though because the age groups are a bit odd.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 15, 2008, 06:30 PM
The triple on the 4X course looks like it's been mellowed out/made smaller.  Has it, or is it just the video making it look smaller?
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: ZippyDixon on November 15, 2008, 06:42 PM
might just be up for this too,leon is,
got your facebook message Alan, will have few words and try to sort something! :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: billstup on November 15, 2008, 07:25 PM
Hiya James r u going tommorow?

Billy Sophie has just asked if you're taking Jade with you tommorow and r u coming next week  :)

No not this week Mark as she`s with her mum, but the kids are with me next week so I`m not sure weather I`ll be able to make next week, but if I can swing it I`ll be there  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 15, 2008, 07:40 PM
If you cant make chicky next week Sherine is taking the kids to daggers , you could always take the girls there mate,
Be fooking great if you could come though, mind you no more front flips untill you have them dialled in the foam pit  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: billstup on November 15, 2008, 07:43 PM
 :LolLolLolLol:  thats only funny because I walked away from that crash, I wish I could have seen it instead of being in it  :shocked:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 15, 2008, 07:47 PM
I know mate , I honestly thought you were going home in a helicopter, but was funny as fook seeing you jump up and declare how bloody hard you were :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 15, 2008, 10:55 PM
Just so happens that Travis is at a birthday party about 2 miles away from Chicksands sunday so we'll be there, & the kiddy who's party it is also rides there so he'll come too.

Perfect!! ;D
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 16, 2008, 07:55 PM
Had a text from Spillers to say he's in too.  Flying Fox is up for it and I believe Relentless's George Roth will be there too.  And East Kent's Roy Binks is a possibility too.  Could be a good day.  Must take the camera!!  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: hooga1975 on November 17, 2008, 06:59 PM
how far is Chick Sands from Essex?  I might be tempted to get my mtb out as I have hardly used it since I built it in August
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: billstup on November 17, 2008, 07:02 PM
how far is Chick Sands from Essex?  I might be tempted to get my mtb out as I have hardly used it since I built it in August

I can get there in 1 hour 15mins from Bexleyheath Lee, so it should be closer for you  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: hooga1975 on November 17, 2008, 07:31 PM
Anyone got the post code so I can check the route out?
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 17, 2008, 07:47 PM
Anyone got the post code so I can check the route out?

Lee, this is the official site for Chicksands, might be some better directions on there:  http://www.chicksandsbikepark.co.uk/

But if not, you just go up the A1, come off at Junction 10 (first exit) and drive straight for about 10-15 mins and you're there.  Although everyone knows it as Chicksands, the official name of the wood it's in is Rowney Warren  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: DONNY R on November 17, 2008, 07:58 PM
http://www.chicksandsbikepark.co.uk/?page_id=24
directions
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 17, 2008, 08:34 PM
http://www.chicksandsbikepark.co.uk/?page_id=24
directions

I followed these and got totally lost.  Added about 20 miles to my journey.  I think Mike's route is best.  I shall use the A1 next time, not the M1, and turn off at the junction which points towards Old Warden (The Shuttleworth Collection) and keep going straight alon that road after crossing the first roundabout.  When it gets to a crossroads the car park for the jumps is directly opposite (NOT the main car park for Rowney Warren) and easily spotted by the Thai Food mobile food van - delicious by the way.  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: DONNY R on November 17, 2008, 09:07 PM
Is this place any good as a spectator ?
as i dont have a spingey bike but could jump in with lee ::)
or will it suck with out a bike :(
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 17, 2008, 10:12 PM
Is this place any good as a spectator ?
as i dont have a spingey bike but could jump in with lee ::)
or will it suck with out a bike :(

Plenty of viewing places and bring a camera.  You'll wish you had a bike - it's soooo much fun!!  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 17, 2008, 11:35 PM
JP, you don't need a springy bike.  The 4X track and old duel track are still rideable on a rigid/BMX bike (springy bikes just make ya feel a bit braver).  A cruiser would be better than 20" there.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: hooga1975 on November 18, 2008, 06:09 AM
Is this place any good as a spectator ?
as i dont have a spingey bike but could jump in with lee ::)
or will it suck with out a bike :(

Where abouts in essex are you?  There is plenty of space in my van
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: DONNY R on November 18, 2008, 08:26 AM
I'll bring my cruiser then  :daumenhoch:
Lee i'll jump in with Lee(SPILLERS) as i will be staying at his place the weekend,thanks for the offer thou  :)
I should stick to user names, save any confusion  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 18, 2008, 10:34 AM
Its like a rolling snowball this 4x thing! I'm feeling a bit responsible for turning some of you guys to the 'darkside' as bmxer's call it!! Haha!

S'gonna be fun!!

See you all there.

Anyone asked Paul Bennet yet???
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: hooga1975 on November 18, 2008, 11:14 AM
What time are people aiming to get there?
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 18, 2008, 12:35 PM
What time are people aiming to get there?
If I can get James to get up early I'll be there about 11ish.  It's ALL Keith's fault!!  I've had to get myself a new dirt tyre instead of my Wormdrive XC tyre as the rearend kept breaking loose.  By the way chaps a fullface is definitely the accepted headwear so don't think you'll look out of place with one on.  Pisspots are OK for the dirt jumps though.  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 18, 2008, 04:29 PM
We're gonna try to get there as early as poss b'cos we have to leave to get to the birthday party at about 2.30-2.45, but realistically we prob wont be before 11 either.

I'm gonna get you guys doing 'no chain' races!! The track is about 3 seconds slower if you cant pedal but really teaches you to ride better!!!  :D
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Dingobmxer on November 18, 2008, 05:09 PM
is there a post code for the place so I can see exactly how far it is as I might be tempted to have a trip down

 :) DINGO :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 18, 2008, 05:24 PM
Cant find postcode but nearest town is Shefford on A600 just south of Bedford.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: hooga1975 on November 18, 2008, 06:15 PM
I just had a looked up directions to Shefford and it is only 1 1/2 hours from me.  I really looking forward to this now, I havnt been on a proper ride for ages and chicksands looks like loads of fun.  Come on Dingo, get yourself down there.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 18, 2008, 06:37 PM
Seems to be hour and a half from just about everyone!! Except my mate who's having the party (he's 2 minutes away!!!)  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 18, 2008, 07:15 PM
Im about two and a half hours away and should be there about 10 ish , cant bloody wait for the weekend now :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: DONNY R on November 18, 2008, 07:29 PM
JP, you don't need a springy bike.  The 4X track and old duel track are still rideable on a rigid/BMX bike (springy bikes just make ya feel a bit braver).  A cruiser would be better than 20" there.
Just watched the video of this place :crazy2: you sure i could make it down with ridged forks and only one brake :-\
still it will be fun trying....i think  :D
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 18, 2008, 07:37 PM
you sure i could make it down with ridged forks and only one brake

Of course you can!!  Just take it a bit easier than those nutters in the vid.  If I can ride it, albeit on a XC bike with springy-thingys on the front, then I'm sure you can on a cruiser.

By the way, if anyone's interested in a cruiser there's a S&M RV on Talk for sale from a guy based in St Albans - pick it up en route unless I have a change of heart and get there first!!

Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: oldskoolsux on November 18, 2008, 07:41 PM
I might be in on my Dialled prince albert
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 18, 2008, 08:13 PM
Been a while since you mountainbiked hasnt it Russ? I remember the days you used to win the DH races at PORC taking some big scalps!!! 8)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 18, 2008, 08:52 PM
I might be in on my Dialled prince albert

Russ, if you are going, send me a text the day before and I will take that frame up for you to take back to Roy Binks.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 18, 2008, 08:57 PM
Roy Binks.

Very good chance that he'll be there in person as he was up for this when I texted him a few days ago.  I hope the weather holds for Sunday as it's going to be quite a gathering.  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 19, 2008, 08:14 AM
Just GOOGLE map'd the place - junction of Northwood End Road and High Road (A600) if that helps find it.  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 19, 2008, 06:29 PM
Just checked the weather for Sunday and it does NOT look good  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 19, 2008, 07:04 PM
Thats the good thing about ckicksands, it can be blowing a gale in the top carpark (which BTW is the best place to park as it near the 4x track) and when you get in the woods theres no wind at all! So no wind chill factor!!

Also theres no better place to be if it rains as the track is hardpack sand so takes it very well.  ;D
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 19, 2008, 07:23 PM
Keith is the top car park the one down sandy lane ?
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: spillers#1 on November 19, 2008, 07:28 PM
I'm really looking forward to chicksands,can't wait to ride my new bike
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: spillers#1 on November 19, 2008, 07:32 PM
Forgot to say a big thanks to phil at tibbs cycles for supplying my lovely new giant stp1.gonnahave my first ride on it tomoow I haven't had use of my computer lately as its f**ked so I'm now doing this on my new google phone
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 19, 2008, 08:36 PM
Lee, you're so techno!  ;)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 19, 2008, 08:39 PM
Just checked the weather for Sunday and it does NOT look good  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

So they reckon we'll have sleet on Sunday.  Pah, more likely they'll get it wrong as usual and we'll get 3" of snow!!   :D Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 19, 2008, 10:50 PM
Keith is the top car park the one down sandy lane ?


Not sure if thats the name of the road Mark but as you come up the A600 go past signs for Chicksands (its not there) then you'll see an entrance to the woods on the left, go just past this then you're at the crossroads, turn left & the car park is on the right, just some poles marking out a section of a farmers field.

From here its just 30 secs flat riding to the track, if you park in the car park in the woods you have to push up a steep hill to get to the track which makes going back to the car for food/tools etc a pain!
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 19, 2008, 10:52 PM
Just checked the weather for Sunday and it does NOT look good  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

So they reckon we'll have sleet on Sunday.  Pah, more likely they'll get it wrong as usual and we'll get 3" of snow!!   :D Humps

James michelin muds will work a treat in that!!!
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 20, 2008, 05:25 PM
Just checked the weather for Sunday and it does NOT look good  >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

So they reckon we'll have sleet on Sunday.  Pah, more likely they'll get it wrong as usual and we'll get 3" of snow!!   :D Humps

James michelin muds will work a treat in that!!!




raced in the snow before so off we  go , cheers for the directions Keith
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: hooga1975 on November 20, 2008, 05:55 PM
Looks like there is quite a few of us going now, it should be a puckka day.

I might take my bike for a hack down my local trails on saturday to warm the old legs up.  I havnt ridden for a while so I am going to be well unfit.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: spillers#1 on November 21, 2008, 09:31 AM
went to the heath yesterday morning to have my first proper ride on my giant and
Loved it,was up there for a couple of hours on me jack jones I was originaly only
Gonna pop there for an hour but that bike gave me so much more confidence with
The jumps and riding in general that I had to force myself to go home(got lots of jobs
To do round my flat)looking forward to sunday big time come wind snow and sleet.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 21, 2008, 12:38 PM
went to the heath yesterday morning

Oh yes Lee!!  And did you take a bike, or find one there??  >:D  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: billstup on November 21, 2008, 08:46 PM
Alan could you take Joe on Sunday  ?
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 21, 2008, 09:08 PM
Are you going to daggers Billy ?
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: spillers#1 on November 21, 2008, 09:22 PM
I think bills got his girls round sunday mark

Bill there's a chance I might be able to take joe if alan has no room,depends on whether might broLgoing

Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 21, 2008, 09:33 PM
Alan could you take Joe on Sunday  ?

Yes of course I could Billy.  James had originally planned taking his DH bike too but he'll take that another time and just have his Giant.  PM me your address and I'll pick him up about 8:30ish if that's OK.  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: billstup on November 21, 2008, 09:54 PM
Thanks Alan  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 22, 2008, 08:23 AM
I might be able to take joe if alan has no room,depends on whether might broLgoing

I've got Joe sorted Lee, you bring your bro and let him use your crowser.  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 23, 2008, 06:51 AM
Is everyone ready ???????
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: hooga1975 on November 23, 2008, 07:03 AM
I have just got up and having a cup of tea.  The weather looks alright here and it dosent feel cold, fingers crossed it stays that way.  I am going to leave around half 8, see you there :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: DONNY R on November 23, 2008, 07:52 AM
spillers has woke me up like a kid on christmas day  ;D
its snowing and fooking freezing  :idiot2: but his well up for it, someone help me find him a good women :LolLolLolLol:
see you all there guys 
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Dingobmxer on November 23, 2008, 01:16 PM
The guy who was gonna come with me let me down and then I woke up and it was snowing  >:(

all was not lost as I went up the woods and worked on the dirt jumps ready for a dry spell  :daumenhoch:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/y79/dingobmxer/trails012.jpg)

 :) DINGO :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 23, 2008, 06:45 PM
It was wet and cold when I got there at 1030 (was almost on my arse when I stepped out of the car cos of ice under foot), but Humps, Humps Jr and Joe Stupp were already there getting their 4X on!

Had a good day of riding (well, about 4 hours before I bailed out with frozen toes and a wet arse) despite the cold, rain and wet track.  Always have a blast at Chicksands.  I wish they'd make BMX tracks that much fun/easy to jump on.  Can't wait to get back there in better conditions.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 23, 2008, 07:04 PM
Set off at 8:30 after picking up Joe Stupple and luckily had radio on as M25 was closed just ahead of the South Mimms services/A1 turn off due to an accident.  Quick change to M11 and decided to go to Stansted and pick up the A120 cross country which they hadn't gritted or salted and was slippery as on the roundabouts.  Poor chap in a Maserati had contacted with another car just before the turn off on the M11 and was running back along the central resrvation to slow people down and avoid his priceless sports car sitting sideways in the centre lane!!  Got to Chicky at 10:15.  Bl***y freezing and it never went above -1 all day!!  Anyway we had a great laff with Mike, Kdub, Spillers, JP Mulisha, KermitQuad, Chippy, Flying Fox and a few others.  It was wet but rideable
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v731/Humps00/DSC01312.jpg)
with Joe getting some style on as only a Stupple can do
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v731/Humps00/DSC01324.jpg)
Spillers was having a ball - just look at those freckles
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v731/Humps00/DSC01336.jpg)
and this person was ringing his other half to explain his predicament before he got home (caption anyone??)
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v731/Humps00/DSC01346.jpg)
We came away about 3:30 and we're definitely going back there.  Best bit for me was Joe thinking I'm only 44 years old - I love that kid!!  No doubt JP will post up his pics as he didn't get dirty and his cruiser stayed in the van all clean and lovely.  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Lil_Humps on November 23, 2008, 07:08 PM
Here are some pics from today which are taken from vids so they arent good quality but I thought I would post them anyway. Enjoy!
Joe: (http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2724/pbpic2724949.jpg)
Me n Joe: (http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2724/pbpic2724948.jpg)
Mark Barden AKA Chippy: (http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2724/pbpic2724947.jpg)
Me: (http://p1.pinkbike.com/photo/2724/pbpic2724942.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 23, 2008, 07:43 PM
see you there
Not if your wipers pack up on your old rust bucket Lee!!   ;) Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: spillers#1 on November 23, 2008, 08:24 PM
Had a ball today,drove up there in sleet an snow but once there it was well worth it
Can't believe I haven't discovered chicksands before,that place really is good.

Loved that 4x track,had some good fun races with everyone especially with chippy on
The dual slalom track.....how sweet does it feel hitting them jumps mark and the drop off
Me and mark even managed to clear that jump in the berm on the 4x track on several
Ocasions with some encouragement from mr wilson me personally I'm well chuffed

I will deffo be spending more time there as I had a brilliant day.

Tell you what though I'm sitting on me sofa and my f**kin arms and my bad shoulder
Are aching like a mutha lol

Oh and by the way al jp mulisha finally got dirty and rode my bike on the 4x track several
Times..........and I have photographic evidence..........honest
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 23, 2008, 08:51 PM
What an amazing day again , this 4X thing and springy bikes is very addictive, A big thanks to everone who turned up and made the day what it was (bloody brilliant)and a massive thanks to Sir Keith Wilson for the masterclasses in jumping .
Also I can assure you that it only mud running down my arse in the photo  :LolLolLolLol:
Thanks again everyone cant wait till next time !
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 23, 2008, 09:14 PM
Also I can assure you that it only mud running down my arse in the photo  :LolLolLolLol:

I carefully forget to mention who the pic was Mark, but if you're claiming it's you then who am I to argue??   ;D Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 23, 2008, 09:34 PM
Note to all the first timers:  Chicksands rides 100% better in the dry, so if you had fun today, you'll love it when the weather is better  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 23, 2008, 09:37 PM
Enjoy your winter on mtb's guys cos its back to bmx when the springtime comes!!!

(welcome to my world)  :) ;) :D ;D
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: QuadPaul on November 24, 2008, 10:18 AM
Looks like a cracking day and blindin place :4_17_5:. can you ride cruiser at chicksands or do you really need a 4X bike?
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: hooga1975 on November 24, 2008, 10:23 AM
I was well gutted to miss out yesterday.  I set off around 9am in the freezing sleet looking forward to a day of getting wet and muddy.  I was just about to hit the A12 when my windscreen wipers when tits up and stopped working.  It was to far to risk driving without them so I had to turn round and go home.  I will deffo be up for the next trip, it looks like you had a great time
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Flying_fox on November 24, 2008, 10:29 AM
Looks like a cracking day and blindin place :4_17_5:. can you ride cruiser at chicksands or do you really need a 4X bike?

Cruisers are fine at Chicksands, I ride mine there all the time. I could go faster with gears, but it's not a race so who cares, you can pump from the top and still jump more or less everything.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: QuadPaul on November 24, 2008, 10:48 AM
Cheers Miles, can't wait to get my cruiser now then and get myself to Chicksands :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 24, 2008, 06:10 PM
Looks like a cracking day and blindin place :4_17_5:. can you ride cruiser at chicksands or do you really need a 4X bike?

Paul, it's one of the few places where you'll see people riding just about every type of fat tyred bike from 20" dirt jump bikes right up to 8" travel downhill monsters and even XC bikes.  Personally I prefer to have front suspension (though I don't have gears), but I've ridden my cruiser there before.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: jedi on November 24, 2008, 06:23 PM
i was going to come but spent all day digging jumps/building shore
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Lil_Humps on November 24, 2008, 07:15 PM
Here is a link to a video of Chicksands I made. http://www.pinkbike.com/video/49268/ Enjoy!
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 24, 2008, 07:26 PM
Superb!!  :) :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 24, 2008, 07:35 PM
Your dad is a star James :4_17_5: quality vid
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Dingobmxer on November 24, 2008, 07:36 PM
great video  :daumenhoch:

now I am gutted I didnt get there, when is the next one?

 :) DINGO :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Lil_Humps on November 24, 2008, 07:48 PM
Thanks guys  :daumenhoch:. It didn't take long to make, it just took ages to upload!
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: hooga1975 on November 24, 2008, 08:02 PM
that place looks the nuts.  I am so gutted I couldnt get there now.  We need to organise another meet up there soon
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 24, 2008, 08:20 PM
How bout making a weekend of it next time, come down & ride at the soon to be flattened KDUB compound one saturday then hungry horse sat nite, stay over then hit Chicksands sunday?

Sound like a plan??????????  :smiley6600:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 24, 2008, 08:25 PM
count me in Keith I'm well up for some of that
When are you thinking about? :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 24, 2008, 09:01 PM
Well, theres about 14 races on this weekend (seems like it) so not this one, i'm thinking the 14th dec sounds ok with me??

All are welcome, dont mind how many come its just where to put everyone as we'll all be home this time, caravan can sleep 4 at a push, my camper van 3/4, then sofas 2, thats 10 but we had loads more last time all together i think.

Bit cold for tents this time of year me thinks, there is a travelodge just down the road by the hungry horse & i keep seeing them advertising special deals like £9 per night so maybe some can go there??

Maybe we'll just wait & see who wants in?

Anyone??  :police:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: billstup on November 24, 2008, 09:10 PM
Count me and Joe in for that one Keith, we`ll stay in the Travelodge  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Flying_fox on November 24, 2008, 09:37 PM
Here is a link to a video of Chicksands I made. http://www.pinkbike.com/video/49268/ Enjoy!

Good little video there James. I'll bring my camera next time, and let's hope the light is a bit better, get some proper filming done.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 24, 2008, 09:46 PM
I'll probably go up there most weekends when there's no BMX races on and the weather isn't too foul.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: joestup on November 24, 2008, 09:53 PM
sounds like a good weekend :)
is there anymore photos of chicksands as i know jason got a few ?
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: DONNY R on November 24, 2008, 10:26 PM
I took those pics with Lee's camera Joe, and at the moment his computers not working  ::)
He'll post them up as soon as he gets it shorted, but at the moment he has to sign on here with his goggle phone the bloody yuppie !
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: joestup on November 24, 2008, 10:51 PM
lol fair enough i spose ill just have to wait   :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 25, 2008, 06:00 AM
The DEcember date sounds like a plan but not on the Saturday for me as I'll be trekking down the west country to bring the big guy home for Xmas.  Undecided about the Sunday though as Norwich is on then and we've not been to the new track.  Family decision required.  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 25, 2008, 08:30 AM
The DEcember date sounds like a plan but not on the Saturday for me as I'll be trekking down the west country to bring the big guy home for Xmas.  Undecided about the Sunday though as Norwich is on then and we've not been to the new track.  Family decision required.  Humps
 

drop James in on way down then come back here in time for hungry horse Mr Driver!!? We'll get the floodlights on here so Matt can do some night riding!  :shocked:
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: spillers#1 on November 25, 2008, 09:26 AM
 :daumenhoch:Count me in keith I'll deffo attend the gathering lol
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: dialledbikes on November 25, 2008, 11:48 AM
How bout making a weekend of it next time, come down & ride at the soon to be flattened KDUB compound one saturday then hungry horse sat nite, stay over then hit Chicksands sunday?

Sound like a plan??????????  :smiley6600:

Keith, if your track's rideable on the 13th, count me in.

If not, I'll do Chicksands on the 14th with you guys.

Unfortunately, can't do both days as we will have people visiting us leading up to Xmas.
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: kdubbmx on November 25, 2008, 01:45 PM
How bout making a weekend of it next time, come down & ride at the soon to be flattened KDUB compound one saturday then hungry horse sat nite, stay over then hit Chicksands sunday?

Sound like a plan??????????  :smiley6600:

Keith, if your track's rideable on the 14th, count me in.

If not, I'll do Chicksands on the 15th with you guys.

Unfortunately, can't do both days as we will have people visiting us leading up to Xmas.

It was drier than chicksands by far on monday & today is near perfect! So it'll take some pretty severe weather to make it unrideable, i'm sure it'll be ok.  8)
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: hooga1975 on November 25, 2008, 07:53 PM
I dont think I can make the saturday I have to work, but I will be up for chicksands on the sunday
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: chippy on November 25, 2008, 08:01 PM
I can make that weekend , If the last one is anything to go by it should be a blast :D :D :D
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: Dingobmxer on November 26, 2008, 06:15 AM
Sunday at Chicksands has gone in my diary  :daumenhoch:

 :) DINGO :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: QuadPaul on November 27, 2008, 09:26 AM
Fingers crossed I get my cruiser in time then I'll be up for Sun
Title: Re: Chicksands 23rd November - just for fun
Post by: Humps00 on November 27, 2008, 06:45 PM
drop James in on way down then come back here in time for hungry horse Mr Driver!!? We'll get the floodlights on here so Matt can do some night riding!  :shocked:

Keith I'm picking Matt up at about 9:30 in Exeter so you can imagine what time I'll be passing your place!!  'kin early!!   :shocked: But, here's the plan.  We drop back in on the way home so probably around midday.  Will pass on the Hungry Horse but will deffo be at Chicky on the Sunday - Norwich will have to wait to another time.  Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on November 27, 2008, 11:26 PM
sounds good. or you can break the journey up by driving to ours fri nite & crashing in the caravan then less of a journey to Exeter. Either way is cool by me.

Look forward to riding with you guys anyway.  :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: dialledbikes on November 29, 2008, 09:03 PM
Take a look at this thread guys.

http://www.singletrackworld.com/forum/read.php?f=2&i=3832985&t=3832985

Health and safety cvnts have closed Chicksands  :rant: :knuppel2: :2gunsfiring_v1:
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on November 29, 2008, 09:57 PM
F*ck sake I've only just discovered the place
What we gonna do now
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on November 29, 2008, 11:08 PM
S'ok we'll just go to Woburn which is 15 mins from Chicksands, that place rocks too!!!

Nearest town/village Woburn Sands.

Trust me we'll enjoy it just as much!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: billstup on November 30, 2008, 12:13 AM
It`s only the North Shore that`s closed, the rest is still open as usual  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on November 30, 2008, 11:19 AM
Seeing as you lot would love woburn anyway i think we should spend the morn at chicky then the afternoon at woburn which will make it a really good day!!!!!
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: chippy on November 30, 2008, 01:08 PM
sounds like an excellent plan Keith ,I'll start praying now for good weather  :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: dialledbikes on November 30, 2008, 05:06 PM
It`s only the North Shore that`s closed, the rest is still open as usual  :daumenhoch:

Thank phuck for that!  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: chippy on November 30, 2008, 05:13 PM
If you check out the chicksands site it says the whole place is shut all weekend and they will let everyone know when it will reopen !!!!!!!!! my god I hope its soon , RED TAPE W##***S  :rant:
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on December 01, 2008, 08:49 AM
Theres some posts from people involved in Chicksands on www.southerndownhill.com

It seems some of the land is owned by one corperation thats fine  :)  & some of it by another thats being difficult.  :(
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on December 02, 2008, 02:52 PM
Hope the weather is better on the 13/14th than its been for the last 2 weekends we all rode together!!!

Just did some digging here its mint at the mo!!  :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on December 02, 2008, 04:59 PM
Keith I wanna change my front tyre for something more grippy in the mud considering the weather we've been having,was in a local m/b shop today looking at tyres and chatting with a young assistant but what would you say as to a goods choice of tyre?

Oh and we'll have some fresh faces with us on sunday who are not bmxers and normally just do some free riding and trails so we'll have to get em to do some fun races on the 4x track
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on December 02, 2008, 05:41 PM
cool, dont forget we have a spare 4 bed house for you guys to stay in sat nite so invite some more people down sat!

Maxxis swamp things would be the tyre i'd go for, has to be a 'super tacky' or 'slow reezay' though. good tyres that work in wet or dry although when its dry you should take e'm off really.

Its good to support your local shop but if they cant get then chainreaction have e'm.
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: joestup on December 02, 2008, 09:47 PM
cant wait its gona be such a good weekend :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: Matt428 on December 03, 2008, 08:50 AM
Really looking forward to this lets just hope the weathers on our side.
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: diesel on December 03, 2008, 09:05 AM
As Bill said - Only the Northshore is closed at present

The rest is open and ridable
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on December 03, 2008, 10:11 AM
As Bill said - Only the Northshore is closed at present

The rest is open and ridable

Are you coming diesel? come ride mine on sat too?
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: diesel on December 03, 2008, 10:38 AM
I'm in Nottingham on the Saturday night.

But I'm going to try and make it down for a midday Sunday session if I can
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on December 03, 2008, 11:48 AM
take one of our numbers as we could be either at chicky or woburn when you turn up.
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: diesel on December 03, 2008, 12:42 PM
sounds good  :daumenhoch:

Here's a couple of shots I got up at woburn recently:

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v655/dieseldmc/Edd1Sml.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/v655/dieseldmc/Andy1Sml.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: billstup on December 03, 2008, 01:22 PM
I was hoping to meet up with you sometime over the weekend Dan, lmk and if need be I`ll pop down your house on the way home if you can`t make the Sunday afternoon  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: Twatty on December 03, 2008, 06:21 PM
Where you lot riding on the Saturday afternoon? Are you gonna have a Devils Punchbowl DH session in the afternoon? If so ill get the Patriot out and join you... Brother birthday Saturday night, so Sunday a no no.... :-)

Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on December 03, 2008, 06:27 PM
Chilled session at the kdub compound Matt.

be great if you came over.

Prob not time for riding up at Gibbet as the light goes so early & most arent turning up until lunch/early aft.

Not excactly sure who's coming but quite a few i reckon.  :)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: Twatty on December 03, 2008, 07:09 PM
Hope to be along with DH and cruiser then in that case for an hour or two. Wil it be at the new place, or old? Just ive seen you have been diggin, and cant work out of new track or enhancing old.. ;;;;;;;
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on December 03, 2008, 11:24 PM
At the old house Matt, the track at new house will take a looooooong time to develop!!!  :-[

Had word from two girl riders (that i've never met) that they'd like to come along too! one for saturday & one for the whole weekend so that'll be nice having some of the fairer sex enjoying the track too!!   ;D
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: billstup on December 04, 2008, 10:41 AM
At the old house Matt, the track at new house will take a looooooong time to develop!!!  :-[

Had word from two girl riders (that i've never met) that they'd like to come along too! one for saturday & one for the whole weekend so that'll be nice having some of the fairer sex enjoying the track too!!   ;D

More details please Keith, are they single for starters  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on December 04, 2008, 07:36 PM
Easy tiger lol

Yeah come on keith details please,I'm not fussy at mo as long as there's no facial hair
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on December 05, 2008, 07:10 AM
Steady on chaps you'll scare them off!!

One of em's not i know that for sure.

Have to wait & see about the other one!!!  :knuppel2:
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: oldmankev on December 05, 2008, 10:26 AM
I am off on Sat will come along if it is dry.
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: Humps00 on December 05, 2008, 12:48 PM
I'm not fussy at mo

I'd heard that you're not fussy fullstop Lee!!  And the use of "mo" worries me a tad!!   ;D Humps
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: kdubbmx on December 05, 2008, 02:02 PM
I am off on Sat will come along if it is dry.

cool Kev, see you then!!
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on December 13, 2008, 07:55 PM
Some pics from chicky back in november

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii213/spillers1/Picture013.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on December 13, 2008, 07:56 PM
part of the duel slalom
(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii213/spillers1/Picture040.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on December 13, 2008, 08:01 PM
Paul bennett,me,mike,kdub and humps having a pump race

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii213/spillers1/Picture004.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on December 13, 2008, 08:06 PM
Mini stupps doing his thang

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii213/spillers1/Picture017.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on December 13, 2008, 08:12 PM
Mini humps doing his thang

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii213/spillers1/Picture006-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on December 13, 2008, 09:06 PM
Mr dialledbikes

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii213/spillers1/Picture031.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on December 13, 2008, 09:11 PM
JP MULISHA getting dirty

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii213/spillers1/Picture035.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: spillers#1 on December 13, 2008, 09:16 PM
flying fox flying down a hill

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/ii213/spillers1/Picture033.jpg)
Title: Re: Chicksands 14th December - (Kdub remix version from Page 7)
Post by: DONNY R on December 13, 2008, 09:37 PM
If you had took that pic a split second later you would have caught me in a compleatly flat table top ::)
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