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Title: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: pickle on March 20, 2012, 08:38 AM: Okay, i've had a PM from Madrok who is looking to put a combined Burnerworld/Radbmx team together for this awesome looking event.

Having done it last year (during the day) i can say it was a fooking great day and a real achievement, so anyone fancy joing Madrok on Team BW/Radbmx?

http://www.moonriders.co.uk/
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: AKGOFF on March 20, 2012, 08:41 AM: Sounds wicked but far too long a distance for me, can I join in at Brighton and still take equal credit?

Good luck to anyone who does this. :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: griff on March 20, 2012, 09:18 AM: can just see you speeding down that hill in the dark!

so Rob have you signed up for this?

was looking at john o'groats to land's end, but would have to be next year as I don't have enough holiday days left this year since it will take a couple of weeks!
haven't seen any record of anyone doing that on a BMX though - would be a challenge and a half and I need to find something else to do because no-one will sponsor me to do L2B again

my mrs thinks I'm an idiot (she does have a point)
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 20, 2012, 09:38 AM: I'm trying to get some info together for a team effort with pooled sponsorship. I'll report back asap. Anyone up for doing it please state so I can get an idea of numbers, remember pride is forever dudes. :daumenhoch:

So far we have me and Spike371, plus Neil VV as a possible coming over from NI for it, and maybe Beard too.......
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: That Swan Guy on March 20, 2012, 09:41 AM: What about Coast to Coast? West to East.
A lot of the road bikers do that one.
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 20, 2012, 09:50 AM: Plan is to do London to Brighton @ night, landing in Brighton around dawn. :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: pickle on March 20, 2012, 09:53 AM: Tell spike to at least do some training for this one ;D
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: jimwise68 on March 20, 2012, 10:01 AM: How many miles is it?

All on BMXs?
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 20, 2012, 10:11 AM: Its about 60 miles. :shocked:

We are planning to do it on BMX be it 20,22, 24, or 26. ;)
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: jimwise68 on March 20, 2012, 10:24 AM: Cool, im tempted. I done a London to Cambridge last year which was 66 miles but that was on a mountain bike with gears though. lol
I do have a road bike now as i plan on doing lands end to John o Groats this year along with a london to paris. if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: spike371 on March 20, 2012, 11:14 AM: Quote from: pickle on March 20, 2012, 09:53 AM
Tell spike to at least do some training for this one ;D

:-[

Already planning to stop drinking at least a week before this time ;D

I learnt a lot from last years ride, so will be a bit better prepared this time :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: pickle on March 20, 2012, 11:32 AM: Cool mate.......hey you did it and fooking hats off to you mate :daumenhoch:

it was a great day and superb feeling getting to the finish line!
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on March 20, 2012, 12:04 PM: tempting :)

A ride around london all day messing about - with out the pub stops, is about 27 miles ish on a bmx

the hills are the killer :shocked:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 20, 2012, 12:09 PM: Get your name down Andy, we need traction action not air time chit chat. :LolLolLolLol: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on March 20, 2012, 12:17 PM: ;D will have a think and keep reading this thread ;)
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: griff on March 20, 2012, 12:38 PM: Quote from: spike371 on March 20, 2012, 11:14 AM
Quote from: pickle on March 20, 2012, 09:53 AM
Tell spike to at least do some training for this one ;D

:-[

Already planning to stop drinking at least a week before this time ;D

I learnt a lot from last years ride, so will be a bit better prepared this time :LolLolLolLol:

does that mean you're fitting a moped engine to that burner of yours?

only messing spike - you made it in the end :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: N13L VV on March 20, 2012, 12:49 PM: Yep Im IN 100% !!! Going to book my flights over tonight . 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 20, 2012, 12:56 PM: ALL THE WAY FROM NORTHERN IRELAND DUDES. Get involved! :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

I'm still trying to sort out details, but its looking likely we will be doing it for the kids with cancer. :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/Aboutchildhoodcancer
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: That Swan Guy on March 20, 2012, 01:03 PM: Note made in diary. Very interested :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: griff on March 20, 2012, 01:08 PM: well worth it - but ignore the padded seat/shorts at your peril
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: jimwise68 on March 20, 2012, 01:13 PM: So, what's everyone riding?
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 20, 2012, 01:20 PM: I'll most likely be riding a Robbo Amtrac.
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: skki3330 on March 20, 2012, 01:31 PM: mmmmm thinking
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: pickle on March 20, 2012, 01:32 PM: Quote from: griff on March 20, 2012, 01:08 PM
well worth it - but ignore the padded seat/shorts at your peril

X 1000 :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: AKGOFF on March 20, 2012, 03:28 PM: Quote from: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on March 20, 2012, 12:04 PM
tempting :)

A ride around london all day messing about - with out the pub stops, is about 27 miles ish on a bmx

the hills are the killer :shocked:

27 miles? No way
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 20, 2012, 04:10 PM: Just seen that you get a medal at the end too...... :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: griff on March 20, 2012, 04:20 PM: Quote from: AKGOFF on March 20, 2012, 03:28 PM
Quote from: BENDYCAT ELEVENTEEN on March 20, 2012, 12:04 PM
tempting :)

A ride around london all day messing about - with out the pub stops, is about 27 miles ish on a bmx

the hills are the killer :shocked:

27 miles? No way

yeah, you'd be fine adam - go for it
the hills are a 'challenge' but you can push your bike up those (we even saw people pushing mountain bikes up the ditchling beacon, or spinning their cranks in such a low gear that it made me wonder why they were bothering)
only thing that made me really suffer tbh was the last hill in the town which appeared by surprise just before the end, coinciding with the very serious and urgent need to have a dump which had refused to appear all day, despite a few requests. it was a good job there was a pub at the top of it or I would have been in trouble :shocked:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: N13L VV on March 20, 2012, 10:12 PM: Ok Ive Just booked my flights and Madrok has kindly sorted my digs and Spike371 is lifting and transporting me . :smitten: :smitten: :smitten:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: rick1970 on March 20, 2012, 11:19 PM: Would love to do something like this up north for a kids charity with the northern radsters :daumenhoch: good luck guys :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 21, 2012, 12:08 PM: We have got quite a few signing up over on Burnerworld. :coolsmiley:

I've opened a team donation page, once people register for the ride let me know and I will add you to the page and let Clic Sargent know you are part of Team BW/RadBMX. We will all need to raise £300 as individuals, but by pooling the donations as a team effort if one falls short we hopefully will be able to cover him/her with a bit from elsewhere. Hope that makes sense and everyone agrees.

The site for donating is http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/BW-RadBMX-4-Childrenwithcancer

PLEASE PLEASE share it with everyone, even if you aren't doing the ride you can still be involved with helping raise funds as part of TEAM BW/RADBMX.

Thank you. :) :Great_Britain:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: monkian on March 21, 2012, 09:21 PM: Ok, I'm up for it and registered :D :crazy2:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: griff on March 21, 2012, 09:32 PM: was going to say it shouldn't take you 10 hours.. but then if you all insist on using burners that's probably about right ;D

joking aside though it's a great challenge and a great cause - hope you get good weather and the wind behind you :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 21, 2012, 10:51 PM: Quite surprised Paul is the only one to sign up on here, and he is 50% BW anyways. LOL :D

Anyone gonna take the plunge? We've got about a dozen over on BW with names down....... :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: N13L VV on March 22, 2012, 03:44 PM: C'mon Radsters get signed up . this is going to be good . If you cant take part please help out with a little donation please dudes .

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=BW-RadBMX-4-Childrenwithcancer&isTeam=true
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: Jon The Bassist on March 22, 2012, 03:59 PM: Quote from: Rick70 on March 20, 2012, 11:19 PM
Would love to do something like this up north for a kids charity with the northern radsters :daumenhoch: good luck guys :Great_Britain:

+1
I would love to do L2B but can't afford the travelling and time off work etc. I've bought the Gt Ormond St plates to use on BMXs for the Skyrides before but we need an iconic journey or destination really to raise funds. Is coast to coast realistic?
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 23, 2012, 11:44 AM: Nothing like a good thread hijack.... FOR THE KIDS DUDES................ :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: sparkysx on March 23, 2012, 09:45 PM: Is everyone gonna be sticking together on this? As I'm not sure I'd know the way otherwise, and I guess it would be very boring on my own!
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 24, 2012, 11:27 AM: The plan is to ride as a posse. ;)
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: pickle on March 24, 2012, 11:32 AM: Would be best to as you will need to keep each other motivated, it's funny how individuals flag at different times. As it'll be dark you dont want to get split up and lost :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: sparkysx on March 24, 2012, 09:05 PM: I run quite a bit, fairly long distances, so not worried about flagging, just want to stay with people as it would be a lot more interesting and fun than riding 58 miles on me todd!

How much do we need to raise individually? and how are the rest of you going about this? Also where are we starting and whats the route?

My Nan had Lung Cancer. my father in law had prostate cancer, and my wifes uncle has just had a tumor removed and her other uncle and aunt both also have had cancer in the past. My Dad worked with asbestos during his time in the Navy so thats also a worry in the future, suffice to say, I would like to do this!
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: sparkysx on March 24, 2012, 09:09 PM: Nevermind telling me the start time and place, I read the moonriders link!
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 25, 2012, 01:38 PM: We need to raise £300 each, plus registration for the ride which is £59. We have a pooled pot which is the link on the front page, so if one gets more and one gets less, as a team we will be covered. Some people are just raising their own funds though, but either way we will be doing it as a team. Main thing is to get signed up, we have a little over 3 months at the moment which will soon fly by. In the words of Horace: 'While we speak, envious time will have {already} fled. Seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the future.' :daumenhoch:

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/BW-RadBMX-4-Childrenwithcancer
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: sparkysx on March 26, 2012, 08:37 AM: How is everyone going about the raising of the money, facebook or something?
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on March 26, 2012, 10:05 AM: I'm harassing everyone on facebook and twitter.......

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/leemadz2/82d76eb5.jpg)
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on April 11, 2012, 05:04 PM: Many thanks to Beard for the awesome flyer......

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/leemadz2/MoonRiders_002.jpg)
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: N13L VV on April 18, 2012, 01:08 PM: Awesome flyer ! Cmon guys if yous cant make the ride please help show your support and hit the donation link . Were doing well so far but still a long way from the total .

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=BW-RadBMX-4-Childrenwithcancer&isTeam=true
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: richboy on April 18, 2012, 09:21 PM: im in,and will add 2 others hopefully when i can contact them. is it ok if i share the flier pic to my fb page to get my friends on there to sponsor.?
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on April 25, 2012, 01:47 PM: Go for it dude! :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

Although we got a new one with some sponsors added. :coolsmiley:

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/leemadz2/moonriders2012.jpg)

And contact Beard (B73tees) if you want a rad hoody for the event. Do you want adding to the group donation page?

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/team/BW-RadBMX-4-Childrenwithcancer

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/leemadz2/MoonRiders.jpg)
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Post by: level on May 01, 2012, 01:03 PM: Why do i feel strangle addicted to this!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on May 12, 2012, 02:14 PM: Tea and biscuits at the halfway line, anyone else mad enough for it? :4_17_5:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: zombie_jesus on May 16, 2012, 09:12 PM: Quote from: MaD-RoK on March 20, 2012, 12:56 PM
ALL THE WAY FROM NORTHERN IRELAND DUDES. Get involved! :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5: :4_17_5:

I'm still trying to sort out details, but its looking likely we will be doing it for the kids with cancer. :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/Aboutchildhoodcancer

awe man that is fully righteous. there aint a more worthy cause. next ride, i'm there...
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: Burner_Boy on June 18, 2012, 08:35 PM: What a mission thats going to be! Good cause though. Get the old dynamo out. One of thoes drink holder hats with the straws that go to you mouth full of red bull, basket on the bars full of munch and youll be sorted. May not look a fresh as the other BMXers but you have a hell of a ride!
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on June 21, 2012, 01:26 PM: THeres some funky machines getting rigged up for sure. :LolLolLolLol:

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/leemadz2/30e9c5c5.jpg)
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Post by: griff on June 21, 2012, 02:09 PM: little donation from me - good luck lads :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on June 21, 2012, 02:27 PM: Many thanks good man!!! :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch: :daumenhoch:

And no he ain't......... :2gunsfiring_v1: :2gunsfiring_v1: :2gunsfiring_v1:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on June 27, 2012, 11:21 AM: to help children suffering with cancer, please lend your support......

#2moresleeps

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=BW-RadBMX-4-Childrenwithcancer&faId=194350&isTeam=true :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: AKGOFF on June 27, 2012, 01:16 PM: 60 miles on a Bmx at night :shocked:

Bunch of freaks if you ask me but good cause so a score in the pot from me.

Good luck to Al and the rest of the gang. :daumenhoch:

Adam
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on June 27, 2012, 06:13 PM: You are a star Eric! Not sure what door you are talking about though. :D :4_17_5:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on September 10, 2012, 11:24 AM: Quick bump, anyone interested in doing Moonriders 2013?

Link to site, check out the pic gallery with the BMX radsters as the front cover. :daumenhoch: http://www.moonriders.co.uk/
Video of last one, no BMX though......just pussies with big wheels and gears. lol :tickedoff:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: AKGOFF on September 10, 2012, 11:31 AM: Quote from: MaD-RoK on September 10, 2012, 11:24 AM
Quick bump, anyone interested in doing Moonrider 2013?

Eeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr...........................

No

But good luck if you lot do it again.
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on September 10, 2012, 11:50 AM: Well since it requires you to stay on the bike for +80 miles I kind of already ruled you out......

Adam trying to ride +/- 1 mile(!) from track to hotel @ MK12..........

(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc496/leemadz2/David-Bellamy.jpg)
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on September 10, 2012, 11:51 AM: PS Adam, I got TWO medals for it and didn't have to kill anyone. :daumenhoch: ;D ;D
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: AKGOFF on September 10, 2012, 06:36 PM: Quote from: MaD-RoK on September 10, 2012, 11:51 AM
PS Adam, I got TWO medals for it and didn't have to kill anyone. :daumenhoch: ;D ;D

Whimp
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: MaD-RoK on September 10, 2012, 07:36 PM: Decorated whimp.... :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: ** London to Brighton at night **
Post by: AKGOFF on September 10, 2012, 09:05 PM: Quote from: MaD-RoK on September 10, 2012, 07:36 PM
Decorated whimp.... :LolLolLolLol:

Chocolate medals don't count. :-[