The Hub - Barnard Castle

[ron burgundy]

We took a trip to Barny today and called in to The Hub. It's not open yet, but one of the staff was very helpful and give us a quick tour of the BMX track. It looks great, very tidy, Tarmac berms, flood lights, etc. and they have a pump track next to the main area as well. 

It will be open to ride in about 4 weeks, and they should be holding races, training and evening sessions.

It's a fantastic set up and they have obviously spent a massive amount of money on the facility. Good on 'em, it looks mega 

Give it a visit, I think you'll be impressed.

[simo27]

Sounds good, how close to Barny town centre?

[Gish]

it's on the edge of the town if you are travelling along the  A688. i rode it last friday and it's a good track but personally i think the 3rd & 4th straight is too crammed with doubles.

[simo27]

Does it get busy?  Full of youths or are oldtimers welcome!

[Gish]

its not officially open yet until another four weeks.

i was lucky enough to get a sneaky ride on it as i know the lad whos running it 

oh forgot to mention its got a lovely bensink gate on it 

[09paul]

gates on at the hub on thursday night  6-9 iirc

[ron burgundy]

gates on at the hub on thursday night  6-9 iirc

Really?  Who's doing that then?

[OrgasmDonor]

was talking to Tom last night, think he's doing them, also he said if a good few of us go (10ish) any other time, and he's there, he will put the gate on then too 

[hunterdubber]

it's a good track but personally i think the 3rd & 4th straight is too crammed with doubles.

It can't be as bad as the last straight at Coppull , Gish   

[Gish]

it's a good track but personally i think the 3rd & 4th straight is too crammed with doubles.

It can't be as bad as the last straight at Coppull , Gish   

if ya dont like manchesters last straight you deffo wont like this

[ben5575]

Found myself in Barnard Castle today and suddenly remembered that the new track was here.  As luck would have it the nipper's bike was in the back of the car so we popped along for a nosey.  What a great facility

Loads of young'uns having a crack on the club bikes, free lend of a helmet and gloves which was perfect for such an impromptu visit.  Really good to see so many having ago, all well behaved as well with no to$$ers cutting people up  etc.  Mind Tom seemed to have it all under control

Can't comment on whether the design of the track is any good, coz unlike Gish I have no idea what I'm talking about, but will deffo be there next Saturday with the boy again.  I might even bring the bike

Really impressed with the whole setup and well worth the trip if you can make it.

Ben

[OrgasmDonor]

i've still to make a visit, Tom is a top dude tho