Author Topic: BELFAST TO DUBLIN ON BMX (Read 874 times)

MaD-RoK · « **on:** November 22, 2012, 03:58 PM »

Getting real close to finalising the details on this. It will be on the evening of the 29th March 2013 and will most likely be from T13 to a place to be confirmed in Dublin. In all its over 100 miles with pit stops along the way and for Clic Sargent - Children with Cancer. Some of the clubs either side of the border are getting involved and we are hoping to raise some good cash for the kids, and raise awareness of BMX in Ireland. Just a heads up and asking if anyones interested in participating in either riding, or supporting at whatever level.

Lee.

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2012, 12:55 AM »

Very saddening radsters. Shame.... $:-\$

Jaypeg · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2012, 01:33 AM »

It's easy for a post to get lost when there's a lot of traffic ...

good luck with it all

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2012, 06:33 AM »

Cheers dude. I think it might be the title..... Lol

AKGOFF · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2012, 07:25 AM »

Quote from: MaD-RoK on November 23, 2012, 06:33 AM

Cheers dude. I think it might be the title..... Lol

Yeah, it's a stupid title. Ill add my support as I did last year with a donation but fook riding that far. It would be cool to meet you in Dublin though.

Adam

pickle · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2012, 07:48 AM »

Shyte the bed! that's a long way mate! best of luck with it...........i've done the London to Brighton a few years back on one of my old school BMXs and it's great fun but bloody hard work! make sure you fit the longest seat post you can find, it's all about comfort and not how it will look

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2012, 08:37 AM »

Adam, your support will be massively appreciated and a few beers in Dublin the day after would be ace. After the ride you might even be able to outdrink me.

Yeah Rob, we did Ally Pally to Brighton last year which ended up being around 85 miles after including the miles to actually get to the start line. We wanted to push the boundaries a bit more this year as we like to earn our sponsorship monies.

Its a massive task but if we can make a difference to a child who is fighting cancer, then a few hours of pain is well worth it.

Team shot before the ride. Monkian actually did it with us but he turned up fashionably late so isn't in this picture.

Me and Beard at around 04:30am

Me, Beard and Eagy ~~having coffee and smerkin fags~~ fooked at the top of the Beacon.

pickle · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2012, 08:40 AM »

great pics

the top of that hill is soooooooooooo sweet hey

it's a fooker is that hill!

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2012, 08:46 AM »

It ain't no hill. You could fookin basejump off it. lol

pickle · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2012, 09:00 AM »

you aint wrong!

beard1973 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2012, 09:26 AM »

I was close to tears on that Hill...

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2012, 09:39 AM »

You did it and survived to tell the tale. I salute you.

pickle · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2012, 10:15 AM »

i think i may have blasphemed while walking up that hill, and definately did when i reached the summit!

MaD-RoK · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2012, 11:05 AM »

I had a good time chuckling at Beard all the way up. His bike nearly went basejumping without a parachute.

beard1973 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2012, 11:15 AM »

I enjoyed the freefall into Brighton a few miles later... though that stretch from the top of Ditchling Beacon before the decent into Brighton was really tough, the wind was a killer.

I have my medal, rider number and a copy of the group photo... all ready to be framed for my office at home.

Great Night Out

GTnumber1 · « **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2012, 11:19 AM »

would have love to of done this if I was fit enough and had a bike, fresh air, beautiful scenery and people who actually say hello to you without wanting to mug you!!!!! Make sure you take a brolly

Il meet you in temple bar

griff · « **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2012, 01:01 PM »

Think London to Brighton was plenty far enough for me on a BMX, but much respect for organising this

The ditching beacon was a fooker, but for me the worst bit was the sneaky hill that popped up right before the very end in the town - just at the moment my morning dump finally decided it was ready to appear

I might have a go at the land's end - John o groats next year but will be on a bike with gears (don't have enough holiday to do it on a BMX

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MaD-RoK · « **Reply #17 on:** November 30, 2012, 11:31 AM »

Looks like we are going to be finishing in proper irish style at a boozer in Dublin for some black liquid protein.....

TBC but looks like its going to be http://www.t13.tv/ (T13 Skatepark-Belfast) to http://www.flannerysdublin.com/gallery.php (Flannerys Boozer- Dublin)

Get involved y'all.....