Author Topic: Idea for MK re: parking/setting up camp (Read 14334 times)

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **on:** August 01, 2015, 12:06 AM »

I posted up something very similar to this last year. Mods/admin, please feel free to remove or advise on edits if you feel it's required.

With MK approaching, most regulars know the usual way of arranging ourselves is to form a circle of cars/vans/tents around the helipad area, therefore creating a space where people can walk/cycle around but keeping the middle free. As MK has become so popular, there is no longer enough room at the helipad field for us all, so I suggest that those in the next field try to arrange themselves in orderly rows, rather than parking up in random places. With a bit of thought (and consideration for others), it makes for a much more better layout, and also allows easy vehicle access for health & safety reasons.

Any comments/suggestions welcome

midschooljon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2015, 09:32 AM »

The only issue is that last year the non helipad area was a parking lot (completely full of cars). If everyone parked around the edge and left the middle open there simply wouldnt be enough space for everyone to park / camp / display. It didnt help that the guy from the MX track went bananas every time a car parked on "his land".

It might work however if the non helipad area had 2 rows of cars in the middle? That would make space for a few more cars, but Im still not sure it would be enough space?

Just a thought.

oldschoolace · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2015, 09:45 AM »

Maybe the second field could be arranged In rows inside a perimeter line of cars a bit like a car boot? That way it's easier to get around and see what people have out on display. I thought the second field got slightly overlooked last year and there were some cracking builds in there

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2015, 02:57 PM »

Great suggestions Jon & Clint. I like the edited image too

griff · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2015, 04:27 PM »

Do we know if the MX lot are gonna be there again this year?

dancetothedrummersbeat · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2015, 05:50 PM »

Let's hope not- miserable gits.

Gary72 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2015, 11:11 AM »

Doesn't look like it.
http://www.f-15mx.com
Says they only run 1 track in Cambridge.

midschooljon · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2015, 06:58 PM »

Apparently they open on the first and third Sunday each month.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2015, 07:11 PM »

You've got more chance of covering Russia in lino, than this happening.

midschooljon · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2015, 08:12 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on August 02, 2015, 07:11 PM

You've got more chance of covering Russia in lino, than this happening.

Agreed, I we just expect everyone to do it of their own accord. However, if some bunting was put up the night before guiding where people are expected to park I don't see why it cant work? It will take showing people what is expected though. It wont just happen by chance.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2015, 08:19 PM »

Anyone that's camped at MK before and Forum members that will read this thread will probably do their best to try and pitch up with consideration from others.

But, there will be a load of sheeple, probably off various FB groups that will rock up, not giving a shite to the site supporters, and just put their camp wherever.

As soon as Sean or Rob open that gate at 7am on Saturday, it will be a free for all.

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #11 on:** August 02, 2015, 08:24 PM »

Last years plea....

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,176086.0.html

....didn't work.

stidds · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2015, 08:29 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on August 02, 2015, 08:19 PM

As soon as Sean or Rob open that gate at 7am on Saturday, it will be a free for all.

That will be Rob's job, I will be sleeping or eating a full english brekkie

Jaymz · « **Reply #13 on:** August 02, 2015, 08:35 PM »

These are all great plans but realistically it's going to be more like this

pickle · « **Reply #14 on:** August 02, 2015, 09:28 PM »

Id like to think that as we're all adults we could all use a bit of common sense about it all

Yeah right

Hmoon27 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2015, 10:40 PM »

Good idea ...

But I think Dan hit it on the head

And Jaymz can obviously see into the future

chubby · « **Reply #16 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:28 PM »

It lasted till about 9am in the second field last year then the tits went up

Ended up jammed in the corner & saw no muggy c**t till Sunday afternoon

oldschoolace · « **Reply #17 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:32 PM »

Will be there earlier this year bud

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #18 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:36 PM »

So if I rock up on Sunday, can I park anywhere? Or is it best to get the train

oldschoolace · « **Reply #19 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:39 PM »

You will be along the river getting bit to fook Terry. You only coming Sunday?

Gnarlyscoots · « **Reply #20 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:41 PM »

Quote from: oldschoolace on August 12, 2015, 10:39 PM

You will be along the river getting bit to fook Terry. You only coming Sunday?

Either one of the days Clint. I don't think I can get both off mate $:-\$ I am still waiting to see the postings at work.

I wanted to drive up and just ride around on one of my bikes, but not sure which one to bring

oldschoolace · « **Reply #21 on:** August 12, 2015, 10:43 PM »

Bring a couple. Hoping to take at least 3 crammed in the car this year

chubby · « **Reply #22 on:** August 12, 2015, 11:32 PM »

Quote from: oldschoolace on August 12, 2015, 10:32 PM

Will be there earlier this year bud

Saturday then

Spen69 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 13, 2015, 12:55 AM »

Quote from: Gnarlyscoots™ on August 12, 2015, 10:36 PM

So if I rock up on Sunday, can I park anywhere? Or is it best to get the train

Terry if you make it up mate, make sure you come and say hello as it's long overdue

I'll be on the ramps with the rest of the usual suspects on Saturday and probably sat in Animal's MRD tent Sunday nursing the mutha of all hangovers as usual

factory pilot · « **Reply #24 on:** August 13, 2015, 12:34 PM »

Thanks for posting this up Andy...
I totally agree the "other field" was a total shambles last year and as others have already written many top builds and items for sale were totally overlooked.

Author Topic: Idea for MK re: parking/setting up camp (Read 14334 times)

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