Author Topic: BAD bmx @ Dagenham (Read 5253 times)

kdw712 · « **on:** December 21, 2005, 09:57 PM »

heres some pics i took today
the track is fantastic, though my legs and lungs did think having 4 straights was one too many

from start gate

kdw712 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 21, 2005, 09:57 PM »

looking back to gate

kdw712 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2005, 09:58 PM »

and late breaking news the gate itself
being fitted as we rode

ORB · « **Reply #3 on:** December 21, 2005, 10:00 PM »

Result!

billstup · « **Reply #4 on:** December 21, 2005, 10:07 PM »

Would you normally fit a start gate with a shovel :santa_grin:

Zippy · « **Reply #5 on:** December 21, 2005, 10:10 PM »

That's looking to be a really good track, can't wait to ride it.

ORB · « **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2005, 09:46 AM »

Whats that big tall concrete building with all the bin lids screwed to the side in the background??

Rooonga · « **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2005, 09:48 AM »

Well, wait no more!!

It's open now, and free to use!

I will be opening the track Saturday (Christmas eve) for a club only session. But hey - you are all in the club anyway (Aren't you?)

This is just to stop the local kids - cos the council won't pay anyone to open it Christmas eve. So we might as well have a session of our own.

I will be there from about 10AM, but only for a few hours. (After all it is nearly Christmas, and my family want my attention too!)

Remember though no helmet - no ride!

Also our 1st club race will be on 21st January, the day before the Norwich opening, we just want a quiet(ish) day, but will inlcude an old school race if we get enough interest.

We have use of the pavillion, so registration will be indoors, and we have full canteen use so should be selling hot dogs n burgers tea coffee etc.

Let me know here if you fancy popping down on Saturday. (Or if you're up for racing on the 22nd!)

Merry Christmas

Rooonga · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2005, 09:52 AM »

I can't see the pictures as image servers are blocked at work.

I recon you might be talking about the old medical walk in centre that is just opposite the track.

The council actually said that they'd have liked us to have the building, but because they have no planning permission it has to be taken down. Real shame cos it woulda been perfect - we could have had parties and stuff in it too!!

It's been un used for about 2 years - the only person to use it is the security guard who stays there 24/7 for some unknown reason.

Zippy · « **Reply #9 on:** December 22, 2005, 08:01 PM »

I'll be up for the Race on 22nd, old school of course. Are you going to have some relaxed rules like Hersden or are you going to be more rigid. I rekon a lot of the Hersden guy's will make that one. I'll put a word in on the hersden Thread.

muttley · « **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2005, 08:07 PM »

Anyone else goin down Saturday mornin then?

region11 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 22, 2005, 08:09 PM »

If theres gonna be a little crowd. Im up 4 a session.

Rooonga · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2005, 08:43 PM »

Remember the 1st race will be on the 21st, not the 22nd.

This means it will be held on a SATURDAY.

I will be down there with the key at about 10:00 on Christmas eve (Might be a tad earlier...)

See you there!

muttley · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2005, 08:57 PM »

I have been laid up for god knows how long so i need to loosen up a bit and Saturday morning will be just the job.

kdw712 · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2005, 01:56 AM »

heres a wide shot across the track

oldmankev · « **Reply #15 on:** December 23, 2005, 10:28 AM »

Will speak to Darren and 20yrsago for the 22nd cos we were coming
for a practice day anyway before the Reg, looking good.

Rooonga · « **Reply #16 on:** December 23, 2005, 10:35 AM »

ITS THE 21st!!!

LMFAO!!

oldmankev · « **Reply #17 on:** December 23, 2005, 10:44 AM »

Its my age Paul !!!!

Zippy · « **Reply #18 on:** December 24, 2005, 12:22 AM »

It's ok I've squared it with the wife and the Sunday is fine with me. :santa_grin: :santa_grin: :santa_grin:

stidds · « **Reply #19 on:** December 24, 2005, 03:35 PM »

Looks as though I will be able to make the 21st as I have the weekend off of work and my cruiser needs an outing.

20yrsago · « **Reply #20 on:** December 24, 2005, 04:07 PM »

no way thats not good was looking forward to the first race so my apoligies can't do saturdays due to work commitments

kdw712 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 29, 2005, 11:34 AM »

couple of links from BADbmx and bmx talk
one is a video that some ones shot gives you a good idea of the track

http://www.zippyvideos.com/2322615952872486/full_lap/

the other is a warning of sorts .......

http://www.badbmx.com/forum/Blah/Blah.pl?b=5,m=1135791815

its all here on http://www.badbmx.com/

FuNMoNsTeR · « **Reply #22 on:** December 29, 2005, 11:40 PM »

Smart looking track m8.... :santa_afro:
Is that a 5 pack at the end?

Rooonga · « **Reply #23 on:** December 30, 2005, 04:57 PM »

Yep you saw it right!

Nice set of 5 to sort the men out from the boys - luckily for me by the time i get to it I am almost going backwards!

But as my weight comes off I am getting faster - so watch out for me in err.. about a year! LOL