Author Topic: Great Ayton Quarry Trails (Read 146548 times)

paulgray · « **Reply #875 on:** May 16, 2009, 09:57 PM »

Nice work!

It will be good to have a trail or two for those who are just learning, or re-learning, or just chilling out, or whatever. Nice shot of Jack powering out of the corner.

Hope I can make it up tomorrow to ride the revamped spiral, try the new berm and dig of course.

keiththompson · « **Reply #876 on:** May 16, 2009, 10:10 PM »

I forgot to say I also reversed the berm behind the DP. Its a bit dodgy to ride yet because of low dangling thorns. Forgot to take pics though

suts89 · « **Reply #877 on:** May 17, 2009, 08:38 AM »

Ive been reading this thread for ages now and always look forward to seeing new pics.

One thing which has been on my mind though. Is it not possible to get a mini JCB down into the quarry? Imagine the graft it could have saved you.

Top Job..

keiththompson · « **Reply #878 on:** May 17, 2009, 10:26 AM »

Quote from: suts89 on May 17, 2009, 08:38 AM

Ive been reading this thread for ages now and always look forward to seeing new pics.

One thing which has been on my mind though. Is it not possible to get a mini JCB down into the quarry? Imagine the graft it could have saved you.

Top Job..

Cheers

Theres practically no chance of get a digger in with it been nat' trust property. Im sure you have read through the thread of them sort of allowing us to ride and use the quarry (we were building, before they bought it sort of thing) but massive changes all in one go would prob' be pushing things to far. Thats why we prefer to "tweak" the quarry rather than building a super-trail. Anyway its alot to do with the "exercise" we receive in digging by hand. Its also great to finish something then new ideas spring up over time. To be honest if we had a digger for a day or two we wouldnt have a clue as to what to build and where. We just like to dig abit, then ride abit. Its nice to just get up there and leave the rest of the world behind. Its taken about 30 years to get where we are today...... whats the rush

jcoakes · « **Reply #879 on:** May 18, 2009, 09:19 PM »

Just a quick thanks for a good ride on saturday from the two guys who travelled from cornwall. Had a great ride unfortunately did get too carried away in York to be able to ride sunday! But will be back...,
cheers john and dave

keiththompson · « **Reply #880 on:** May 19, 2009, 07:47 AM »

Quote from: jcoakes on May 18, 2009, 09:19 PM

Just a quick thanks for a good ride on saturday from the two guys who travelled from cornwall. Had a great ride unfortunately did get too carried away in York to be able to ride sunday! But will be back...,
cheers john and dave

We enjoyed watching you give the DP a blast. Shame none of us had a camera with us to put you on our thread. There was loads up sunday. Some had a go but it was just a bit to windy so you never missed anything. Cheers

nigel hutton · « **Reply #881 on:** May 19, 2009, 04:56 PM »

cheers for that it,s not often people bother to thank us for the graft,this is nige who was up there digging when you came up.great to see new faces up keep in touch see ya soon .AQL

keiththompson · « **Reply #882 on:** May 21, 2009, 11:39 PM »

Has anyone been up lately. Soz I missed Wed evening, but ive had bloody toothache since Sunday, along with a cold. Its been bloody agony

Today im looking like a cross between a Hamster and the Elephant-man so I dunno if Ill be up at the weekend. Had the dog out today and it wrecked me.

CU soon...............I hope

paulgray · « **Reply #883 on:** May 21, 2009, 11:59 PM »

Quote from: keiththompsonAQL on May 21, 2009, 11:39 PM

Has anyone been up lately. Soz I missed Wed evening, but ive had bloody toothache since Sunday, along with a cold. Its been bloody agony
Today im looking like a cross between a Hamster and the Elephant-man so I dunno if Ill be up at the weekend. Had the dog out today and it wrecked me.

CU soon...............I hope

I've had the cold to, I'm blaming Nige as he had it last week. Toothache, straight to the dentist is the best advice

"a cross between a Hamster and the Elephant-man"

that would be an Elephant-hamster then

I got family visiting at the weekend but will try and get up if possible.

keiththompson · « **Reply #884 on:** May 22, 2009, 10:51 AM »

Quote from: PaulGray - AQL on May 21, 2009, 11:59 PM

Quote from: keiththompsonAQL on May 21, 2009, 11:39 PM
Has anyone been up lately. Soz I missed Wed evening, but ive had bloody toothache since Sunday, along with a cold. Its been bloody agony
Today im looking like a cross between a Hamster and the Elephant-man so I dunno if Ill be up at the weekend. Had the dog out today and it wrecked me.

CU soon...............I hope

I've had the cold to, I'm blaming Nige as he had it last week. Toothache, straight to the dentist is the best advice "a cross between a Hamster and the Elephant-man" that would be an Elephant-hamster then

I got family visiting at the weekend but will try and get up if possible.

Went to the dentist on Tuesday and told him "ive got an infection in a tooth". He took an xray and gave me a perscription for penicilin. Cost me £21.00 for something I already knew. The tooth is coming out in June ffs.

What a rip off. I might just go up the quarry and try a double back-flip and knock the bugger out

nigel hutton · « **Reply #885 on:** May 22, 2009, 05:14 PM »

i,ll be up tomorrow digging most of the day ,now i,ve got rid of that cold waaaahaaaay.hope to ride sunday the main aim to get over the 8 pack it will be done no worries!AQL

Dex Dexter · « **Reply #886 on:** May 22, 2009, 09:52 PM »

Can't wait to get up this weekend.

Up till Wed night so lots of chances to ride. Will be good to meet you all.

Ambitions to do some of the sodp

keiththompson · « **Reply #887 on:** May 22, 2009, 11:21 PM »

Quote from: Dex Dexter on May 22, 2009, 09:52 PM

Can't wait to get up this weekend.

Up till Wed night so lots of chances to ride. Will be good to meet you all.

Ambitions to do some of the sodp

Theres nothing better than going up about 5ish when its quiet and riding till dusk

Quote from: nigel hutton on May 22, 2009, 05:14 PM

i,ll be up tomorrow digging most of the day ,now i,ve got rid of that cold waaaahaaaay.hope to ride sunday the main aim to get over the 8 pack it will be done no worries!AQL

Youll do it Nige NP. Ive made it my own ambition as well. Its something that just has to be done

nigel hutton · « **Reply #888 on:** May 23, 2009, 07:33 PM »

been up today made the berm after the 8 pack much bigger to deal with the speed i hope it,ll ride ok,it had to be watered so it was to wet to test it today.the rest of the quarry is dry the 8 pack and death is just right. see ya tomorrow AQL

paulgray · « **Reply #889 on:** May 23, 2009, 10:40 PM »

Quote from: nigel hutton on May 23, 2009, 07:33 PM

been up today made the berm after the 8 pack much bigger to deal with the speed i hope it,ll ride ok,it had to be watered so it was to wet to test it today.the rest of the quarry is dry the 8 pack and death is just right. see ya tomorrow AQL

Had a look up this morning and the surface looked good after the recent downpours, hope to get up after tea tomorrow with a bit of luck. I'll bring my camera to capture the promised miniDP action

Dex Dexter · « **Reply #890 on:** May 24, 2009, 02:33 PM »

Anyone going up Bank Hol Mon?

I've been up the H'pool track this morning and I've used up my credit for today

keiththompson · « **Reply #891 on:** May 24, 2009, 09:39 PM »

Quote from: Dex Dexter on May 24, 2009, 02:33 PM

Anyone going up Bank Hol Mon?

I've been up the H'pool track this morning and I've used up my credit for today

Im still a bit under the weather, and Im working tomorrow. I might try and get up about tea-time. Depends what everyone else is doing.

paulgray · « **Reply #892 on:** May 25, 2009, 11:20 AM »

Quote from: keiththompsonAQL on May 24, 2009, 09:39 PM

Quote from: Dex Dexter on May 24, 2009, 02:33 PM
Anyone going up Bank Hol Mon?

I've been up the H'pool track this morning and I've used up my credit for today
Im still a bit under the weather, and Im working tomorrow. I might try and get up about tea-time. Depends what everyone else is doing.

Must have been good to be out on the track yesterday, fantastic weather, I did an 11 mile hike which was great

but took all day so didn't make it to the quarry

Anyway Nige is up right now with Ste Prez and Mike Hill. I've got visitors till 4/5pm but I will definitely be up with my camera as soon as they have gone

. Best time of day to be up anyway so hope to see you all then, might even get the old GT out for a blast.

Dex Dexter · « **Reply #893 on:** May 25, 2009, 01:29 PM »

I'll be there today. If not before 5 then defo after.

The track yesterday was a good sesh. Loads of old boys turned up and rode really well.

keiththompson · « **Reply #894 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:31 PM »

Shame the rain came today. I was just heading out the door to come up when Paul Phoned and said everyone was leaving cos the skys were darkening. I think Ill be up tomorrow about the same time... 5-30 to 6 30 ish... weather permitting

Heard there was a good crowd up this aftey. Anyone there to spill the details?

Maccaz · « **Reply #895 on:** May 26, 2009, 05:24 PM »

look forward to seeing you gents next week

in the mean time, some pictures to wet my appetite wouldn't go a miss

nigel hutton · « **Reply #896 on:** May 26, 2009, 06:24 PM »

was up early bank hol monday with ste mike lodgy and jack tried to beat the crowds had a good sesh.in the afternoon it was busy came down 3.30ish .ste was riding the big hip line even did the big gap over the biggest berm fully crossed up looked sweet ,he also showed me a different line on the 8 pack as i was struggling with it the difference is awesome for me.see ya all soon AQL.

keiththompson · « **Reply #897 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:13 PM »

Went up tonight about 6.30 and met Paul there. F***ing nightmare... Glass everywhere. Talking to a couple who were dog walking said they passed about 7 lads walking up with camping gear last night about 8ish. They had a fire near the run-up to DP1 (glass and cans everywhere) Left their tent (which was brand-new) at the top where the run-up to the spiral starts (shows how thick they are camping where its wet and boggy) and also smashed bottles on and around the hip-jump in the middle of the quarry.
So by the time we had tided up it was 8 before we got riding. It was a bit damp but had a good session riding till 9-30.
Well done to Paul for getting air and jumping the new jump before the new berm

paulgray · « **Reply #898 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:37 PM »

Here you go Maccaz, a couple of videos of Keith jumping miniDP1.

Sundown

the toffinator · « **Reply #899 on:** May 26, 2009, 11:59 PM »

on the camping note, there was a fair few coming into the quarry the previous night, they didnt say anything, but continued to walk right into the top of the quarry, obvioulsly came back down for some reason $:-\$
what posseses them to go up there?

Chris

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