Author Topic: 80's dambusters bmx track in leeds refurbed (Read 2966 times)

karlos100 · « **on:** August 30, 2008, 07:42 AM »

If any of you guys in leeds remembers the dambusters bmx race team,well the track which has been left since the 80's to ruin is currently being renovated by one of the olympic team. I went to look at it last week with my 3 yo son on his tiny mongoose pit crew and it looks well under way with proper drainage this time etc. Maybe there is a thread up here already about it but its located next to leeds/bradford airport at a place called yeadon tarn. When i was young i clearly remember the race days on sundays although my motomag was too heavy for me to keep up with them guys!!!!

priv · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2008, 06:52 PM »

Bradfords track is also having a make over,so the leeds/bradford area will be well sorted.

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2008, 07:12 PM »

Just so you know, Yeadon was far from derelict, it was still being ridden up till 8 weeks ago when work started on the revamp, I just hope they dont fook it up cos it was a great little spot to ride for all ages, my lad is 6 and it's his favourite track. It may not have been pretty or modern but that was the main charm of the place.

priv · « **Reply #3 on:** August 30, 2008, 07:14 PM »

Quote from: Dark Diggler on August 30, 2008, 07:12 PM

Just so you know, Yeadon was far from derelict, it was still being ridden up till 8 weeks ago when work started on the revamp, I just hope they dont fook it up cos it was a great little spot to ride for all ages, my lad is 6 and it's his favourite track. It may not have been pretty or modern but that was the main charm of the place.

that's the only time i've read something serious from you,keep it up!!!!

Dark Diggler · « **Reply #4 on:** August 30, 2008, 07:23 PM »

Quote from: priv on August 30, 2008, 07:14 PM

Quote from: Dark Diggler on August 30, 2008, 07:12 PM
Just so you know, Yeadon was far from derelict, it was still being ridden up till 8 weeks ago when work started on the revamp, I just hope they dont fook it up cos it was a great little spot to ride for all ages, my lad is 6 and it's his favourite track. It may not have been pretty or modern but that was the main charm of the place.

keep it up!!!!

For you, ALWAYS

Nosnod · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2008, 06:52 PM »

I used to take my lad up there for a ride sometimes

Here are some pics of the old track from 84/85 ish

priv · « **Reply #6 on:** August 31, 2008, 07:04 PM »

Here's one of nosnod{No.4} and my mate reg{who looks like his little sister}

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