[Closed] Big Bike Bash, thanks for your support

i'm going (again) 🙂

We are going again, as are a couple of other friends with their families. Really looking forward to it, it has consistently been a real giggle for all including kiddies, even when it rained! Hoping to better my 5th place in pint-to-pint race this year. 8)

@Avontyrrel, how's the jumpy track gone down with the yoof this year? I had a few very nervy goes last time, but spd's/disco slippers and RS Sid are probably not the best setup for it!

We really want to make it, looking at our finances now...

Hope you can come Soma Rich, play dodge the flying mule bar etc. Jump track been good but think of it as more of a steeplechase now after past few days rain, nice swimming pool at the bottom.

Wife and I will be coming again this year as long as there are tickets left when I get paid at end of July. Had to hold off booking due to 2 weeks on SSP.... 😥

I'll be there, making sure you all can find your way round the course by spending 2 days before you get there hanging tape from the trees! And that you all complete the laps by following you all round 😀

If the weather is nice, I will spend a few hours floating in the lake making sure the kids can get out again 😯

And when you all go home I will be spending a couple of days making sure all of this dissapears!

But am only one of a team who make this happen! It really is an ace weekend - can't wait!

Oh yeah, forgot about this.. it is tempting 🙂

Oh and I nearly forgot, for all the kiddies, I can confirm the craft tent will be massive this year! We have a 4m x 8m marquee for this purpose 😀

For the 2 lap race I will probably set up the beer table at the road crossing again in case you get thirsty on the second lap.

Going again (every year so far) 😀

Me too!

just got word a few of these guys are going to be there too 😉

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Might even do a race or 2!

http://www.justgiving.com/team-SUMO

I'd like to go but a lack of job means a lack of funds, so i'll see how it goes.

I think I am supposed to be running an individual mountain bike persuit race round the kids course .
and sorting the ale and cider

1st year I can't make it. mate is getting married arghhh.

singletrackmind - Member

and sorting the cider

Can I place my order now 😆

Tickets just bought!!!
Cheers for the reminder,

DrP

DrP email me if you need digs

We're coming down. I booked it in January.
Will there be room for some Ossett Brewery beer, if I can make a bit of room in the van?

brokensoul; - we have a very welcoming bar...

I know that, I think I can dig out a couple of beer tokens from last year, if they're going to be redeemable.

Thanks for reminding me about the beer tokens. We lost / people collected quite a few last year and the rest went to our occasional poker night so we will need to buy some more. Unlikely to be the same design unfortunately.

We're going for our second year and bringing along a further five families, can't wait.

Glad to hear you like it Gunz and glad to hear you are recommending it to friends.

Still trying to keep it fun and a party.

Last year was the first year we actually had to enforce our 500 ticket policy (well it was loosely enforced).

This year we are already close to the threshold.

me and my boy will be there. not missed one yet and have no plans to do so!

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Gunz - Member

We're going for our second year and bringing along a further five families, can't wait.

Looks like there might be a need for a prize for the best / biggest camping display 😉

Can there be a loudest snoring category. All the years I have been there and I have never won a prize!

Some other [url= http://www.bigbikebash.co.uk ]BBB[/url] news;
Straw bales booked, proved a hit last year.
Have asked Cycling [url= http://www.teamukyouth.co.uk ]Team UK Youth[/url] guys along, not sure who'll be there as depends on race schedules.
Ringwood Brewery beer confirmed.
Bands sorted, no dodgy 6o year old shouty industrial types showing inappropriate films as last year.
CTC / Shoretrax bringing their mobile track to play on.
Dumbleton Park guys doing taster skills sessions on the gravity, pump and northshore areas.
Will update further

All the years I have been there and I have never won a prize!

You win most loved bloke with a super soaker every year...
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We hope to be there again this year.

[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/31852911@N07/sets/72157627492809716/ ]Some BBB photos from last year[/url] 🙂

nice link. I think this is the "After" photo for they guy crashing on the run up to the lake jump:

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^^
When I initially looked at that, I thought it was a close up of a really lumpy leg (Bum being the knee...)

DrP

If anyone is interested we had a 14 person lodge booked for the weekend which is now up for grabs. E-mail in profile.

[url] http://www.avontyrrell.org.uk/avon_lodge_plan.pdf [/url]

Clink - just got back from Avon Tyrrell and they said about the lodge too. If it is being rebooked I think it should be through them.

Glad to hear you are still coming though and look forward to seeing you again!

Hi Everyone - Clarified the situation with the Clinks. The lodge is indeed up for grabs and as a 14 berth beast you can get loads of mates to share the cost. This gives you a dry warm place to sleep with showers and a proper kitchen!

This is the only lodge now available and will go to the first person who claims it so be quick.

Contact Avon Tyrrell for prices and to book : http://www.avontyrrell.org.uk/page/contact+us.html

nice link. I think this is the "After" photo for they guy crashing on the run up to the lake jump

^^
When I initially looked at that, I thought it was a close up of a really lumpy leg (Bum being the knee...)
DrP

So much for all those years of medical training. What a waste of time that was, eh? 🙄

I hope he managed to sort that skirting board out, it looks quite nasty 😉

Much better skirting in the freshly released Lodge*

*no-one heard the bump, right?

[i]no dodgy 6o year old shouty industrial types showing inappropriate films as last year.[/i]

Was I really the only person who liked them? Beats the usual boring rock plodders 😛

I think you were in a definate minority there. The main issue I had with them is that they seemed to drive so many pople away from the 'arena' back to their tents so the 'festival' feeling there had been up to them coming on stage sort of dissapated. I did heckle quite a bit iff I'm honest. It ws me shouting "Play something good" between 'songs'. I blame several pints of quality beer after a day and night of racing for my behaviour. That and the fact they were a bit rubbish....

Some of the image sin their set were also totally inappropriate fof the kids there (lots!).

As the event has got better, the music has gone slightly downhill in my opinion 😕

Still a great weekend though 😀

Just like to point out I had nothing to do with last years music or this years....

Beats the usual boring rock plodders

Dez you have to please the majority not the minority!

Dez doesn't have to pleaser anyone, he is a free spirit and my hero!

😉

<3

(as they say)

me and my boy will be there. not missed one yet and have no plans to do so!

That was, of course, a direct dig at you, juan 😉

WorldClassAccident - Member

no-one heard the bump, right?

I didn't 😉

I'll be there with my Family for the first time, can't wait 🙂

My Kids are sooo excited about having a weekend away in the tent with their bikes...

I'm just looking forward to seeing the wife race the kids !lol

One thing is Fancy Dress Encouraged ? 😉

adi66 - EVERYTHING IS ENCOURAGED!!!

Each year we put on new events and give away new prizes for stuff that people have suggested or requested. Last year we had a pyjama race because a couple fo the kids had done it at Mountain Mayhem, the year before we had the Tyre Drag Slalom because someone thought it was funny (£150 pair of wheels as prizes).

I was trying to find the big "thank you" thread from last year but have been unable to locate it.Thought it would be good for anyone who hasn't been before.

Adi66 you need one of these... [img] [/img]

I going to have to get this thread removed it's way too painfull :'(

[url= http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/big-bike-bash-2011 ]http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/big-bike-bash-2011[/url]

Campaign starts here to bring back Foul Geese ! 😆

a "Thinking For Tuesday" campaign would get far more support Dez.

BORING!

Just for you Dez...

😯

Nice job done on the new [url= http://www.bigbikebash.co.uk/ ]BBB[/url] web site by someone.

Looking good. That close- up lakejumper pic is awesome 🙂

That close- up lakejumper pic is awesome,

one of those is Andy N destroying the Mk1 ramp with his shin. He still has an awesome scar from the damage.

Thanks to Matt (in hospital bed) for updating site with these pics. Aspalls Cyder on draught confirmed now.
Heart FM will be there.
I'd like someone to organise bicycle jousting.......
cheers

[i] bicycle jousting...[/i]

Oh my, that sounds like a Nick idea... what could possibly... etc 😯

Aspalls Cyder on draught confirmed

Oh goody!

😉

Ok to turn up late Friday arvo as in previous years ?

yep, after 3pm ok

Numbers sorted and booked 😀

Aye, just booked too.

Is there hook up available on the campsite?

yep hook up available at either top of site on main campsite or down the bottom by lake, £10 extra charge for weekend but book with AT directly 01425 672347 and saying you are attending BBB, cheers

Today, 8 willing people started working on the 2 courses!

Oh, you guys are going to have fun!

ps. don't leave booking to the last min - tickets are nearly sold out 😯

Have you got a beer and band list yet ?

Beer List .= YES
Not as eclectic as last year
Slightly less breweries, but more Aspells Cider
Will start a new beer @ BBB thread.

singletrackmind I have emailed you about the chalet and curry!!

And I havent replied .
Yet.
Sounds superb though.

Woot! Woot!

Big Bike Bash is sold out and we are closing the website for further ticket sales!

Thanks to everyone who has bought their tickets and condolences to those who have missed out.

Sold out!

Skillz 😀

See you all there then!

Bugger .
I did kind of promise a certain couple who are away on honeymoon that I would buy them tickets as a wedding prezzie . 🙁 .
Do i need to sort out more beer?
Maybe not as Alfinsafety is not in attendance.
I hope you have organised the weather?

Also ,am i running an individual persuit race? might neeed a bell(end) to ring

Oh dear...maybe WCA can erm, help out (re. R & S)

BTW i posted on The Cycle Show's Facebook page that they should send a reported down. They 'Liked' my suggestion, so you never know, it could be featured...

Phew! Booked in Monday, glad I didn't leave it any later.
What's the drill with the campsite BTW? Set pitches or just find a space big enough? We're in a trailer tent this tear, takes up a bit more room than the 2 man dome job from Tesco we used last year...