dreaming of a monty Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Hi all,Just thought it might be a good idea to maybe do something for Children in Need. Maybe something like a sponsored ride around London or Birmingham? Somewhere where it would be noticed. Would be good to get the sport out there and a bit more well known, to get more people in to the sport and to raisemoney for a good cause. It's just ideas and thoughts at the moment, thanks for taking the time to read this. and if you've got any ideas or opinions they'd be greatly appreciated.thanks againMitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Sounds like a good plan to me, we had a good chat about that earlier... Would be a good way to raise money and help promote the sport...Something like a BIG demo would be very good... entry fee for people to watch, a good lineup and section could raise alot of money for charity with the right advertising etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotty trials kid Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Sound a great idea If any fancys doing one round bingley area let me now Thanks Elliot =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 Sounds like a brilliant idea im well up for a london ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 London ride sounds great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 This may be the best idea i have ever heard, show people that us trials riders are caring folk of the community, not little bellends that ruin stuff for others london sounds bangin'(PS. Simpson, if you read this, do you have any idea when your london ride will be? try to make it bigger than last time, cause it'll be huge ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaming of a monty Posted October 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) Thanks for your replies, I'm going to have a look into dates, locations etc. Just throwing around a few idea's at the moment.. Not quite sure if we could pull off a demo.. But we'll see what comes up! will have to get in touch with local Councils etc (boring bits) but ill update with anything i think is necessary. It's really nice to know that people are willing to help a good cause, and it's a good excuse for a big ride, not that we need one! Would be nice to give people the right impression about us, stop them thinking we're yobs. Thanks again everyone!Mitch. Edited October 15, 2007 by dreaming of a monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 can i make a geographic point in that despite there are a large concentration of riders from london, I think the REST of the UK would appreciate somewhere more central to the UK so they can atleast attend based on distance from themselves. IE birmingham or somewhere like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 scotland has trials riders as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 definatly up for tht i should be able to get a few people to come too. maybe you could try and get in contact with the tv crew get them to come? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!laycky! Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Just an idea because people may not be able to get to london etc. Have a couple of rides all in one day at different locations, so say one london, one in yorkshire somewhere, manchester etc and then a lot more people would be able to join. Just an idea like I said.Laky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandry1991 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 hi i will be up for london anytime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex@Flawless Bikes Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 hi i will be up for london anytimeO My God jamie i didn't think you still rode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzo Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Suprised it'll work...Organised rides bring a big crowd...99% of the the time we get told to f**k off and threaten to have our bikes taken off us...Orgranising a ride like this with a potential MASSIVE crowd will attract a hell of a lot of attention...and then its a lot more likely we'll be stopped by police, even if it is a charity event as effectively, the public are at risk...Sorry to put a downer on things, but I think it needs more thought than a street ride...I'd say your best option would be to write to the Beeb and ask if you could do a display live on TV....I doubt they'd refuse you...of course if you were good enough.Not particularly handy to the majority of us; but could be a possibility for the M.A.D or Onza riders? Even selective street riders may be up for it?Also, what exactly is being sponsered here? You can't just sponser someone for turning up in Birmingham and riding around for a bit...Only thing I can think off is creating an audience and begging them for money...It may be more beneficial to donate peoples travel costs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_rider Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi all,Just thought it might be a good idea to maybe do something for Children in Need. Maybe something like a sponsored ride around London or Birmingham? Somewhere where it would be noticed. Would be good to get the sport out there and a bit more well known, to get more people in to the sport and to raisemoney for a good cause. It's just ideas and thoughts at the moment, thanks for taking the time to read this. and if you've got any ideas or opinions they'd be greatly appreciated.thanks againMitchyes i would be up for a sponsered jide around birmingham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Trials Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 What i thought is organize a demo in a big place, with some poeple with like those charity buckets collecting money from spectators...Thats what i thought it would be like.Im sure the coucil would let riders use a space adn even organize fencing or w.e for the day.Ash~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandry1991 Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 (edited) O My God jamie i didn't think you still rodeyeah i do every now and then i ride sometimes with dave pinney and dan n ash n fareham lot. i am all ways at rides but dont see you sometimes.and how are youcheersjamie Edited October 16, 2007 by mandry1991 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Just an idea because people may not be able to get to london etc. Have a couple of rides all in one day at different locations, so say one london, one in yorkshire somewhere, manchester etc and then a lot more people would be able to join. Just an idea like I said.LakyThat sounds like a bloody good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaming of a monty Posted October 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Thanks for the replies, the idea was to raise money for a good cause and i knew organising it wouldn't be easy.I admit it does seem very far fetched but i thought with the help of people on here it would become easier and seem possible.I was thinking of Birmingham or London because of their position, accessability and for impact, but the idea of people in different cities is good, will get everyone involved and aware, possibly have an elected person to organise their area, liase with the council etc.? Maybe a bit to ambitious at this stage, but with a bit of luck and sufficient support this can be sorted out! Don't want to leave anyone out, or have people not involved because its not local enough. As for sponsorship, not the best idea, but possibly have people (riders friends, family, partners anyone!) in fancy dress or something with buckets that people can donate to (not begging in my opinion, especially where charity is concerned, and people will be donating of their own free will and because they respect/are impressed with the riders and their abilities). I will be writing to the BBC to get their input on the idea, and will post the reply on here, and hopefully have there backing. I wasn't thinking a ride round town midday on a busy saturday or something, more along the lines of a set area, with a perimeter, and an area for observers so there is no risk to the public. Having looked into it, i doubt that we can get a TV crew, but local newspapers would probably attend and cover the event. Like i said at the start, it's an off the cuff idea, wasn't sure how seriously it would be taken, or how feasible it actually is, was looking for some feedback on the idea. Hopefully, with a response from the BBC, we can start the ball rolling, or stop it if necessary, either way, will keep you all informed as soon as anything comes up. Thanks again,Mitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshball Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Thanks for the replies, the idea was to raise money for a good cause and i knew organising it wouldn't be easy.I admit it does seem very far fetched but i thought with the help of people on here it would become easier and seem possible.I was thinking of Birmingham or London because of their position, accessability and for impact, but the idea of people in different cities is good, will get everyone involved and aware, possibly have an elected person to organise their area, liase with the council etc.? Maybe a bit to ambitious at this stage, but with a bit of luck and sufficient support this can be sorted out! Don't want to leave anyone out, or have people not involved because its not local enough. As for sponsorship, not the best idea, but possibly have people (riders friends, family, partners anyone!) in fancy dress or something with buckets that people can donate to (not begging in my opinion, especially where charity is concerned, and people will be donating of their own free will and because they respect/are impressed with the riders and their abilities). I will be writing to the BBC to get their input on the idea, and will post the reply on here, and hopefully have there backing. I wasn't thinking a ride round town midday on a busy saturday or something, more along the lines of a set area, with a perimeter, and an area for observers so there is no risk to the public. Having looked into it, i doubt that we can get a TV crew, but local newspapers would probably attend and cover the event. Like i said at the start, it's an off the cuff idea, wasn't sure how seriously it would be taken, or how feasible it actually is, was looking for some feedback on the idea. Hopefully, with a response from the BBC, we can start the ball rolling, or stop it if necessary, either way, will keep you all informed as soon as anything comes up. Thanks again,Mitch.Doesnt sound like a farfetch idea at all but if we could centralize the ride so it is more local to the majority of the people and i think brum will be very good. Wheather this time of year isnt to great so maybe a good route under a big ass marque.Really should do this boys.I will try n sort something out.Josh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbikefix Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 im up for the london ride thing, great idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshball Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 All you need to do is get permission from say birmingham council say you need funding for it they say yeah because it is charity then you can set up some sort of section in new street square or sommat then people stop and watch and they pau u for it!Get some peeps in pugsey outfits and your sorted lmao!All you need is the coucil on bored lol!Its a win or lose!Josh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!laycky! Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 We have got some great ideas now all we need is to get the coucils on bored like echo josh said and we can make a lot of money for charity and promote the sport:)laky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zzy Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 perhaps one in wales as well ???? sounds a good idea though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 (PS. Simpson, if you read this, do you have any idea when your london ride will be? try to make it bigger than last time, cause it'll be huge )gotta love how people hold me responsible for this shit.... but yea ill get one sorted soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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