Rusevelt Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 (edited) See the worlds best freeriders decend on london soil on friday 23rd & saturday 24th, outside tate modern gallery (not far from a popular trials riding spot). go to www.nissan-qashqaichallenge.com for more details. expect to see huge structures, television coverage, media attention, and plenty of street riders. would be an awesome big rider turnout if plenty of us trialster turn up in force and use the opportunity of displaying some trials skills there. Edited May 21, 2008 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I was just about to post that!Fatty and i should be up there, and riding during the day so if anyone wants to join us feel free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 I was just about to post that!Fatty and i should be up there, and riding during the day so if anyone wants to join us feel free As this is event is being held in central london, it would be interesting to know details of the television and media coverage so that we could possibly use this opportunity to film some trials footage as a means to put trials on the london map. i wonder if Chris Akrigg is competing in this event? he busted his arm last year attempting an insane high-speed gap jump-to-wallride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Deere Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Got my press pass so I'll be going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Got my press pass so I'll be going. You lucky devil . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Any more takers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrAsHeR Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hum might do.What is the event all about.And will we be riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) Google it We will be riding the usual spots across London, as even if we could bust it in there, it's not very trials-friendly. Will be going to stare in awe as and when we fancy it me thinks!The event is possibly europes biggest freeride competition, moves from place to place, these are the finals. Will be a chance to see some BEAST riding, and to have ourselves a good ride at the same time Matt Edited May 16, 2008 by Skoze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsGilly Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) Don't know any of you guys, is it alright if a few of us Swindon boys come up for the ride ? What day will most of you be out the friday or saturday ??? Edited May 16, 2008 by TrialsGilly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 (edited) Don't know any of you guys, is it alright if a few of us Swindon boys come up for the ride ? What day will most of you be out the friday or saturday ???the more the merrier. it would be pretty cool if we could hook up with the tv crew who will be filming the riders during their practice, qualifier, finals runs, and during their little london street ride which is more likely to happen on sunday to avoid problems with police & security staff. ill know for sure next week when construction of the course starts next week. Edited May 17, 2008 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrAsHeR Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Yeah, could we make it sunday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 (edited) Yeah, could we make it sunday?the actual comp is friday and saturday Some of us might do saturday and sunday Edited May 17, 2008 by Skoze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 (edited) Saturday sounds.. good.. I'll ask around. Edited May 17, 2008 by Smoby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 their little london street ride which is more likely to happen on sunday to avoid problems with police & security staff. ill know for sure next week when construction of the course starts next week.Sweeeeet I'm up for both days if you are My steed is done, so it's all kosher now!Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) Taken some pics of the course construction (just massive scaffolding approx 30-35ft high at the mo, not worth posting here yet). judging by the space the teams are working with, i reckon its gonna be a north shore course or, street course. couldn't hook up with anyone regarding tv media/coverage or promotion teams, but ive got a few days off work from tomorrow to find out whats what. Edited May 19, 2008 by Rusevelt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattB Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Deffo sunday.Tough choice between here and chelmsford saturday.Ordered a few new bits so bike should be sweet by then.See you there Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Papasnap Maher Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Got my press pass so I'll be going. Mike..any idea what kind of access youve got around the course??Im tempted to come up, and i dont think getting a pass would be too much of a problem haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim-Rodriguez Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 If only the had stuff for us to jump on we prob be stealing the crowd away from Aaron chase. lolChances are there will be too many people and wond be able to jump on anything because people will be sitting on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 If only the had stuff for us to jump on we prob be stealing the crowd away from Aaron chase. lolChances are there will be too many people and wont be able to jump on anything because people will be sitting on it.Where they are building the course is kinda dumb, because the public viewing area is surrounded by these skinny looking trees. ill assume they've gotta cut/trim them down. judging by the size of the whole course, there will be only be two main viewing vantage points to see the action in full, so viewing will be very limited very quickly when this place gets full up with mainly riding fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 where is it ruse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 where is it ruse?Directly outside the entrance facing that big chimmey, where that big metal spider is standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 So who's actually going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted May 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 So who's actually going?Im going friday morning/afternoon to sample a teaser of the practice session, take some pics and post here. 90% of the course is already up. starts off with a 35ft platform drop into a series of big jumps. my only comcern is the damn trees blocking the view, so if they are not removed by tomorrow, then id STRONGLY ADVISE anyone living outside london to not come down for this event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 I'm going Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChai Posted May 22, 2008 Report Share Posted May 22, 2008 i am probably gonna go, but i doubt i would ride... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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