mintsauce Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) EDIT 5th May: Final insurance details ares sorted. Pre-registration opens on the Tarty Bikes website in the next few days. Trials Chat Topic --------------------- EDIT on the 13th April: The Bike Fest will present tarty Days for 2010 check out THIS THREAD for more details --------------------- EDIT on 18TH MARCH: Good news! A well known and loved company with a strong association with the UK trials scene (any guesses?) is offering to support the event pending confirmation of the final details. Keep the 11th-13th June 2010 free in your diaries! ----------------------- The cogs are in motion for a huge UK Trials Festival in 2010. At the moment the idea is in its infancy, all details are subject to change and all the info I currently have I am sharing with you. At this stage I would like to know if this is of interest to people and for your general thoughts on the idea. Details as they stand: - Location: North Wales (this is set and not open to discussion) - Dates: 11th-13th June 2010 - Duration: Fri aft - Sun - Camping on site with parking, toilets, power supply and showers included - Massive custom built trials arena. - Title Sponsor: We are in talks with the main UK protagonists - Evening bonfires and BBQs - Much, much, more... Cost: £10. To partially cover hire of the land, equipment, parking, camping site, showers, toilets, power supply etc etc. It seems from the quotes below, taken from the forum recently, that there may indeed be support for such a festival. Looking forward to the feedback. Bring it on!!! -------------------- Quotes taken from THIS thread: Now that Koxx days have done one ie moved, so to far now for most brits, i think its time for TARTYDAYS here in the UK ......... Think that would be an amazing idea, surely we have the venues, we certainly have the people; would be amazing. I agree, It would be especially good for those who could never of made it to Koxx days. plus i think it would also attract a lot of international riders too. seeing as, like Koxx, Tartybikes is known in so many other countries other than the U.K. good idea. Edited May 5, 2010 by mintsauce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Isn't Ogwen a bit touch and go regarding rangers 'n' stuff? I thought it wasn't a totally open area, so maybe having loads and loads of riders getting amongst it simultaneously might not be a great idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Indeed, it's part of a National Park, so this might not be the best idea. In principle the overall event ideas sound good though. Tech 04 was great fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fwad Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Indeed, it's part of a National Park, so this might not be the best idea. In principle the overall event ideas sound good though. Tech 04 was great fun! Here here! Tech 04 was mint!!!!!! Maybe tech 10??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) This sounds brilliant! I'll definitely be coming along! If you write any press releases etc., send them over and I'll publish them on Tribal Zine, and we'd certainly like to cover the event and put up any photos or videos (with links to the makers' sites etc.) afterwards. If we can do anything else to help out, let me know *EXCITED* EDIT: there's a Tyke Trial round on the 9th of May and a national on the 16th, so it might be a good idea to avoid those dates Edited February 11, 2010 by Ben Swales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsauce Posted February 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) Isn't Ogwen a bit touch and go regarding rangers 'n' stuff? I thought it wasn't a totally open area, so maybe having loads and loads of riders getting amongst it simultaneously might not be a great idea? Point taken. Even though local knowledge of where exactly to ride would go a long way in aliviating any potential problems it might not fully eliminate them. It's something to look into, thanks for bringing it up. I climb regularly with some of the rangers so I'll talk to them. If it's an idea worth pursuing (i.e. there is enough interest from people in having the option to ride mountain natty on one day of the festival) then we'd need clearance to ride one of the quieter areas. The two valleys have almost limitless potential and scope for riding; it's not difficult getting away from the ramblers. This sounds brilliant! I'll definitely be coming along! If you write any press releases etc., send them over and I'll publish them on Tribal Zine, and we'd certainly like to cover the event and put up any photos or videos (with links to the makers' sites etc.) afterwards. If we can do anything else to help out, let me know Great thanks, I'll take you up on that offer. There's a Tyke Trial round on the 9th of May and a national on the 16th, so it might be a good idea to avoid those dates Cheers - it's stuff like this that is great to know now rather then later! Edited February 11, 2010 by mintsauce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 Ill be there, and home by then too so let me know On a side note Matt, anything happening with woodfest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rankin Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sounds massive mate, great idea. Really hope this goes ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 No probs - wouldn't like the weekend to be double booked! Let me know as soon as you've got anything prepared and I'll stick it up on the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I am soooooooo there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Yellow Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 excellent idea. never been able to afford koxxdays so this is the perfect chance for all trial riders in the UK for a big meet and ride-off. is it not easier to work on something privately owned? like most festivals in the UK they're just farmer's land, then its a case of getting enough obstacles to keep everyone happy? just maybe a thought, with accessibility and of course with an event like this you'd want it to be far enough from civilization (so the rowdy ones don't do anything too stupid) but close enough for emergency services? i.e. ambulance - hopefully won't be needing any of them.. i don't know much about the proposed area but its worth a thought. steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsauce Posted February 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 I'm glad a few people have expressed interest. We'd need large numbers to make it viable. If this is the sort of event you'd attend then please let me know and share your thoughts. is it not easier to work on something privately owned? like most festivals in the UK they're just farmer's land, then its a case of getting enough obstacles to keep everyone happy? just maybe a thought, with accessibility and of course with an event like this you'd want it to be far enough from civilization (so the rowdy ones don't do anything too stupid) but close enough for emergency services? i.e. ambulance - hopefully won't be needing any of them.. i don't know much about the proposed area but its worth a thought. steve Thanks for your thoughts. It festival itself will be on privately owned land; far enough away from anywhere that there'll be no problems about having a huge party at night but close enough to a town to drive and get supplies. The idea of having a natural trials group ride (mentioned above) is maybe what you are referring to - that would be on National Park land and may, in part because of the reasons you stated, not be feasible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 Brilliant Idea, but do it in June as there is a Big buthiers ride arranged on the last weekend in may!!! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsauce Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Brilliant Idea, but do it in June as there is a Big buthiers ride arranged on the last weekend in may!!! The June dates look the most likely choice at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 The June dates look the most likely choice at the moment. This is sounding really promising. As Jack Meek prooved last year, its possible to get huge interest just from this forum along. I would certainly be up for it. I think a big arena typre trial course could keep everyone happy. But if theres one thing you do do, please, please make it SPEEDTRIALS!! -Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob. Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Sounds great! , deffo up 4 this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualjoe Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Me and my mates are definatly game for this, love festivals, love trials, could it get any better? seems like it needs more interest at the moment though.. Edited February 19, 2010 by casualjoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the organiser Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 This is sounding really promising. As Jack Meek prooved last year, its possible to get huge interest just from this forum along. I would certainly be up for it. I think a big arena typre trial course could keep everyone happy. But if theres one thing you do do, please, please make it SPEEDTRIALS!! -Andy yes speed trials make it a team thing as Butler/Slinger love it will there be a CASH prize ??? bring it on lol Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambton Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Make it happen Matt!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Sounds ace.....as long as the venues sound along with the weather its all gravy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 yes speed trials make it a team thing as Butler/Slinger love it will there be a CASH prize ??? lol anymore deets Matt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintsauce Posted February 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2010 anymore deets Matt? Not yet unfortunately mate. I've not been able to put any time into it recently because of other riding commitments. I'm away now for a week skiing but when I'm back in the UK I'll get on it. Unless things happen soon it'll have to wait until 2011 which would be a shame (I need more hours in the day!). The more support shown on here by people then the more likely I'll be able to convince sponsors to get involved and make this happen. It's obviously a risk if I front the cost of booking the facilities, showers, course building etc etc then people don't attend! I know it can work and there is potential for it to be amazing. Keep your thoughts coming please. yes speed trials make it a team thing as Butler/Slinger love it will there be a CASH prize ??? bring it on lol Dave Dave am I right in thinking that this was, at least in part, a comment made in jest? I'm sure speed trials could be on the menu but even winning it certainly won't mean you'd be able to retire early! The idea of the festival is about like minded people coming together, having a great time and doing what we love. Obviously if a big name sponsor were to support the event then..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft-midget Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 I'd definitely be up for it and, with plenty of notice Im sure I could round up the riders from around here. Lets show the frenchies how its done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollied Posted February 26, 2010 Report Share Posted February 26, 2010 This could be a possibility, just depends on my GCSE dates and the likes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted March 1, 2010 Report Share Posted March 1, 2010 Sounds awesome.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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