AdamR28 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Hello all, I've been asked by Joe at Cuerden Valley Park to put the feelers out regarding a possible trials weekend at the park. They have run trials events as part of their yearly festival for the past 2 years, but this year it has been called off due to waterlogged fields. So, instead, he wants to run a weekend event, probably 25/26th August. Cuerden Valley Park is just near J29 of the M6, postcode PR5 6BY. The green area is where the event would be, orange is Sainsbury's, red are the train stations. Everything is within a mile of each other which is handy! We are also very close by so would be on hand to help Joe during setup and may be able to nip to the shop up for half an hour or so for any replacement parts needed over the weekend. Initial thoughts are: - 2-day event (possibility of camping over Friday night too if anyone would prefer), with full itinerary made before the weekend so you know what's going on and when. - Camping on site, with showers and toilets. - DJ on the Saturday night, possibly with beer tent. - Fish & Chip van or Hog Roast or Burger van Saturday night (Fish & Chips favourite idea at the moment). - Bigger and better riding than previously, split into distinct areas; beginner (flat/square obstacles on a firm car parking area), advanced (more angled and tricky stuff on a slightly less flat bit of land) and 'streety' (kickers, flat banks, etc on tarmac), but all 3 areas right next to each other. Joe has contacts for cars, skips, cable spools, scaffolding, flatbed trailer, etc so with enough notice he can get plenty of stuff! - Hoping to get 1-hour coaching slots available on each of the days (just need to bribe Stan, Cap, etc with some cake/biscuits). - If people want to do it, we could have a mini speed trial on the Saturday night after the beers have been flowing, with prizes. - And the best bit, the event would be completely FREE for everyone (although cars may need to pay ~£4 parking for the weekend which would go directly to the park, I need to chat to Joe about that. And you'll need to buy your own food of course!). Anyone up for that? Realistic ideas/suggestions also welcome Cheers, Ads 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Yes ctrl+v ect. On my phone so a short post. Free!? That's nuts. Maybe we should take the chance then to raise money for a charity. Even a tenner each X 100 people is a nice amount 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Agreed with a charity donation, damn good idea! Harking back to the fire issues at tartydays last year, is there likely to be a repeat? Well obviously there will be some sort of combustion based entertainment but I'm guessing that there won't be such twattish security guards to ruin the fun? Unfortunately I'm busy that weekend but sounds like a great event if all goes to plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 This sounds awesome. I MIGHT be on holiday that weekend, but if not, I'll definitely be in. Free is, as Nick said, nuts. I'd be more than happy to contribute to a charity collection or something instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Awesome, it's only an hour away from me. Deffo game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 In for this, me reckons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 The bill would be picked up by Tarty in order to make the event free, but if you guys wanted to donate to a charity, that would be awesome! Hopefully the park would be able to nominate one In terms of combustion-based fun, that is something Joe and the park would need to discuss, I'll ask him. I mentioned that people would definitely want some sort of fire initially though. In terms of security, it would be pretty relaxed I think, but you would have to bear in mind that the event wouldn't happen again if things got too messy and disturbed any local residents. This isn't a 'Tarty Days 2012' by the way, just an idea that Joe had that hopefully we might be able to help out with. I think having as many trials events as poss can't be a bad thing, and one 'up North' is ideal for those who can't get down to Radfest. Joe had the idea, access to the venue, the riding kit, but not the contacts or funds - we have no venue or riding kit, but do have the contacts and funds, so hopefully that combo will work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 This might seem like a proper stupid question, but is it this year or next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss-Higgy Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Me and Jim are down! Don't think were too far away either so would be available to help out if needed. Provided we can both get it off work. Your going to need to buy Cap a biscuit factory to do tutoring though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalRobbo341 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 55 minutes by car, 2 hours by train, 11 hours to walk there.. Count me there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm interested, I'll keep watching this topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 This might seem like a proper stupid question, but is it this year or next? This year - 2012 - sorry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Finally an event up north! I'll still be going Jack Meek fest too. But yeah am deffo up for this with hopefully 4-6 others. Just google mapped n its about 2 hours. Credit to Joe for organising an event like this and the tarty guys for helping . Cant wait! Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 This year - 2012 - sorry! Sweet, even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I love the idea but thats Leeds festival weekend so I'll most likley have to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Definately up for this providing Im back from Spain in time, and If I have a new bike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm very interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 oh yes sounds very good. I'm sure me Neil and dan will be up for this, bikes with no seats and getting smashed, mine and Neil's 2 favourite pastimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krafty_pk Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 The park IS a charity, we get no external funding from the government or anything, all the money we have comes from donations and grants so if you WANT to donate we would be EXTREMELY happy to accept it, plus it'll more than likely tickle my bosses fancy to let us keep doing it =) just a suggestion all proceeds would go directly to the park, not filling my pockets =) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 The park IS a charity Well there we go then, job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I reckon I could rearrange plans for that weekend and make it up at least for a day and a half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunt man t Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 i get paid that weekend so im defo in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I'm on nights the Saturday night but will deffo have a wander up for the Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 The park IS a charity, we get no external funding from the government or anything, all the money we have comes from donations and grants so if you WANT to donate we would be EXTREMELY happy to accept it, plus it'll more than likely tickle my bosses fancy to let us keep doing it =) just a suggestion all proceeds would go directly to the park, not filling my pockets =) Well there we go then, job done! Easy, innit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1a2bcio8 Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 On it, fo' sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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