Dxr Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 http://www.billingbikefest.com/Im local and hoping to get along in between 12hr night shifts Who's going and anyone been before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggzy Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 im looking at going sunday weather permitting,,,ill be coming from lincoln way,,,you beat me to the post lol,,going to try and get a few from work to go so happy to meet others on route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxr Posted July 18, 2011 Author Share Posted July 18, 2011 Hopefully were getting the bad weather out of the way atm. I'll play it by ear on which or both days I go but good weather for some nice pics would be a plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 http://www.billingbikefest.com/Im local and hoping to get along in between 12hr night shifts Who's going and anyone been before? It's not been on before, to my knowledge. The blokes organising it used to run the BMF when that was good...so fingers crossed for this one (although I expect a few teething problems).My godawful RAF-style XJ900 will be on the MAG stand and I will be:1. drinking a coffee with a barely-awake and pained expression2. smiling and greeting people3. handing out bear hugs while dribbling, or4. unconscious on the floor clutching an empty rum bottle...depending upon what time you may bump into me.Stage 4 will probably strike around 11:30am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Erm, and related to that:RADMAG (Rushden & District MAG) can be found on Facebook and on the RADMAG website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonniebird Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Tango and me might go on the Sunday. It depends on car packing and weather - I'm driving to France early Monday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoover Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 well me and a few other drunken idiots will be there camping, even though its just down the road from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitedevil Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 To those who go on the saturday can you post here if it isnt worth going. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxr Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 Looks like Sunday is the day to go for those not camping, hopefully get to meet a few of you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashloh Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 If the misses isn't working I may be able to drag here up there, athought that's where her gandparents live so I should imagin it's going to envolve some not so fun times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Not sure how this is going to work out considering BAD is also full of holiday makers. Better drag myself over In a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Not busy by any stretch. £12 on the door to visit a load of overpriced stalls, watch a man on a minimoto and witness a fat glutton scoff hit dogs probably isn't the biggest draw considering the oncoming greyness. http://tapatalk.com/mu/c1238416-ea2b-32f1.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxr Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Not busy by any stretch. £12 on the door to visit a load of overpriced stalls, watch a man on a minimoto and witness a fat glutton scoff hit dogs probably isn't the biggest draw considering the oncoming greyness. http://tapatalk.com/mu/c1238416-ea2b-32f1.jpg Oh, not what I wanted to hear. I just arranged with my mate to head down in the morning. Hmmm might not bother then really at £12! Why doesn't Northampton have a local biker place where it doesnt cost £12 to stop for a chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macie_UK Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Mmm the small child is on about going tomorrow, but I have to say, looking at their website and list of stunning attraction I think I'll do some ironing instead. At least The Blast (anyone remember that ?) had Kevin Carmichael and Craig Jones..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Yep....don't sound too inspiring does it. Think we may just go for a run instead....and spend £12 on a coffee and slice of cake!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 The absence of anything approaching decent security in a place renown as Chav Holiday Park has led to marauding groups of thieves running into the traders area. I'm in my tent right near the main stage and flares have been launched into the row of stalls next to me so that wong'uns can blitz the stalls on the opposite side. I've got my little boy in the tent with me and I'm on the verge of phoning the wife to come collect us (I've had a bit to drink). This is a bloody farce. One man in a buggy is pathetically trying to catch a legion of ASBO holders. I'm never coming again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxr Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 Awesome stuff I think I'll suggest a "ride by" rather than parting with money straight out, see how it looks. Would have been nice to meet some more people. I'll prob be out riding around today instead, if you see me anywhere gimmie a nod or say hi (Green ER5, matt black lid). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Packing out a bit now. Suns out and people are smiling - tge world feels a nicer place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 http://tapatalk.com/mu/c123840c-22d2-c316.jpghttp://tapatalk.com/mu/c1238413-22fe-28c6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dxr Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 We ended up giving it a miss Didnt sound too enticing tbh and a oil leak and oil change on my mates bike kept us occupied, once that was done we just toured the local B roads Lots of bike groups around Northampton this aft though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 What a day for riding - me and my son took the long way home According to some, people were arriving to discover the price and turning around straight away. Others complained that it was the same set of traders at the BMF and the NEC. The organisers claimed it was a huge success and there were long queues waiting to get in. I'd not have paid for it and unless it offers much more next year (and a more secure camping area) I'll not go back. Still, managed to leaflet hundreds of people about our classic bike show coming up in October at Jacks Hill Cafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhJay Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 http://tapatalk.com/mu/c123840c-22d2-c316.jpgWhat the hell is that?Want more pics of this, looks crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mawsley Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 http://tapatalk.com/mu/c123840c-22d2-c316.jpgWhat the hell is that?Want more pics of this, looks crazy BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/con ... lery.shtmlEly News: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Ely/Man ... sition.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhJay Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 BBC: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cambridgeshire/con ... lery.shtmlEly News: http://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/Ely/Man ... sition.htm That's purdy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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