Muddy Bank Holiday Weekend - Now with report

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Just a thought so far...
Tom's Farm

2006 _p1 · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Karma :

2 hours from me. Looks like the kind of stuff i like to do. And its open everyday. looks like a good weekend filler!!

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

I'm up for that, 4x4 for me rather than the bike though. 99% sure I'll be going, can fit two bikes on the back of my truck if anyone wants a lift. Thumbs Up

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Sounds kinda fun but I've got a trackday a couple of days afterwards, and I don't really want to break myself... Smile

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JBurrows88 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

Whens the bank Holiday? I need to gain some experience Laughing

Actually i might go in a few months

But still looks like fun Mr. Green

... Only 3 1/2 hours from me (following speed limits, of course). So not too long for me to me sat on a drz seat Very Happy

(My arse would be sore!)
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JBurrows88 · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 May 2006 Karma :

If anyone wants to see the tracks they are about 3-km from a place called Davids Well.

Its quite easy to see on https://www.flashearth.com/ Thumbs Up

Still considering this, maybe in next few weeks. Probably cant get the bank holly off and i expect it to be busy! Sometime in early June.
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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

I'm up for it. think bank hol weekend is 24th 25th. I'm in London till v.late on the 23rd but shouldn't be a problem.

If you're going G any chance I can baggsy some van space on the way?

Gaz

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Was thinking of maybe going on the evening of the 23rd Gaz, but not sure. I think I should have space for at least one bike in the van, so should be able to fit you in (might even be two I have space for).

Will only have space for two people in the front, however most likely there will be at least one person driving.

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Definitely interested - keep us updated Thumbs Up

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Ah, if you are going up on the 23rd I'll ride up. But if not gimme a shout, I'm happy to chip in for diesel and/or share driving or whatever.

Gaz

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

An interesting thread here on the TBM forum

https://www.trailbikemag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12872

Some mixed reviews of the place, mostly bad.

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Hmm, not good reviews, but at least there are photos of what they're moaning about. Sounds just fine for what we want it for I reckon...

Gaz

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Hmmmmm.

Long drive, to an area where there are lots of good legal lanes. Sounds like the attraction of Tom's farm is more to people who aren't road legal.

Hmmmmm.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

On adrenaline trip it also received mixed reviews - however those saying "it's boring" seemed to be the ones wanting an all-out track experience (be it enduro or mx), while those happy to wander around trail riding thinking they wouldn't have enough time to try everything available given a few days.

At the moment, I'm thinking (if it happens) heading up on Saturday, stopping in and doing a 'trial for trail bikes'* on Saturday morning then on to Tom's Farm for Sunday and Monday.

Could always make it a day at Tom's farm and a day trail riding after that - think the brecon beacons 'the gap' route isn't too far away?

Ste - think part of it is that you can legally 'go anywhere' in the area.

Still all up in the air - welcome people's opinions Smile

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*Other people are of course welcome to play too - it will cost you £10 for your ACU licence and £16 for the entry to the trial. Starts at 1pm, entries need to be in by next monday. Is, of course, a 'just a bit of fun' event, nothing serious and designed for trail bikes, as you might guess by the name.

Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

If I had an offroader I'd go, the fact you can leaggally ride somewhere is a dieing trend, so what if its a bit dodgy, if your in a group you'll be fine, and it still looks fun, I dont know why people complain about deep rutts, there fun!

2006 _p1 · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Karma :

People that complain about deep ruts shouldn't be offroad!

Will87 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 20 Jan 2005 Karma :

Toms farm is ok if you know what to expect, i've been three times and i would go again. There are lots of ruts and burnout vehicles in places, granted it#s not the nicest place to be there is still fun to be had there. Bare in mind it can be like tearing round open fields except these have got ruts, some nice inclines and rocky areas, you can get around the whole place in about an hour on a bike, but fun can be found in 'sessioning' certain bits, there is a nice oval track on the top hills which is fun to slide around for a while. Head down the stream and you can ride out the rocks and there is about a 6ft drop in the middle of it. Other areas such as the widow maker are fun, it really is a steep hill by the way no picture i have ever seen does it justice. If anyone has any questions i'm more than happy to answer them.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

May have a spare bike, Luke Smile

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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Booked into the trial and arranged to collect a new toy on the way at bristol. May have a spare bike for some of the time at least if anyone does want to play.

Even so (presuming my van does get sorted as it's having some work done at the mo), can probably squeeze another bike in, if anyone else wants to come along.

Am tempted to try and maybe do the Brecon beacons 'the gap' ride on Monday - but need to get more details about it.

Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hehehe loved to but going to Glasgow for the bank holiday weekend (work) joy.

Also if the track day's anything to go by my riding muscles have gone to pot, by the last session my neck and hands were giving up Sad

The next day wasnt pleasent for the rest of my body, lots of ouching and ooching,

not impressed by inline 600's, didnt notice that much difference between the sv'650 and the zx6, sv times lots quicker I reckon, plus andyone on a litre bike just flew past me Sad

Luke

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

I'm off to Colin's farm at the weekend.

Cheaper (free), closer (20mins), sounds a much better site than tom's farm, and I won't have to watch out for those daft two wheel things buzzing around getting in the way. Razz

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Edited for accuracy Wink

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

Free cos Mr Bishi is footing the bill for some reason. Razz

Distance does suck cos my high performance vehicle drink lots of fuel but if its somewhere good like KORC which is ~5hrs each way then its well worth the drive. Not so sure if tom's farm is worth the drive.

If tom's farm turns out to be good then it'll be the ideal place to test L200 vs bike. Widow Maker doesn't look bad but bikes don't seem to get on with it too well. Then we can find deep water and see how that is for bike vs l200. Razz

Although there wouldn't be much 'test' about it as the clearly superior L200 would win easily. Wink