Kids at Gingers or Four Marks?

[BigTobyD]

Stewie and I want to take our kids out to play on a dirt bike (for a 15 year old) and a mini moto (for my 10 and 8 year olds). We were thinking about Four Marks this Sunday (we'll be taking our bikes too for a bit of a play) or maybe gingers.

Does anyone know which of these locations would be more suitable for kids? My two are likely to just need a flat oval to play on, Stewie's lad would probably go on more of a 'grown ups' track once he's found his feet.

ANyone got any thoughts? Four Marls is a trek so we wouldn't want to get there and find out that our kids weren't allowed to play etc....
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[.....]

Gingers sounds ideal. It has a flat oval, bigger 'outer track' which is still flat but more interesting and a bit faster and a 'inner track' with jumps.

[G]

Both are fine. Four marks has a flat oval too.

Four marks has got a few more 'interesting' places for you to play - and the kids could probably go for a play in the forest with you too (err, ok, that does sound a bit dodgy!)

However, if Gingers is closer, might as well stick with that, especially if they're just getting used to dirt bikes.

[BigTobyD]

I think it might be 4 marks, not convinced that the absolute beginners on a minimoto would be too welcome on a 'proper' mx track. It's not even a dirtbike minimoto but a race rep jobbie so really I just need a flat strip of earth for them to ride on for a bit of fun.......while the adults play!

From what you guys know is 4 marks likely to allow nippers (8 and 10 year old girls) on such a mini moto to play? They'll have lid/gloves/mx elbow and knee pads on.....are there enough areas off of the proper track for them to play in relative safety?

Cheers gents
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[G]

To be honest, neither are good (road) minimotos - both are muddy and bumpy at best. Not great on a tiny bike with no suspension.
Gingers isn't a 'proper' track and both the ovals are often used by kids just starting out. In the middle of the first oval there's even a little straight path that people often use for the even-less confident kids.

Both places will be fine with kids, four marks is slightly harsher on kit, but sounds like you're sorted. BUT I still don't think either is great for proper road minimotos. I'd go to somewhere like Hullavington and ask if you can maybe get a bit of 'play time' booked in on a Sunday morning or something - not sure where else does mm in the south these days.

[BigTobyD]

I'm thinking they might struggle, but they'll be so chuffed to even be revving a bike that they'll enjoy it regardless - If they enjoy it enough then I'll look into sorting them out with something a little more knobbly!

I just got through to four marks on the phone, it's open and running for bikes this weekend so there'll be a few of us heading down there for a play
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[G]

Could always see if you knew anyone with a pit bike they could borrow.
If I wasn't the other end of the country, welcome to borrow my fiddy (it's got a pitbike frame, so a bit bigger than stock fiddy's, but not TOO big).
Actually, slight possibility I might be coming down - if I am, might be able to chuck it in for you, but really not sure yet.

[BigTobyD]

If you are coming down and could chuck it in that would be fantastic! Let me know if you can - I'm expecting to have my 300EXC, EC300 and XR250R (or KDX220R) with me if you fancy a play......
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[G]

Sorry, other thing is you'd probably have to collect from Reading (but could possibly arrange a loan for a bit if you were wanting). Wrist still playing up, so gotta avoid playing really .

However, as I say, really not sure if I will be. Will see how much stuff I get sorted this week.

[bikermike59]

[G]

Gingers is near Gatwick so Four Marks is probably better for you.
While the main track at four marks has got a bit more to it, there's no problem taking it slowly and rarely more than a few people there - sometimes we've been the only ones.

[Blue_SV650S]

I also think a sports style minimoto will be pointless at 4 marks. The oval track will be so bumpy I can't see the lad staying on or the bike getting any traction?!!?
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[bikermike59]

[BigTobyD]

We'll be there Sunday if you fancy it..
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[BigTobyD]

I've bought the little buggers a 2 stroke minimoto dirtbike, first outing Sunday at Four Marks.....let the good times roll!!!
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[silky666]

[Blue_SV650S]

[G]

[Blue_SV650S]

[BigTobyD]

[Blue_SV650S]

[BigTobyD]

Well it starts fine and rides smoothly in the garden, let's see how it holds up tomorrow!
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[Blue_SV650S]

[Stewie]

Well, what fun that was . I think I can safely say that we all had a good day ( all be it a bit of a wet one ), in attendance were, BigTobyD, Tom ( BTD's Brother ), Stalker, BikerAndrew, Launa, Saffron, & myself.
I would recommend the track at Four Marks, it had it all, lots of mud, jumps, a novice track, marked off enduro track through the trees leading to big muddy bowl, that you have to go through what can only be described as a swimming pool .
Here's some pics & and a link to the rest
https://s640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/?albumview=slideshow
Room for a little one
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0174.jpg
Saffon & Launa having fun.
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0188.jpg
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0210.jpg
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0211.jpg
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0240-1.jpg
BikerAndrew did really well for his first time on a track, and only the 5th time on a bike
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0222.jpg
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0215-1.jpg
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0216-1.jpg
& the rest of us big kids
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0219-1.jpg
Yes that is Stalker in the background, i know, looks slow
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0232.jpg
[img]https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0228-1.jpg[/img
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0212.jpg]
Caution bike may shrink when WET
https://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/Rainman_09/BHB%20Muddy/IMAG0233-1.jpg
& a BIG Thanks to Karan for the cakes

[J D]

Nice day for it. My back is still fucked from my last time there
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