Nick Manning

I went from Woking, surrey with a couple mates. Simpson went from Essex with a couple guys, and even a couple guys went up from Portsmouth. For me it was about 200 miles each way, but for the other's it would have been more. The journey was well worth it for the event. Though the location is alittle unusual and set out from the centre of the country, it ment we wouldn't upset many people by our noise during the evenings and such.

I got a card from royal mail alst night saying a parcel was to be delivered but there was a postage fee to pay, I think that might be my tee, gonna have to pop down to the post office and find out.

Good video, that place looks amazing for all types of riding. Thought quarry looked more suited to jump and dH bikes than xc bikes. Would love to go there one day and take the trials and xc bikes.

Surely the bearings are now exposed and are going to get dirt and crap in them and then need replacing sooner.

I'm guessing you've not come across this. Female riders

Sounds good to me mate.

Knowone has actually stated at what age they had there first car, so everyone saying what they had their insurance price, isn't that helpful in my opinion. The topic though is a good idea. I passed just over a year ago when I was 23, my first car was a 1998 R reg Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 petrol, cost me £960 with me as policy older and main driver with my girlfriend as a named driver to bring it down as she has been driving for 4 years now. The thing I found when insuring my car, was that I was getting cheaper quotes with fully comp compared to third party f&t. I would recommend checking both when getting quotes just incase you can get better cover for less. I would suggest anyone who is age 17/18 to avoid cars such as corsa's and saxo's, as these are the cars that most boys buy and try and do up, rag and crash. So an insurance company is likely to charge more for a car like that as they will assume that based on your age and the fact your male that your gonna do the same. Maybe try diesel car's and see if they come out any cheaper. I got rid of my car before christmas last year as it was going to fail it's MOT, I decided that I didn't need a car, as my girlfriend has one, so I am a named driver on her policy, and amazingly I reduced her premium by about £200, yet I have only had insurance for 10 months and so have no no claims earnt. Though when I was looking at cars, I was finding that diesels to be cheaper that petrol. If petrol is your only option, then your are limited to a 1l, 1.1 and possibly a 1.2. But as it's your first car, it's best to get some old and possibly a bit scratched, as chances are your only going to scratch it some more. I was told by my instructor that when your learning to drive, you are only being taught to pass the test, after that when you can legally drive on your own, that's when you really learn to drive. As someone mentioned Parkers is a great site to find out what insurance group cars are in. Hope this helps. PS: I wasn't bothered about driving till about a year or so ago, hence why I only passed last year.

Mine was about 9 years ago, I did mine in a bike shop for 2 weeks, they offered me a Saturday job, and worked there for a remainder of the year. Was pretty enjoyable.

Sean, you sound like a right muppet It's like a lonely heart's advert. You do need to get out more though. How come your name's still sean/Pashley, when your now riding a Rockman? Take it easy, and I'll ride with you soon.

I had a great weekend, food and showers were spot on. The riding equipment was good, but I felt a lot was set to a higher ability, for future events equipment aimed for beginner/intermediate levels would benefit a lot of riders all round. For likes of riders on 24's and ones that like more streety trials, if that could also be catered for, it would make the event slot more appealing and better, offering potential for more silly lines. Other than the riding equipment, I thought the event overall was amazing, can't fault it.

Reading's a bit safer, lol.

I'm in, but you gotta come to Reading wednesday evening.

Sounds tempting Phil.

Today was a great day, had a good laugh, and pushed myself alot. I'm glad I decided to come. Woody, you gotta go back and nail that static to rear in the highstreet.

I should be there for about 11.

I just saw on facebook that Gavin didn't make it. I can't believe it. I really feel for his family and close friends, my thoughts are with them. Such a great loss. I met Gavin a few times over the years, even bought a wheel from him. Like Dave said, he was so chilled and laid back, always trying to get people to come over and ride Portcawl. RIP Gavin, hope you ride the clouds with all those that we have already lost from the community. Such a said time.

Only just come across this topic. Seriously terrible news, can't believe this has happened. Gavin you can pull through, I know you can. My thought's are with his friends and family.

The result of being egged on by Porter.

that looks great fun. Best hope we've got great weather for getting wet lol. I'm really looking forward to this weekend, bit of a drive from London, but gonna be so worth it.

I don't think this has what you after, however it does have other tricks on there which might help you in the future. Trash Zen

All I know is my room mate is from Salford and he said to avoid Moss-side and Rusholme.

Cheers guys. This is the event http://www.facebook.com/pages/This-is-Facebook-01012011-pretty-cool-i-must-say/112288682147153?v=app_4949752878#!/Sukk?ref=search&sidehop=JyxPtKDWpOPgMawQq92s6g.1453158505..1 It's the event that Giles from MAD advertised for riders for the event.

I'm going to Manchester on Thursday 3rd June for a bike event and need to park my car somewhere. Preferably I'm after a car park close to Oxford Road/Cavendish street. I've looked at the NCP's but read they are pretty costly. So if anyone know's of any car park's that are reasonably priced and safe then the help would be greatly appreciated. The car wil be parked from 3pm till sometime in the evening, so obviously a car park that's open late would be better. Cheers Nick