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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
Aston put up on FB that the FC have Shut the place down until further notice |
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| Author: | chris321 [ Thu Jan 24, 2013 11:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
NorthernTom wrote: thinking of going to aston hill on saturday if anyone wants to join for some slippery goodness. Realise its covered snow but will try and go. Pretty sure Aston Hill is closed at the moment... Chicksands looks awesome fun though in the snow! |
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| Author: | NorthernTom [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 8:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
It is officially closed I believe. I know a few guys who have still been riding up there though. Last saturday/sunday there were quite a few people up there. unsure whether I'm gonna get out anywhere yet, just hope the weather clears up slightly. |
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| Author: | jim25 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
NorthernTom wrote: It is officially closed I believe. I know a few guys who have still been riding up there though. Last saturday/sunday there were quite a few people up there. unsure whether I'm gonna get out anywhere yet, just hope the weather clears up slightly. I happy to ride there, just wouldn't know where to park |
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| Author: | NorthernTom [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
You can park just outside down the road, it's what i'm planning on doing if i do end up going there. I reckon they will open it tomorrow anyway, they lose money if it's shut i guess. |
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| Author: | kev [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
Not sure its worth the 2 hour drive for me if its still snowy there, its all melted round my way but i am right next to the coast. Annoying but think i might give danbury a shot tomorrow instead. |
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| Author: | Jon [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
Maybe ask on the FB page for an update - last one was.... http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aston-Hil ... 0613239795 Quote: Aston Hill is closed until further notice. Both the trails and the car park have around 7 inches of snow. We ask that no visitors park outside of the gates or along the adjacent track as we had a compaint from a neighbour regarding this recently. We will continue to monitor the conditions and will open again as soon as possible.
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| Author: | luvinit [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:46 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
Lots more snow forecast tonight! |
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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
kev wrote: not sure its worth the 2 hour drive for me if its still snowy there, its all melted round my way but i am right next to the coast. Annoying but think i might give danbury a shot tomorrow instead. that is supposed to be a mess |
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| Author: | jim25 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
luvinit wrote: lots more snow forecast tonight! really! wherabouts? Need to ride this weekend |
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| Author: | jim25 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 11:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
I don't see whats wrong with us going to help dig out the snow/ice off the trials if that is what everyone is bothered about. We all ride these places but expect someone else to get them ready for us while we sit around and complain about the conditions! |
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| Author: | jim25 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
Odd but amusing! |
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| Author: | nwmlarge [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
jim25 wrote: Odd but amusing! fixed. re helping out, i'm happy to for this weekend but they do charge you to use CS |
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| Author: | petrolhead81 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
nwmlarge wrote: re helping out, i'm happy to for this weekend but they do charge you to use CS I'm always happy to help out for the greater good but I tend to agree with the above in this case. You wouldn't go to McDonalds and pay to cook your own burger! If they want to offer a FoC dig/ride day then I think a lot of people would be there. |
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| Author: | jim25 [ Fri Jan 25, 2013 1:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saturday 26th of january Chicksands Trip |
I realise they charge us to ride they, but as far as I know theres only about 5 or so people that build or maintain it, few weeks ago CS said they had over 100 people there in a day. 5 people digging and 100 people moaning, if we helped we could ride sooner!! Weather it actually needs it tomorrow, I'll chuck some shovels in the van just incase we need them |
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