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MX Practice Track near Whimple


Anyone ever been there, what was it like?




I see Simmo posted up this info in another thread



£10, not marshalled, must sign a disclaimer, big first aid box on track.

No set days, can be either Sat or Sun, depends how many people 'phone up, they don't like to have more than 10 on track at any one time.  Obviously weather dependant.  They have had a few complaints re. noise.

Normally 1 of 2 sessions, 10am - 1 or 1 - 4pm, some days they run both sessions.


C P G Mingo
Strete Farm

Whimple,
Exeter, EX5 2PL
01404 823001




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I've been up to have a look, but I didn't have a bike at the time so haven't ridden it yet. I believe it's around a mile long, with some bumps and berms. There were a few up there at the time. I think there's a limit of 10 or 12 at a time.

Hoping to try it out when things dry out a bit (it's very handy for me!)


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I think this place could be great - small amount of money, you get to ride as fast as you like with out upsetting anyone!! and everyone going in the same direction, no walkers, no horses.

Face it, our lovely lanes are for exploring and enjoying - you want to go nuts, go here!!

Let me know if anyone has a day planned in for doing this - I am happy to be the entertainment smile.gif

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Is that the small training circuit next to the A30 east of rockbeare ?

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doug9270 wrote:

Is that the small training circuit next to the A30 east of rockbeare ?




Yes, Heading from Exeter you can see it on the left over the layby before you start climbing the hill to the Ottery turning



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i think you can block book it,mike at ripping moto,s used to so he could have a demo day for his gassers

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maybe this could be a motley crew event?

 keep hoops in the loop and advertise for 10 riders after all he's our official personage on things like this!
or just check to make sure nothing is conflicting to his schedule of events..

i like pearcy's posting on the facts!

 

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reckon I'd be up for a giggle and mattxr400, if the date suitssmile

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Certainly count myself and Alan (not on the Forum, but TRF anyway) in. He took his BSA 440 up there last year which is why I went up. Managed a couple of laps before it died!

If we're about, I'm sure we'd both be keen. I could walk home from there!

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Big T wrote:

Certainly count myself and Alan (not on the Forum, but TRF anyway) in. He took his BSA 440 up there last year which is why I went up. Managed a couple of laps before it died!

If we're about, I'm sure we'd both be keen. I could walk home from there!

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well thats refreshments sorted then lads if alex can walk it form there biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 



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yes, count me in

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Well if someone is intrested in getting it sorted i have me + 2 intrested

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Count me and Graham in when this goes offical smile

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I will have a chat with Hoops - when he is back from Wales.

Seems like we have plenty of interest to go and have a play smile.gif

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I've just left a message asking them to call me to discuss the possibility of an exclusive TRF session - will update you when I hear back.

Alex

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Just the job, keep up the good work biggrinbiggrin

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Is this it? North of the A30 and west of Honiton.

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Yes, and its as flat as a witches t*t but ok to let off some steam !

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it has got a couple of table tops and a couple of small kicker jumps thrown in twas good fun last time i went

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Just had to get my 14 yr old boy to translate that last post for me......he said 'cool'.

 Therefore I conclude that the 'tabletops' and 'kicker jumps' are good things then confuse I'm beginning to feel old now that I don't understand such things yawn

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jt wrote:

Just had to get my 14 yr old boy to translate that last post for me......he said 'cool'.

 Therefore I conclude that the 'tabletops' and 'kicker jumps' are good things then confuse I'm beginning to feel old now that I don't understand such things yawn



sorry about that jt,  I went into motox mode !

 



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jt wrote:

Just had to get my 14 yr old boy to translate that last post for me......he said 'cool'.

 Therefore I conclude that the 'tabletops' and 'kicker jumps' are good things then confuse I'm beginning to feel old now that I don't understand such things yawn



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Could be the place to christen the YZ!

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Great Idea Dan !!

When will it be ready?

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doug9270 wrote:

Yes, and its as flat as a witches t*t but ok to let off some steam !




George Orwell would prefer you to say bosom.  Soon Badgers will be the master race.  You have been warned... wink



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Yep, This looks great to let of some steam, count me in.......

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could be a giggle and only ten quid im in


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Pearcy wrote:

Great Idea Dan !!

When will it be ready?




Good question!  I'm picking the wheels up tomorrow, the only thing holding me up is two gearbox bearings, the frame is together, so it could be substantially complete in a few weeks.

 

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So, Is somebody going to step up to the plate and organise something........

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Big T wrote:

I've just left a message asking them to call me to discuss the possibility of an exclusive TRF session - will update you when I hear back.

Alex




 



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Not heard back yet, but will chase it up. I understand they don't open it when too wet anyway, so it won't be in the next week or so!

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Yes Please. I wouldn't mind having a go if were gonna do some sort of TRF day .......

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Thanks Big T, looks like this is your baby then ? welcome to the self help club, more the merrier.

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OK what happened to this idea then?! The Dartmouth scramble has been cancelled this weekend and I have a YZ and am not afraid to use it! Anyone interested for this weekend if I give them a ring?

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Yep, 100% up for this, but can't do Saturday!


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Cant do it this weekend off to ORE events at garlands moor.

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i'm sure i could get out there this weekend biggrin



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C90 nick went up there the weekend before last to ride his yz125, not much back tyre left at the end of it. very dusty and hard pack, but he came home hot and happy. Last weekend he went to Rockets at Henstridge Airfield near Wincanton, same rear tyre, even less left on it now!!! no



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I'll see if I can ring tomorrow and see if its a goer on Sunday. I know Henstridge I used to go to school near there, that must be a flat track?

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Yes flat, but he's moved a lot of earth around so its pretty jumpy if I remember rightly. Not too far to go though, but different format to whimple, with novice, mid, and expert  going out in groups, to separate the abilities, so you dont get an expert flying over your head as you roll over a jump. 



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I'd have a go on Sunday, please!



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Count me dan if you have any luck !

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good news.......can do either day smile



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wifey has informed me that I can do Saturday or Sunday afternoon - if that helps?

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Only just got back from work, I promise will phone first thing and see how many (if any!) can use the track on Sunday PM and post by lunchtime.

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Is it in use in the week??

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no the track is only open on selected weekends through the summer months usually both sat and sun three sesions each day ring up and book in the number of riders if its your first time you need to fill out and sign disclaimer the owner comes down at the start of each session to take money and do the forms if required

10 till 13.00

13.00 till 16.00

16.00 till 19.00        i think



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devondan wrote:

Only just got back from work, I promise will phone first thing and see how many (if any!) can use the track on Sunday PM and post by lunchtime.

Dan


 Late lunch Dan?



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Damn where did that post go?!! I posted to say I rang in the am and got no reply, left message but they didnt call back ..... am calling now!!

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Ok got through ..... its not open this weekend but is on the 18th and 19th, however we'll have to ring on Monday to see if there are any spaces left, they are on holiday apparently. Not sure if I can do next weekend.

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