Homebush Ride Day - Sat 17th Jan

[addmin]

just chucking this out there...

anyone keen for a BMU homebush (4x and bmx track) ride day?
if so reccomend a date that works for you.

all skill levels. all bike types. all ages. etc
?

EDIT: Details are as follows:

What: BMU Homebush ride day.

Where: Monster Bmx, 4x Track. P5 Carpark Sydney Olympic Park. Parking available at a cost.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en-GB&q=Hill+Rd,+Homebush+Bay+NSW+2127&sll=-25.335448,135.745076&sspn=39.413301,78.75&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=Fayy-_0dawwBCQ&ll=-33.836522,151.068041&spn=0.008983,0.019226&t=h&z=16

When: Saturday 17th January, 2009 - 9am - 12pm -

Bring: bike, helmet (fullface and other armour optional), water (there is a few bubblers there though), whatever you know the deal. There are a few fast food shops (McDonalds, Subway and Gloria Jeans) about 5mins from the track. BBQ's are also available at the track but are unpredictable and sometimes do not work.

Skills: none required. as long as you can ride a bike come along and have fun. all jumps are rollable so your wheels never have to leave the ground.

http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/Visiting/venues_and_parks/monster_mountain_x

[Reflector Girl]

I'm in!

[JDMpulsar]

would be keen... preference for weekends but thats bout it!

[Gekigengar]

Im all up for it, havn't been there for ages and would like to see all the BMU people in flesh. Be wicked fun too.

[DANNY]

Sure thing! Sounds good, as it's not too far really :)

[addmin]

ok, what dates work for everyone?

i was thinking sometime in the new year to give everyone who wants to attend the chance to do so
but other dates are good to if they work for others

[DANNY]

I have a break from 24/12/08 - 5/01/09

[addmin]

and i'll be away from the 1st - 15th January 2009.

[Clifton]

im interested.. be back on the 29th and good to go on the 30th onwards!

[addmin]

ok, so at the moment the dates that are free so far are the 30th and 31stof December 08, and from the 15th of January 09 onwards.

[addmin]

FYI:
http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/Visiting/venues_and_parks/monster_mountain_x

[Dittmar]

I'm in!

Lang I had a feeling this was you!

[EGG80X]

hmmm the site said rider needs full face helmet and stuff

http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/__data/assets/image/0003/17967/mountainx_track_gear.jpg

I'm keen to going, might check it out today

[addmin]

they are lying

you dont, thats only for races.

[Charlie]

if this is what lachie and i rode, then it is farking scary!

[Jarod]

if this is what lachie and i rode, then it is farking scary!

The 4x ain't that scary if you're just rolling down it. If you're trying to ride it properly and clear doubles/table tops then yeah, scary++.

[addmin]

mm i can only clear a couple of the jumps on each one

[Justified]

Went there yesterday evening - was pretty fun!

Although we witness one guy stack it pretty bad. He tried to clear one of those double top jumps, and nose dived his front wheel into the second top, which sent him flying over the handlebars and dropping 2-3m face first into the ground. The ambulance had to be called and they took him to the hospital.

Just gotta be careful..

[addmin]

Went there yesterday evening - was pretty fun!

Although we witness one guy stack it pretty bad. He tried to clear one of those double top jumps, and nose dived his front wheel into the second top, which sent him flying over the handlebars and dropping 2-3m face first into the ground. The ambulance had to be called and they took him to the hospital.

Just gotta be careful..

ouch.. i can almost clear the second jump in that pic (the one after the first table)

[ADAM7935]

sounds bad,

ps that track looks awesome....

[Davf]

Went there yesterday evening - was pretty fun!

Although we witness one guy stack it pretty bad. He tried to clear one of those double top jumps, and nose dived his front wheel into the second top, which sent him flying over the handlebars and dropping 2-3m face first into the ground. The ambulance had to be called and they took him to the hospital.

Just gotta be careful..

That guy who stacked was my mate. I was riding with him earlier in the day and i left around 5. Around 7.30 i get a message from my other mate telling me my friends in hospital. I had the joy of contacting his parents to tell them their sons in hospital.

He was lucky to be released at midnight with suffering only a concussion and covered in bruises and grazes.

He usually jumps the larger jumps there with no major issues. He remembers exiting the final corner, then its blank, a tiny bit of someone saying call an ambo, and the rest is hazey.

The track is as dangerous as you make it. I just pump around the place and stay mostly on the ground. No pedaling races can be fun with a few mates!

I may be in for this ride, depending on the date/time :)

[hebe]

I'd love to join in but I'm a bit scared...lol...can I just like roll my way through it? :p

[addmin]

I'd love to join in but I'm a bit scared...lol...can I just like roll my way through it? :p

yes of course, the jumps are mostly tables, none have a compulsory gap, my 7yo did it

[ADAM7935]

Did he have a full face etc?

[Justin Fox]

I've mucked around on this a few times. It's harder than you think for sure. You can just roll around on it for fun but once you get a bit of pace up some of those jumps buck you off your pedals if you're not ready.

I love the 4X side but the BMX side's a lot of fun too. The BMX side's 1st table top is a great one to practise your airs on as you have the ramp to gain speed and a loooong table top to land on. I still can't clear that table top though, would love to have another go so I'm in so long as it's mid January some time.

[addmin]

yer it would be somtime in january.

[Dittmar]

i'd love to join in but i'm a bit scared...lol...can i just like roll my way through it? :p

PEDOBEAR!

Oh, and I'm down for this ride too.

[ukalipt]

so i can put a date out there?
can we do it on saturday the 15th of january?
i really want to take my kids there.
they are only 5 and 6 but they could do the track no worries.
ill come down but won't be on any kind of bike
able to deal with it, as my XC bike is clipless etc.

[Dittmar]

I'm easy with when it happens so I can work around you guys.
The 15th is fine for me.

[addmin]

january 15th is a thursday by my calendar.

saturday the 17th is good though

[spokes]

im in! ill be catching a train out... anyone else going to do the same?

[ukalipt]

ha. nice. im so confused - 17th! saturday

ok so i have put it into the BMU calendar for now

i said around 10.00am but i think from 9.00 - 12.00 should be good
for all don't you think? as i said i will be there with my two boys
there going to love it!

[Justin Fox]

I'm in! In my calendar.

[addmin]

ok. the 17th, 9-12 it is.
I'll update the original post and title

[addmin]

there we go

EDIT: Details are as follows:

What: BMU Homebush ride day.

Where: Monster Bmx, 4x Track. P5 Carpark Sydney Olympic Park. Parking available at a cost.
http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=q&hl=en-GB&q=Hill+Rd,+Homebush+Bay+NSW+2127&sll=-25.335448,135.745076&sspn=39.413301,78.75&ie=UTF8&cd=1&geocode=Fayy-_0dawwBCQ&ll=-33.836522,151.068041&spn=0.008983,0.019226&t=h&z=16

When: Saturday 17th January, 2009 - 9am - 12pm -

Bring: bike, helmet (fullface and other armour optional), water (there is a few bubblers there though), whatever you know the deal. There are a few fast food shops (McDonalds, Subway and Gloria Jeans) about 5mins from the track. BBQ's are also available at the track but are unpredictable and sometimes do not work.

Skills: none required. as long as you can ride a bike come along and have fun. all jumps are rollable so your wheels never have to leave the ground.

http://www.sydneyolympicpark.com.au/Visiting/venues_and_parks/monster_mountain_x

[Justin Fox]

Awesome work!

[ukalipt]

nice one addmin. i will be the old bastard with the two kids
tearing up the track on their 16" bikes. they are going to love
it. i will try to sort out some flat pedals etc as well so dad can
possibly get some air!

[Tim]

Damn why cant I live in Sydney!!
Actually we might be heading up that way around then I don't think I'll be able to bring my bike:(

[Davf]

Did he have a full face etc?

Nope. He usually rides with shinnies but not this time. He will be padded up/full face next time he hits that jump.

I shall hopefully turn up. Just hope for a wind free day. It's allllwwaaayyss windy there :mad:

[addmin]

Just hope for a wind free day. It's allllwwaaayyss windy there :mad:
true.

[evil]

locked in Erroll Flynn.

[Dittmar]

im in! ill be catching a train out... anyone else going to do the same?

probably me too.
where do you train from?

[Davf]

To get there, you can either ride from Concord west and ride through bicentenial park, and down past the stadiums, or catch a train to olympic park and again ride past the stadiums, turn right at the bottom where the large fountain/grass pyramid is, then left at the next intersection, as your ride over the road bridge, looking to your right you will see the bmx track and starting mound.

As for parking, sometimes the large car park closer to the road bridge is open/has a broken boom gate. I always park on the road near the archery. It's free and only a 2min ride from the track.

[addmin]

i will be getting a train from bondi junction, getting off at Lidcome station and then getting on the olympic park sprint and then riding from there.

EDIT: http://www.131500.info/realtime/fullEnquiry.asp?PageMode=&Vehicle=Train&WalkSpeed=FAST&Priority=504&IsAfter=B&Date=17%2F1%2F2009&MaxChanges=-1&FromLocType=s&ToLocType=l&ViaLocType=&NotViaLocType=&Wheelchair=&Time=09%3A00AM&FromLoc=Bondi+Junction+Interchange+Set+Down%7E%7E% 3BBondi+Junction+Interchange+Set+Down%3BBondi+Junc tion+Interchange+Set+Down%7E%7ELOCATION&ToLoc=Olympic+Stadium+Olympic+Park%7E%7E%3BOlympic +Stadium+Olympic+Park%3B%5B321576%3A6253581%5D%7E% 7EPOINT&x=30&y=23

[ukalipt]

oahhhhhh. come on ... just ride there!
i rode from the blue mountains straight past it today
and on to ultimo. HTFU! LOL
i will be driving.

[ukalipt]

ps. never take what i say/type seriously

[singletrack]

ps. never take what i say/type seriously

we don't :D

[DANNY]

if this is what lachie and i rode, then it is farking scary!

If Charlie says it's scary...then it's farkin SCARY! LOL I am so there, it'll be all good just need to HTFU :p Date locked in and ready...shin pads...check...elbow pads...check...balls...still have 2...check!!!

[spokes]

probably me too.
where do you train from?

bondi junction, ill be doing the same thing as my mate addmin^^

[tom]

Im in suckers,keen as shall be fun.Both tracks are real nice and fast yew!

[Justin Fox]

tom can you teach us how to go sic? (Or at least clear the table top?).

[addmin]

tell your friends about this. the more the merrier as they say

[ruskie]

I'm in. Looking forward to going for my first real ride!

[taibo]

the 4x side gets very interesting when its windy! :D

[DANNY]

work decided to lock itself in instead! :mad: ...until 3:30pm!

[ukalipt]

im still in with my boys as well!
looking forward to it

[Justin Fox]

I'm still in!

[Jarod]

I'm out for this, shooting a wedding in Brissie.

[felixR]

i could possibly make this now!

[JDMpulsar]

very keen!! If I come I'll bring the camera along and try and get some action shots of the crew....

will have to (as always) see how the week pans out before I can 100% commit but if it's looking good I'll have a look through my old drawers from when I was younger and try and find some balls! Much more fun when you have them!

[Clifton]

I'm there!
Although big night the night before, wont drink.. too much!

[ido09s]

this might be my day to catch up with the Evil one. Are you definitely going Andy??

Its my birthday on the 17th so i guess i can do what i want :D Will probably show up as Homebush is a fun track to roll around and i havent been there for a little while.

[evil]

yeah Brad i have this scheduled in my calendar, i think i have a free day too which is good... :D

[ido09s]

see you there then :) Will you be there at the nominated start time or are you fashionably late? lol

[evil]

see you there then :) Will you be there at the nominated start time or are you fashionably late? lol

you implying im fashionably late usually?

haha

[hebe]

Unfortunately I have to work this weekend now :(

[EGG80X]

Unfortunately I have to work this weekend now :(

you suck Mo!

[elim]

sounds like fun, I might make drop by and put names to faces. Are there specific rules for use the course like helmet is compulsory ? Or it's more of you ride this track at your own risk/responsibility.

[ADAM7935]

this sounds fun, ive looked at the 4x track but never riddent there!!!! ill try and make it.


rules are full face helmet, body armour, knee elbow pads etc thats what the signs around the place say anyways, people have had some very serious stacks their in the past.

[elim]

^^ spewing, I've just got a normal cycling helmet and gym gloves. I don't plan to go hard at all as I'm still new, should I bother getting a full face just for riding this track ?

[ido09s]

no rules elim, there may be a sign with rules but there is nobody there to inforce them. I have riden there before no protective gear at all. If your just going to roll around you will be fine

So you will be there on time Andy :) See you Saturday

[elim]

^^ thanks for confirming dude.

[EGG80X]

i might bring the camera along for this one

[Davf]

The only rule i've seen inforced is wearing a helmet of any type or form. There was a time when security used to pop round and tell those nto wearing helmets to wear them, but it isn'y really a major issue. We all know we should wear a helmet anyway, i'd highly recomend gloves too.

I too also hope to put names to faces and faces to names on Saturday.

[Justin Fox]

I'll be wearing shin pads for this one!!!

[ido09s]

where do you get light weight BMX type helmets from? Havent been able to find any anywhere?

I have an old motor bike helmet so will probably bring it along lol

[Justin Fox]

MCC have a lot of Pro-tecs. Can't say they're THAT light but they're fun.

[Clifton]

i have work :( might be able to make it in the arvo
:(:(

[ido09s]

where is MCC? never heard of them lol

[Clifton]

http://www.mccyclery.com.au/

[felixR]

My friend (who is also a photographer) could possibly come and take some hectic photos of us!

[felixR]

sif not be excited about hectic photos

[hebe]

sif not be excited about hectic photos

...stop talking to yourself...wtf?

[JDMpulsar]

i'm excited... gotta try and get hectic first though!

[rhys]

I might dust off the bmx and come along. Should be great!
Justin are you driving out? I might like to follow you or get the train i'm not sure as yet.

[Justin Fox]

Definitely will be driving Rhys. I'll PM you my address and we could meet up and take the one car perhaps? I've been there a few times, not sure where it is again, forgotten but I'm sure I'll find it again. I want to park in the carpark next door to it this time.

[evil]

Zi carpool biyatch.
i havent ridden in weeks.

[Gness]

Only just saw this thread, def keen on rocking up and meeting some BMU people!

[addmin]

should see you all there.
cbf getting the train so i'll bribe one of the parents to get me and my brother out there.

[Justin Fox]

P5 Carpark, Hill Road, Sydney Olympic Park for those who are driving.

[EGG80X]

My friend (who is also a photographer) could possibly come and take some hectic photos of us!

nice I dont have to bring mine then hehe

[Justin Fox]

Well I assume many of us will be doing tiny airs so they better get used to getting down low to make us look good (LOL).

[ncativo]

Well, i would like to go, but i just don't feel capable of doing any jumps just yet.

[felixR]

so just go so you can practice?

[ruskie]

Dw mate, I don't feel capable enough to do any jumps but seeing and chatting with everyone will be a good learning curve. Plus I think it said somewhere that all jumps are rollable.

[ido09s]

i havent ridden for about 15 years and i feel very comfortable rolling over this track. At times it gets a little hairy, but thats all to do with the speed you take the jumps at. Would love to be able to jump the shit out of the BMX but being 35yo it hurts alot more when you come off :(

[elim]

^^ as others have said, just go out and enjoy. I personally can't do jumps so the more 'newbies' out there, the better we each feel about ourselves, haha :D

[ukalipt]

im with you ido09s.
being 39 i tend to try not to jump. but...
i am going to get justin to bring the right tools to take off
my clippless pedals and throw on some flats just in case.

my kids may get some air so i imagine there will be some
tears from them as well. they are only 6 and 5 but they
will give it a major work out for sure.

there is no pressure, everyone will/should ride within their
own boundaries.

[Justin Fox]

I'll be there 11-ish - and will be looking to clear that damn table top at least before I am allowed to go home.

[Lorday]

I'll be there 11-ish - and will be looking to clear that damn table top at least before I am allowed to go home.

...this could end in tears

[JDMpulsar]

...this could end in tears

just as long as someone has a camera to document it!

[addmin]

forcast is for clearing showers.

the track isnt fun in the wet

[Davf]

I used to jump most of the jumps when the track was first opened (see my avatar), but now changes have been made to the track and i find it more fun just to pump the track as fast as possible. As mentioned earlier, its usually windy there, and i hate getting air when its windy!

[DANNY]

Went to check it out today with EGG80X...:eek:...Way too old and stiff for that sorta shit!...I'm chicken! LOL But I'll still go for the meet up :D We then drove to Anaconda since they have a 50% off sale on bikes and started checking out BMXs which got us thinking for Saturday...just something cheap and nasty (rather than trashing our newly acquired Giants) for shits 'n' giggles hahaha

[ukalipt]

...this could end in tears

we won't be leaving until there are tears. probably from my two kids
though. i want to see you clear the table top fox. if you do it, i promise
i will try my best as well. lol

[Justin Fox]

DANNY - I'll be bringing my Reign and a BMX which you guys (or anyone else) can borrow for the day.

[addmin]

so what are the numbers like for tomorrow?

[Justin Fox]

I'm 100% in. Rhys is meeting me pre-ride.

[felixR]

and since i have no wheels.. i guess i'll take a few snaps

[evil]

and since i have no wheels.. i guess i'll take a few snaps

quit whinging.

buy local, buy the right thing :P

Im in... :D i thought it was 9am?

might take bmx and mtb...

[JDMpulsar]

I'm in... will get out there as early as necessary

[Justin Fox]

I'll not be there at 9AM guys. More like 10.30AM/11AM-ish.

[ukalipt]

i will be there some time around 9-10.
its looking like a 10 start with the late crew around 11ish.
you will know me as i have two boys and a scott scale.

[addmin]

we will probably get out there around 9 - 9.30... but i'm gonna get some driving hours up for my L's around homebush so might not start riding till 10.30 or so

[Tim]

Damn i wish i could go. Not going up to Sydney until Monday though:(

Actually I don't think I can even bring my bike..

[Dittmar]

I'll be the tool in the white stackhat.

see you guys there pending good weather!

[DANNY]

DANNY - I'll be bringing my Reign and a BMX which you guys (or anyone else) can borrow for the day.

Justin? You know what? ...You rock! :cool: ...I reckon you just wanna see me stack! ;) LOL

[MrThanh]

and since i have no wheels.. i guess i'll take a few snaps

I thought they came in already. I'm confused lol.

[Justin Fox]

OK so it's forecast to rain tomorrow?! I hope they're wrong (which they usually are).

[addmin]

i heard light, clearing showers.
i guess we will play it by ear.

also if it rains alot tonight the track will be in shit condition

[Justin Fox]

Super windy out here right now but the rain seems to be holding off, so fingered crossed!

Here's a bit of inspiration for tomorrow :)

TNMOEdNnH20

[ido09s]

thats gold. Is it anyone you know?

[Justin Fox]

Nah it's not, just found it on youtube. :)

[ADAM7935]

I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE IT AFYER SPENDING ALL OF TODAY out riding, but have a ball, be safe and take lots of snaps....

[taibo]

ill be there for a quick one on the DH bike(foes/BOS) then head south for some DH. looking forward to meeting you guys.

[Justin Fox]

Very grey and super windy here at Maroubra but I'll still be there! Maybe ride Loftus or something afterwards?

[Justified]

YES! Loftus afterwards! haha

[rhys]

I'm still keen as beans. See you shortly, Justin.

[Justin Fox]

Swoit!!!

[addmin]

anyone got the condition of the track... maybe a phone call to someone who's out there already

[JDMpulsar]

planning to be out there bout 9:45am-10am

[Justin Fox]

I'll call Matthew (ukalipt) in a sec. He'll be there soon.

[Justin Fox]

OK Matt's not there yet. He'll be there at about 10-ish. I'm going in any case so seeyas there!

[JDMpulsar]

as am i

see y'all out there

[felixR]

cyas there too!

[felixR]

bring sunscreen!

[Dittmar]

work came up at the last minute :(
have fun guys!

[felixR]

it was fun!

thanks to justin and tony for letting me ride your bikes :)

it was nice meeting everyone too :)

[Justified]

off to loftus now.. haha

[ido09s]

was great meeting all you guys today. Shame its my birthday and i have a dinner BBQ tonight otherwise i would have grabbed the MTB and headed out to Loftus for a look see.

Will definitely be up for another ride soon as long as its close to home :)

[addmin]

as luck would have it, went to get in the car today and we had a flat battery... so no homebush for me.. :madness:

[DANNY]

Still stuck at work :mad: so none for me too would've liked to catch up :(

[ADAM7935]

pics?

[taibo]

thanks for the ride guys! Loftus was fun! Lets do a night ride there!

[JDMpulsar]

photos are en route.

just about to create a new thread.

[Tim]

Any big crashes or things worth hearing about ? :p

[ido09s]

oh yeah there was. Justin had a small stack but there was a guy on a yellow mtb that had a pretty huge one, was hilarious. I am affraid i dont know who has the pics but there was someone that got a 5 picture sequence of the stack :)

[Tim]

Haha ok. Hope they get posted up:)
Is the yellow MTB guy off BMU?

[Justin Fox]

addmin! Damn that sux.

Haha was fun, a lot of standing around waiting for some carnage that's what it was. We did Loftus straight after too which was also fun. Pics from me up in a sec as well.

[ido09s]

no he wasnt. Some older guy that was there with his kids. Justin's was hardly worth writing home about

[rhys]

Great day all, I had a blast and it was nice meeting more new faces :)
The yellow MTB guy stack was so funny, so was his mate on the maroon giant commuter who loved nose-diving jumps at high speed.
Loftus was great, good luck to all who are riding tomorrow :)

[JDMpulsar]

Pics are slowly uploading to the below thread... should be done in about 15 mins..

http://bikesmoveus.com.au/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=386


There's plenty of awesome air shots of rhys so I haven't put them all in! yellow MTB stack is there tho!

[Justin Fox]

Yellow stack takes the cake. Lesson learnt: Let go of the bike!

[rhys]

Thanks JDMpulsar :) and yes, let go of the bike old man. Good to see him giving it a go though.

[Davf]

It was nice to get out there and meet some of you guys and go for a ride. I really should get the courage to do some of the jumps whilst it's a little windy instead of just pumping everywhere. Oh well, next time.

[Justin Fox]

You pump like a star though Davf!

[Gness]

Awesome day! Was great to meet everyone and I'm def keen on coming out to more rides!

[ido09s]

so whens the next one??????

[addmin]

yer, im keen to actually get out to one.

[elim]

looks like a good day! I couldn't make it, slept in as I was at the moorebank skatepark at 1am. Hopefully the next one!