Also just back. Not been before. I thought it was most excellent...
ABR Festival - who’s going then?
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depends what you compare it to...
Maybe he thinks a coffee and a bacon butty for under four quid at Greggs is a rip off
Did anyone see the Pan European being ridden (at a fair pace) around the trail? 
I thought enduro bikes were barred from the off road trail?
They are. Guessing someone is confusing 690/701, etc with their smaller cousins.
They were extremely strict on what got through this year.
Rough guide is any bike that can carry a passenger on footpegs (not a seater
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Did anyone see the Pan European being ridden (at a fair pace) around the trail?
I saw a silver one admiring the view?
Trail was fun but often shut due to incidents.
Mostly shut due to the main entrance being unable to get ambulances through
I spoke to a paramedic Sat night ( just thanking them for being there) I said Id seen a few arms in a sling. To which he responded with enthusiasm “ Oh no we have had much more than those” I didn't see any ambulances on the move though, however quite a few demo bikes came back in replete with turves of grass!
There were three Warks ambo’s coming out from the off road area with security escorts at various points.
That’s apart from the on site paramedics jobs.
This years ABR was absolutely first class and everyone I spoke to thought so to.
They have really worked hard to make it a festival feel and I think they have finally found the way to do it.
Previously, things have been a little haphazard with regard to stalls, manufacturers, tour companies etc but this year they put everything where you would expect to find it. They kept the bike manufacturers stands and test rides separate from everything else which was brilliant for teh exhibitors.
They also sorted the camping out this year as well so it wasn't so all over the place and certainly the exhibitors campsite was excellent.
As an exhibitor, I can safely say that 90% of my target audience was at the show so it's perfect. It's the same for all the other exhibitors I spoke to including the likes of Mosko Moto, Rugged Roads etc etc who all attend along with some great quirky stalls selling everything from natural insect repellant to hippy clothes!!
Is it expensive? On the face of it yes but where else are you going to get the sheer range of stuff to buy, stuff to test, tours to look at, interesting people to listen to and good bands to bop to with a half decent pint?
Nothing else is really like it and as long as they keep it the same as this year, it will continue to be a great place to go.
They have really worked hard to make it a festival feel and I think they have finally found the way to do it.
Previously, things have been a little haphazard with regard to stalls, manufacturers, tour companies etc but this year they put everything where you would expect to find it. They kept the bike manufacturers stands and test rides separate from everything else which was brilliant for teh exhibitors.
They also sorted the camping out this year as well so it wasn't so all over the place and certainly the exhibitors campsite was excellent.
As an exhibitor, I can safely say that 90% of my target audience was at the show so it's perfect. It's the same for all the other exhibitors I spoke to including the likes of Mosko Moto, Rugged Roads etc etc who all attend along with some great quirky stalls selling everything from natural insect repellant to hippy clothes!!
Is it expensive? On the face of it yes but where else are you going to get the sheer range of stuff to buy, stuff to test, tours to look at, interesting people to listen to and good bands to bop to with a half decent pint?
Nothing else is really like it and as long as they keep it the same as this year, it will continue to be a great place to go.
agree
garethstew
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Amazing weekend good weather could not ask for much more than that
I see eraly bird tickets are available already at £109.
That has to be a bargain.
That has to be a bargain.
You can’t beat an eraly bird !
My missus is a member of the Mighty VU that sang there, she obviously gets gratis entry including the motorhome and I’m fortunate in getting a half price entry.
It was our second time this year and loved every minute, VU are apparently migrating to the main stage for next year due to the reception they received this year performing on the Bridgestone Stage.
I came looking for you Chris but failed miserably
Already got my tickets for 2025. Planning to get the early access tickets plus trail tickets when they are released. Thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and already looking forward to next year.
I did see on TMF video a rider on a group test that failed to make the 30ft transition over mowed park estate to gravel drive without gobbing it.
But you got a good weekend, and I passed Ragley in the pissing rain last Saturday morning when they were gearing up for some Ibiza, shite music drugfest and did wonder if it would be called off. It wasn't.
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