Mav's lap of Ashdown (HP2 does MX track)

[louisdut]

Great day out at Ashdown, here's a video of Jase enjoying his HP2.

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Cheers Possu for organising a great day.

(I'm sure there'll be a ride report, either here or on ADV rider and I'll post all the videos of the day, just thought this would interest the HP2 boys!)

 

[Deleted Member I]

How do you speed up Video footage like? What software do you use?

 

[Loiq]

that looks excellent fun....

 

[david a hall]

looked great fun, perfect track for the hp2

 

[DaveGSCymro]

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[Fanum]

Can we have some details on the place please? I'd seriously like to have a blast round there on me modded DR650
PS nice camerawork, but why was the geezer in front of you going so slowly?

 

[louisdut]

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This is her lap fair play for having ago only the 5th time on the bike thats my Nicky

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Can't see it being long before she will be ride up hills like this we did on sunday

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[Mav]

Thanks for posting the vid Louis

And to those that think I wasn't going fast enough... leave this n00bie alone

I did manage a little bit of air though - first time I learnt to jump on purpose, now I just got learn to jump further and higher

I think if I keep riding with Louis, he will lead me astray and show me the way

Twas a great day out with good company, great weather and only a slightly scary track...

Thanks to Possu for organising

 

[LiquidLAN]

Excellent guys! when were you up there?

I was marshalling at the enduro on Saturday and believe me those hills feel a hell of a lot steeper when you are on them

well done Nicky, if that is only your fifth time on a bike, it's bloody impressive that you lapped that track

Fanum, Ashdown is located just south on Didcot, not far from the Ridgeway, the track is good, but if you really want some fun you should see the area they open for the enduro - not knocking your ride guys, but the enduro opens up a whole lot of additional stuff both sides of the fair mile, sadly its not open more often.

next event there is Saturday 25th July - South Reading Hare & Hounds - Ashdown Farm, Blewbury, Oxon. - South Reading MCC (thanks to Enduro News)

lol... I'm guessing you guys might have been up there Sunday, I think I can see the impact crater from where I came off at the top of one of the hills, Nikcy you did it with more style though

edit : Oh and Mav... n00bie, no way, lot of respect for getting out there on a big bike... its a very interesting track


great vids and music btw!

 

[Fanum]

Mav.....don't worry, I Was joking....it was just that the video made you look slower which is odd 'cos normally its the other way around

it was obvious you were actually giving it some beans from the dust squirts from the rear up the hills

ps this pic deserves a front page placement IMO

Fanum, Ashdown is located just south on Didcot, not far from the Ridgeway, the track is good, but if you really want some fun you should see the area they open for the enduro - not knocking your ride guys, but the enduro opens up a whole lot of additional stuff both sides of the fair mile, sadly its not open more often.

Cheers for that- I'll keep an eye open on it......I do rather fancy some of that

 

[Mav]

Mav.....don't worry, I Was joking....it was just that the video made you look slower which is odd 'cos normally its the other way around

it was obvious you were actually giving it some beans from the dust squirts from the rear up the hills

ps this pic deserves a front page placement IMO

Cheers for that- I'll keep an eye open on it......I do rather fancy some of that

I knew you were only joking

In all seriousness - it felt like a key milestone to be able to jump with intent, as opposed to simply having too much gas and it happening by accident

As for coming do to the track, do that and you can take the sauce around the track

 

[HP2 KENOBE]

I enjoyed those videos well done lads ,(especialy the stunt rider) I'd love to get out and try a couple of laps on that track with a few of ye some time ...
Last year I went out on a practice night to a MX track and got the most unbelieveable buzz but I regret not bringing a photographer with me..

Jim

 

[earthmover]

Ooh, yes please!
Mark

 

[Pipster]

Great stuff guys ...

My best mate lives just down the road from there we used to Trail ride all round that neck of the woods then pop in to Ashdown on the way home for a play ...

Is it still a turn up pay and play set up most weekends???

Love the hill climb vid wheres that ???

 

[SkyGod]

I want a go

 

[sniffy]

having fun

Looks like fun guys, wish I was able to come maybe next time.....

But I had a great time at Cadwell sports bike hunting........ the guys on R1, Blades, RC8 etc could not beleave their eyes when a HP2 came flying past with its pegs down....

 

[louisdut]

Great stuff guys ...

My best mate lives just down the road from there we used to Trail ride all round that neck of the woods then pop in to Ashdown on the way home for a play ...

Is it still a turn up pay and play set up most weekends???

Love the hill climb vid wheres that ???

Is it still a turn up pay and play set up most weekends??? I think so but Possu set this up so not 100% sure

Love the hill climb vid wheres that ??? South wales around the Blaenavon area

Great Pics Mav any more

Louis

 

[Possu]

Sunday is practice day at Ashdown, £20 a day each, great value for money.

One note of caution, on a good day, there can easily be 50+ bikes there, a bit chaotic if you're a novice. Personally, I'm not keen crowded MX tracks, too many ego's & a possible lack of concern for others.

The open slopes at Ashdown are also rock hard, the topsoil's eroded & it's down to the bedrock. To add to the pain if you fall off, the place is littered with sharp flint stones, so wear full protection.

We basically had the track to ourselves (6 of us) plus about 5 'crossers & a quad or two but never more than 4-5 bikes out at any one time which is what made a great day even better.

Another report here with more pics & video's:
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=468354

 

[moly]

wow looks great where is it, i need to get some practise in, and interested in going how do i contact the place