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Title: WHEEL NUTS JAM Post by: Mark Sleigh on April 02, 2008, 23:06:47 PM :)
WHEEL NUTS JAM SUNDAY MAY 18TH 12:00 – 6:00PM BIRMINGHAM WHEELS BIKE PARK Hi guys and girls We are holding a dirt jump and BMX flatland jam at the Wheels Park on May the 18th 2008. It is open to all ages and all abilities to enter. The dirt jam will take place on the newly built tabletops, doubles and wooden kickers in the Bike Park. Everyone riding on the day will be split into age groups of under16’s, 16-30’s and 30+ it is open to BMX and Mountainbikes (20” 24” 26” fully rigid or full suspension). Then it is up to you to decide what line you chose to ride on your runs, judging will be relaxed as it is a jam so who knows who will win! We will be also running a winner takes all high jump comp, £3 per rider to enter and the rider to clear the highest pole setting takes all the cash!! The flatland jam will take place on the infield of the Speedskating track and will include some of the countries best riders! So well worth coming to see their amazing riding abilities and if you’re up for it why not take part and learn a few tricks from the masters as it is open to all abilities from beginners to experts. There should be a bunny hop comp to take part in as well as other fun happenings throughout the day! There will be music playing, refreshments available, a bike work shop and spares stand to help the day go smoothly. Please see attached flyer (available at BMXtalk.co.uk) for additional info and we’ll post some video links over the next week to show the jumps and butter smooth concrete available for the jam. For entering the dirt jam the entry fee will be £8 for the whole days riding – morning practice available on day. (£3 extra for high jump comp) Please contact Mark for further info on the dirt jam / entry forms (only a limited amount of entries on the day so please pre register to avoid disappointment): Mark Sleigh: wheelnutscoach@yahoo.co.uk Please contact Andy for further info on the flatland jam: andywood84@sky.com Cheers Mark Sleigh (http://) Title: Re: WHEEL NUTS JAM Post by: Mark Sleigh on April 10, 2008, 20:18:11 PM check out the flyer:
http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1912481/ a couple of pics of the wooden kicker to sand landing: http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1797498/ http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1797511/ we've built a wooden platform behind the kicker now and put a mattress on it so it's a dream for learning new tricks on!!!!! video links coming next week (come up to the park next monday 3:00 - 5:00pm and wednesday 4:00-7:30 to join in videoing for event promo!!!!!!!!) Title: Re: WHEEL NUTS JAM Post by: Mark Sleigh on April 17, 2008, 14:01:01 PM hey guys
promo video is now online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNcA5NGStl4 plenty to ride already and we're working our hearts out to get it perfect for the jam with more lines to come!! see you wednesdays and of course on the 18th May!!!!!!!! |