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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:10 pm 
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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:24 pm 
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andydd wrote:

Bit of a hot topic this, as various people (including me) are not too happy with the way Hadleigh MTB has been run, and as you suggest the way they appear to be running the show, I was booted off the FB page as I mentioned that I probably didnt want to pay to join the full club and sign up to their T&C's, others have been booted off the page too for various reasons and left quite a large number who dont want anything to do with the 'club' anymore..a pity.

There are various posts about this on thje Muckers FB page.


In all truthfulness your local tesco car park is more extreme than Hadleigh. Which is fine, but some people seem to think its is super dangerous knar fest... all very strange. There also seems to be a non mellow vibe eminating from the club which I think is what Andy is referring to. Always be wary of people who want to form clubs... its a power thing dudes!

http://www.hadleighmtbclub.co.uk/Hadlei ... mbers.html

Blimey they are charging £20 a year to join their club and you cant see their facebook page.


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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:36 pm 
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unityjon wrote:
anyone else watch the video on the venue page and think i'd go down those small drops differently than he did ??


hmmmm....He rides like I do - not looking through the corners

evil shows how it should be done

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/542 ... 86c6_o.jpg

The best coaches arnt always the best riders but that vid wasn't convincing


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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:38 pm 
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The website above says
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We will soon be offering people of all ages and levels the opportunity to receive some skills coaching in our “Skills Area” in Hadleigh.

Under 16s coaching will be starting at the end of November so check back soon for full details, prices, dates and some photos of the course.


it just seems there isn't a co-ordinated outlet of information, but thats normal online.

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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 8:59 pm 
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Blimey what a carry on ...i was just happy to find somewhere near braintree to ride my bike other than firetrack!

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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:08 pm 
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Karve wrote:
andydd wrote:

Bit of a hot topic this, as various people (including me) are not too happy with the way Hadleigh MTB has been run, and as you suggest the way they appear to be running the show, I was booted off the FB page as I mentioned that I probably didnt want to pay to join the full club and sign up to their T&C's, others have been booted off the page too for various reasons and left quite a large number who dont want anything to do with the 'club' anymore..a pity.

There are various posts about this on thje Muckers FB page.


In all truthfulness your local tesco car park is more extreme than Hadleigh. Which is fine, but some people seem to think its is super dangerous knar fest... all very strange. There also seems to be a non mellow vibe eminating from the club which I think is what Andy is referring to. Always be wary of people who want to form clubs... its a power thing dudes!

http://www.hadleighmtbclub.co.uk/Hadlei ... mbers.html

Blimey they are charging £20 a year to join their club and you cant see their facebook page.


True....but the track did have one or two rocky drops and a short northshore bit....its unclear how much of this will stay (take away too much and all you have left will be a dull firetrack loop), personally I'd add some berms, little drops off, etc and join it up with existing route to make a half decent route, not exactly DH but an enjoyable run.

It does seems like a power thing, the organisers have put a lot of effort into it, but have managed to annoy quite a few which is a real pity, the fact that signs on the track say dont ride and point you to the FB page (which many now cant access) is a bit strange. Riding the track isnt supposed to be on the condition you pay up and join but thats the impression you get.

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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:11 pm 
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Karve wrote:
unityjon wrote:
anyone else watch the video on the venue page and think i'd go down those small drops differently than he did ??


hmmmm....He rides like I do - not looking through the corners

evil shows how it should be done

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5059/542 ... 86c6_o.jpg

The best coaches arnt always the best riders but that vid wasn't convincing


The videos still there ?. Couldnt see them.

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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:45 pm 
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They asked me to put in a bid or something to coach there. i said thanks but im busy :d

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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 6:48 am 
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Atb looks like the other end of the scale to your place mate!
just wanna ride in braintree!

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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Fri Oct 26, 2012 5:34 pm 
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jedi wrote:
they asked me to put in a bid or something to coach there. i said thanks but im busy :d


Thats a real shame you may have been able to advise them on what to build to make the place sustainable for people wanting to develop their skills further, not trudge around the same bit of fire road :eh:

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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 2:13 pm 
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How did this go with the training trip at cobham ? the instructor at the olympic course will be Tom Dowie.

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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:11 pm 
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No joy yet still waiting to hear!

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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 3:24 pm 
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There a post on BR about training on Olympic course one them did, cheap for two hour session.


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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:05 pm 
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But now its double and 4 hours.
The session looked good, but i'm looking forward to my session with Jedi more!

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 Post subject: Re: skills training
PostPosted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 5:26 pm 
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£45 for a 4 hour session on the Olympic course. they will be putting details online soon...

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