Red Bull city scramble

[andy 101]

Has been along time coming, missed the fist event, now they put it on when I cannot ride.



http://www.bikesportnz.com/2012/02/red-bull-city-scramble/#more-11289

[barty5]

not on red bull web site thinking this may be a april 1st joke maybe ????

[scott411]

no, its not a joke, i must be getting stupid with age, i was half thinking about it may be fun again, then i looked up my old race report, and remebered i hurt until thursday after the last one, good luck to anyone entering,

[Taz]

Where's the best place to park in the city for this event? My boys would love to see it.

[oldguy]

Where's the best place to park in the city for this event? My boys would love to see it.


If its in the same place, catch the train.

[meteor]

If its in the same place, catch the train.

Spot on, +1 for park and ride...

[cheese]

Cool, I'll make sure to go watch this one!

[honda_power]

whos bike can i borrow??

[Taz]

If its in the same place, catch the train.

Good point, could drive to pukekohe or papakura and catch the train.

[Jay GTI]

Not sure where it would be, the area it was held last time has been developed/beautified since then, although could possibly still work around what is there...

[BoristheBiter]

If its in the same place, catch the train.

All good unless you live north of the bridge.

[Jay GTI]

All good unless you live north of the bridge.

Yeah I hear they don't have any forms public transport at all up that way... well apart from the multitude of busses and the odd ferry... but other than those... ;)

[BoristheBiter]

Yeah I hear they don't have any forms public transport at all up that way... well apart from the multitude of busses and the odd ferry... but other than those... ;)

Yes the bus every hour past the end of our road is good (dairy flat) if you want to wast an hour getting to to city.

Problem it's a Sunday when you get i think only 2 buses a day.

then at $8 each way = $32 for two. It's just cheaper to park int downtown car park at $8 all day Sunday.

[CRF119]

whos bike can i borrow??

Was thinking the same thing. MY bike isn't cut out for that sort of riding. Some thing with electric start :) or two stroke

[SpikedPunch]

Yes the bus every hour past the end of our road is good (dairy flat) if you want to wast an hour getting to to city.

Problem it's a Sunday when you get i think only 2 buses a day.

then at $8 each way = $32 for two. It's just cheaper to park int downtown car park at $8 all day Sunday.

Drive to devo and ferry across? (If you don't want to faff around getting a park)

[Crisis management]

Well, I'm just taking Lurch (the R80) and parking right beside wherever they hold the scramble, it was an awesome event last time and huge laugh for the spectators.

Well worth attending!

[barty5]

Drive to devo and ferry across? (If you don't want to faff around getting a park)

Or have free parking in parnell an walk or catch the link sweet :yes:

[BoristheBiter]

Drive to devo and ferry across? (If you don't want to faff around getting a park)


Or have free parking in parnell an walk or catch the link sweet :yes:

It's good to see my rates at work.

Was never bothered about public transport as this far up it's always been shit so always drove/rode and found where all the cheap/free car parks are.

Hope is as good as last time but i think a few are saying "not doing that again" but it always looks easy till you do it, not that I'm good enough to even think to do it.

[.chris]

Good point, could drive to pukekohe or papakura and catch the train.

Yeah, the train would be your best bet, and as a bonus you get a free ride on a train :blink:


Well, I'm just taking Lurch (the R80) and parking right beside wherever they hold the scramble, it was an awesome event last time and huge laugh for the spectators.

Well worth attending!

Will be doing the same, last year was quite the event, well worth the 15min ride over to see it.

[chrisktm]

OK the Red Bull City Scramble is on again, and its going to be bigger and better than last time!

The race is going to be on the waterfront in down town Auckland on April 1 (no joke)

Same as last time it is free to enter and free to spectate.

The course will be challenging but not dangerous sp get off the couch and give it a go. Entry is open to anyone riding any bike.

Register to ride by emailing register@nz.redbull.com and become a part of it.

[BoristheBiter]

OK the Red Bull City Scramble is on again, and its going to be bigger and better than last time!

The race is going to be on the waterfront in down town Auckland on April 1 (no joke)

Same as last time it is free to enter and free to spectate.

The course will be challenging but not dangerous sp get off the couch and give it a go. Entry is open to anyone riding any bike.

Register to ride by emailing register@nz.redbull.com and become a part of it.

Way out of my league but will be there watching.

Hows the leg?

[gwynfryn]

OK the Red Bull City Scramble is on again, and its going to be bigger and better than last time!

The race is going to be on the waterfront in down town Auckland on April 1 (no joke)

Same as last time it is free to enter and free to spectate.

The course will be challenging but not dangerous sp get off the couch and give it a go. Entry is open to anyone riding any bike.

Register to ride by emailing register@nz.redbull.com and become a part of it.

Since you can ride any bike will you be on the ct110?

[honda_power]

well i have just emailed in, figured my bikes fucked already cant really break it much more

whos with me? daff? rich?

[chrisktm]

Leg is coming on well.
Unfortunately the 110 died an honorable death after I braked a bit too late during a nocturnal urban enduro hot lap. It never was the same after ending up in the mangroves. Shame as I was on a real good time.

[peadub]

My IT skills are about as good as current riding skills! If it has worked there should be the official poster attached

[peadub]

My IT skills are about as good as current riding skills! If it has worked there should be the official poster attached

The Computer says nooooo!!! Too big! Here is the link instead
http://www.redbull.co.nz/cs/Satellite/en_NZ/Event/city-scramble-2012-021243160842669

[EXCDirt]

So.......
Who's entered?

[honda_power]

So.......
Who's entered?

im in

10char

[raglanash]

im in

10char

Good luck bro, go hard!
I'm sure Neil and Pat could whip you up something extreme to practice on..
Pat will be saying "fuck you fucking crazy fucking pakeha's !!" and shaking his head eh..

[ktm84mxc]

I see the venue is at Westhaven Marina if your planning on taking the Train be warned it's a fair hike from Britomart at least 30-40 minutes.

[honda_power]

Good luck bro, go hard!
I'm sure Neil and Pat could whip you up something extreme to practice on..
Pat will be saying "fuck you fucking crazy fucking pakeha's !!" and shaking his head eh..

cheers bro giz a text sometime and wel hit up whatawhata

[.chris]

Just been over and had a look at the course, it is looking huge!
Chris was riding a few parts of it to test it out, great to watch.

Can't wait for sunday.

[.chris]

Went along for the AM, snapped a few half decent pics.
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[.chris]

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[BM-GS]

Thre's even a vid on the Herald. It's"bitty", and you don't get a feel for the course, but lots of people falling off... Still: publicity in such a public forum can't be bad.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/video/news/video.cfm?c_id=1501138&gal_cid=1501138&gallery_id=124859

[andy 101]

That was an awsome event, Graham jarvis is just so smooth and in control, chris and company put on a world class event.

[BoristheBiter]

That was excellent, makes me happy I drink only Redbull when they can put on a free event like that.

Thumbs up to all involved.:niceone:

[grantman]

Great event
I hope they do another one

Well done

[camchain]

A real ripper of an event! Think everyone today must have seen a few ooh and ahh moments.

Heard a few noting was easier than last one. I wouldn't have described the course as looking any 'easier' than last time - instead maybe a little 'less HARD' and no worse for that Lol. Even the best riders were having few special moments. Plenty challenging and even made me want to give it a try (couch unfortunately seems to be stuck to my back when TV is on).

- Couple of bikes went into the tide (I saw second guy coming back up the bank sans bike looking very annoyed!)

- One of the trials guys pulled a bold/scary pass on the apex of the big ramp. Thought the trials guys were impressively aggressive and rode hard all day.

- Chris B pulling a wheelie off a tyre obstacle, getting crossed up and wincing when thinking of that ankle on the landing. Can't have felt good.

- Actually feeling the CLUNK through your feet when guys cased those rocks! At least one unfortunate dude holed a case with oil splurge and nasty jammed gear(?) - poor bugger unable to it kick over.

Thanks Redbull, CB, Waitemata and everyone else who helped put on such an amazing event. Obviously a hell of a lot of work (and money) involved. Good on you!

Guys like Jarvis/Birchmeister amazing to watch, so smooth and clean - even looked composed when getting it out of shape (that can't be right?). All were good though, Powers boys, Nield boys. Truly an event were anyone could feel justifiably proud to take part in even if he/she came last.

Some pics (sorry for poor quality): A smooth Graham Jarvis 'on the rocks', Chris Birch doin nice work on the tryes, someone battling rocks and example of spectators very up close and personal to racing.

[CRF119]

Did the trials guys race in a seperate class? Looked like a great event.

[camchain]

That was excellent, makes me happy I drink only Redbull when they can put on a free event like that.

Thumbs up to all involved.:niceone:
I really like what you said there Boris. Couldn't agree more. I used to prefer another brand but switched after I went to last Redbull city scramble. They spend up large on all sorts of exciting, unconventional, non ball-related sport and I like that. (apol for my thread pollution with double post)

[camchain]

Did the trials guys race in a seperate class? Looked like a great event.
No they were right in amongst it, was interesting watching the bikes together too. Short, soft suspension has it uses but they really battled hard. Many showing a wheel to the best on enduro bikes. (Ok now I triple posted, still feeling pumped about the day)

[Kickaha]

Did the trials guys race in a seperate class? Looked like a great event.

The good trials guys put on the best show, especially the young guy over the first lot of rubble, they showed quite a few of the "other" bikes the way home in the heats

[oldguy]

Awesome event, well done Redbull, Chris Birch, and the WMCC, and all that where involved in this event:clap::clap: I didn't realize Graham Javis and Paul Bolton where here as well awesome stuff getting them here, good to see Sean Clarke as well he must be getting on a bit, still got the skills thou.

Got to say Javis took the Romanics From Chris, then the Roof of Africa now Redbull City Scrambles, Oh hang on that was Rory Meads title.

Anyway again, well done Chris, and hope this event happens again.

got some vid I took, will put up.

[puddytat]

I think the young fella on the Trials bike was Liam Draper...wondering wether he's the son of a certain Graeme from Taupo?

[Dutchee]

I think the young fella on the Trials bike was Liam Draper...wondering wether he's the son of a certain Graeme from Taupo?

Liam's the son of Mark, from Auckland ;)
Jake Whittaker was the youngster who' dived off the buckets of water into the crowd later in the day - chasing Jarvis or Bolton (oh, hell, I'm confused and can't remember what happened when and who the heck everyone was).

Liam lost his chain in one of the rock gardens in an earlier heat, but had been riding well up to that point.

There was lots of great riding, a brilliant day, and everyone involved did a fantastic job.

[NordieBoy]

Jarvis seems unbeatable...

[noobi]

The third trials rider was the only one ballsy/stupid enough to try and jump and clear the second skip bin. The first attempt he cased it hard, but after that he could consistently clear the second bin. I think Jake Whittaker may have tried it, but only once. Also noticed there were heaps of cameras around, so I look forward to the official compilation video from Red Bull. There were also camera men from throttle entertainment, who film all the extreme events around the world.

[EXCDirt]

Wow what an eye opener!
I actually decided to enter this event.........

........Best time ever! So far out of my depth/skill/ league it was comical!
Nothing to lose but having fun!

Had massive off in the big rock garden lap after qualifying. Excellent bruise on calf!

Qualified 63rd so got to do the second heat.

Lining up with Birch, Neilds? And other much better riders is a bit daunting but made it around for 6 laps and came 2nd to last so was eliminated. Still really happy.

Huge thanks to Kel (k6k) for the spare tube and redbull, WMCC and all of the crowd and helpers!:niceone:

Was the most "up close" and personal race I've ever been at or done.
Two years til the next one!

[barty5]

The yami that went for a swim was a mates went an gave him a hand had it up and running with in 1/2 hour was taking it home for the full strip down.

[Kickaha]

The yami that went for a swim was a mates went an gave him a hand had it up and running with in 1/2 hour was taking it home for the full strip down.

That was the second bike in? we got there just as the Honda went for a swim

Did any of the trials guys make top ten? we buggered off after the eight heats (plane to catch)

[RJM]

Great day out, pitty I didn't factor in the daylights saving change before putting on sunblock... Jarvis and Birch were incredible to watch, the Powers cousins were riding great too. Most impressive rider was the trials rider on the 'Repsol' colour bike. He pulled off an AWESOME inside pass around the wall ride. Great show, only watched until 2pm. What were the results?

[young1]

Good on you Red Bull, makes me feel even better when I drink your product (which I do frequently!)

[Katoomer]

Red Bull City Scramble Results
1st Graham Jarvis (UK)
2nd Paul Bolton (UK)
3rd Chris Birch (NZ)
4th Andreas Lettenbichler (GER)
5th Jake Whitaker (NZ)
6th Mitchell Nield (NZ)
7th Chris Power (NZ)
8th Warren Laugesen (NZ)
9th Scott Bouverie (SA)
10th Karl Power (NZ)

I was impressed with the 2 trials guys . Jake Whitaker gave Jarvis a hard time for a few laps til he flew off the side of the concrete pipes. Lost time getting his bike off a track worker who was lucky not to have got hurt.
Jake Whitaker and Warren Laugesen (repsol gear) were the only riders jumping over the 2nd skip bin ,sometimes just catching the lip but still amazing to watch

[noobi]

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[raglanash]

How did you go dan??

[honda_power]

How did you go dan??

pretty shit, havnt ridden in so long my fitness is just not there at the mo, didnt think obstacles were all that hard but within a couple laps i was just rooted - a completely bald tyre and no oil in front suspension prob didnt help, but thats just excuses really

got through qualifying, even after my chain flew off going up one of the log bridges though - that could have been interesting, but pretty uneventful otherwise

got me keen to ride again though, selling a car to upgrade bike

[NordieBoy]

videoooo

You'd better de-autorun it before some mods get here...

[roadkillnz]

Here's some of my pics from the city scramble
https://picasaweb.google.com/113628109549761881764/2012CityScramble?authuser=0&feat=directlink

[Rupe]

Are there any results of qualifing, heats etc?

[noobi]

Some of the official photos from redbull http://www.redbull.co.nz/cs/Satellite/en_NZ/Gallery/City-Scramble---All-The-Action--021243188250715
Including #29, of the trials rider clearing the 2nd skip bin.

[EXCDirt]

I wondered what goes through someone's mind.... Hmmmm maybe I can jump that second skip?
It can't possibly be that hard?

The rest of us were just trying to make one lap to attempt the next lap and so on!

[camchain]

Bumpage: 1/2 hr highlights Redbull City Scramble on today - TV3 4.00pm (27th May). Headzup a bit late I know, but maybe view via TV 'on demand' Internet-machine gadgetry.