Oakie
18th November 2016, 19:45
My daughter has just contacted me offering her large backyard for bikers to park up and pitch a tent for the Boxing day races. She's in the north-east part of town. The backyard is large, probably about 30 metres by 12 from the photos I've seen so would comfortably fit 6 to 8 or even more single or two person tents. There is also a good area of concrete to park bikes on. This would best suit a small group travelling together. She's also happy for people just to park their bikes up for the day if they want although no one will be at home to watch them as she and the family will be at the races too.
The only caveat is that it's a residential area and my daughter and her wife (yes .. that's what I said) also have four young kids who need their sleep so it's not a party (or rev the nuts off my bike at 11pm) venue. She just asks that visitors keep things fairly quiet in the evening.
She is based 5.5 km from the circuit so it could be walked in a bit over an hour if you really wanted to.
She said no charge. Free. You may have to put up with kids perving at the bikes though and my 10 year old grandaughter desperately wanting a ride around the block (although she won't ask and she knows better than to touch someone's bike uninvited.) Even though my daughter told me "free" ... I'm sure a wee koha would be appreciated if you feel that way inclined.
Anyone interested should PM me details of how many are travelling, which night staying (or both nights) and a contact number and I'll pass your details onto my daughter.
The only caveat is that it's a residential area and my daughter and her wife (yes .. that's what I said) also have four young kids who need their sleep so it's not a party (or rev the nuts off my bike at 11pm) venue. She just asks that visitors keep things fairly quiet in the evening.
She is based 5.5 km from the circuit so it could be walked in a bit over an hour if you really wanted to.
She said no charge. Free. You may have to put up with kids perving at the bikes though and my 10 year old grandaughter desperately wanting a ride around the block (although she won't ask and she knows better than to touch someone's bike uninvited.) Even though my daughter told me "free" ... I'm sure a wee koha would be appreciated if you feel that way inclined.
Anyone interested should PM me details of how many are travelling, which night staying (or both nights) and a contact number and I'll pass your details onto my daughter.