Ardmore - need support!

[cs363]

Perhaps purchase a luxury exhaust of that guy off Trade Me?

Nooo - for Ardmore you will need the 'Super Luxury Exhaust'!!!

[camchain]

Some good discussion going on, mixed with a bit of humour. Those last two genuinely had me 'Laughing Out Loud.' I needed that. Visit to KB becoming a favourite work break of the day. Cheers.

RE Frosty Quote: "Guys Im sorry reading this is just like reading about western springs speedway."

Was thinking along these lines as well Frosty. I guess we might be discussing what tune the band should play next while our feet get wet but it's probably a good idea to make a grab for anything that might float as well. Hopefully there will be some good news on this RMA thing, or a lot more kids will be spending a lot more time on Play Station and X box instead of the real thing.
Our noise 'iceberg' isn't going to go away but at least we're breaking out the binoculars and looking in the right direction.

[mattwood]

just spent an hour or so reading this whole thread.. really disappointing to hear that someone else is trying to ruin this great sprot! I've never been down to ardmore but really would love to have the opportunity one day!

Hope it all works out great for you! With the rising petrol prices the sport its becoming more expensive, especially if you have to keep traveling further and further away to practice and race.

I'd love to get my bike noise tested, just really want to make sure that im doing my bit for the sport by keeping my bike quiet. I ride in a few paddocks that have people living on the other side of the fence. I just went around and talked to all of the people whop lived there, they were all happy to talk and we worked out hours that I could ride with out pissing anyone else off.

I'm only 15 and love every minute that I spend riding my bike, and being at rides with my dad and other mates who ride. Riding has encouraged, (well forced) me to get a job to pay for the maintanence and petrol, which in away I suppose has made me more resposible. If I wasnt/ didnt have a place to ride my bike I guess me and my friends would find alternative ways to have fun.. which in my case wouldnt lead to tagging or anything like that, but for some kids it might..

Any way, wish everyone the best of luck in sorting this out.. if I can help with like.. a statement from a kid who rides motorbikes or anything like that. Just ask.

[telliman]

Whats it like to ride compared to your KX250, power? handling?[/QUOTE]

dunno havnt riden it yet!
keeping the kx for a bit of fun!

i rode one of broxys bikes at his track for half a day and was loving it,
love my 2 stroke but figured theres a reaason why everyones racing them, and it aint cause there slow.

[camchain]

RE Quote Mattwood: "I just went around and talked to all of the people who lived there, they were all happy to talk and we worked out hours that I could ride with out pissing anyone else off."

Good to see this thread has produced some tangible results already. I'm impressed with what you did there young motorcyclist. You deserve a pat on the back, well done. Didn't take long to do and no doubt your neighbours were also impressed at your showing them some consideration. Hard for people to be angry at you. You're not some anonymous 'annoying-ratbag-noise-maker-who-doesn't-give-a-stuff-about-anyone-else' noise in the distance to them any more and they won't have too much of their attention focused on it at least (hopefully).

[cheese]

I'm just happy I've made a 6 page thread.... LOL

[mattwood]

RE Quote Mattwood: "I just went around and talked to all of the people who lived there, they were all happy to talk and we worked out hours that I could ride with out pissing anyone else off."

Good to see this thread has produced some tangible results already. I'm impressed with what you did there young motorcyclist. You deserve a pat on the back, well done. Didn't take long to do and no doubt your neighbours were also impressed at your showing them some consideration. Hard for people to be angry at you. You're not some anonymous 'annoying-ratbag-noise-maker-who-doesn't-give-a-stuff-about-anyone-else' noise in the distance to them any more and they won't have too much of their attention focused on it at least (hopefully).

Thanks Camchain, yeah i managed to please everyone except for the old man who lives nextdoor, hes complaining that I make to much dust.. when everyother day hes lighting huge ass fires that fill our house up with smoke I guess you can never please everyone.

I think there should have been some sort of contract set up along time ago, that said something along the lines of anyone building or buying houses within a few KM of ardmore pretty much just have to deal with it. I suppose its way to late for that now though...

Perhaps offer all of the people who are complaining a chance to ride at admore for free, so that they can experience motorcross, it might change their mind haha

[Reckless]

Been meaning to post for a week now!!

Was out at Ardmore last Wednesday (saw gtae and Teliman). Ardmore has had the resource consent approved in their favor. John didn't know what provisions would be put on as part of it but he doesn't have to close! The neighbours can still take him the the environment court but we shall have to wait and see!

YAHOOO!!! Now I can still ride 20mins from home rather than a bloody 2 hour plus round trip! And its a really good $10 bucks entry for Wednesday practice if your a member!

That is a shit hot result!!!
Bless John Cobb for stickig to his guns & fighting this through for the sake of us all!!!

[Teava]

That is awesome news!!! Well done to all involved

[cheese]

might have to come out for a wed ride sometime soon.

[Atomic]

What time does ardmore run from and till on a wednesday practice? is it open practice all afternoon or does practice run the various classes?

[Reckless]

Generally open practice from about 2pm till 5:30/dark in winter. 4ish till 8 in summer I think. Check the raceline after lunch in this weather though 268-0886.

[theblacksmith]

Been meaning to post for a week now!!

Was out at Ardmore last Wednesday (saw gtae and Teliman). Ardmore has had the resource consent approved in their favor. John didn't know what provisions would be put on as part of it but he doesn't have to close! The neighbours can still take him the the environment court but we shall have to wait and see!

YAHOOO!!! Now I can still ride 20mins from home rather than a bloody 2 hour plus round trip! And its a really good $10 bucks entry for Wednesday practice if your a member!

That is a shit hot result!!!
Bless John Cobb for stickig to his guns & fighting this through for the sake of us all!!!

Cool to hear that!

[Pierce]

Man this is the best news i've heard in a while. Love riding ardmore and it was a bit upsetting knowing that yet another great track was up for being closed down. Just a reminder of how we need to keep our bikes at a reasonable level isn't it!

See you guys there soon! (tonight if I can get a car with a towbar haha)

[scott411]

i have heard there are some restrictions that might cause issues, but it is good to hear that justice has been done.

the adjudcatiors actually went up to ardmore on a practice day and to the neighbouring properties, to hear fro themselves what the effects were,

great news all in all, we do not need more riding area's closed down.