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87 posts & 33 voices | Started 2 years ago by hora | Latest reply from TonyL

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hora - Member

I might pop up on Sunday.

I'd never get into a fight with any of them. Not because I am 'ard (Im not) but if you want a tip...if the idiots keeps his helmet on- grab the mouth/jaw-brace part of his full facer firmly and swing/twist. He'll be swinging wildly into the air whilst he falls badly to the ground (remember to keep holding this part). Then kneel on him.

I imagine this might work well on mx helmets. I dont have a clue but thats what I'd attempt to do. If hes still punching- dig your knee in with your bodyweight?

Posted 2 years ago #
lowey - Member

Going Sunday Myself. I belive that Leisure Lakes are having a demo day in the quarry.

Posted 2 years ago #
hora - Member

plus hes 6ft2 wide

So am I, but I guess in a different way

Posted 2 years ago #
knott4me - Member

im not hard either or at least not at the moment
i don,t like fighting either but needs must .
congrats btw

Posted 2 years ago #
hora - Member

Thank you. I think when he says 'Daddy' I will fall over and need reviving.

Posted 2 years ago #
knott4me - Member

demo bikes how who when were......

Posted 2 years ago #
antigee - Member

one thing that annoys me is that a lot of very good money is being spent to stop people with quads/mxs/enduros accessing land a significant majority know they are barred from

- the money could be better spent on trails for people that want a bit of peace and quiet with their sport and even on some facilities for the kids that know no better and want to ride mx and whose parents aren't interested or part of the picture

the other thing that pees me off is people defending "the good offroaders" some guy on an expensive (i think) enduro tried telling me about the "freedom of the hills" in wharncliffe woods and that his bike created less erosion the other day and tried to claim we had something in common - i pointed out that despite his bike being quieter i'd still heard him from my house and despite the reduced erosion i'd still followed their tracks to find them

and the other day on a green lane i had to wait ten minutes for a convoy of 4x4's to pass - why? - not relevant but that desn't matter

Posted 2 years ago #
hora - Member

antigee, I personally definitely hear you. Definitely. Everyone should be allowed their own personal access and right to what they want to do.

I personally wouldnt enjoy 4x4'ing and winching but each to their own and why not?

Posted 2 years ago #
antigee - Member

Everyone should be allowed their own personal access and right to what they want to do.

as i think you are aware not what i was saying

was trying to say that a small minority choosing to do what they want to do is costing us all money and resources which could be better applied

each to their own and why not?
you are actually margaret thatcher and i claim my falkland islands!

Posted 2 years ago #
adam_h - Member

and the other day on a green lane i had to wait ten minutes for a convoy of 4x4's to pass - why? - not relevant but that desn't matter

Why? Because. Its the same as a rambler saying why ride a bike around the countryside when you can walk.

Posted 2 years ago #
hora - Member

I've just added the tag 'Cheeky trails for MX'ers'.

Posted 2 years ago #
clarkpm4242 - Member

Hmmm, what time might peeps be at the quarry this Sunday?

Looking for someone to pick up the pieces...

...Paul

Posted 2 years ago #
albino - Member

MASSIVE police swoop today all over Rooley Moor today. Helicopters, police bikes and 4x4s. Came in from Rooley Moor road side and and nabbed all the illegal bikers over at Owd Betts. Saw 20+ bikes impounded plus their cars/pickups etc. No **** about!

Posted 2 years ago #
ooOOoo - Member

blimey

Posted 2 years ago #
Grimy - Member

Blimey indeed! Glad to know the police actually did something about the problem, it should send a clear message to others. But I do feel a little sorry for the perps, absolutly no idea why, but still, its there.

Posted 2 years ago #
albino - Member

I'd feel sorry for them if there wasn't anywhere else to ride but there's a local quarry where most of them ride and while I don't think it's legal, (and the authorities generally turn a blind-eye to it), at least it's not damaging the moors. And to be honest the moors are looking pretty shagged at the moment with new MX and 4x4 tracks appearing all over the place each week.
Still - would love to know the cost of the op - can't have been cheap with the chopper etc.

Posted 2 years ago #
TonyL - Member

Some of the motor bikes can use the quarry run by cowmn leisure it is legal but is not able to cater for all types of motor bike. The moors and quarries managed by us are out of bounds to motorbikes except for organised events.

It would be better to be able to offer some additional provision for the motorbikes as well as just clamping down but its really difficult to provide sites for them.

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