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ABR Festival

Started by Nick Calne, June 22, 2021, 02:00:22 PM

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London_Phil

Was there a lot of "Serious" ADV Riders there?

Sin_Tiger

Quote from: Nick Calne on July 04, 2021, 05:34:17 PM
1970's northern working mans' club rather than at the festival.

Nowt wrong wi a bit O Northern Soul   :eusa_dance

I hope they managed to at least break even, after all, if they don't survive our future biking events are going to be rarer and possibly overcrowded, I wonder if smaller local events will benefit or if meeting all the HSE criteria will just be too much  :icon_scratch: I know we struggled with our annual show even before this all kicked off.

I used to have long hair, took acid and went to hip joints. Now I long for hair, take antacid and need a new hip joint

Nick Calne

I think they will do more than break even.
8000 people, roughly £100 a ticket.  Loads spent inside.
I think it is probably a bit of a money spinner.

Phil, the vibe was very relaxed and helpful. People were mixing well and happy. Wide a wide variety of bikes too. You would be surprised what constitutes adventure too.

Ivor and I saw some guy ride in on a hayabusa!
Is it really an adventure bike if its wheels never see dirt?

Sin_Tiger

Quote from: Nick Calne on July 05, 2021, 08:34:33 AM
8000 people, roughly £100 a ticket.

:icon_eek: I feel less guilty, for that I would have been hoping for at least a guest Ed Shearan appearance or even Coldplay :icon_lol:

The 'Busa is less left field than you might think, granted more of a hyper sports tourer. I knew quite a few guys out east that would happily strap bags to the back of them and head off for a week or two around Malaysia and Thailand. Having ridden a friend's for a decent varied distance, I can sort of see it, they are more comfortable than they look, a bit of a handful in heavy traffic and not for venturing further off piste than a campsite.
I used to have long hair, took acid and went to hip joints. Now I long for hair, take antacid and need a new hip joint

Nick Calne

What's that? Spend an extra £100 not to have cold play or Ed Sheeran?

Seems very reasonable.
Is it really an adventure bike if its wheels never see dirt?

Lee337

Bit of a bargain, £100 for the two of them not to play  :icon_mrgreen:
No matter how smart you are you can never convince someone stupid that they are stupid.

Nick Calne

A fight between Ed Sheeran and Chris Martin would be entertaining though.
Is it really an adventure bike if its wheels never see dirt?

Sin_Tiger

Quote from: Nick Calne on July 23, 2021, 07:58:06 PM
A fight between Ed Sheeran and Chris Martin would be entertaining though.

Until Morrisey steps in to try to break it up  :icon_lol:
I used to have long hair, took acid and went to hip joints. Now I long for hair, take antacid and need a new hip joint

Geoff W

Quote from: Nick Calne on July 05, 2021, 08:34:33 AM
I think they will do more than break even.
8000 people, roughly £100 a ticket.  Loads spent inside.
I think it is probably a bit of a money spinner.

Phil, the vibe was very relaxed and helpful. People were mixing well and happy. Wide a wide variety of bikes too. You would be surprised what constitutes adventure too.

Ivor and I saw some guy ride in on a hayabusa!
Stormin' The Castle is now sold out, no tickets on the gate either. a shame as a few of we locals were going to go there and drink too much. I suppose that I should be grateful that someone is trying to look after my health.
It\'s ok , this will only take 5 minutes.
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