Kensington Jumps
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---Matt---
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I'll head down but it won't be until after 7:30pm
Funky Frypan
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I went down about 8 and had a quick roll around, not looking as bad as I thought.
Saffa
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Hey guys I have been doodling around with a bit of track design
1 If we are to flatten the area and start again with say 3 straight sets of jumps, diagonally across the park has the least tree obstruction(see pic 1), but this would require building a new start ramp and moving a lot of earth?and still some tree obstruction
If we were to utilize some of the current mounds of dirt in a different way this might be a cheaper and more attainable option(see pic 3) still some tree obstruction
Pump track far corner?
I have also scaned a pic of the track for you guys to have a play with
Lets get something sorted before this meeting and properly drawn up, otherwise the landscape gardeners will get the job.
Anyway I have attached a scanned map of kenso for you guys to play with.
Anyone interested lets meet up this weekany sort out a plan
Nic
1 If we are to flatten the area and start again with say 3 straight sets of jumps, diagonally across the park has the least tree obstruction(see pic 1), but this would require building a new start ramp and moving a lot of earth?and still some tree obstruction
If we were to utilize some of the current mounds of dirt in a different way this might be a cheaper and more attainable option(see pic 3) still some tree obstruction
Pump track far corner?
I have also scaned a pic of the track for you guys to have a play with
Lets get something sorted before this meeting and properly drawn up, otherwise the landscape gardeners will get the job.
Anyway I have attached a scanned map of kenso for you guys to play with.
Anyone interested lets meet up this weekany sort out a plan
Nic
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Funky Frypan
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alright lads, time for a meeting between the riders.
Does thursday about 7 30 suit?
Does thursday about 7 30 suit?
WynterPlace
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I'm pretty much out this week, I'll shoot a PM to you guys with my suggestions in case they can help you out.
Funky Frypan
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Got the PM thanks wynter. Just reliased thursday is my mum's birthday and this weekend is out unless Monday about 7 30 onwards iss okay for yall guys.
---Matt---
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Yep, I can make it down on Monday. Any time after 5:30pm suits me.
Funky Frypan
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Ill be there at 5 30. See yall guys down there.
Saffa
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It went pretty well, we put our 2 cents in and they are very keen to make some changes. wether they will be large changes straight away or at a later stage there will almost definitely be a much improved dirt jump park. We are now just playing a waiting game untill the council gets back to us with what is going to be allowed to happen.........further consultation...........more waiting........you get the picture, they need make sure it is "safe" and will suit everyone.
Will keep in touch, but I am probably going to go down there when it rains and fix whats there up a bit anyway
Will keep in touch, but I am probably going to go down there when it rains and fix whats there up a bit anyway
Funky Frypan
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Itchin for a ride soon lads, maybe a bit of maitenance and general fuck around!!!
Funky Frypan
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Work expected to take place 3rd of MAY!!! Oh we need a ride before than.. perhaps saturday sometime?
WynterPlace
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Went past this morning, work has begun... new soil on the tabletops and the big berm. And a few workers standing around smoking ciggies drinking coffee.
Saffa
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Hey guys just an update.
I have been talking with the council, and have been down there giving the dover driver some pointers in shaping the jumps. I wen't down tonight and put some basic lips on all the jumps.
There is a lot of rubble under the soil, so digging into the jump faces any more is not possible, but we can build them up to the right shape.
The soil the council has supplied is too clayee, and sticks to the roller they brought down, so long story short a lot of hand shaping and compacting is going to have to be done, I am going down tomorrow afternoon to shape the jumps and pack down the berms, if anyone wants to help, bring a shovel. The excavator driver is comming back at some stage to roll the track, so if we have the jumps looking sweet he won't have to touch them and will just roll the rest of the track. I will be down there earlier in the morning 8:00am and later after I finnish work at 16:00 or so.
If you do go down and see the dozer driver say hi and thank him for his hard work, his name is Ashley, he's a pretty good guy.
The Jumps should look pretty sweet when done, but as this is only the first faze only the top part of the track is being done. If this is successfull we might get some more money in the new budget and a few rows of six packs!
Regards
Nic
I have been talking with the council, and have been down there giving the dover driver some pointers in shaping the jumps. I wen't down tonight and put some basic lips on all the jumps.
There is a lot of rubble under the soil, so digging into the jump faces any more is not possible, but we can build them up to the right shape.
The soil the council has supplied is too clayee, and sticks to the roller they brought down, so long story short a lot of hand shaping and compacting is going to have to be done, I am going down tomorrow afternoon to shape the jumps and pack down the berms, if anyone wants to help, bring a shovel. The excavator driver is comming back at some stage to roll the track, so if we have the jumps looking sweet he won't have to touch them and will just roll the rest of the track. I will be down there earlier in the morning 8:00am and later after I finnish work at 16:00 or so.
If you do go down and see the dozer driver say hi and thank him for his hard work, his name is Ashley, he's a pretty good guy.
The Jumps should look pretty sweet when done, but as this is only the first faze only the top part of the track is being done. If this is successfull we might get some more money in the new budget and a few rows of six packs!
Regards
Nic