View Full Version : Camping at DD rounds?
This is open to competitors and anyone coming along to watch the rounds (or just turning up to watch the Turn 1 carnage!). Where will you be staying for the DD rounds?
Cheers,
Ali
dickieducati
28-Mar-2005, 22:14
b and b for me.
i strictly leave camping to julian clary etc.
Originally posted by DIBBLE
in your tent ....
Not sure how my missus would feel about that! Oh, just checked and she said it's fine....:( Which side of the bed do you want???
either side as long as yer missus is in the middle .. :devil:
In the van, if we cant travel on the day - B & B is well outside our budget.
I plan to turn up the afty/eve before and sleep in our hospitality unit.
Im DSC not DOC so Ill be in the Tent :lol: 4D
Tonio600
29-Mar-2005, 00:13
Tent if I can't travel in the day. I love sleeping with my bike.
skidlids
29-Mar-2005, 00:17
Same as all the other race meetings i'll be kipping in the back of my van and enjoying the paddock evening life, especially at Castle Combe where I hope to see at lot of the North Glos guys.
Rattler
29-Mar-2005, 09:54
Originally posted by weeksy
Aye, me and my spanners will be sleeping in the van for all the rounds.
Are you now gracing us with your presence at all of the DD rounds this year?
I'll be in the official DesmoDue administration vehicle-eg my motorhome-and NO you can't all share it if it's raining!:P
John
Rattler
29-Mar-2005, 10:13
"my boys! ???? Who are they?
Originally posted by Fordie
Im DSC not DOC so Ill be in the Tent :lol: 4D
on yer bleedin own lets get that straight............LMAO.....
Phil
Motor home for me:sing:
Chass.
chicken
29-Mar-2005, 10:29
Don't mean to sound elitist but I can afford for someone else to cook my breakfast for me and I have budgetted accordingly.
It looks like at least 2 others are of the same view, one of which is Dickie. Come forward now, don't be shy!
antonye
29-Mar-2005, 10:31
I don't think there's anything worse than needing to be wide awake and focused for a race meeting, than having to "rough it" in the back of a van or a tent. I know most of you probably have this down to a fine art, but I'd rather fork out the extra 30-40 quid for a B&B and get a good night's sleep in the warm and dry :D
Originally posted by weeksy
with that plan you actually make the w/e far less than what it should be.... You miss out on the late night re-builds helping one of the lads, you miss out on the banter from the daytime, you miss out on the pre-race nerves and chatting to the lads over a bacon sarnie...
That's pretty much why I'm camping. I'm under no illusions that it'll be any cheaper (once I've bought a tent, 2 sleeping bags, 2 sleeping mats, etc, etc, etc.....) but not being at the circuit wouldn't seem right. If I had a bit more wedge then I'd hire a motorhome and have some trackside luxury, but a decent size tent should do the job nicely.
Ali
Ali,
For the cost of 2 sleeping mats you can get a cheap airbed and small genny thing that runs off the car cigarette lighter to pump it up, far far comfier ...
http://www.millets.co.uk/Millets.storefront/EN/Product/09278445
double airbed and pump £28, trust me its worth its weight in gold for your back ......
Originally posted by DIBBLE
http://www.millets.co.uk/Millets.storefront/EN/Product/09278445
double airbed and pump £28, trust me its worth its weight in gold for your back ......
Sold! I had to sleep on one of these for a few months and worked pretty well. They just always end up leaking....
another point to consider is actually being there on time and knowing where to go........If i was at a B&B i would constantly be thinking about getting there in time...where do i sign on! will i get a space to park etc etc...if im at the circuit i think it will help with the whole " where " to be scenario...
As mentioned its not just about the " race " its about the paddock the brotherhood etc
when its ****ing down and we are soaked i may change my mind LOL
Phil.
Originally posted by weeksy
Fil2 and Domski .... they are my beetches :)
wtf r beetches.?
Originally posted by fil2
when its ****ing down and we are soaked i may change my mind LOL
Phil.
no you won't, you'll just ALL go round to Montys gaff, just take your own mug as he doesn't have many ........
Originally posted by DIBBLE
Originally posted by fil2
when its ****ing down and we are soaked i may change my mind LOL
Phil.
no you won't, you'll just ALL go round to Montys gaff, just take your own mug as he doesn't have many ........
I left a full bottle of whiskey in Monty's motorhome at Donington last year ... that should still be there I would imagine.
Originally posted by DIBBLE
Originally posted by fil2
when its ****ing down and we are soaked i may change my mind LOL
Phil.
no you won't, you'll just ALL go round to Montys gaff, just take your own mug as he doesn't have many ........
My Mate "Domski" has a huge Marque that fits about 25 peeps in..im sure if its raining we will allow other due entrants in to enjoy the hospitality.......lol
Phil
unfortunately we dont have a budget exceeding £200+ for accom - we'd rather spend it on the bike if we had it:P
Got all the overnite gear, from Rallies/carshows/horseshows etc, so no need for shopping either:P - and its like Kev says - being there catching up with mates etc:D
C:cool:
bradders
29-Mar-2005, 12:53
sleeping in a tent at the rounds I can make overnight, want to get a 'feeling' of racing and not too importatnt if I dont sleep much as I aint racing!
phoenix n max
29-Mar-2005, 16:05
Got a caravan and awning and just made another door in it to fit bike in too so all in one self contained unit.
Pity I can't stick the kids in the caravan when travelling though. Would put paid to the ''are we there yet'' '' I need the toilet '' whines from the back of the car.
Lin - dont ever take Flanks' are-we-there-yet' joint Dorset rep then!!:o
We're camping - in a tent. Now those of you that know me reasonably well might be surprised at that but having spent the night in a rather luxurious tent at the Bemsee round in France last year, I reckon it's changed a bit since I was a wee lass, though it will obviously be the washroom facilities that make or break it. Cadwell seemed fine, we'll probably stay at home for Brands (or at least I will), Snetterton - well the whole point of that is staying around for the night. That only leaves Donny and Castle Combe so I reckon I can put up with those two no matter what.
We've been doing our research too. Millets seem the best. If you need the whole lot including beds and mats, etc, have a look at this (http://www.millets.co.uk/Millets.storefront/EN/Product/1145), otherwise there's one which is called the Trent in the brochure but seems to be the same as the Tweed (http://www.millets.co.uk/Millets.storefront/EN/Product/09357942) online, which sleeps 4 in 2 compartments either side of space in which to store/work on the bike and which only weighs 8.4kg. £120 mind you. Much better than Blacks.
From what I saw of the atmosphere at Croix, definitely the way to go.....
Redruth
29-Mar-2005, 22:01
Much as I have eschewed all forms of canvass for the last several years, ever since I could afford to stay in a proper bed on holiday, I've decided that the spirit of the whole DD thing, putting up a tent, having the bikes under canvass, washing in cold water in a ladies room with strangers wandering in and tactfully ignoring you, having nowhere to plug your hairdryer, is all indicative of the level of support I am prepared to give to as a non DD racer.
Sacrifice, that's what this series is all about, and I'm prepared to make as many sacrifices as the rest of you!
(well, I'll try it once and if it's horrible will book into nearest Champneys for anti-canvass therapy). :D:D
the old man
29-Mar-2005, 22:49
can't say i've ever known a racer who didn't stay at the track - this aint a track day; you need to be there early to scrutineer and register then get ready for practice / qualifying, then change EVERYTHING in time for the first race, then wait for your results and CHANGE EVERYTHING ready for the second race, then CHANGE EVERYTHING BACK before you pack up and go home. it's all about the vibe.
Originally posted by NBs996
I plan to turn up the afty/eve before and sleep in our hospitality unit.
Sorry to disappoint you Nick, the sponsors are unanimous in that you will have to make do with the Winnebago Vectra as it stands.:(:(
Bugga!
Oh well, if it's that black/silver one they showed us then we should be grateful I s'pose. At least it's got a shower, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, lounge.
Are they still providing a driver?
psychlist
30-Mar-2005, 22:24
Originally posted by NBs996
Are they still providing a driver?
You rang M'lord?
My Mate "Domski" has a huge Marque that fits about 25 peeps in..im sure if its raining we will allow other due entrants in to enjoy the hospitality.......lol
Phil
Hmmm... we'll have to kick the Page 3 brolly dollies out in the rain then :saint:
Originally posted by TP
I left a full bottle of whiskey in Monty's motorhome at Donington last year ... that should still be there I would imagine.
Are you sure mate?? I looked for it and couldn't find it-maybe the 'little people' took it.....................:frog:
John
Originally posted by Monty
Are you sure mate?? I looked for it and couldn't find it-maybe the 'little people' took it.....................:frog:
John
Yeah it was in the cupboard above the sink on the RHS I think. The 'little people' shouldn't be able to reach it :D
chicken
31-Mar-2005, 15:46
wahey - now 4 people have chosen not to slum it!
Wonder what the person that chose "other" is going to do?
ps before anyone gets shirty about this, please take this post in the deliberately spiteful spirit that was intended!
antonye
31-Mar-2005, 15:52
Now now Chi, you'll only upset people with posts like that.
Keep up the good work.
dickieducati
31-Mar-2005, 15:58
we can have a nice chat about race tactics over b'fast, and then mosey on down to get our stuff checked at race control. sort the bikes out, chuck a couple of quick laps in for practice then chill out till the races.
panic?................i'll leave that to the others.:D
psychlist
31-Mar-2005, 16:07
Helpful as ever eh Steve ;)
dickieducati
31-Mar-2005, 16:12
got it here.......
tech control 8-10
practice 9.30-11
then wait for the races.
so brekkie at 7 then i recon.
trust me i wil be doing **** all to my bike, no tyre changing, no gearing changing, maybe the odd little suspension tweak but thats it.
dickieducati
31-Mar-2005, 16:14
Originally posted by weeksy
Originally posted by psychlist
Helpful as ever eh Steve ;)
yup......
just selective with it ;)
billy bothered from botheredsville.
psychlist
31-Mar-2005, 16:14
Sounds like a plan Tricky mate, good on yer :biaggi:
psychlist
31-Mar-2005, 16:20
But we'll be on double british summer time by then Steve, just like wen we wus in de woar! So even the Weeksy Racing team will be lost in the mists of time :frog:
antonye
31-Mar-2005, 16:24
Originally posted by weeksy
That's a bloody great plan apart from 1 problem....
scrutineering is 7-8 :) sign on is 8-8.30.... you missed your practice pass because you got there late..... and you've been put at the back of the grid because they thought you had not made it....
Still sounds like breakfast at 7am to me! Last time we trackday'ed at Cadwell we left the B&B at 7.15am and had the bikes off the trailer and on paddock stands by 7.30am!
Can't see how an extra ten minutes drive makes any difference at all?
Originally posted by weeksy
gonna leave this thread now as i'm about to get arsey....
It's for the best.
psychlist
31-Mar-2005, 16:33
Originally posted by weeksy
Lads seriously now.... some of you need to get out of 'trackday' mode....
Be glad when I can get back IN to Trackday mode :lol:
antonye
31-Mar-2005, 16:40
Originally posted by weeksy
IT'S NOT A TRACKDAY !!!!!!
No, but you seem to be under the impression that because you're not camping within 50 yards of the scrutineer's post, the bike isn't going to be ready? That's utter crap.
As Dickie says, some will be doing minimum fiddling with the bike so as long as it's through scrutineering in time then what's the rush?
Anyone that is "fixing" bits in the morning before the race obviously enjoyed too much camping hospitality the night before!
Seriously Steve, you make yourself out to be the world's focal point of knowledge on racing, but I've definitely attended and helped out my (racing) friends at more club races over the last 12 years than you've entered races, so please don't try to patronise anyone on this board with your holier than thou attitude.
It may work on visordown, but some of us aren't as green.
Originally posted by antonye
but some of us aren't as green.
'zactly:D
but some of us is poor as churchmice, so will be pitting it overnite... blagging beer:devil::lol:
Originally posted by chicken
wahey - now 4 people have chosen not to slum it!
Wonder what the person that chose "other" is going to do?
ps before anyone gets shirty about this, please take this post in the deliberately spiteful spirit that was intended!
That's me Chicken, and I will be sleeping in my luxurious motorhome in the paddock don't you know. My old bones can't do without the central heating, hot and cold running water, shower, toilet, cooker, etc etc........................
Actually it's a 14 year old Hymer but it does the job-ask TP-that is if he's stopped wingeing about his bottle of whisky yet.:lol:
John
dickieducati
31-Mar-2005, 17:07
ant...................weeksy may have a point.
lets make it 6.55 for b'fast...........tea or coffee for you ?:D
dickieducati
31-Mar-2005, 17:12
weeksy, i take on all you're saying, and dont doubt it will be a baptism of fire for many of us. but will give the b and b option a go for the first race and see how it goes.
Having been hanging round race paddocks since 1969 I am not going to get into this-but-the one thing that Steve missed out is the fact that you will be spending a LOT of time running to the toilet....................I still do when racing!:lol:
You all know of course that adrenaline is brown??
John
[Edited on 31-3-2005 by Monty]
The thing is Weeksy, thats not how you're coming across. Your advice is more condescending than helpful, whether you mean it to come across that way or not.
The thing with advice is that you can offer it until you are blue in the face, but if the recipient doesn't want it then it's useless and will eventually just cause problems. If you do this in real life with people then I wouldn't be surprised to find out that all your front teeth are false!
Originally posted by Monty
Actually it's a 14 year old Hymer but it does the job-ask TP-that is if he's stopped wingeing about his bottle of whisky yet.:lol:
John
Whinging? Why I oughtta ....
Actually TP I have your bottle in my cupboard in the kitchen-it's not full as you drank some of it-and then preceeded to snore all through the night. I am only saving you from yourself as if I give it back to you at Cadwell you know that being the uncultured Auz that you are you will only drink it and be unfit to race.................:lol::lol::lol:
If you really want it mate you are welcome to it-I only drink single malt myself-not that blended stuff you bought.;)
John
Originally posted by Monty
Actually TP I have your bottle in my cupboard in the kitchen-it's not full as you drank some of it-and then preceeded to snore all through the night. I am only saving you from yourself as if I give it back to you at Cadwell you know that being the uncultured Auz that you are you will only drink it and be unfit to race.................:lol::lol::lol:
If you really want it mate you are welcome to it-I only drink single malt myself-not that blended stuff you bought.;)
John
:D Me? Drink it?
Nah, I'm not chasing it back ... If you had it there I thought it might make a good nip for all the DD riders and supporters though, keep the belly warm ;)
You whiskey elitist cliquey type person :D
i can just here the u2u's flying around between TP Dickie and Antonye..LMAO
u guys like fishing together as well i guess
Phil
[Edited on 31-3-2005 by fil2]
dickieducati
31-Mar-2005, 17:54
as if we would;)
i dont need tony to protect me, well, er, actually i do thinking back to that incident outside a london club recently!
and what wrong with fishing!
antonye
31-Mar-2005, 19:33
No, none of us are fishing and maybe I was a bit strong in what I said, so apologies to you Steve if you took offence.
Please just let us make our own mistakes!
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