2011-01-15 Sat - Redbull Minidrome

does anyone know how long is the distance / how many laps?

anyone know what song that is in the video?
really like it.

Oops

xrawrx: 1:00pm
Bahhz: 1:00pm
Sumo: 1:30pm
hillbilly: 1:30pm
Crumb: 2.00pm
igloo69: 2pm
hartxander: 2:30pm
Finger Jockey: 3.00pm

Lucky I checked what time I should be there.

anyone know what song that is in the video?
really like it.

Intro to Aim's 'Hinterland' album. Haven't listened to that in years, may have to go dig out the cd.

Im surprisingly excited...

I didn't get a spot in the quallys but quite fancy maybe going to watch the racing this evening, go and take some photos and stuff.
Any other southsiders fancy a ride in together?

What time are social people rocking up ? 1pm is maybe a little early to start on the beer ;)

me and a few people are heading there for 1ish. as soon as i know i havnt got through to the final 35 im gonna be on the tramp beer

When does this startwanna come and watch. Do you have to pay?

I believe it's free to watch, but there's no where to lock the bikes up. Was debating walking/busing over since it's not too far from where I live

Free entry. Racing starts at 7pm. Loads of railings nearby to lock up to.

Ah that I didn't know, was just going on what they said on the website :)

from the website:

Spectator Information:

Schedule:
Doors Open for Main event - 18:30
(Doors Open for Qualification – 14:00 Please note new time)
Doors close - Midnight

If you don’t want to take on the Red Bull Mini Drome and want to watch all the action track side or via the mezzanine then there are 500 places available on a 1st come 1st served basis.

No entry fee – However, a donation to Hearne Hill Velodrome would be nice……
There is a bar so please don’t bring in your own booze.

Due to the limited amount of space available there will not be any bike storage supplied for spectators. If you bring your bike you'll need to find somewhere to leave it, and remember to lock it! Red Bull cannot take responsibility for bike theft, and unfortunately there are some nasty people out there who like to take things that don't belong to them. We want you to have a great day, so keep your bike secure!

And if you are locking up nearby, use your fattest chain, because lots of bikes go missing around Bethnal Green.

im on at 1.00pm

On at 4. It looks fun.

I wonder how they got H&S to ok it with out sides? #nottobeaspoilsport

I'm on at 2 now, but I have just found out I have to work mid pm, does anyone want to see if they can take my place? Pm me your mobile or dig mine from the private numbers thread. Would rather someone take it who can stay the duration and I know people who wanted to ride didn't get the chance in the sweepstake

I really wanted to be there, but Frania has Norovirus. I haven't slept much.
Why oh why?!

Re: locking bikes nearby - I lock mine outside the gym at York hall all the time and it's always been fine. There's some also railings set back from the street in a fenced off area - just past the phone boxes as you look down Old Ford Road. It's not Fort Knox and the area isn't the safest by any means, but it's always been alright for me. The fenced off bit is a bit more discreet than the railings outside the front, and there's usually lots of people around anyway.

Going down there soon. I've got to do some interviews at the event – the agency I work for is doing some work for Red Bull at the moment. So; if anyone wants to tell us want they think of it all (good or bad) come and say hello!

I really wanted to be there, but Frania has Norovirus. I haven't slept much.
Why oh why?!

remember the incubation period! you shouldn't really have contact with others for 2 days. i wouldn't wish that shit/puke on anyone.

Yeah, I know. My wife has emetophobia, so will will have to use Dettol on everything for the next 5 days.

Is there a lot of people there? heading over in a minute.

It's very busy already, good vibes. Didn't qualify but still good fun. The pursuits will be mad.