ATBA 2013 Calendar

[ade_mcc]

From ATBA-UK

With the sad news of Haredown closing we’ve made some changes to the schedule of competitions for the UK Series 2013.

Round 1 - 6th April – Downhill – Hampshire.
Round 2 - 18th & 19th May – Boarderx & Freestyle – Hales Superbole, Cheshire.
Round 3 - 15th & 16th June - Downhill – South Oxfordshire.
Round 4 - 13th & 14th July – Boarderx & Freestyle – Ironsides, Herefordshire.
Round 5 - 3rd August – Downhill – Scotland.
Round 6 - 17th & 18th August – Boarderx & Freestyle – Bugs Boarding, Gloucestershire.
Round 7 - 7th September – Downhill – Llangollen, Wales.

We all wish everyone at Haredown all the best.

Interesting selection, obviously no Haredown, no Dave and no Lakes, but some intriguing alternatives - I've got my eye on 2, 3, 5 and 7.

So, who's thinking of attending what?

More info hopefully to come here.

[Jasper]

i wouldnt mind hitting some of the downhills...and the centre ones really, 2,3,4 take my fancy. Just a case of badgering people to give me lifts...hint..hint..

[Brennig]

Can't make a single one. Cool.

[MarcATB]

I wish one day I'll visit ATBA event...

[The 6th degree]

I want to try to get to the DHs and at least one BX...which still hasn't happened.

Anyone know whereabouts in Hampshire for the first one?

[leapb4ulook]

Anyone know whereabouts in Hampshire for the first one?

I do

[The 6th degree]

I do

And....? Or is it top secret?

[Daleyg3]

Anyone know what sort of tracks the downhill rounds are? I'm really paranoid about using my Alpine MBS Brake on tight runs >_<

[The 6th degree]

Do you mean ABS (ALpine Brake System - the hydrolic one) or the MBS V5 brake (cable brake pads)?

ABS is fine for the DH tracks and with some fine tuning people have been using the MBS brake successfully.

[leapb4ulook]

And....?

It's near Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Anyone know what sort of tracks the downhill rounds are? I'm really paranoid about using my Alpine MBS Brake on tight runs >_<

None of the tracks are all that tight or technical. You'll be fine.

[Daleyg3]

Yes, the hydraulic one.

[markbrosnan78]

I'm going to see if I can wangle a trip to round three. Any ideas where it is? Don't think I'll be up for competing but ill come for some photos and shiggles.

[The 6th degree]

Yes, the hydraulic one.

You'll be more than fine then.

[Gavanyon]

I'd love to attend one, might try and make the Scotland one as it's the only one I can easily get to.

[etchy6]

il be at the bugs one...

[leapb4ulook]

Here's a map of our confirmed comps so far.

[Mikael]

What happened at Haredown?

[_Kryten_]

Haredown has closed down hears a quote from there Facebook page

The Holt family are very sad to announce that after thirteen years Haredown will not be opening it’s doors in 2013. Unfortunately the poor weather and double dip recession lead to a worse than expected performance in 2012.The decision has not been an easy one, but the family*farm business cannot support a failing enterprise. We have worked hard to try and mitigate the impact of an appalling economic climate, but at the end of the day we feel we have done all we can and are left with no other option.*Haredown has brought a lot of joy and laughter to thousands of people over the last thirteen years, we would like to thank each and every one of you who have been a part of this amazing adventure, whether as a customer, parent or member of staff. We know the memories created at Haredown will live on forever.

[Mikael]

That sucks, but unfortunately that's the way most mountainboarding endeavours seem to go after some time. I never got to go there, sadly, but I wish them the best.

[The 6th degree]

Was the first DH comp always on the 6th April? For some reason, I had it as 13th April and already booked that long weekend off.