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ride & Skid It 27 July 2019
28th July 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 27th July 2019
Weather wise Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day wasn't too bad first thing , a bit overcast but unfortunately that wasn't to last. Within about 30 mins there were raindrops which turned into a real downpour and persisted down for the whole of the day.
Anyway someone came prepared for bad weather!
There there was a full compliment of 20 riders including four novice riders (1 missing off group photo) and considering the weather everyone got on with it and produced some good riding. And even though I say so myself I think I produced some nice photos even though I was soaked to the skin by the end of the day.
Les Collins tool box that allows things to carry on without hitch
Photos from the days action follow, they should be in a general chronological order, The rider of the day was Nigel Hugo but unfortunately I don't know which rider he is.
Aidan Collins giving a final briefing before the riders start
Morning Session
Session 1
Session 2 - Learning to slide
Aidan Collins giving a demo of how its done
Some of the riders putting the umbrellas to good use!
Tom McClean
Afternoon Sessions
Aidan Collins
Its going wrong!
Gone wrong
She was ok but I bet her hair needed a good wash at the end of the day!
Thanks for Looking.
Andy
28th July 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 27th July 2019
Weather wise Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day wasn't too bad first thing , a bit overcast but unfortunately that wasn't to last. Within about 30 mins there were raindrops which turned into a real downpour and persisted down for the whole of the day.
Anyway someone came prepared for bad weather!
There there was a full compliment of 20 riders including four novice riders (1 missing off group photo) and considering the weather everyone got on with it and produced some good riding. And even though I say so myself I think I produced some nice photos even though I was soaked to the skin by the end of the day.
Les Collins tool box that allows things to carry on without hitch
Photos from the days action follow, they should be in a general chronological order, The rider of the day was Nigel Hugo but unfortunately I don't know which rider he is.
Aidan Collins giving a final briefing before the riders start
Morning Session
Session 1
Session 2 - Learning to slide
Aidan Collins giving a demo of how its done
Some of the riders putting the umbrellas to good use!
Tom McClean
Afternoon Sessions
Aidan Collins
Its going wrong!
Gone wrong
She was ok but I bet her hair needed a good wash at the end of the day!
Thanks for Looking.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 13 July 2019
15th July 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 13th July 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day was held on a mixed day weather wise, overcast in the morning and bright in the afternoon. No rain worth talking about anyway!
Aidan Collins giving a final briefing before the riders start
After last weeks poor turn out there there was a full compliment of riders and although I'm no expert there looked to be a few competent riders present or at least willing to give it a go. There were some novices three or four I think but it could have been five, one of them being a young lad who did give it a real go. He did come off towards the end of the day but give him his due he got up dusted himself down and got ready for his next ride. In fact he got the rider of the day and well deserved too.
After hitching a ride he went on to get rider of the day
Photos from the days action follow, they should be in a general chronological order although I haven't uploaded any pictures from session one when everyone is taking it careful. On advice I've decided to reintroduce a large watermark, I know it spoils the viewing experience but I think it is required.
Morning Session
Afternoon Sessions
Aidan giving it some gas
Les Collins
Adam Allott
Thanks for looking
Andy
15th July 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 13th July 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day was held on a mixed day weather wise, overcast in the morning and bright in the afternoon. No rain worth talking about anyway!
Aidan Collins giving a final briefing before the riders start
After last weeks poor turn out there there was a full compliment of riders and although I'm no expert there looked to be a few competent riders present or at least willing to give it a go. There were some novices three or four I think but it could have been five, one of them being a young lad who did give it a real go. He did come off towards the end of the day but give him his due he got up dusted himself down and got ready for his next ride. In fact he got the rider of the day and well deserved too.
After hitching a ride he went on to get rider of the day
Photos from the days action follow, they should be in a general chronological order although I haven't uploaded any pictures from session one when everyone is taking it careful. On advice I've decided to reintroduce a large watermark, I know it spoils the viewing experience but I think it is required.
Morning Session
Afternoon Sessions
Aidan giving it some gas
Les Collins
Adam Allott
Thanks for looking
Andy
Ride & Skid It 06 July 2019
07th July 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 06 July 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat Track Experience Day was held on a mixed day weather wise. I was in low flying cloud going over the Cat & Fiddle but by the time I'd got to the track it was fairly clear. Unfortunately it didn't last long and some of the morning was spent in a real drizzle.
Richard May one of the flat track instructors; you can't keep these instructors off the bikes
After the full house of last week there were only seven riders, eight if you include Aidans son. There was one novice rider and no Les to coach him. Having said that he did really well and progressed through all the sessions and ended up with the rider of the day award.
Novice rider
Photos from the days action follow, they should be in a general chronological order.
Morning Sessions
Adam giving explaining some of the finer points/b]
Father & son this had a grunge texture added to it but I still have the original file if the riders want it; drop me an email.
Nice to see some father & son time
Afternoon Sessions
Aidan Collins
Adam Allott
Another father & son image
Perhaps the next rider in the Collins family history
Thanks for looking.
Andy
07th July 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 06 July 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat Track Experience Day was held on a mixed day weather wise. I was in low flying cloud going over the Cat & Fiddle but by the time I'd got to the track it was fairly clear. Unfortunately it didn't last long and some of the morning was spent in a real drizzle.
Richard May one of the flat track instructors; you can't keep these instructors off the bikes
After the full house of last week there were only seven riders, eight if you include Aidans son. There was one novice rider and no Les to coach him. Having said that he did really well and progressed through all the sessions and ended up with the rider of the day award.
Novice rider
Photos from the days action follow, they should be in a general chronological order.
Morning Sessions
Adam giving explaining some of the finer points/b]
Father & son this had a grunge texture added to it but I still have the original file if the riders want it; drop me an email.
Nice to see some father & son time
Afternoon Sessions
Aidan Collins
Adam Allott
Another father & son image
Perhaps the next rider in the Collins family history
Thanks for looking.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 29 June 2019
30th June 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 29 June 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat Track Experience Day was held on a hot sunny day a bit too hot at times for the old bloke doing the photography and Aidans wife Kate saved me from dehydration by supplying me with a much needed bottle of water. Thanks Kate.
Aidan giving some final instructions
It was a full house this week with sixteen riders, one I think was a novice as I did see one rider with Les at the start of session 1. If he was a novice I couldn't pick him out as a novice in the later sessions, so Les must have done a good job.
Apart from the sixteen riders booked in for the Experience Day there were a handful of private riders (for want of a better expression). These are experienced riders, generally with their own bikes that have bigger engines.
Private Rider
Photographers always have something to moan about, generally something to do with the weather or the light. Its great to see Aidan, Adam and other fast lads burning up the track. On a dry day like Saturday however I can't see any of the riders as they come round as they've disappeared in a cloud of dust and it mucks up the focusing on the camera. So I've got plenty of murky riders enveloped in dust, which you'll be able to see in some of the photos.
Photos from the days action follow, they are all from the afternoon sessions,in no particular order and neither are they the best photos or the worst, purely at the whim of the old bloke that took them.
Archie May
Wag Scott - Ladies event winner at Dirt Quake
Charlie Kelly UK Champ in his age group and bike class?
Adam Allott
Ted Wilkinson UK Champ in his age group and bike class?
Thanks for looking.
Andy
30th June 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 29 June 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat Track Experience Day was held on a hot sunny day a bit too hot at times for the old bloke doing the photography and Aidans wife Kate saved me from dehydration by supplying me with a much needed bottle of water. Thanks Kate.
Aidan giving some final instructions
It was a full house this week with sixteen riders, one I think was a novice as I did see one rider with Les at the start of session 1. If he was a novice I couldn't pick him out as a novice in the later sessions, so Les must have done a good job.
Apart from the sixteen riders booked in for the Experience Day there were a handful of private riders (for want of a better expression). These are experienced riders, generally with their own bikes that have bigger engines.
Private Rider
Photographers always have something to moan about, generally something to do with the weather or the light. Its great to see Aidan, Adam and other fast lads burning up the track. On a dry day like Saturday however I can't see any of the riders as they come round as they've disappeared in a cloud of dust and it mucks up the focusing on the camera. So I've got plenty of murky riders enveloped in dust, which you'll be able to see in some of the photos.
Photos from the days action follow, they are all from the afternoon sessions,in no particular order and neither are they the best photos or the worst, purely at the whim of the old bloke that took them.
Archie May
Wag Scott - Ladies event winner at Dirt Quake
Charlie Kelly UK Champ in his age group and bike class?
Adam Allott
Ted Wilkinson UK Champ in his age group and bike class?
Thanks for looking.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 15 June 2019
16th June 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 15 June 2019
One of the speedway bikes ready for action
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day was held in an incessant drizzle during the morning that soaked everyone including yours truly; I was glad I'd brought two weatherproof jackets. The 1st afternoon session started off in rain but that abated and most of the afternoon sessions wasn't too bad until the last ten or 15 mins.
Adam Allott getting wet on the Weslake 500cc bike
Trying to keep the rain off the lens is a bit of a trial and I think I failed miserably as some of the shots look like they were taken in a mist! Not brilliant but they look atmospheric if nothing else.
Aidan giving some final instructions
As with the previous session there wasn't a full house with only nine riders as quite a few cancelled at the last minute; they must have seen the weather forecast!!
The highlight of the day for me was Dean Felton and his Weslake 500cc vintage speedway bike, with Aidan & Adam both having a ride; boys n their toys!
Dean Felton on his Weslake
Photos of the action from the day follows in a general chronological order.
Session 1
Session 2
One of the riders in awaiting his turn
Les giving a rider the benefit of his knowledge and experience
Ooops - didn't quite go to plan!
Afternoon sessions
Aidan Collins
Aidan Collins
Aidan on the Weslake
Dean Felton starts in a flash of smoke!
Adam Allott on the Weslake
And in the most unexpected places on the infield:
Southern marsh orchid
Thanks for looking.
Andy
16th June 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 15 June 2019
One of the speedway bikes ready for action
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day was held in an incessant drizzle during the morning that soaked everyone including yours truly; I was glad I'd brought two weatherproof jackets. The 1st afternoon session started off in rain but that abated and most of the afternoon sessions wasn't too bad until the last ten or 15 mins.
Adam Allott getting wet on the Weslake 500cc bike
Trying to keep the rain off the lens is a bit of a trial and I think I failed miserably as some of the shots look like they were taken in a mist! Not brilliant but they look atmospheric if nothing else.
Aidan giving some final instructions
As with the previous session there wasn't a full house with only nine riders as quite a few cancelled at the last minute; they must have seen the weather forecast!!
The highlight of the day for me was Dean Felton and his Weslake 500cc vintage speedway bike, with Aidan & Adam both having a ride; boys n their toys!
Dean Felton on his Weslake
Photos of the action from the day follows in a general chronological order.
Session 1
Session 2
One of the riders in awaiting his turn
Les giving a rider the benefit of his knowledge and experience
Ooops - didn't quite go to plan!
Afternoon sessions
Aidan Collins
Aidan Collins
Aidan on the Weslake
Dean Felton starts in a flash of smoke!
Adam Allott on the Weslake
And in the most unexpected places on the infield:
Southern marsh orchid
Thanks for looking.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 25 May 2019
26th May 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 25th May 2019
One of the speedway bikes ready for action
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day was a nice bright and sunny day, ideal for the riders and photography.
Aidan giving some final instructions
As with the previous session there wasn't a full house with only twelve riders and five of those had none or little riding experience but they all did good!
All the novice riders did really well, from can't to can
Photosof the action from the day follows in a general chronological order although I didn't take any photos from session3 or at least it doesn't look like it. I think I was taking mainly video clips during that session. Well until the camera battery gave up and no spare in the bag.
Session 1
Session 2
Aidan demonstrating how it should be done
Lunch time riders
Session 4
Thanks for looking.
Andy
26th May 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 25th May 2019
One of the speedway bikes ready for action
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day was a nice bright and sunny day, ideal for the riders and photography.
Aidan giving some final instructions
As with the previous session there wasn't a full house with only twelve riders and five of those had none or little riding experience but they all did good!
All the novice riders did really well, from can't to can
Photosof the action from the day follows in a general chronological order although I didn't take any photos from session3 or at least it doesn't look like it. I think I was taking mainly video clips during that session. Well until the camera battery gave up and no spare in the bag.
Session 1
Session 2
Aidan demonstrating how it should be done
Lunch time riders
Session 4
Thanks for looking.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 11 May 2019
12th May 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 11th May 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day was a nice bright and sunny day for the most part with a few drops of rain here and there, nothing too much to put a dampener on proceedings though.
Aidan giving a short briefing before Session 1
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Ooops
Two riders enjoying the day
Afternoon Sessions
Aidan Collins
Les Collins having a blast
Looking Good!
Adam Allott
Link to Video of Saturdays Action: https://youtu.be/5jDHrUVTgkU
Thanks for looking
Andy
12th May 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 11th May 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day was a nice bright and sunny day for the most part with a few drops of rain here and there, nothing too much to put a dampener on proceedings though.
Aidan giving a short briefing before Session 1
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Ooops
Two riders enjoying the day
Afternoon Sessions
Aidan Collins
Les Collins having a blast
Looking Good!
Adam Allott
Link to Video of Saturdays Action: https://youtu.be/5jDHrUVTgkU
Thanks for looking
Andy
Ride & Skid It 04 May 2019
06th May 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 04th May 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat Track Experience Day was infinitely better than the incessant rain we had to endure last week! So a nice bright day with a little wind and great for photography and the riders no doubt. Fun in the sun and all of that.
The flat track bikes in their usual pristine condition
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Aidan Collins
Afternoon Session
Tom McClean
Archie
Ladies if you want the file email me
Link to some of the video clips from yesterday
https://youtu.be/7sxdEq5iTdI
Thanks for looking.
Andy
06th May 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 04th May 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat Track Experience Day was infinitely better than the incessant rain we had to endure last week! So a nice bright day with a little wind and great for photography and the riders no doubt. Fun in the sun and all of that.
The flat track bikes in their usual pristine condition
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Aidan Collins
Afternoon Session
Tom McClean
Archie
Ladies if you want the file email me
Link to some of the video clips from yesterday
https://youtu.be/7sxdEq5iTdI
Thanks for looking.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 27 April 2019
28th April 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 27th April 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience was a bit of a washout due to the incessant rain and the strong wind that was blowing. By about 14:15hrs I was extremely cold, soaking wet and pretty miserable thinking nobody will buy any photos from today, so I called it a day and went home. To say the least it was a trial to stay upright at times and trying to stop rain getting on the lens was another one. Altogether It was a pretty poor day for photography horrible weather poor light and a high ISO to try and capture the best of the action.
Having said that after doing some editing on the photos I'm extremely surprised that there were only a relative few that have found their way to the trash!
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
I can't see any riders; They're behind you!
Les Collins - How it should be done
The Afternoon Session
Aidan Collins leading the way
Thanks for looking.
Andy
28th April 2019 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 27th April 2019
Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience was a bit of a washout due to the incessant rain and the strong wind that was blowing. By about 14:15hrs I was extremely cold, soaking wet and pretty miserable thinking nobody will buy any photos from today, so I called it a day and went home. To say the least it was a trial to stay upright at times and trying to stop rain getting on the lens was another one. Altogether It was a pretty poor day for photography horrible weather poor light and a high ISO to try and capture the best of the action.
Having said that after doing some editing on the photos I'm extremely surprised that there were only a relative few that have found their way to the trash!
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
I can't see any riders; They're behind you!
Les Collins - How it should be done
The Afternoon Session
Aidan Collins leading the way
Thanks for looking.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 10th November 18
12th November 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 10th November 2018
Saturdays Ride & Skid It was the final one for the year and although it didn't really rain during the morning and most of the afternoon sessions but by the end of the afternoon some of the riders were looking pretty muddy.
It was a pretty poor day for photography with poor light and a high ISO to try and capture the best of the action.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Afternoon Sessions
Adam Allott
Ooops
I think she was enjoying the mud!
Thanks for looking
Andy
12th November 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 10th November 2018
Saturdays Ride & Skid It was the final one for the year and although it didn't really rain during the morning and most of the afternoon sessions but by the end of the afternoon some of the riders were looking pretty muddy.
It was a pretty poor day for photography with poor light and a high ISO to try and capture the best of the action.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Afternoon Sessions
Adam Allott
Ooops
I think she was enjoying the mud!
Thanks for looking
Andy
Ride & Skid It 03rd November 18
04th November 2018 - 2 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 03rd November 2018
No snow this week and generally a fine day but a bit cool and on the windy side.
Mainly experienced riders and two novices today. The light was a bit poor so had to use an higher ISO to maintain shutter speed, not great but you cant have it all ways.
Aidan briefing the riders before Session 1
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Adam leading some of the riders
A novice rider with Les
Aidan Collins giving a demo
Novice Rider
Going
Gone
Lunch Special
Jenny Tinmouth
Afternoon Sessions
img]https://images.on-this.website/news/15606_17926069315bdeef9eb94d1.jpg
There's only one Way
Down!
Thanks for looking.
Andy
04th November 2018 - 2 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 03rd November 2018
No snow this week and generally a fine day but a bit cool and on the windy side.
Mainly experienced riders and two novices today. The light was a bit poor so had to use an higher ISO to maintain shutter speed, not great but you cant have it all ways.
Aidan briefing the riders before Session 1
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Adam leading some of the riders
A novice rider with Les
Aidan Collins giving a demo
Novice Rider
Going
Gone
Lunch Special
Jenny Tinmouth
Afternoon Sessions
img]https://images.on-this.website/news/15606_17926069315bdeef9eb94d1.jpg
There's only one Way
Down!
Thanks for looking.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 27th October 18
28th October 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 27th October 2018
After checking the weather forecast before I started out for Buxton I was reasonably confident that it was going to be a fine day. When I got to Macclesfield there was snow in the air, a bit ominous. Anyway when I arrived at the home of the Hitmen it wasn't too bad but then it started. Luckily it didn't last long but long enough to get some shots of the riders in a bit of a flurry.
Mainly experienced riders today with some speedy lads and lady who were pretty competitive.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Some of the mishaps
Afternoon Sessions
A Racing Start
The lad on the inside getting a flyer
And he did
Adam Allott
And a good day was had by all!
Thanks for looking.
Andy
28th October 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 27th October 2018
After checking the weather forecast before I started out for Buxton I was reasonably confident that it was going to be a fine day. When I got to Macclesfield there was snow in the air, a bit ominous. Anyway when I arrived at the home of the Hitmen it wasn't too bad but then it started. Luckily it didn't last long but long enough to get some shots of the riders in a bit of a flurry.
Mainly experienced riders today with some speedy lads and lady who were pretty competitive.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Some of the mishaps
Afternoon Sessions
A Racing Start
The lad on the inside getting a flyer
And he did
Adam Allott
And a good day was had by all!
Thanks for looking.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 20th October 18
22nd October 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 20th October 2018
I was a bit apprehensive about the weather before I started out for Buxton for the last Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience day of the season. When I arrived however there was none of the mist that was forecast and although it was a bit dull in the morning, there was glorious sun in the afternoon and no wind either; yippee!
The bikes awaiting their riders
I think it was a full house for the team with nineteen riders including a few returners who I can see have improved amazingly since I first saw them.
One of the returners
Neil Collins also gave a display of some exhibition riding throughout the day, so an excellent day all round really.
Neil Collins
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Just a few from session one, when everyone are generally going pretty slow and familiarising themselves with the bikes and the track.
Not wallpapering over the cracks, just taping coloured plastic to the helmets to identify who are the novice riders!
Session 2 when the riders are split into groups to learn the technique of sliding, easier said than done!
Adam and his group
Les and the novice group
Aidan and his group
Aidan Collins
An early faller
And another one bites the dust!
How not to try and do the splits!
The lunch time special!
Neil Collins
Tom McClean
The Afternoon Sessions
Aidan Collins
Could you be anywhere nicer for a speedway experience day!
And a grand day was had by all!
Thanks for looking and please look in the Ride & Skid It gallery for more photos.
Andy
22nd October 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 20th October 2018
I was a bit apprehensive about the weather before I started out for Buxton for the last Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience day of the season. When I arrived however there was none of the mist that was forecast and although it was a bit dull in the morning, there was glorious sun in the afternoon and no wind either; yippee!
The bikes awaiting their riders
I think it was a full house for the team with nineteen riders including a few returners who I can see have improved amazingly since I first saw them.
One of the returners
Neil Collins also gave a display of some exhibition riding throughout the day, so an excellent day all round really.
Neil Collins
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Just a few from session one, when everyone are generally going pretty slow and familiarising themselves with the bikes and the track.
Not wallpapering over the cracks, just taping coloured plastic to the helmets to identify who are the novice riders!
Session 2 when the riders are split into groups to learn the technique of sliding, easier said than done!
Adam and his group
Les and the novice group
Aidan and his group
Aidan Collins
An early faller
And another one bites the dust!
How not to try and do the splits!
The lunch time special!
Neil Collins
Tom McClean
The Afternoon Sessions
Aidan Collins
Could you be anywhere nicer for a speedway experience day!
And a grand day was had by all!
Thanks for looking and please look in the Ride & Skid It gallery for more photos.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 13th October 18
14th October 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 13th October 2018
Another day with a pretty rubbish weather forecast for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat track Experience day. Amazingly apart from a very light shower early on the forecasted rain didn't happen and I've got to say I wasn't disappointed by that.
The bikes in pristine condition and the bikes medicine chest!
However the wind was a different matter with some really strong gusts and it was difficult to keep upright at times, but the riders and instructors coped admirably, even with an instructor down. So the format of the day was a little different but that didn't detract from the day and it made it easier for me to photograph proceedings.
I think all the riders were pretty experienced and as usual everyone had a great time as they negotiated the track.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
He's behind you
Afternoon Sessions
Adam Allott
A Racing Start
A Clip Of Wheels!
He was ok apart from a bruised ego no doubt!
Thanks for looking and please look in the Ride & Skid It gallery for more photos.
Andy
14th October 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skiders - 13th October 2018
Another day with a pretty rubbish weather forecast for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat track Experience day. Amazingly apart from a very light shower early on the forecasted rain didn't happen and I've got to say I wasn't disappointed by that.
The bikes in pristine condition and the bikes medicine chest!
However the wind was a different matter with some really strong gusts and it was difficult to keep upright at times, but the riders and instructors coped admirably, even with an instructor down. So the format of the day was a little different but that didn't detract from the day and it made it easier for me to photograph proceedings.
I think all the riders were pretty experienced and as usual everyone had a great time as they negotiated the track.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
He's behind you
Afternoon Sessions
Adam Allott
A Racing Start
A Clip Of Wheels!
He was ok apart from a bruised ego no doubt!
Thanks for looking and please look in the Ride & Skid It gallery for more photos.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 06th October 18
07th October 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 29th September 2018
As the weather forecast for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience day was a bit grim, I've got to say I wasn't relishing the thought standing there for 4 hours on a cold, wet, miserable day. It did start out a bit on the dreak side but as the day progressed it got better.
And even on a miserable day the location if you have the opportunity to look around is quite stunning; well thats if you look a bit further than all the stuff thats scattered around the track.
Aidan Collins giving the final briefing before Session 1
There was the usual mix of novice and experienced riders and as usual everyone had a great time as they negotiated the track. Ive also got to say there was fair amount of competition/rivalry between some of the riders and that certainly makes things more interesting.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session 1 & 2
One of the novice riders who obviously enjoyed the experience as she smiled her way around the track, she was smiling on every photo I took. A refreshing change!
Adam Allott and his group for session2
Les Collins and his group for session2
Afternoon Sessions3 & 4
Aidan Collins
Still Smiling!
Tom McClean
Thanks for looking and don't forget to look in the Ride &? Skid It gallery.
Andy
07th October 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 29th September 2018
As the weather forecast for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience day was a bit grim, I've got to say I wasn't relishing the thought standing there for 4 hours on a cold, wet, miserable day. It did start out a bit on the dreak side but as the day progressed it got better.
And even on a miserable day the location if you have the opportunity to look around is quite stunning; well thats if you look a bit further than all the stuff thats scattered around the track.
Aidan Collins giving the final briefing before Session 1
There was the usual mix of novice and experienced riders and as usual everyone had a great time as they negotiated the track. Ive also got to say there was fair amount of competition/rivalry between some of the riders and that certainly makes things more interesting.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session 1 & 2
One of the novice riders who obviously enjoyed the experience as she smiled her way around the track, she was smiling on every photo I took. A refreshing change!
Adam Allott and his group for session2
Les Collins and his group for session2
Afternoon Sessions3 & 4
Aidan Collins
Still Smiling!
Tom McClean
Thanks for looking and don't forget to look in the Ride &? Skid It gallery.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 29th September 18
30th September 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 29th September 2018
Another sell out session for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience day. No novice riders this week which is a bit of a nonsense statement as everything is relative, So compared to the instructors there's a huge gap in ability!!!
Having said that I'm pretty sure all the riders give everything they've got to emulate the instructors and I do admire their attempts. Whatever, they all enjoy it and I think most probably go home exhausted; I'm pretty sure I'd go home in an ambulance if I was brave enough to try it!
Aidan Collins giving the final briefing before Session 1
The weather was really good, bright and sunny but a bit on the cool side as its in a pretty exposed location in the Peak District.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session 1 & 2
Adam Allott
On his way....
Down!
Afternoon Sessions 3 & 4
Aidan Collins
Aidan Collins shows how it should be done!
Adam Allott - Exhibition Riding!
Got It!
Les Collins
Thanks for looking, more photos are in the Ride & Skid It gallery.
Andy
30th September 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 29th September 2018
Another sell out session for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience day. No novice riders this week which is a bit of a nonsense statement as everything is relative, So compared to the instructors there's a huge gap in ability!!!
Having said that I'm pretty sure all the riders give everything they've got to emulate the instructors and I do admire their attempts. Whatever, they all enjoy it and I think most probably go home exhausted; I'm pretty sure I'd go home in an ambulance if I was brave enough to try it!
Aidan Collins giving the final briefing before Session 1
The weather was really good, bright and sunny but a bit on the cool side as its in a pretty exposed location in the Peak District.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session 1 & 2
Adam Allott
On his way....
Down!
Afternoon Sessions 3 & 4
Aidan Collins
Aidan Collins shows how it should be done!
Adam Allott - Exhibition Riding!
Got It!
Les Collins
Thanks for looking, more photos are in the Ride & Skid It gallery.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 15th September 18
16th September 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 15th September 2018
Another full house for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience day, with a blend of experienced and novice riders. I think there were quite a few returnees but sometimes the old memory isn't as good as it used to be.
Aidan Collins giving information about the bikes to the riders
Weather wise it wasn't too bad for photography and it didn't rain which after last weeks downpour was wonderful.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session 1 & 2
Afternoon Sessions 3 & 4
Aidan Collins sliding
Adam Allott sliding
Tom McClean
Thanks for looking, other photos to follow in the Ride & Skid It folder.
Andy
16th September 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 15th September 2018
Another full house for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience day, with a blend of experienced and novice riders. I think there were quite a few returnees but sometimes the old memory isn't as good as it used to be.
Aidan Collins giving information about the bikes to the riders
Weather wise it wasn't too bad for photography and it didn't rain which after last weeks downpour was wonderful.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session 1 & 2
Afternoon Sessions 3 & 4
Aidan Collins sliding
Adam Allott sliding
Tom McClean
Thanks for looking, other photos to follow in the Ride & Skid It folder.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 08th September 18
09th September 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 08th September 2018
The weather forecast wasn't good for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day and the forecasters definitely got it right. Weather wise the best part of the day was at the beginning for the group photo and it gradually deteriorated as the day progressed. By the end of the day this photographer was soaked but stuck it out to the end. Note to self remember to take waterproofs for the next session.
Even though it was a miserable day all the riders appeared to enjoy it and I got some photos that reflected the conditions really well; I'm not sure that the cameras appreciated the conditions though.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Going ok
A fall from grace, oops!
It was elegantly done though
Aidan Collins
Tom Mcclean
Afternoon Sessions
Aidan Showing a rider the riding line.
Les pretending to be working while he's doing what we'd all like to do, mess about in a puddle
Aidan giving a master class in how it should be done even in atrocious conditions
Thanks for looking and don't forget to look in the Ride & Skid It Gallery.
Andy
09th September 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 08th September 2018
The weather forecast wasn't good for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day and the forecasters definitely got it right. Weather wise the best part of the day was at the beginning for the group photo and it gradually deteriorated as the day progressed. By the end of the day this photographer was soaked but stuck it out to the end. Note to self remember to take waterproofs for the next session.
Even though it was a miserable day all the riders appeared to enjoy it and I got some photos that reflected the conditions really well; I'm not sure that the cameras appreciated the conditions though.
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning Session
Going ok
A fall from grace, oops!
It was elegantly done though
Aidan Collins
Tom Mcclean
Afternoon Sessions
Aidan Showing a rider the riding line.
Les pretending to be working while he's doing what we'd all like to do, mess about in a puddle
Aidan giving a master class in how it should be done even in atrocious conditions
Thanks for looking and don't forget to look in the Ride & Skid It Gallery.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 25th August 2018
26th August 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 25th August 2018
A bit dull in the morning for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat Track Experience Day, but not bad for photography and it brightened up in the afternoon after some heavy rain at lunch. Pretty sure there were a few riders that had been to previous sessions this year, so its always interesting to see how they are improving or not.
The Honda CRF 125cc Bikes looking in pristine condition
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning session
Afternoon Session
Aidan Collins
A racing start
A bit of congestion for the infield
Given an un-natural feel, just for something a bit different!
Converted to mono and then some of the colour replaced
Thanks for looking and don't forget to look in the Ride & Skid It Gallery.
Andy
26th August 2018 - 0 comments
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 25th August 2018
A bit dull in the morning for Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat Track Experience Day, but not bad for photography and it brightened up in the afternoon after some heavy rain at lunch. Pretty sure there were a few riders that had been to previous sessions this year, so its always interesting to see how they are improving or not.
The Honda CRF 125cc Bikes looking in pristine condition
Photos of the action from the day follow in general chronological order.
Morning session
Afternoon Session
Aidan Collins
A racing start
A bit of congestion for the infield
Given an un-natural feel, just for something a bit different!
Converted to mono and then some of the colour replaced
Thanks for looking and don't forget to look in the Ride & Skid It Gallery.
Andy
Ride & Skid It 18th August 2018
19th August 2018 - 0 comments
Photos to Follow
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 18th August 2018
A bit dull for Saturdays' Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day, but not bad for photography and it brightened up in the afternoon. Another full house, with a mix of novice and experienced riders including an ex pro speedway rider. Jack retired from the sport 10yrs ago and he gave it a good go. Even better I got some good photos of him doing his stuff.
Aidan giving the final briefing
Without further ado, some of the photos from the day follow in a general chronological order, with some comments that are hopefully taken light-heartedly.
Session 1
Familiarisation when the riders are getting used to the bike and the track.
Jack Roberts
Session 2
The cones, learning to slide, what every rider hopes to achieve but unfortunately not many do; it's harder than it looks! Aidan, Adam & Les make it look easy.
Les Collins
Not sure if this rider ended up with a sore ankle
Relaxing between rides
Not sure about this candid shot - I'll have to ask Aidan about it
Sessions 3 & 4
Learning the correct line to take on the track and then the "mad hour" when the learning is put into practice. Beware the top bend it likes to trap the unwary rider!
Tom McClean
Aidan Collins
A victim of the top bend, he lost it but not his head!
The only way is down!
Ooops
And then he disappeared in a cloud of dust
That top bend again
Thanks for looking.
Andy
19th August 2018 - 0 comments
Photos to Follow
Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 18th August 2018
A bit dull for Saturdays' Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day, but not bad for photography and it brightened up in the afternoon. Another full house, with a mix of novice and experienced riders including an ex pro speedway rider. Jack retired from the sport 10yrs ago and he gave it a good go. Even better I got some good photos of him doing his stuff.
Aidan giving the final briefing
Without further ado, some of the photos from the day follow in a general chronological order, with some comments that are hopefully taken light-heartedly.
Session 1
Familiarisation when the riders are getting used to the bike and the track.
Jack Roberts
Session 2
The cones, learning to slide, what every rider hopes to achieve but unfortunately not many do; it's harder than it looks! Aidan, Adam & Les make it look easy.
Les Collins
Not sure if this rider ended up with a sore ankle
Relaxing between rides
Not sure about this candid shot - I'll have to ask Aidan about it
Sessions 3 & 4
Learning the correct line to take on the track and then the "mad hour" when the learning is put into practice. Beware the top bend it likes to trap the unwary rider!
Tom McClean
Aidan Collins
A victim of the top bend, he lost it but not his head!
The only way is down!
Ooops
And then he disappeared in a cloud of dust
That top bend again
Thanks for looking.
Andy