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Collages are available, using 3 to 7 photos, obviously these are not suitable for small prints. Here a few examples:















The rectangular prints are 10 x 8, 16 x 12, 20 x 16 and for a 10 x 8 standard gloss or Lustre print showing 7 photos the price is £13 including postage.

Square Prints: 10 x 10", 12 x 12", 16 x 16", 20 x 20", a 12 x 12 standard gloss or Lustre print showing 3 photos the price is £11.50

The collages are competitively priced, probably well underpriced and ideal for small groups wanting a momento of a great day.

To avoid disappointment it is advisable to contact me prior to the day so that a good selection of photos are taken.

If anyone is interested please email me for sizes, number of photos and prices.

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 21st July 2018


Another great day for the Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day on Saturday, everything great for photography and riding. Twenty riders, definitely a full house, with a fair number of novice riders or with no riding experience at all; brave souls.


The arrow made me smile!

There was one young lady amongst the novices whose riding by the end of the day was looking really good; definitely a ***** star performance!




Some of the photos from the day in general chronological order:

Morning Session - Familiarisation and Learning to Slide

















Going


Going Twice


Gone - not the most flattering view; hope he can see the funny side!






















Afternoon Sessions


Ted Wilkinson



Ted Wilkinson



Aidan Collins



Aidan Collins






Oooops







Thanks For Looking

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 14th July 2018


Another lovely day for the Ride & Skid It Flat track Experience Day on Saturday, everything great for photography and riding. Some good riders in their own discipline attending today but perhaps finding the change of discipline a bit of a challenge at times.

Some of the photos from the day in general chronological order:









Danny Webb - Going


Going


Gone!












And another one bites the dust



Ted Wilkinson



Archie May















Danny Webb



A Racing Start









Stephen Campbell


Thanks for looking

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 07th July 2018

Another lovely day for the Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day on Saturday, everything great for photography and riding.

Some of the photos from the day in general chronological order:

Morning Sessions

Session1: Familiarisation















Session2 The cones - Learning the Slide












Oops



Afternoon Sessions



















And so ended another perfect day, especially as England won!

Thanks for looking

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 23rd June 2018

A great day for the Ride & Skid It Speedway Experience Day, no rain, a light wind from the Eastish and bright enough to use ISO 100 and still maintain a reasonable shutter speed. Everything great for photography and riding.

There was a full house with eighteen riders including five ladies and a young man on a Hen Party.


The Hen Party

I'm sure the girls enjoyed it but as the afternoon sessions progressed the group thinned out somewhat with only one girl left riding in the final session. So big thumbs up for this young lady.


The Last Girl riding in the final session

Some of the photos from the day in no particular order:




















Adam Allott & Wilko?


Adam Allott


Aidan Collins


Tom McClean












Got a wobble on, but he didn't lose it


Unfortunately this rider lost his way!

Thanks for looking

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 09th June 2018

Not sure where my head was on Saturday morning when I got up but it wasn't thinking about going to Ride & Skid It at Buxton! I just happened to look on the Ride & Skid It social media pages and there it was; oops nothing prepared but I managed to get myself sorted out and on the road pretty smartish and ended up about 30 mins late. So I missed taking the group photo so I've pinched a copy off the Ride & Skid It Facebook page along with a photo of Aidan and Ed March (I'm sure Aidan won't mind)! Ed was this weeks guest and motorcycle adventurer, doing some epic trips on his bike ninety including Alaska to Argentina and Malaysia to the UK.


Ed March and Aidan Collins

This week I think the majority of the riders were on a stag do trip with some obviously experienced riders amongst them.


The stag do riders

Weather wise it was a lovely sunny day and no wind a bit different from last week when the morning and photography was plagued by a heavy mist; unfortunately this week it was plagued by dust particularly during the afternoon.

Anyway some photos from the day, essentially in chronological order.








Aidan Collins


Aidans Group & Ed March having a laugh




The stag?




Aidan Collins


Ed March


Les Collins






Tom McClean

Afternoon sessions












The inter change where it all happens


Southern marsh-orchid on the infield part of the track












Tom McClean










Aidan Collins




Tom McClean


Ed March


Adam Allott

Thanks for looking.

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 02nd June 2018

After a break of three weeks Ride & Skid It returned with a flat track experience day. The morning weather was quite misty making sports photography a bit of a challenge and it brightened up just in time for the afternoon sessions. There were a couple of celebrity riders present in Phil Collins and Rick English.


Phil Collins

Phil finished runner-up with England in the World Team Cup final in 1984 and third in 1985. He was British Under-21 Champion in 1978 and his transfer from Ellesmere Port to Cradley Heath in 1978 for £15,000 was a record transfer fee at the time.


Rick English

Rick a member of the British stunt register since 2001. During that time he has worked on some of the biggest movies includeing:  Kingsman, The Secret Service, Mission Impossible, Batman Begins, Casino Royale, Fast And Furious, The Bourne Ultimatum, Ghost Rider 2, The Dark Knight, Skyfall and Inception.

Some photos from the morning session:














Aidan Collins









Private Riders











Some photos from the afternoon session:

Learning the race line, the infield track and finishing off the session with a few racing starts.

















































Thanks for looking.

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 28th April 2018

From beautiful sunny day last week, to grey wet and windy, a not so perfect day for the Ride and skid It Speedway Experience riders. Some good riders this week and a few riders that slid into the muddy track; they love it really.




Aidan explaining about the track and the bike



Photos appear more or less in the order they were taken.


Session 1 - Familiarisation















Session 2 - Learning to Slide



Les Collins












Up


And Down - Best Laid Plans and All Of That!




Session 3 & 4 - Basically Putting The Learning Into Practice





Aidan Collins








Les Collins












Thanks for looking and don't forget to look at Ride & Skid It Folder

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 21st April 2018

Another beautiful sunny day, perfect for the Ride and skid It Flat Track Experience riders; long may this weather continue. On the downside dust does become a bit of a problem and I did catch a bit of sunburn.


The flat Track Bikes in pristine condition

I spent a bit more time videoing and consequently not as many still shots this week.


Aidan explaining about the track and the bike

Photos appear more or less in the order they were taken.

Morning Sessions










Ooops - looks painful but I'm sure it wasn't, tough lads!


In thought





Afternoon Sessions






Aidan Collins




Tumbled on a tight turn


A Racing Start




Adam Allott








My shot of the week

All pics are available to buy and don't forget to look in the ride & Skid It folder.

Thanks for looking.

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 14th April 2018

Saturday was a Ride and Skid It Speedway Experience day and it was beautiful sunny day, perfect for the would be speedway riders and for the photographer. I could even get the ISO setting down to 100, which doesn't happen very often!

I took far too many photographs but what the heck, I did get some good shots; I also did some video clips but I don't know what they're like yet.



So what is a Ride and Skid It Experience day like? This is from the photographers point of view and the photos appear mainly in chronological order.

Session 1 (Familiarisation with the equipment and of the track)






Awaiting their Turn















Session 2 (Learning to Slide)








Adam Allott giving a quick demo










Les Collins demonstrating to his group






Aidan Collins - nothing else to say!


Getting down but he didn't fall


Ooops


Going


Gone - He's not the first and not the last!



Sessions 3 & 4 (Putting the learning into Practice)








Aidan collins having a blast
















And another one bites the dust!








Les Collins


Tom McClean


Adam Allott


Adam Allott


Tom McClean


The hard works paid off, he's got it!


Private Rider


Private Rider

Hope you enjoyed the day, slides and falls included.

All pics available to buy!

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 24th March 2018

First Ride & Skid It flat track session of 2018, on a not so bad day even though there were a few patches of snow still lying around, the aftermath of the so called "Beast from the East"!

It was nice to catch up with Ride & Skid It team, Aidan, Adam, Les & Richard and also Daniel Laight who bought some photos last year.

Action From The Morning Session













Action From The Afternoon Session















Thanks for reading.

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 11th November 2017

Saturdays Ride & Skid It flat track session, the last of the season not sure what I'll do for the 4 - 5 months back to the birds & bees I think.

Over the season I've moaned to myself about the track and all the bits and pieces that manage to find their way into the photos somewhere but in the right direction on a beautiful day who can complain about anything.



So I'm pleased to say no white rain capes this week!

I think there were seventeen riders this week including some moto x riders who were out for a fun day; I think they managed it.


Aidan Collins explaining things to the riders

The photos are more or less in chronological order.

THE MORNING SESSION

The first four or five photos are form the first 15 mins or so when the riders are still finding their wheels.

Adams & Richards Group






Having fun, they're smiling anyway







Aidans group - getting down to it now






Aidan Collins







Adams & Richards Group













Aidans Group



THE AFTERNOON SESSION

Putting the learning into practice, sometimes!

Around the Oval





























Including The Infield

When the real fun starts!






Aidan Collins






































Adam Allott






Adam Allott





There are more photos in the Gallery Ride & Skid It - 11 November 17. I usually upload around 150 or so but I did take around 1800 photos so there are more on my laptop.

Thanks for looking and I hope you liked the photos and also thanks to Aidan and Les for asking me to take the photos at the sessions.

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 04th November 2017

Saturdays Ride & Skid It flat track session was held in much improved weather although there were some light showers early on, after lunch there was even sun!

I think it was a full house this session 18 riders including five lady riders, the most ladies I've seen in one session.


Aidan Collins giving some details about the bikes.

For the morning session, the cones and learning to skid, the riders were split into two groups as I don't think there were any total novices.


Aidan Collins giving a demonstration

For the afternoon sessions, the infield track had been changed from previous sessions, I'm not sure if the team are still looking for the best layout or if it's because the grass gets cut up easily, whatever the reason personally I think it was the best layout so far.



In the mud I think it's pretty inevitable that someone will slide into the mud and sure enough there were one or two, if it's not a happy time for the riders, it's good to photograph!



The photos appear in mainly chronological order.

The Morning Session














Aidan Collins
























Adam Allot

The Afternoon Session

Putting the learning into practice and generally having some fun, well that's my view anyway.

Around The Oval



























The Infield, When the fun starts!





































Thanks for looking.

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 28th October 2017

Saturdays Ride & Skid It Flat track session was a definite challenge, for the photographer and no doubt the riders and instructors! The morning sessions were shrouded in fog or low flying cloud and Storm Brian that hampered last weeks proceedings had nothing on the weather of the afternoon, rain, high winds and fog all got in on the act.
The weather was enough to dampen everyones enthusiasm but give them their due the riders and instructors weathered the weather,whether they liked it or not!


The bikes (Honda 125's) in pristine condition.

The format of the Flat Track sessions appears to be a bit fluid although they have been basically the same. The morning sessions are basically learning to skid around the cones and the afternoon sessions putting the learning into practice.


Aidan Collins giving some details about the bikes.

Even though the weather was so miserable I'm pleased with how the photos came out but I had to pack in early as I couldn't see what or who I was taking photos of, rain on the old glass, plus the mist and rain made it more or less impossible to continue, plus I was soaking wet and pretty cold.


Les Collins with the never ridden before riders

The photos appear in mainly chronological order but unfortunately as much as I'd like to I can't include all riders.

The Morning Session








On Left Ken Eyre one of the great Belle Vue Aces riders (1970s)










Tom Woolley - Buxton Hitmen rider.


Aidan Collins






















Mr & Mrs Woolley enjoying a chat































Afternoon Sessions







































Thanks for looking and I hope you enjoyed the photos.

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 21st October 2017

A Rainy Night in Georgia hasn't got anything on a rainy day in Buxton particularly with "Storm Brian" (not a rider) adding something to the mix. It was a pretty miserable day and I think the only photos not taken in the rain were the group photos.



The format of the Flat Track sessions appears to be a bit fluid although they have been basically the same. Morning sessions are basically learning to skid around the cones and the afternoon sessions putting the learning into practice.



Even though it was wet and miserable, no white rain capes this week, much better for photographing the riders.


Les Collins with the never ridden before riders

The photos appear in mainly chronological order but unfortunately as much as I'd like to I can't include all riders.

The morning Session




Aidan Collins








Jenny Tinmouth looking good


Ooops - I think she's making a habit of this!


Getting there


Not quite






















Its getting a bit muddy!




A calming effect?



The Afternoon


























Adam Allott leading the way




















Nearly went!







Thanks for looking and give the cold and wet photographer a thought!

cheers

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 14th October 2017

After two very wet Ride & Skid It sessions Saturdays session was if not in glorious sunshine, it didn't rain and the light was good. No ISO 1000 this week, yippee!


Aidan Collins giving some details about the bike

Some quick lads riding this week with 4 or five private riders to add some spice to the mix.



Some photos from the various sessions in chronological order along with some shots of the various riders as they awaited their turn to ride the bikes; So here goes!

Session 1

Finding your feet or probably more to the point your wheels, not that most of these lads needed to.














Awaiting their turn


Les Collins explaining the mini-track


Les Collins gives a demonstration of what's required


Aidan Collins - "Grit your teeth and do it like this"










Adam Allott does what comes naturally








Tom McClean

Some of the private riders







Session 3 & 4








Aidan Collins











Thanks for looking

Andy

Riders, Sliders & Skidders - 07th October 2017

Regardless of the weather it was another great Ride & Skid It Speedway session on Saturday at Buxton, with the usual spread of novice to experienced riders and quite a few riders I'd seen before.


Aidan Collins giving some details about the bike

I think it is safe to say the rain rained and the wind blew for most of the session and I do apologise for most of the photos being taken around the top corner; basically I kept my back to the rain in the hope that it would avoid rain getting on the lens and in my face! It worked to some extent but I did need to take shelter at one stage.


One of the first riders in session 1

Some photos from the various sessions in chronological order along with some shots of the various riders as they awaited their turn to ride the bikes; So here goes!

Session 1

Finding your feet or probably more to the point your wheels in this wet weather


Les Collins with the two novice riders


Adam And Aidan getting the riders ready














Getting a push start from Adam & Bob




Between rides


The novice riders

Session 2 The mini-track


Aidan Collins explaining the finer points of getting the slide




A great start for this rider


Les Collins giving a demonstration




Aidan Collins showing how it's done


















Adam Allott giving the riders a demonstration of what's required


He didn't go over


But then he did!




Tom McClean



Sessions 3 and 4 (Follow the leader and the mad hour)










Adam & Les getting a rider going






Aidan Collins Riding in The Rain








The Interchange - where it all happens










This rider was doing really well and giving it some, then this happened


The start of a long slide


Somewhere around the middle


The end of the run

It all happened in the blink of an eye but it was the best slide in the mud I've seen, somewhere in the region of 30 - 40ft covered! Apart from being muddied he was ok, he got up cleaned himself up or down and he was ready for his next ride. Good Man!


Muddied but not blooded

Hope you enjoyed the pics and thanks for looking.

Andy

Group Photo - 29th September 2017

Another great speedway session on Saturday at Ride & Skid It, Buxton, with the usual spread of novice to experienced riders.


It was raining!!

Weather wise the morning sessions weren't too bad even though it did rain a bit, the afternoon session towards the end was extremely wet as showers turned into a torrential downpour. I cut my photography short at that point and headed back to the car; I really must buy some weather protection for the photography equipment.



Some photos from the various sessions in chronological order along with some shots of the various riders as they awaited their turn to ride the bikes; So here goes!

Session 1

Finding your feet or probably more to the point your wheels.






J Fellows making a return after the racing season




Mud in the eye? She was smiling though


What dads do in their spare time!

Session 2 - The mini-track

The learning session! After photographing loads of sessions, this is the equaliser; whether the rider is novice or experienced its difficult to get to grips with!




Aidan Collins makes it look easy




A wider view of whats going on




Awaiting their turn


Tom McClean


Aidan Collins






Absorbed with the learning!




J Fellows gives it a whirl


Looking on


Adam Allot doing his bit

Session 3 and 4
Follow the leader and the mad hour when the learning is put into practice (sometimes).


The Leader - Aidan Collins get a bit of speed up






Under Pressure?








Looks like he's got some speed up






Monochrome conversion and partial colouring








Ted Wilkinson? British Junior Champion


















Monochrome conversion

Hope you enjoyed the pictorial view of the day and that it gives people an idea of a Ride & Skid It Experience.

Thanks for looking.

Andy

Some examples of what can be done with some of the standard photographs to make them appear less boring and more of a talking point!

They are intended to be used as large prints of posters although I suppose small files could be used on phones,tablets and so on.

Most of them involve compositing and it takes a lot of time to extract the suitable bits and add them to a suitable background. As such there would be an extra charge above the standard print price.

If anyone is interested please email me; if you think you have a suitable file I would also consider working on that.































Thanks for looking

Andy

Group Photo - 16th September 2017

Another great Flat Track session on a not bad day or at least rainless day although it did threaten to rain at times.

I think I went a bit crazy with the photos though 2000+, I think that was due to not taking any video shots.

A few good riders today with a junior champion and Carl Fogarty making his first ride after injury, unfortunately he came off but I didn't capture it; shucks.

Some photos from the various sessions in chronological order; I could have just uploaded photos of 3 or 4 riders but everyone deserves an appearance. So here goes!






















Adam playing dodge the bike


I bet this stretched his hamstring


Aidan Collins




Going


Going


Gone


Son of the above




Must be a family thing


That's the way to do it


Carl Fogarty


With Carl Fogarty


Carl Fogarty










Carl Fogarty


Aidan Collins














Carl Fogarty






















Adam Allott enjoying the moment




Adam Allott


Carl Fogarty








Carl Fogarty






Carl Fogarty





Thanks for looking.

Andy