Well, thats it, the end of an era, Kelstedge Mountain Board Centre is no more. We rode, we drank, we slept, we rode some more. While there is the temptation to be down about things, we've had some excellent times and met some amazing people.
So what does this mean for the typical middle-aged, midlands-based boarder?
1) Freeriding, and lots of it! We do it all through the winter months, there are woods and natural tracks waiting to be discovered. Plus, there are plenty of bikers doing exactly the same thing so use them for inspiration. Just take the usual precautions if riding alone.
2) Visit other centres! From the midlands the nearest ones are probably Court Farm (Hereford) and The Edge (South of Telford) and Hales Superbole (West of Nantwich). Plus Round 3 of the ATBA-UK National Series is being held at Hales Superbole on the 4th-6th September 2009.
3) Take up a similar sport, for example Snowboarding. Theres a rumour that Tamworth Snowdome is doing 3-hour evening sessions for £16!
So chin-up, make the best of a bad situation, get out there and ride! And if you do, email me and if I can, I'll join you!
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Showing posts with label KMC. Show all posts
Monday, 29 June 2009
Thursday, 4 September 2008
Kelstedge Mountainboard Centre
Slightly out of order from my intentions but I'm doing a spot guide to Kelstedge Mountainboard Centre (KMC) as they close this season at the end of September and I didn't want to leave this till next year. I was hoping to write an introduction to mountain boarding first before doing this but hey ho!
Anyways...KMC is where I learned to mountain board back in September 2006. Pretty much all you need to know can be found through the website LINKY including opening times, prices, etc.
I really like the place as the people are friendly, I can get there in around half an hours drive, and most of the features are challenging enough for me but I know that I'm not going to kill myself. They also allow me to pay up front so I don't need to remember cash each and everytime.
Features include large grassy slope to learn the basics up to 2 man boarder-x and freestyle area. There is also a nice freeride bit that I really need to get my arse over sometime soon.
Numbers fluctuate but there are usually between 6-12 on the slope not incuding those having lessons. The quietest times are when GCSE's/A-level exams are in place. On many occations I am far from the youngest there which makes a change from the skate scene.
All good fun unless you expect nothing less than that seen at the Fat Face comps.
Location
Any general questions leave a response or call the number on the website and ask for Mishy or Steve or reply and arrange a visit with me sometime. As stated above, the centre will close after the last week in September and will (hopefully) reopen around April of next year. Note that all equipment is hire-able unless you have your own kit in which full pads (helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads and heel straps/leash) are a requirement. KMC is only normally open at weekends, but negotiations with cash is possible! Also note that there is no credit card facilities on site so it's cash or cheque all the way!
I'll add more / edit to make more pretty / edit to make more legiable as and when I get opportunity.
EDIT: KMC reopens 2nd May 2009 - WooHoo!
Cheers!
Anyways...KMC is where I learned to mountain board back in September 2006. Pretty much all you need to know can be found through the website LINKY including opening times, prices, etc.
I really like the place as the people are friendly, I can get there in around half an hours drive, and most of the features are challenging enough for me but I know that I'm not going to kill myself. They also allow me to pay up front so I don't need to remember cash each and everytime.
Features include large grassy slope to learn the basics up to 2 man boarder-x and freestyle area. There is also a nice freeride bit that I really need to get my arse over sometime soon.
Numbers fluctuate but there are usually between 6-12 on the slope not incuding those having lessons. The quietest times are when GCSE's/A-level exams are in place. On many occations I am far from the youngest there which makes a change from the skate scene.
All good fun unless you expect nothing less than that seen at the Fat Face comps.
Location
Any general questions leave a response or call the number on the website and ask for Mishy or Steve or reply and arrange a visit with me sometime. As stated above, the centre will close after the last week in September and will (hopefully) reopen around April of next year. Note that all equipment is hire-able unless you have your own kit in which full pads (helmet, wrist guards, elbow pads, knee pads and heel straps/leash) are a requirement. KMC is only normally open at weekends, but negotiations with cash is possible! Also note that there is no credit card facilities on site so it's cash or cheque all the way!
I'll add more / edit to make more pretty / edit to make more legiable as and when I get opportunity.
EDIT: KMC reopens 2nd May 2009 - WooHoo!
Cheers!
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