Abingdon 4x4 Festival 25th & 26th September
Discussion
Picked up a flyer for this the other day, will be going on the Sunday. Anyone else thinking of going? Its £30 for the day per vehicle.
www.abingdon4x4festival.com
www.abingdon4x4festival.com
durbster said:
Hmm this looks good. I've just bought a 4x4 and have been wondering how on earth to get into it and get it muddy.
Is this event any good for somebody new to the scene?
I had my first outing today in my Pajero around the Surrey Hills (see thread), Abingdon looks like it should be fun and at least there'll be others there to help you out should you need it.Is this event any good for somebody new to the scene?
Done it a couple of times and it is a good day out although can be a little crowded later in the day.
Really good opportunity to find out what a vehicle will do, in relatively benign conditions, although it does get a wee bit samey, with all the humps and bumps being pretty much the same gradient and length. It's also good to see Woger in his wax jacket getting the wife's Wange Wover muddier than he'll be able to explain, with facial expressions to match.
Bit confused by the "Day ticket plus off roading" ticket. Why else would you be there?
(and even if it's grey and overcast, bring shades to fend off all the hi-viz on display)
Really good opportunity to find out what a vehicle will do, in relatively benign conditions, although it does get a wee bit samey, with all the humps and bumps being pretty much the same gradient and length. It's also good to see Woger in his wax jacket getting the wife's Wange Wover muddier than he'll be able to explain, with facial expressions to match.
Bit confused by the "Day ticket plus off roading" ticket. Why else would you be there?
(and even if it's grey and overcast, bring shades to fend off all the hi-viz on display)
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 3rd September 18:45
Was chatting to a mate about this last night, deciding whether to go or not and unfortunately it's looking more like "not".
I mean, £30? It's trebled from just a few short years ago, plus I kinda object on principle to paying once to get in, then the same again to drive the course, which due to increased popularity is usually a one-shot affair.
The non-driving stuff just strikes me as an opportunity to relieve myself of even more cash in the direction of the assembled traders, and I'm not sure I wish to pay for that privilege.
Think I'll put that 30 quid in the tank and get out on some lanes instead. With the diesel used getting to Abingdon, entry fee, diesel round the course, burger, brew, diesel home again it's knocking on the door of a £100 day out which just ain't worth it.
I mean, £30? It's trebled from just a few short years ago, plus I kinda object on principle to paying once to get in, then the same again to drive the course, which due to increased popularity is usually a one-shot affair.
The non-driving stuff just strikes me as an opportunity to relieve myself of even more cash in the direction of the assembled traders, and I'm not sure I wish to pay for that privilege.
Think I'll put that 30 quid in the tank and get out on some lanes instead. With the diesel used getting to Abingdon, entry fee, diesel round the course, burger, brew, diesel home again it's knocking on the door of a £100 day out which just ain't worth it.
Crossflow Kid said:
Was chatting to a mate about this last night, deciding whether to go or not and unfortunately it's looking more like "not".
I mean, £30? It's trebled from just a few short years ago, plus I kinda object on principle to paying once to get in, then the same again to drive the course, which due to increased popularity is usually a one-shot affair.
The non-driving stuff just strikes me as an opportunity to relieve myself of even more cash in the direction of the assembled traders, and I'm not sure I wish to pay for that privilege.
Think I'll put that 30 quid in the tank and get out on some lanes instead. With the diesel used getting to Abingdon, entry fee, diesel round the course, burger, brew, diesel home again it's knocking on the door of a £100 day out which just ain't worth it.
think £30 includes the course.. but like you say, can add up quite quickly if you're not localI mean, £30? It's trebled from just a few short years ago, plus I kinda object on principle to paying once to get in, then the same again to drive the course, which due to increased popularity is usually a one-shot affair.
The non-driving stuff just strikes me as an opportunity to relieve myself of even more cash in the direction of the assembled traders, and I'm not sure I wish to pay for that privilege.
Think I'll put that 30 quid in the tank and get out on some lanes instead. With the diesel used getting to Abingdon, entry fee, diesel round the course, burger, brew, diesel home again it's knocking on the door of a £100 day out which just ain't worth it.
I am local!
I am a bit disappointed that what was a good event has now priced itself out of the market. I appreciate they've got overheads, but it is fielded as a charity event, so I'm a bit mystified how they come up with entry fees just for attending.
A more appealing system might be to have an entry fee to include the course (it is why people go, after all) and a separate much lower (say a fiver) for those who just want to watch.
I am a bit disappointed that what was a good event has now priced itself out of the market. I appreciate they've got overheads, but it is fielded as a charity event, so I'm a bit mystified how they come up with entry fees just for attending.
A more appealing system might be to have an entry fee to include the course (it is why people go, after all) and a separate much lower (say a fiver) for those who just want to watch.
Crossflow Kid said:
I am local!
I am a bit disappointed that what was a good event has now priced itself out of the market. I appreciate they've got overheads, but it is fielded as a charity event, so I'm a bit mystified how they come up with entry fees just for attending.
A more appealing system might be to have an entry fee to include the course (it is why people go, after all) and a separate much lower (say a fiver) for those who just want to watch.
think there is that option? £15 for not using the offroad track, £30 including it?I am a bit disappointed that what was a good event has now priced itself out of the market. I appreciate they've got overheads, but it is fielded as a charity event, so I'm a bit mystified how they come up with entry fees just for attending.
A more appealing system might be to have an entry fee to include the course (it is why people go, after all) and a separate much lower (say a fiver) for those who just want to watch.
http://www.abingdon4x4festival.com/index.php?optio...
not disagreeing on the prices, but there is the option of the cheaper ticket just to look round.. but where the fun in that - you wanna get dirty eh! and all profits goes to charity anyway. makes you feel good about yourself.. you know you want to ;-)
Am aware there's the spectator option, but in previous years that's either been free or far less than the cost of doing the course. Asking people to pay fifteen quid to go and expose themselves to some sales people and watch everyone else drive round is errr.....cheeky, to say the least.
I also went.
I must say the off-road course was much more challenging then I had thought it would be, but my SIII and I did manage to do the whole 'hard' course. Unfortunately I did pick up a dent on the very last obstacle. Annoyingly I had skipped it the first time round as I thought it looked a bid dodgy but wanted to do it for completion sake. Oh well.
But yes, it was very well organised, and, as I said, the course was certainly challenging enough for anyone. Oh, and sliding around in the mud was great fun!
I must say the off-road course was much more challenging then I had thought it would be, but my SIII and I did manage to do the whole 'hard' course. Unfortunately I did pick up a dent on the very last obstacle. Annoyingly I had skipped it the first time round as I thought it looked a bid dodgy but wanted to do it for completion sake. Oh well.
But yes, it was very well organised, and, as I said, the course was certainly challenging enough for anyone. Oh, and sliding around in the mud was great fun!
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