12 replies to this topic

[matt]

has the venue that is being used next week for the final round of the world championship been used before for such an event. had a look on a couple of world trials vids but could not find it. if it has can anyone remember the year so i no which video to watch. just curious to see what terrain it is. cheers

[Andy]

The event is held within the famous Spa Francorchamp racing circuit - home of the Belgian Grand Prix. Whilst the circuit itself makes for an interesting and unique venue with some cracking backdrops for photos, the sections are mostly man-made and, IMO, not that great.

My photos from last year are here

You'll be able to get video from this event next weekend on Trials Central. I do believe Mr. Kinell is making the journey and will be handling video. However, most of it will be Supporters-only.

[matt]

cheers andy big help. more concerned about the terrain as my brother is riding. so its been used before then? any idea of what year?

[Andy]

matt, on Sep 15 2006, 07:28 PM, said:

cheers andy big help. more concerned about the terrain as my brother is riding. so its been used before then? any idea of what year?

Err - last year, hence my photos!

[matt]

well obviously but is that the first time its been used?

[coxy]

you minding for adam matt?

[gasgas]

i am planning going to Spa/belgium to watch the riders the last round.
Is there parking on the circuit, as this will be the first time i go there?
Is taking a ATB with me smart? So i can follow the top riders during the whole round?

[dan]

There is plenty of parking there and they had no problem with people staying in campervans/tents last year. I would recommend taking a push bike with you, a lot of the sections are very spread out. Last year they were all connected by an internal road, so easy to get to, just a long way!

[gasgas]

thx Dan.

[gasgas]

A few pictures of Belgium.
Waiting for the start. Who has the coffee?

In style.

Watching over his son.

A little debate is going on. Hey, i think this is a better line, don't you think.

[The artist formerly known as Ishy]

Looking at the photo's can't help but think, were are the spectator's!!.
A place like that is geared up to cater for large numbers, the top riders are walking/riding the sections, in my experience that is when you get the most spectators round the section, and it's a one day event.

[Nigel Dabster]

Its just the camera shot ishy there was thousands, best viewing was behind and left and right of the lens

[gasgas]

Yes, it was viewed by many spectators, only this non-stop section was situated in the back of the circuit, and i was one of the first to arrive. And i felt that the most people were watching fujinami and lampkin. And they were a little behind of Raga, and the other spanish guys.