NEC Bike Show 27th Nov - 6th Dec
Along with all the usual 'bike show' stuff, there is a Wall of Death there this year
Worth having a look at and I think Badwolf might even have a go if they let him
The Wall of Death is an 18 foot high cylindrical wall, around the top of which is a viewing platform. From here the spectators can watch with amazement as the performers ride around the inside of the wall on vintage "Indian" motorcycles.
The Wall of Death performances last 15 minutes and consisted of 6 separate acts:
"Straight" wall riding, riding around the inside of the wall as a warm up demonstration for both spectators and riders.
The "Dips and Dives of Death" feature a rider at the very top of the wall, dipping his motorcycle with the rear wheel coming within inches of the safety cable, a breathtaking sight.
A Go Kart was driven around the wall - a real test of speed and agility - this time on four wheels!
A demonstration of "Trick and Acrobatic" riding by Ken Fox himself, which includes riding side saddle, sitting on the handle bars and actually standing up! The gasps from the spectators add to this electrifying act.
A rider is taken on to the wall either as a pillion passenger or on the handlebars!
The "Hell Riders Race" features Ken Fox and his fellow rider on the wall at the same time, passing within inches of each other and also riding side by side. The skill and judgement required is breathtaking.
Anyway, check out the web link for more info, its in Birmingham NEC so some of us might drive up there (any offers??
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It is always MUCH better than MCN BUT we might go there as well, any where will be cool if FR go together, nah true?
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