Author Topic: Revolution @ Manchester (Read 3751 times)

токамак · « **on:** 27 January, 2009, 01:29:05 pm »

Cycling Revolution

Has anyone been, or is planning to go to, the Revolution series of races at the Manchester Velodrome?

Looks like a pretty exciting gig to me - a chance to see big names and promising new faces on a world class indoor track.

I'm going to the next one on the 21st of Feb.

saturn · « **Reply #1 on:** 27 January, 2009, 05:09:29 pm »

I went to one a couple of years ago - good entertainment.

токамак · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 February, 2009, 11:44:38 am »

The 2009 National Men's Madison Championship is confirmed for this weekends bash now too.

Can anyone recommend me some good boozers in Manchester city centre? I think I'll fancy a swift half pint after the evenings main events.

Regulator · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 February, 2009, 06:05:46 pm »

Revolution @ Manchester sounds so like the name of a gay club....

redshift · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 February, 2009, 06:28:33 pm »

Cruz 101 would be more your kind of place, I think.

Sir Tifiable · « **Reply #5 on:** 16 February, 2009, 06:39:43 pm »

Revolution is a superb night out. Once it starts, there's hardly a moment without cyclists on the track.

drossall · « **Reply #6 on:** 16 February, 2009, 11:09:22 pm »

Any idea when they'll announce the next series dates? I've been promised a trip and we missed the one this weekend.

токамак · « **Reply #7 on:** 17 February, 2009, 08:49:59 am »

Keep checking their website for announcements I guess. If I can get any info. on future events when I'm there this Saturday I'll report it here. I'll try and get some good photos too...

токамак · « **Reply #8 on:** 17 February, 2009, 08:51:04 am »

Quote from: Regulator on 16 February, 2009, 06:05:46 pm

Revolution @ Manchester sounds so like the name of a gay club....

Is it not a gay club then? Shit - I've got the wrong night!

robgul · « **Reply #9 on:** 17 February, 2009, 04:31:08 pm »

Quote from: TOKaMaK on 17 February, 2009, 08:51:04 am

Quote from: Regulator on 16 February, 2009, 06:05:46 pm
Revolution @ Manchester sounds so like the name of a gay club....

Is it not a gay club then? Shit - I've got the wrong night!

That's a relief - I'm taking my wife along on Saturday

Rob

Martin109 · « **Reply #10 on:** 17 February, 2009, 04:34:09 pm »

I took this at Revolution 14 (also on the calendar/desktop collection).

drossall · « **Reply #11 on:** 17 February, 2009, 09:56:30 pm »

No problem with photography then? Good, I'll look forward to that as well.

rdaviesb · « **Reply #12 on:** 30 January, 2010, 10:15:52 pm »

Some pictures from Revolution 26 here

MSeries · « **Reply #13 on:** 30 January, 2010, 10:18:41 pm »

Been to several, quite enjoy them. Do you think the results are pre-arranged ? I do.

drossall · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 January, 2010, 12:09:30 am »

rdaviesb - those are very good. Our trip is next month. Any tips? (I'll be taking my DSLR). What is the available light like?

rdaviesb · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 January, 2010, 06:29:08 pm »

Wifee is the photographer - all these are manual focus, most without flash. Light is good, and the best bet is to get yourself on either of the bankings. I prefer the South curve as you get a really good view of the sprinters winding the gear up, but you can't see the finish line from there.

rdaviesb · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 January, 2010, 06:30:11 pm »

Quote from: MSeries on 30 January, 2010, 10:18:41 pm

Been to several, quite enjoy them. Do you think the results are pre-arranged ? I do.

Some results might have less of an element of luck than others, which is also why I really enjoy seeing the juniors ride. No scripting there!

MSeries · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 January, 2010, 06:32:38 pm »

Still a good evening out though, none of the boring heats and gaps in the program like in the Worlds

токамак · « **Reply #18 on:** 03 February, 2010, 02:16:03 pm »

Dang! I'd forgot about these. The last one this season is in a few weeks time, and has a corker of a line-up - REVOLUTION 28 - but is now sold out.

Ho hum. Should have paid more attention...

toekneep · « **Reply #19 on:** 03 February, 2010, 02:36:51 pm »

If it's any consolation we made exactly the same mistake. We went in December and there were loads of empty seats so we didn't rush to book. About two weeks ago I mentioned it in passing to friends and said I would book the tickets.

Its a great night out in my opinion so we'll see you there next year TOKAMAK.

токамак · « **Reply #20 on:** 03 February, 2010, 02:48:01 pm »

Yeah, and I'll make sure that I'm not asked to leave the building next time.

bobb · « **Reply #21 on:** 03 February, 2010, 04:15:49 pm »

Quote from: токамак on 03 February, 2010, 02:48:01 pm

Yeah, and I'll make sure that I'm not asked to leave the building next time.

And not have to be randomly carried around Manchester

rdaviesb · « **Reply #22 on:** 03 February, 2010, 06:02:47 pm »

Expect a new entry to the 'Vicki P' thread at end of this month ............

drossall · « **Reply #23 on:** 03 February, 2010, 10:38:07 pm »

It will be my first one so looking forward to it. This is last year's Valentine's treat as we made the same mistake 12 months ago

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