RAWLINGB Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 I am thinking of visiting the ice speedway at Assen in March 2005, anyone advise on where to obtain tickets , cost etc, transport from groningen to track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conkers Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 (edited) If you contact me privately I have the phone number for the organisors (Tickets) but the seating usually sells out quick. Standing tickets for the Saturday/Sunday nights can be bought in advance although they do sell them on the night/afternoon. You don't need tickets for the Friday Night as they are very cheap and the crowd is sparse but you can find a good spot to get to on the Main nights. Thursdays Night practice (for the Friday meeting) and Friday morning practice (for the World Championship) is usually free. You could always check out the website from this link as they have the ticket details on that. Travel from Groningen to assen is easy, as there is a good rail service, but I'm not certain on the times of the last train from Assen to Groningen, there is also a bus service but it does go "round the houses" and again, I don't know the last Bus times. Downside, the stadium is a 20 minute walk from the town centre/train station, but it is well signposted. Or you could hire a car, and park nearby, or blag a lift off the many coach parties that are staying in Groningen I've just had a look on the website and the Ticket info isn't on yet - please e-mail me and I'll forward the phone number. Edited November 22, 2004 by Conkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCORPIO Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 (edited) I believe Arriva are in charge of most bus services in that part of Holland, they can be accessed at Arriva Netherlands Rail Information can be accessed here Netherlands Spoorwegen (Dutch Railways) They do provide their sites in English as well for those of that can't speak dutch, Edited November 22, 2004 by SCORPIO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Try http://www.eurorider.co.uk/index.html I could well be going myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight_Lady Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Hope you do Joanne then we can meet up again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 That's a result Jo - at last you've found someone who'll understand you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 That's a result Jo - at last you've found someone who'll understand you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I understand her, Kev. Strange thing is I understand you, most of the time, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevH Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 I understand her, Kev. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well you come from up that way don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 I understand her, Kev. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well you come from up that way don't you? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> North of Nose Bleed, you mean ? Actually - I think you will find I am equidistant between the two points Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Hope you do Joanne then we can meet up again <{POST_SNAPBACK}> More reason to go now ML can give me some ideas on the best campsites to stay for our Scottish Tour in July. Hope you've got your midgy repellents ready, Kev and Addy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight_Lady Posted November 23, 2004 Report Share Posted November 23, 2004 Not offhand Joanne but I will ask around for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted November 25, 2004 Report Share Posted November 25, 2004 Noticed that a few coach companies are now going to the Ice Speedway, must be good. Only joking about the camping, ML , I suppose Bathgate will be our best bet for Armadale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight_Lady Posted November 29, 2004 Report Share Posted November 29, 2004 You could always check out Monarchs' favourite place the Hampton hotel Joanne. I am sure Dondie will make you and Addy very welcome Will be good to see you and Addy again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 You could always check out Monarchs' favourite place the Hampton hotel Joanne. I am sure Dondie will make you and Addy very welcome Will be good to see you and Addy again <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Unfortunately I don't think my BEST MATE ADDY is going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addy Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 You could always check out Monarchs' favourite place the Hampton hotel Joanne. I am sure Dondie will make you and Addy very welcome Will be good to see you and Addy again <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Unfortunately I don't think my BEST MATE ADDY is going <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Aww that is sooo nice - thankyou. Listen can you run those dates by me again, please - and perhaps they won't clash with uni. Whatever - will see you both next year xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 can you run those dates by me again, please - and perhaps they won't clash with uni. Whatever - will see you both next year xxx <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 11th-13th March 05 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icanicant Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 For anyone who has not booked up yet, I have travelled to the Assen weekend for the last 12 years, and it's a great weekend. But if you feel a little more adventureous, the Berlin weekend is the following week. With easyjet now flying to Berlin from 2 -3 airports it has bought the costs comparable to that of Assen. (If you are flying, that is). The airport is some 18 miles from the centre of Berlin and the Stadium approx 2 miles. The public transport is excellent, with buses, trams, trains and underground all within easy reach of the airport, hotels and stadium. Day or weekend tickets can be purchased at very reasonable rates, and they can be used on all of the above services. Hotels are plentifull and usually dotted around the city centre. Stadium tickets, hotels and flights can all be ordered/booked from the web. Being the last GP the racing can be hectic and i have always felt that outdoor racing, especially under lights, is a better spectacle than an enclosed stadium, although you are at the mercy of the weather. Conkers. We won't see you this year as myself and Wolfslayer will be in Berlin, hope you have a good weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iris123 Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 Was rumoured that we were going to get some Ice Speedway here in Hamburg.Were trials done last winter.Just seen that the Freezers Ice Hockey Team(crowds av 12,000) are looking at the possibility of playing one match in the AOL Arena.Apparently Edmonton played a match vs Montreal in an outdoor stadium and got a crowd of 56,000.Maybe in conjunction with an Ice speedway meeting the costs could be shared Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conkers Posted December 1, 2004 Report Share Posted December 1, 2004 (edited) icanicant Posted Today, 02:07 PM Conkers. We won't see you this year as myself and Wolfslayer will be in Berlin, hope you have a good weekend. Ah but you will!!!! Not only am I going to Assen for the whole weekend (flying easyJet from Scouseland), but I have got a deal on Air Berlin from Manchester into Tegal! So I will be doing the last four rounds of the Ice. I am staying at the Winters Hotel almost across the road from Wilmersdorf, having booked with Expedia. As usual I am travelling alone so if you want to meet for a pint........ BTW the Assen website should be up and running in the next month or so, from this link but at the moment it's under construction. Edited December 1, 2004 by Conkers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icanicant Posted December 2, 2004 Report Share Posted December 2, 2004 Fair play to you Conkers, we will arrange to meet a little nearer the day. We have a hotel about a mile away, just of the Ku'dam, next to the Warsteiner Inn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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