Post by: News_Bot on February 29, 2008, 08:35:10 AM
Location: Ajka
Date: 14.07.2008 - 20.07.2008
OG Summer Gypsy Games 2008
By Shane Badman
The OG Summer Gypsy Games is a week long non-profit event. It’s held every year in the beautiful city of Ajka, approximately 2 hours by train or car from Budapest the capital city of Hungary. The Gypsy Games is run and organised by the OG Bike Co. with many of their team riders including Adam Kun, Peter Sarlos, Markus Redlberger, Valter Guerreiro, Cory Fester, Effraim Catlow and OG Marton in attendance.
When you compare the OG Gypsy Games to other events around the world it rates as one of the best. The OG guys go out of their way to make everyone feel welcome from picking up the riders from the airport to helping you find a ride to the event. No matter who you are, everyone is made to feel welcome. Riders from all over the world come to attend from countries including Germany, England, France, Austria, Slovakia, The Czech Republic, Japan, Canada, Australia, Portugal and everywhere in between –the Gypsy Games in Hungary is truly a global event.
So how did all this happen? OG Marton and Andras at OG Bike Co. came up with idea of the Games together with Robert Voller as a response to the lack of an event on the contest calendar that had a main focus of being fun and without the stress and hassle that a lot of the bigger contests have. Putting their heads together, they came up with the concept of the Gypsy Games. The event runs for approximately 7 days from Monday to Sunday with daily weekday practice scheduled followed by a no stress contest over the weekend with support provided by Red Bull.
Whether you decide to leave Budapest by train or car, the journey to Ajka passes quickly and it is a perfect opportunity to see the changing scenery of Hungary. Arriving in Ajka it is likely you will see groups of riders getting around, exploring or visiting the shops closeby. At the site of the Gypsy Games in the city centre, you will check into your private hostel where the riders stay and just outside sit 3 perfect practice courts available to ride anytime with plenty of space for everyone and every type of trick.
So how do riders find the OG Gypsy Games? The atmosphere of the week is really laid back with riders sessioning and practicing at all times, people just cruising around or getting crazy at the water park. At night the riders all go to check out the various clubs in the area to just hang out or throw down their skills on the dance floor. This just goes to show how much emphasis there is just to have fun.
The OG Gypsy Games is truly a world-wide event – what other contest or jam is there that runs for a week with riding all day and partying all night? Hanging out with some of the best pros in the sport with everyone around you motivated to ride as much as possible and all in a country, city and scene that breathes flatland?
If you’ve got any questions at all email the guys at OG (info@original-gypsy.com), they’ll be more than happy to help you out. Whether it’s booking flights, helping with transport or what to pack, they’ve got it sorted. We look forward to seeing you all the 2008 OG Summer Gypsy Games on July 14 – 20.
Post by: AndyL on June 16, 2008, 11:32:14 PM
Post by: Finito on June 19, 2008, 07:36:01 PM
Post by: Flatpanda on June 19, 2008, 07:59:08 PM
Post by: FlatismŽ on June 20, 2008, 02:47:34 PM
Post by: AndyL on June 21, 2008, 11:24:01 PM
There is alot of interest from UK riders, I think we should start a list?
Cool, lets begin
Andy L
Post by: FlatismŽ on June 22, 2008, 10:06:48 PM
Gonna check the dates with my work.
Post by: Andywood on June 23, 2008, 12:45:19 AM
So who have we got...
Andy Wood
Andy L
Trev
Effraim
Marcelo?
UK REP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: FlatismŽ on June 23, 2008, 11:27:43 AM
I'm going. I'll book my flights tomorrow. Flights from Luton are cheap with easyjet.
So who have we got...
Andy Wood
Andy L
Trev?
Effraim
Marcelo
UK REP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
On Marcello's behalf - Flight booked
Post by: Andywood on June 23, 2008, 11:58:07 PM
So who else is coming? Dont want UK to hijack the thread!
Post by: AndyL on June 24, 2008, 12:44:10 AM
Post by: Andras on June 25, 2008, 10:39:03 AM
I updated our site with a new Gypsy Games vid and some other hardfacts about the event. Check them out!
If you need any info, just let me know!
Post by: Marcelo on June 25, 2008, 07:55:12 PM
I'm going. I'll book my flights tomorrow. Flights from Luton are cheap with easyjet.
So who have we got...
Andy Wood
Andy L
Trev
Effraim
Marcelo?
UK REP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hey guys i booked my flight already i will be there 2 days before starts the Gypsy Games because im gonna visit friend of mine...are u guys come for sure??? Trevor is coming too!!! who else????
Post by: AndyL on June 25, 2008, 09:30:55 PM
I'm going. I'll book my flights tomorrow. Flights from Luton are cheap with easyjet.
So who have we got...
Andy Wood
Andy L
Trev
Effraim
Marcelo?
UK REP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hey guys i booked my flight already i will be there 2 days before starts the Gypsy Games because im gonna visit friend of mine...are u guys come for sure??? Trevor is coming too!!! who else????
Yo
yeh me and woods are definitely coming. We've both booked flights out on the tuesday morning...eaarrrrly so should be there mid afternoon. Back the following Monday.
Few beers, bit of riding...oh yeh!
Post by: mizo on June 26, 2008, 12:04:27 AM
Post by: AndyL on June 26, 2008, 12:34:18 AM
;Dok , im going!!! now i must work hard for the next 2 weeks $$$$$$$$$$$$ :huh:
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where you traveling from dude?
Post by: FlatismŽ on June 26, 2008, 06:07:54 PM
Cya there!
Post by: mizo on June 26, 2008, 09:02:00 PM
;Dok , im going!!! now i must work hard for the next 2 weeks $$$$$$$$$$$$ :huh:
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where you traveling from dude?
im traveling from ireland!!!
Post by: mizo on June 26, 2008, 09:04:27 PM
BOOKED!!
Cya there!
sure man!!! just need to get some money for the :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: :beer: S
^_^
Post by: JAY1WM on June 27, 2008, 01:29:37 AM
Post by: Andywood on June 30, 2008, 07:59:23 PM
Post by: mizo on July 10, 2008, 12:20:21 AM
Post by: Finito on July 10, 2008, 06:29:05 PM
I didnt get an answer from any hotel in ajka -.-
Post by: Xard on July 10, 2008, 11:17:52 PM
Post by: ivan-flaterOS on July 11, 2008, 04:18:50 PM
Post by: Andywood on July 11, 2008, 05:52:45 PM
did anybody book accomodation yet???? :huh:
All I have is a plane ticket. I dont think we need to book the OG hostel in advance do we? I'm arriving on Tuesday so hopefully it wont be full.
Post by: Finito on July 11, 2008, 06:35:37 PM
my flight is tomorrow cant wait to have a nice week in hungary
Post by: FlatismŽ on July 11, 2008, 11:32:38 PM
seeya Tues Wooooooooody! Heading later this AM!!did anybody book accomodation yet???? :huh:
All I have is a plane ticket. I dont think we need to book the OG hostel in advance do we? I'm arriving on Tuesday so hopefully it wont be full.