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[Albion] Taking a motorcycle to the Amex on Sunday: Where do I leave a helmet?



Mr Moofo

New member
Aug 29, 2015
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As I have a complete adversion to waiting hours for a train back, I am looking at going to the Forest game on a motor bike. Reserach suggests that parking is free - where do you leav ethe helmet, or are you allowed to take it into the ground?
 




Super Steve Earle

Well-known member
Feb 23, 2009
8,962
North of Brighton
As I have a complete adversion to waiting hours for a train back, I am looking at going to the Forest game on a motor bike. Reserach suggests that parking is free - where do you leav ethe helmet, or are you allowed to take it into the ground?
I don't think adversion is a word, but there is a round in I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue where Jack Dee must answer In My Pants to every question. Is this a future question for the show?
 


Gazwag

5 millionth post poster
Mar 4, 2004
30,780
Bexhill-on-Sea
Google says

Amex Stadium EntranceThere are four reception areas at the stadium, at the North, South, East and West sides of the ground. Bags over the size of A4 paper and motorcycle helmets will need to be deposited in our bag drop facility outside the South East entrance at a cost of £5
 


mrjon1976

Found bliss in ignorance
Jul 25, 2011
366
gravesend
Google says

Amex Stadium EntranceThere are four reception areas at the stadium, at the North, South, East and West sides of the ground. Bags over the size of A4 paper and motorcycle helmets will need to be deposited in our bag drop facility outside the South East entrance at a cost of £5

Not disputing this, but I am sure then when I walked past this on Saturday, it was £7.50....I may have been mistaken though.
 


Elbow750

Well-known member
Jun 21, 2020
513
Yes do ride your bike to the Amex. Free parking and no waiting, lovely.

You used to be able to leave your helmet with the stewards at the entrance turnstiles, but this is discouraged now they have the bag drop. Fortunately I now ride a 350 Forza, which takes two helmets under the seat (and yes this was a factor in choosing the bike).

If its dry, then why not chain your helmet up to the bike? Saves a few £ but more importantly avoids another queue for the bag drop. If its wet, then you can buy helmet storage bags which have a clever tunnel thingy which still keeps it dry but allows you to chain to bike. Or you could be a cheapskate and use a plastic bag!
 
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Anger

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Jul 21, 2017
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Helmet.

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deletebeepbeepbeep

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May 12, 2009
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You can park for free but they won't let you take your helmet into the Stadium you'll have to pay £7.50 at the bag storage which you should walk past if walking down from the coach park.
 


Official Old Man

Uckfield Seagull
Aug 27, 2011
9,157
Brighton
There was a very long queue to collect bags Saturday. Yes, it is easier to go by bike but I'd chain your helmet to the bike. What's the chances of a thief with bolt cutters coming along?
Mmm, maybe put your helmet in the bag drop.
 




Super Steve Earle

Well-known member
Feb 23, 2009
8,962
North of Brighton
Sorry, that was childish of me I know. I’m usually better than that.

Actually on reflection I am not usually better than that. Despite this, I apologise.
No better than me. Same joke, different set up.
 




ozzygull

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Oct 6, 2003
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Reading
Google says

Amex Stadium EntranceThere are four reception areas at the stadium, at the North, South, East and West sides of the ground. Bags over the size of A4 paper and motorcycle helmets will need to be deposited in our bag drop facility outside the South East entrance at a cost of £5
When I took my motorbike to the pre season friendly it had gone up to £8 to leave a helmet.
 




SAC

Well-known member
May 21, 2014
2,634
Whilst free motorcycle parking is excellent, £7.50 or £8 to store a helmet is very expensive (although perhaps not in comparison to the price of the rancid burgers). As others have suggested, if you fave a full face helmet, use a long chain lock and lock the helmet to your bike. I also use a waterproof helmet bag.

Oxford do a combined lock and lid bag for about £25.
 


zefarelly

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Jul 7, 2003
22,877
Sussex, by the sea
When I took my motorbike to the pre season friendly it had gone up to £8 to leave a helmet.
Don't take other NSCers with you then, they're a financial liability at best.

I've waltzed into games with a skid lid before now and no ones batted an eye lid . . . Then got stopped and refused in 1901, so turned 180 and walked in via the opposite turnstiles no problem.

the last 2-3 years the clubs clearly seen another added matchday congestion/complication opportunity with a nominal revenue stream and just couldn't resist.
 
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thedonkeycentrehalf

Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
Jul 7, 2003
9,393
Don't take other NSCers with you then, they're a financial liability at best.

I've waltzed into games with a skid lid before now and no ones batted an eye lid . . . Then got stopped and refused in 1901, so turned 180 and walked in via the opposite turnstiles no problem.

the last 2-3 years the clubs clearly seen another added matchday congestion/complication opportunity with a nominal revenue stream and just couldn't resist.
Unless things have changed, any revenue from the bag drop goes into the Albion Foundation (formerly AITC) so the club aren't making money from this.
 










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