ben_travis

this is very true

why not just have flat bars with a change of dimensions on the stem?

I think some people are worrying about the 'creative' thing a little too much (not saying ali), just feel some are trying to forcefully be different. Choosing a different medium for example is not the only way to be creative, ali has mixed in decent riding, with a theme (travelling), with shooting on the older medium to create something completely different. Not saying mine will be an exception, nor do I feel that mine will meet the 'creativity' that some are maybe looking for. When I read the 'brief', my initial thought was - 'I need to start filming and editing properly again'. it's been a long time since I have made a video that i have thought about every shot, and truly considered all aspects of what i am documenting. In fact when i released my first video on the inspired someones (think it was JD) response was that the video felt 'rushed'. He was right, and as such I hope to make it right with this video. Ali's video was different, but sweet. It took me 3-4 watches to get into it, but thats because we are used to either high quality videos, constructed well and showing only the finished article of a riders abilities or videos where the rider thinks about nothing but the move he is doing where he / she could consider the background, the shot, angle, and all other little things etc.

I LOVED that last move. Don't know why that one in particular, but just so smooth, and looked good on that footage. Your comment the other day on FB was right...it will split opinion, but its certainly is creative & certainly very risky (in terms of possibly missing the documentation of what you'd like to document). I personally enjoyed the video, wasnt too keen on the song (but that fits with the trippy video), riding was really good though, and I love how you have gone out of the ordinary to express yourself.

really enjoyed that. his riding is pretty big and some sweet, yet v. dangerous stuff in there....

That's the right way to edit man...music first, then clips on top...

my 'staying local' theme is looking like it could be a good choice then haha

loved that video. tom is sooooo good and goes so big

that hop over the bar is a beast ali. fair play on that one

I have stuck another little update today. Feel free to read it. http://mis-conceptions.blogspot.co.uk

Hey man, I am assuming you mean taking the bike to Marbella? if you are then it cost me about £25 each way to take the bike on board. We travelled with easy jet and everything seemed fine. no real problems. ta ben

It has been a while since I have updated this thing...so I thought I'd stick up a little something in order to keep it going... My main thoughts are on the GETCreative Comp at the moment, so my blog has taken a back seat. Anyway, give it a look see http://mis-conceptions.blogspot.co.uk

So a few of us are helping Ben out with updates of the blog and the facebook site where we can, whilst he is undergoing his exams at uni. Good luck to Ben, but for now, I have stuck up a wee post regarding Ross McArthurs video entry... www.glasseyetrialscreative.blogspot.co.uk

yo man, ill stick you a pm with my number. you can give me a shout. there are a few of us who ride, but unfortunately, we dont ride as a group as much as we'd like due to working / other commitments. hoping to get out on thursday evening though. ben

really good video joe. Enjoyed that. Some amount of progression in the past year or so really. Keep it up / head out onto the streets and lets get some new scenery (Barrow is a good place, but i think some variation would make your vids stand out even more) some of the camera shots were really good considering they were static. #decentshotsmakevideosbetterpeople

total...beast. loved that

wet rocks + holy roller tires + street bike = if i pull a foot jam whip in a section i win expert hands down?

If i am honest kev, the weather isnt looking too promising in glasgow / neilston either. Might be worth while postponing until we have an opening in the weather? It wouldnt be a great experience for kids / younger generation if they are just riding around cycling through piles of mud. just my 2 pence. everyone entitled to their own opinion though. let us know your thoughts this evening and we can go from there.

Jim - kinda missing the point, as you did the skillful bit, whether or not euan said "aye that looks gid" (in his obviously scottish accent) haha. My personal opinion is that it is fine for someone to do the filming / editing for you, its you that is riding. Also having someone else edit for you might be a bit of a benefit but not always. Doney's video for example, i felt it was a little over-edited even though the riding was pretty decent. It is each to their own, but Joe - you have 'bare skillz' of your own, so i dont think you editing your own video will be a hinderance.

not looking promising http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Killin-UKXX1465

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liked the edit man. good skills. Euan's riding is coming along nicely, a few BC's here and there, but really good all in all

how soon do we know if it is going to be going ahead this weekend?

well guys...you all killed it. Really good riding. Loved the whole thing. Ali...i want a shot on that 24...you are really making me reconsider a move towards a 24 next rather than a 26....

hoping to get over to this if the weather is good kev. keep us updated. will be a blast no doubt.