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really really enjoyed that dude! good effort! camera work was nice and some really nice shots as well. Has inspired me to head out and do some riding tonight! got some ideas for clips now

So earlier this year, I managed to go on two trips with the bikes. I had a LOT of fun on both, and managed to capture some footage. My editing is VERY poor on these so I apologise. Windows Movie Maker is NOT my friend So...both videos are up online and you can see them @ The Misconceptions Website

So earlier this year, I managed to go on two trips with the bikes. I had a LOT of fun on both, and managed to capture some footage. My editing is VERY poor on these so I apologise. Windows Movie Maker is NOT my friend Firstly - a UK road trip with Ross McArthur (blackpool, porthcawl, bristol, barrow farm, london, hull). Had an absolute blast and got to ride with some really really good riders. Thanks to everyone who came out and joined us. It was fun. Secondly - Barcelona Trip. Some of the Scottish guys and I went out and had a really good time with lots of sun, sea and booze. All in all it was a brilliant trip and I definitely think I will be going back next year. So...both videos are up online and you can see them @ The Misconceptions Website

It's got to be a bit of both, however I opted to say because it makes me happy to ride! I know from experience I get really crabby, and a little downbeat if I don't get out on my bike for a while! The past week whilst I have been letting my back recover has been excruciating. So I went out on the roadie instead! I think I'll probably head out on mountain bike this weekend if the weather is crap! I guess what I am trying to say is that Id imagine that if you have a number of bikes (not just trials) you tend to ride for the enjoyment of riding! Where as if you have only a single type of bike (just a trially as an example) then I reckon you are more likely to be in it for getting good! The above comment is from personal experience btw! I only got a non trials bike a couple of years back and have only properly got into using them over the past year or so! Prior to that I went out to get good and thats hindsight for you!

amen to this. AMEN

glad everyone is enjoying. I am hoping the red bull guys put it in the video as the guys got an awesome shot of the fall from a little higher. i was pretty surprised i managed to fit through the gap. Back is just about sorted now! still a little sore, but i should be back on the bike asap.

thought id stick this up on here for you to all have a laugh at my expense

Had an absolute blast at this event and as Ali says...I'd hope to see some very similar events next year if possible!! Maybe a summer version thought...'moonlight sessions'. The rain didn't dampen spirits at all! Great to see Ali rip the place apart, me ol' mucker Ross showcasing some of his ability, and mr Cooke tear it up brakeless! Oh and a wee mention for Shrewsbury who blasted out a sweet 180 line at the end. Loved that!! I felt like I had a bit of a shocker overall! The fall is hurting more now than it did yesterday! Hopefully it will look sweet on camera! And I really do hope they throw it into the official video. Got the line in the end and wS super pleased to blast up the massive kicker!! Massive thanks to Danny / Martyn / all the red bull gang and everyone who turned up to watch. Id have given up after the fall if it wasn't for everyone watching and the other 'pros' spurring me on to keep going!! Thanks again guys!!! Ps...jaegermeister, dissarano and coke, more jaeger and then a red wine isn't a very good combo!!

A few Aberdeen Spots uploaded whilst i should be working!! will try and get the majority of aberdeen and the surrounding area done. The site is really well done dude. Very impressed. I will do my best to get the pictures updated as well with pictures more suited to the riding rather then generics of the interweb

reckon that place could be worth a visit then!!

Coming down from scotland with ol' McArthur this weekend. Should be fun. Looking forward to being shown up by all the big guns!!

A loss to the technology world if you ask me. Whilst many hate Apple and Jobs for making the brand so 'closed', its plain to see how much of a business and technology genius he was. Whilst he will be a big loss to the technology world, I personally think that Apple will continue to thrive and make the (in my opinion) completely brilliant products that they do. RIP

To be honest the most likely place to meet for aberdeen is on top of the st nicholas centre. Where 'B' is on the map below is the entrance to the st. nicks centre. Alongside that is a set of stairs going up above the centre...plenty to ride up there!! Directions from train station here

chris akkers line in porthcawl looks mental... looking forward to the video. trailer really made me laugh. "fell off" "got upset" "rode more"

No good street in the city centre? a newbie to the city . There are a good number of spots around aberdeen, you just have to look in the right places. this would be your best place to start (atop of the st. nicholas centre) - Click Here Bitches

So I have another little update. I decided to get some footage a while back of Dunc, Ross and Towler and wanted to test the capability of my ipad for editing. Thought i'd stick it on the blog so feel free to have a gander. Comments appreciated Misconceptions - Snap

Got some footage a while back of these three and wanted to test the capability of my ipad for editing. Thought i'd stick it on the blog so feel free to have a gander. Comments appreciated Misconceptions - Snap

Hey John - brake is sweet. Modulation not amazing, but still a good brake once bedded in. The roadtrip video is on my list of things to do at the moment. If the weather is sh*t at the weekend ill get on it. Also have a barca clips video to sort. Cheers cap.

So post injury (again), and pre Barcelona trip, I finally managed to get some riding filmed. However I had forgotten about these clips until I looked on my camera for the Barca footage to start the edit. Whilst bored at work, I thought I would throw up a little edit. So here it is; HD Video Available on Vimeo

So post injury (again), and pre Barcelona trip, I finally managed to get some riding filmed. However I had forgotten about these clips until I looked on my camera for the Barca footage to start the edit. Whilst bored at work, I thought I would throw up a little edit. So here it is; Misconceptions Blog HD Version is available by clicking the 'vimeo' on the video. I will upgrade to full package in order to allow HD embed one day......one day!

Hey man it's all going down. Had good ride in porthcawl today. Bristol tomorrow and Shipley is still on. Not sure about carlilse yet will just see.

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I have some days off, and havent been on my bike in a month due to a broken knuckle (hopefully healed by next week), so two of us are coming road trippin next week around the UK. Anyone is free to join us. it would be nice to get a ride in with as many people as possible. also...if anyone would be willing to put up two northern guys anywhere after riding this would be appreciated. So plan at the moment is as follows: Sunday 28th Glasgow Ride Monday 29th Blackpool Evening Ride Tuesday 30th Blackpool ride / Porthcawl Evening Ride Wednesday 31st Porthcawl Ride / Bristol Evening Ride Thursday 1st Bristol morning ride (maybe) / street ride evening(either london or portsmouth (to be decided) Friday 2nd chosen destination morning ride / hull evening ride. Saturday 3rd shipley evening ride Sunday 4th shipley morning ride then drive home to aberdeen. anyone is welcome to tag along if they so wish, and as i say if anyone wants to meet up for a ride, give us a pm or a shout on FB and we will sort out getting numbers so we can sort out a ride. love and hugs

seriously impressed by how big you are going dude. seriously disgusting to think how we were on par for a while and then booooooost off you go. i still think the riding is a little mundane though. i know its probably becoming boring for you hearing it, but id like to see you mixing up stuff that is more than a single move would be cool, although finding things where you can go that big all the time would probably not happen. either way keep it up. good to see someone still pushing the "go big" attitude

really?? dont remember looking anything like the guy. I know im a bit dumb lookin haha