Ali C

I would love to have a shot at the big bit, but thats not saying I'll make it

I have been using a rubber queen at a higher pressure than normal recently, yesterday I tried my other conti tyre at a low psi, I was setting up for a frenchie and I held it on the back wheel with no hops for a good ten seconds or so! Wish it was filmed, although I didn't land the frenchie

as invented by Iolo on a ride in sheffield to describe some riders that were there

fleet foxes for the win! Youtube Video -> ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350">

my old fave, 360 front pivots.

cassoraries falling over is amusing

pretty sure most people are right footed. Ashton vince Kenny and wes bealey Gilles and Giaco Coustellier Benito is left footed I am also right footed, its just what seemed natural.

Back when I was younger Danny Smith was one of my biggest influences. I had never seen riders go as big, I know when I saw him do massive gaps that some day I wanted to be that good! Also, probably before Danny, I used to look up to Chris Wright and Chris Akrigg when at comps, I was always blown away with their riding. More recently I would say that Stan Shaw is a good influence, he can go so big yet so smooth, I try to get his riding style into my own if possible. I also look up to the best riders like Kenny, Vince and Giles. They always remind me of whats possible and give me goals to aim for.

mine too, but I'll still be there!

the man has great style and can go big....I like!

trialtech Race if on a budget otherwise The trialtech sport is probably the lightest and strongest stem out plus the geo would be greats for your height!

it was good, but it didn't really connect with me. I would have much rather watch someone do fewer combos but with more style. However, I did love that foot stall thing at the beginning and I agree with Rowen, decades should be used more!

rolled both my ankles! Drove for over an hour to the riding spot and then rolled them after ten mins of riding, very annoying. Fortunately no ligaments ripped, I think I just stretched them, I was very worried though!

Kenny and Wes said you were good, they don't lie! See you at koxx days?

one min of enjoyment.

I am aching like mad today from the gym on tuesday! It was my leg workout doing squats, calf raises and squat jumps. I have been gyming since early december and it seems to be helping with riding. I am also planning to go to pilates lessons to help with flexability and co-ordination

sod modesty! Time to big ones self up Bike: Yaabaa 1499 Mod or Stock: Stock Biggest Sidehop: 51" Bigget Flat to Flat gap: 8ft 9" to rear | 9ft to front Biggest Drop:13ft Biggest Drop Gap: not sure Any others: Biggest tap: 53" Biggest up to front: 48" Biggest sidehop to rear: 48" Biggest pedalup: 49"

Was only there the other week so I know just how big some of those lines are! nice one! Its a shame you got that puncture when I was there though

I look at a clock on a wall, if there's no wall, I don't know the time. Its a little inconvenient at times, but I manage. I don't think I could ever justify spending over £20 on a watch, its somthing to get mugged for, in a place thats easy to damage, bulky and I would have to take if off when riding anyway in case I fall.

yay! see you at koxx days

looks very nice, I do like Hydroxxes, shame the bb is so high though I don't get how its so much lighter than my bike though:( Your frame, cranks, bars and front hub are lighter, but my stem, forks, rims, bash, chain, rear cog are all lighter and my bike weighs 9.68kg. I think most of its in the frame though.

you built that fast!! you look good on it too:)

Its not anyones.....yet!

I was actually rather impressed, keep it up!

this sounds great dave! I realy enjoyed Tech 04, so some events like that would be brill! You can deffo count me in for an entry.