vinny.p Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Well as the topic suggests i am a lone trials rider in accrington, before i quit i used to love riding on my own but since i started again im finding it hard to do things that i used to be able to do for fun!, I think the reason for this is that ive actually developed fear of falling off and hurting myself without anyone being there to pick me up if i have a bad spill.Also its hard to push myself without anyone there for inspiration and this might sound weird but i cant properly see lines like i used to, ill try and explain a bit better, I used to ride down the street and think it would be good to go from that bench to that rail and to a bin or something (thats just an example) but now ive kinda lost my imagination or vision of trials if you know what i mean.So basically i was wondering if anyone lives near or around where i live (accrington) and maybe is in the same situation as me and would fancy going for a ride some time, keeping in mind that ive not rode properly for about two years and am a bit sketchy if thats the right word LOL!Sorry to blab on abit but would anybody come if i organised a big ride around here or something?Thanks vinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I always ride on my lonesome, its not the best but at least im out doing one of the things i love, where abouts is accrington? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny.p Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Skoze said: I always ride on my lonesome, its not the best but at least im out doing one of the things i love, where abouts is accrington?Its in lancashire its a fair way from essex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRANK BRO Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 same here nobody around buy me rides trials ive got to get to brum to meet allthe other guys but ive always been a mtb rider so ive not had the time to do anything yet,im still looking for a bike,but if i lived by you i would soon meet you for a rideno probs all the best and i hope you find somebody to push you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny.p Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 CRANK BRO said: same here nobody around buy me rides trials ive got to get to brum to meet allthe other guys but ive always been a mtb rider so ive not had the time to do anything yet,im still looking for a bike,but if i lived by you i would soon meet you for a rideno probs all the best and i hope you find somebody to push you Cheers mate its nice to know theres plenty of friendly riders out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 vinny.p said: Its in lancashire its a fair way from essex.Well, if i'm ever up there with the steed, ill get in touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 i ride on my own,it is hard pushing yourself but u gotta get through it .group rides are awesome for motovations,try to get yourself on one mate.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravemonkey Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Try and get a few of your friends into trialsI got into trials when a friend introduced me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny.p Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Ravemonkey said: Try and get a few of your friends into trialsI got into trials when a friend introduced meOne of my mates who ive known since i was like five or something had 1 go on my bike and said he was going to get 1, only problem is he has to wait till he gets a new job and saves up abit so it could be another couple of months yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamness™ Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Ravemonkey said: Try and get a few of your friends into trialsI got into trials when a friend introduced meThats how i started. Mate abused me (metaphorically) into getting a trials bike and was one of the best things I've ever been abused over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 (edited) vinny.p said: I think the reason for this is that ive actually developed fear of falling off and hurting myself without anyone being there to pick me up if i have a bad spill.Thanks vinny.Dont worry mate i used to be like that when riding street/dirt once you master a certain move you will be confident enough tonot worry about falling off or hurting yourself.I ride on my own 90% of the time and i fell off today yes it hurts but you dont think much of it and get back up and try again.Also if you think you are going to hurt yourself wear a helmet and pehaps some pads, works for me Edited January 24, 2008 by dirt jumper jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny.p Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 dirt jumper jake said: Dont worry mate i used to be like that when riding street/dirt once you master a certain move you will be confident enough tonot worry about falling off or hurting yourself.I ride on my own 90% of the time and i fell off today yes it hurts but you dont think much of it and get back up and try again.Also if you think you are going to hurt yourself wear a helmet and pehaps some pads, works for me Thanks for the good advice, as for the confidence boost ive just got sponsored so im pretty much on top of the world now, im going for a few beers with the owner of the company tonight and were going to discuss some custom t-shirts and stickers.Its took my mind off riding on my own for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Davies Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 vinny.p said: Well as the topic suggests i am a lone trials rider in accrington, before i quit i used to love riding on my own but since i started again im finding it hard to do things that i used to be able to do for fun!, I think the reason for this is that ive actually developed fear of falling off and hurting myself without anyone being there to pick me up if i have a bad spill.Also its hard to push myself without anyone there for inspiration and this might sound weird but i cant properly see lines like i used to, ill try and explain a bit better, I used to ride down the street and think it would be good to go from that bench to that rail and to a bin or something (thats just an example) but now ive kinda lost my imagination or vision of trials if you know what i mean.So basically i was wondering if anyone lives near or around where i live (accrington) and maybe is in the same situation as me and would fancy going for a ride some time, keeping in mind that ive not rode properly for about two years and am a bit sketchy if thats the right word LOL!Sorry to blab on abit but would anybody come if i organised a big ride around here or something?Thanks vinny.hello there, i am in exactly the same boat, except i live way down south! i go out on my bike and sometimes find i cant commit to anything? it is so annoying when 7 years ago i would drop off phone boxes, bottlebanks, bus shelters etc with absolutly no fear! i am 26 next month.....aybe i'm getting old!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny.p Posted January 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Well if i lived near you id glady go for a ride, i totally understand what you mean about not being able to commit to things properly and i dont know wether you or anyone else find this but i dont like the way the general public look at you when your on your riding on your own, i swear i can almost hear what there thinking in their heads as they walk past stuff like, ooooh arent you a bit old to be riding a bike, and bloody vandal, you know stuff like that. It really gets on my nerves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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