0llie Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 at the moment i love riding i get all hyped up about going for a ride, but when i get out it all goes away, i love riding always have always will but recently i cant stay out on my bike for a hole day like i used to and not get bored... i think one of the problems is riding the same places over and over but i just need something to put the spark back into my riding... i really want to be out on my bike all the time but im finding it difficult to keep myself entertained on it... any tips or any one else feeling the same?another thing that might be the problem is just the same tricks over and over taps gaps and sidehops although im still not great at them, i need something new, something to keep the riding how it used to feel!i dono is anyone else feeling the same?cheersollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 another thing that might be the problem is just the same tricks over and over taps gaps and sidehops although im still not great at them, i need something new, something to keep the riding how it used to feel!Considered joining the 24" clan?Or try some 24"/street style riding? Get some more innovative and interesting moves going on! Manuals, bunnyhops, spinny crap... Just get creative!Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 go find some decent riding buddies, or take some time out to do other things, you will soon miss it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 start again with the other foot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 try linking moves together into lines, dont just tap things, manual to tap up, manual to tap up to manual out etc... dont need a 24" to do thats for sure, but i find changing my frame every 4-5 months helps, because you have to adapt toa new bike and i find i progress abit more each time. not because of the new frame, but because im forced to re-learn things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 go find some decent riding buddies, or take some time out to do other things, you will soon miss itwhat Ash said x , just take some time off , if u are realy a lifer u will come back.Anyone that is a medium standard that quits cause they are bored ,,,,,is boring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan-Walker Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 thats what happens to me i look forward to a ride, once im there within 30 mins im bored lol, its annoying cus i wana go out with mates and enjoy ridin again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0llie Posted May 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 yeah i can see where your coming from and i dont see myself quiting in the near future i enjoy it to much. it just i wondered if anyone had been in the situation and has a quick way to enjoyment again.. i used to ride everyday and love it more and more but now m mind is elsewhere... and im not even medium standard pretty shite to be honest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 I felt the same when i was riding street al the time go find some rocks and have some fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Ride Street as if you were riding a section in a competition....I dont mean exactly how you would ride a section, but ride with lines in mind.For example, do not just do one move and be happy, do a drop gap, then find something you can link in after that, like a tap up a wall (as an example).Ride new places, with new people, get out there enjoy life.LIfe is not just about trials! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Ride Street as if you were riding a section in a competition....I dont mean exactly how you would ride a section, but ride with lines in mind.For example, do not just do one move and be happy, do a drop gap, then find something you can link in after that, like a tap up a wall (as an example).Ride new places, with new people, get out there enjoy life.LIfe is not just about trials!oh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) im a bit like you ,no motovation,im fine once i am riding outside my town but i get bored with the sam stuff day in day out.at the moment i ride 2-3 times a week ,for a hour or so just to keep me busy like .what i have found that helps is to ride somewhere that doesnt get rode very often,for me thats a long line of 40 big rocks down a side of a road,they are all in a line and linda boring to ride trials on but when i try streety moves on them its a whole new game ,i suggest that you try something like that . Edited May 14, 2008 by banbury trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabiot Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 I kinda feel the exact opposite of the original poster. I think about riding when I'm sitting here on my comp or watching tv, and it feels kinda daunting. I feel like I am so terrible and I have many months ahead of me of being terrible before I'll be able to actually ride any kind of line. When I get out there and crank out a few decent moves then I get excited. I dont have the endurance to just ride for more than an hour I'd say but I get the spark when I'm out there.I hope you get it back man. If you're a street rider, try natural... and vica versa. Keep the faith brotha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 I've been feeling the same for a long time actually. I used to ride pretty much every day and night, I never got really good, but I had a lot of bloody fun, I didn't care. Then when I started uni in September, I didn't ride as much and eventually not at all. So I bought a new frame/forks in January, to motivate me to ride more. I rode a Base before, then got an '08 GU Typhoon. It was like trying to learn to ride again, and it really frustrates me, so I'm getting a mod, and just having fun again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChai Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 i find it best to set little challenges, especially before you go out for a ride, i found that to work great for me makes me know when i am actually having a good days riding. This only works for things that u know the actaul size of, like say u wanna do this gap or tap today, and a few other things depending on the location u are going to, and try and do them. Obviously set them within your limit.Not only do i push myself to meet the target, i find that I am not thinking about what i could do next or whether its interesting or if i am bored. i am just focused on trying what i came to try, and before i know it 2 hours have gone by. And this is riding alone btw, its even better if ur our on a group ride. be interested to know it works out for u, i know it would take a bit of discipline and certainly a different mentality, but thats what trials is about, being serious about it would definitely make u enjoy it more pure because u know ur progressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis.jackson Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 If you hav lost your motivation there are a few thing you can do as i lost mine and this is what helped me.watch new and old vids.get a new part for your bike.go to a new place to ride.learn to ride with your other foot forward.so thats what help me so i hope it helps you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0llie Posted May 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 cheers gus so many good ideas there.. this is almost motivating me to ride.. i actually want to go out on my bike.. but the weathers shit... typical! i like the idea of setting challenges sounds like it could keep me entertain for hours as im the sort of person who wont give up until i make it : cant wait to ride now... also new spots, now i can drive im sure i will be scooting off to random places with my bike and stuff cant waitlets just see if i feel the same when im on my bike cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 cheers gus so many good ideas there.. this is almost motivating me to ride.. i actually want to go out on my bike.. but the weathers shit... typical! i like the idea of setting challenges sounds like it could keep me entertain for hours as im the sort of person who wont give up until i make it : cant wait to ride now... also new spots, now i can drive im sure i will be scooting off to random places with my bike and stuff cant waitlets just see if i feel the same when im on my bike cheers guysChallenges are a great idea.Now you can drive, I wouldn't worry about it so much. Make sure you go to portsmouth, the videos I've seen make it look amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 i've decided to go 24".......im not really bored as such of stock...but i really want ti get all the streety stuff down...bunnyhops etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 ahh noo! please don't give up...i'm moving to swindon for 3 months in 3 weeks time and it sounds like you're the only rider there! see you there...adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 You need to force yourself to learn some new stuff. Try another frame or another style of riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChai Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 dont ride with adam, hes shit..why the hell are u going to swindon!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uldis Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 If you hav lost your motivation there are a few thing you can do as i lost mine and this is what helped me.watch new and old vids.get a new part for your bike.go to a new place to ride.learn to ride with your other foot forward.so thats what help me so i hope it helps you.this helps alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 It does. Maybe try some natural, learn new tricks (not trials related) and start doing lines. It's boring doing the same tap over and over again, but it's not boring to tap a wall, drop with a full rotation and sidehop back up as quickly as possible. That's just an example, but it will keep you busy and make you try harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 the obvious answer is to push yourself, you talk about doing the same stuff over and over well next time make sure you try atleast one new thing at every place. If you cant think of a new thing then quit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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