Franksx2005 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Right lads goin to my first comp tomorrow and was wondering if anyone can give me advice on what to take, what to wear ect ect. obviously bike tools helmet! but what else. Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliet Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Right lads goin to my first comp tomorrow and was wondering if anyone can give me advice on what to take, what to wear ect ect. obviously bike tools helmet! but what else. Thanks in advance take thermals and have some gloves, because you can be stood around alot waiting to do the section. And some spare clothes in case off water sections ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koxxboy14 Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) Frank are you doing blue? edit:don't worry just read pm Edited November 27, 2010 by koxxboy14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispyboy Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Right lads goin to my first comp tomorrow and was wondering if anyone can give me advice on what to take, what to wear ect ect. obviously bike tools helmet! but what else. Thanks in advance Wear-tracksuit bottoms,tee-shirt and jumper with gloves or shorts and leggins with a jumper do not wear jeans Make sure you have plenty of food and drink,i would say 1:3 orange juice is good i always take any spare parts if you have any it would be a good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Beach Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 (edited) Tracksuit bottoms are probally better to wear than jeans in this weather. Edit: just noticed I was beaten to it :$ Edited November 27, 2010 by Jake Beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franksx2005 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 thanks for the replys. not too many spare parts im afraid, but i will bring what i have. im not a fan of jeans so thats all good. and got plenty of food and drink so i think im set! Cheers for the replys, anything else peeps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 thanks for the replys. not too many spare parts im afraid, but i will bring what i have. im not a fan of jeans so thats all good. and got plenty of food and drink so i think im set! Cheers for the replys, anything else peeps? Main thing is to chill about it, and make sure it's a laugh on your first go. By all means take it seriously after that, but no need for the first time! You will be a lot worse than you expect you'll be, that's inevitable in my experience, so just roll with it and learn from it. What you haven't remembered to take you can either do without or borrow on the day Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Take some weights so you can warm up beforehand, drink 5 - 8 protein shakes on the day, wear a wife beater. Make sure you look as jacked as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Styles Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 i have no advise, but good luck for tomoro mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franksx2005 Posted November 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Main thing is to chill about it, and make sure it's a laugh on your first go. By all means take it seriously after that, but no need for the first time! You will be a lot worse than you expect you'll be, that's inevitable in my experience, so just roll with it and learn from it. What you haven't remembered to take you can either do without or borrow on the day Good luck! Thank you, sounds like some good advice. Im not expecting to do well, just a taste for next year. Take some weights so you can warm up beforehand, drink 5 - 8 protein shakes on the day, wear a wife beater. Make sure you look as jacked as possible. Excellent advice! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 haha, i like mr woods comment. but the weights is a good idea, or do some push ups before you start the comp just to get the blood flowing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 haha, i like mr woods comment. but the weights is a good idea, or do some push ups before you start the comp just to get the blood flowing remember blackpool a few years ago? I doubt working out before that would have helped.... Infact Chris Jones was so hungover he threw up! Keep warm and take WATERPROOFS! Relax and bloody enjoy it! If you don't do as well as you hoped who gives a shit. So long as you had fun thats seriously all that matters. I remember a hookwoods once the first move in one section was up and hill and over a tree stump. Instead of the slow approach, I decided to get a massive run up before the start gate and try and bunnyhop over it! It didn't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_harris Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 its ok frank this is more to learn from then to do well lol dont get me wrong mate gona try my hardest but try to enjoy it a the same time mate just gona be freezin lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franksx2005 Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Really enjoyed it, even if it was -5* and everything was mega slippery. I could see the improvement throughout the day on each round which was good. Its amazin how one little mistake can turn a clean section into a 5! All in all i loved ity and cant wait till the new season. Thank you all for some useful advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_harris Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Really enjoyed it, even if it was -5* and everything was mega slippery. I could see the improvement throughout the day on each round which was good. Its amazin how one little mistake can turn a clean section into a 5! All in all i loved ity and cant wait till the new season. Thank you all for some useful advice. def mate was a great day apart from the cold and nice to meet new riders just a pitty my break kept freezing through out the day even with antifreeze mix oil it is then lol. gave me a good heads up for next season and what i need to change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytrialskid Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) def mate was a great day apart from the cold and nice to meet new riders just a pitty my break kept freezing through out the day even with antifreeze mix oil it is then lol. gave me a good heads up for next season and what i need to change. . Edited November 28, 2010 by dannytrialskid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Main thing is to chill about it, and make sure it's a laugh on your first go. By all means take it seriously after that, but no need for the first time! You will be a lot worse than you expect you'll be, that's inevitable in my experience, so just roll with it and learn from it. What you haven't remembered to take you can either do without or borrow on the day Good luck! great advice on my first ( and only) comp , i was too serious about it and nervous .. i also thought i would do really well ( i didn't ) but i still enjoyed it and want to go to loads more next year 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 barrow comp was a really good day.shame i smacked my knee on my stem on the end of lap 2 which resulted in me not being able to put and weight on it which obviosly let to four 5s on last lap ,bit gutted as had only a few fives up til then .but there we go these things happen.it was so cold and mega slippery in places which cought you out before you realised what had happened Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franksx2005 Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 barrow comp was a really good day.shame i smacked my knee on my stem on the end of lap 2 which resulted in me not being able to put and weight on it which obviosly let to four 5s on last lap ,bit gutted as had only a few fives up til then .but there we go these things happen.it was so cold and mega slippery in places which cought you out before you realised what had happened Was you on the gu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytrialskid Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 Was you on the gu? He was on Koxx Hydroxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 He was on Koxx Hydroxx yeh white helmet n grey hoodie.why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytrialskid Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 yeh white helmet n grey hoodie.why? You have the 2011 Magura HS33s right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithy83 Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 You have the 2011 Magura HS33s right? i do indeed ,didnt get any arm pump with the 2011s used to get loads with old ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytrialskid Posted November 28, 2010 Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) i do indeed ,didnt get any arm pump with the 2011s used to get loads with old ones I was the kid staring at them for ages lol. I thought my ones broke today, but they didn't luckily enough, I was having a good old look, because i was going to get them if mine broke. Had to go round on Richards Sexy Silver Limey 320 in the end lol. Edited November 28, 2010 by dannytrialskid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franksx2005 Posted November 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) I remember you, i was on the red speedrace 26" I was the kid staring at them for ages lol. I thought my ones broke today, but they didn't luckily enough, I was having a good old look, because i was going to get them if mine broke. Had to go round on Richards Silver Limey 320 in the end lol. I also remember you too, its good to put names to faces. Edited November 28, 2010 by Franksx2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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