JJ_ONeill Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hey, I was just wondering if anyone is going on a ride out in Nottingham any time soon? I live in the city, and am looking at buying myself a trials bike, as I've wanted to do it for so long, but due to a constant lack of cash, never been able to get myself a bike! I spoke to one of the guys at Rock 'n' Roll bikes who said they 'were' Onza. He told me to join this forum and see if I can tag along on ride outs, to get to know people, so I can familiarise myself with the techniques, and also make friends who ride, so I don't have to go out alone when I get a bike! So, is anyone okay with me tagging along around Nottingham?! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 (edited) I live in Nottingham. The scene here seems to have died. It would be good to bring it back. Where in Nottingham do you live? Edited August 20, 2011 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted August 30, 2011 Report Share Posted August 30, 2011 So yeah, the scene actually within Nottingham seems to have died, but there's nothing stopping anyone from Nottingham (me or you) from calling in riders from local cities, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, so you can tag along and try bikes, and get tips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ_ONeill Posted September 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 So yeah, the scene actually within Nottingham seems to have died, but there's nothing stopping anyone from Nottingham (me or you) from calling in riders from local cities, Derby, Leicester, Loughborough, so you can tag along and try bikes, and get tips. You really think people would come from neighboring cities? I'm in St. Anns, so quite near to the city centre, and unfortunately theres not really any decent places to ride around here. Town centre is very good, but the sport is frowned upon by the public and the plod lol! I know of a guy at Rock 'n' Roll Bikes round the corner from me, (Rock 'n' Roll Bikes are Onza, so he was telling me how he tests a lot of the prototype stuff!) he says he'll let me know if he knows of anything I'll keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Sure, I reckon the loughborogh guys would head up once in a while. The city centre is pretty cool, the square is fun but you have to pick your time, late sunday seems to be the best. Furthermore, it's a short train ride to Lboro, bit longer to leicester. Edited September 1, 2011 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozz Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) I have only just picked a bike up myself but would be willing to pop over sometime im just at derby so not far at all. Also this is for sale on here i've heard they are pretty decent starter bikes. Edited September 1, 2011 by wozz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 There's always Radwell skatepark and some other cool concrete one not too far from St. Anns. Where abouts in St. Anns do you live as i had the misfortune of living there whilst i was at uni!? The old market square was a lot better for riding than the current one. is the fountain still broken, as if so that can be okay when dry? Along the canal there's a few okay spots and round by the castle there's stuff to keep you amused. From my experience of living there it was often a case of riding in lots of locations for short periods of time as nothing really sustained interest for great periods of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ_ONeill Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) From my experience of living there it was often a case of riding in lots of locations for short periods of time as nothing really sustained interest for great periods of time. See, I was looking at a 24" bike to get around this problem. I watch a lot of trials bike videos, and after the likes of people like Danny MacAskill, I thought a 24" would be better. They call them "Street Trials" Bikes, and I've tried the Onza Zoot - It's quite good I just like the idea of street trials because it looks more flowing, and seems to have an overall faster pace. Better suited for my environment - as you mentioned, it'd be better to spend small amounts of time in many places, as apposed to large amounts of time in a few places. The places you mentioned around town sound good, as I could find a decent route to and from college to try and get better Sudden thought too - It'd be awesome to organise a group ride on a massive scale! Bring in eveyone; Trials riders, Skateboarders, Free Runners, maybe even BMXers. Had the idea because after riding in the town square, it seems urban sports are 'frowned upon'. It would seem people believe we're all hooligans... Would be good to organise a massive ride through the city centre to try and show people that it's a sport and an art form. Edited September 2, 2011 by JJ_ONeill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 You Sir, sound like you have already made one of the best decisions of your life. 24" is certainly the way to go and i think around Nottingham it'd be a lot of fun...of course they are more fun in general. I just don't see a downside to them. You can ride traditional trials whilst at the same time boost of lips, do jumps and other flowing riding which isn't really possible on a little mod, or a long stock. Everything you've mentioned about why 'street trials' appeals to you is exactly what i like about it and why i ride. I rode a stock for the majority of my time in Nottingham and didn't really enjoy trials all that much. During my last year there i bought an Inspired and am still riding it and could never see myself riding anything else. This was back when they first came out. It completely changed the way i ride and look at things, and the enjoyment i got was increased by such a vast extent that it's not a part of daily life....so basically what i'm saying is YES - definitely get a 24". What is the route you'd be going from home to Uni/College as i can see if i can think of any places along the route. I think with supper-massive rides, unless they're organised officially, or sponsored then it might just attract more attention and potential anger towards rider/runners etc... Personally the best rides i've ever had have been just 2, 3 or 4 people as sometimes the more people that come, the less organsied and purposeful it becomes. Also in Nottingham with the exception of the town square, there isn't tonnes of space where loads of people could congregate anywhere, unlike places such as Bristol or London etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ_ONeill Posted September 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 Okay, sounds good! So definately a 24" lol. I've seen some Onza Zoot's go cheap second hand, so thats not a problem obtaining my first bike. I guess my route to and from college would have to be worked out later as I reckon I'd find better places to ride on the way, if I went exploring at the weekends and stuff. Then I could string small places together, and get a really good route going. I do see what you mean about a large ride attracting more attention. Problem is it'd have to be organised officially. It is very frustrating though, the way people view urban sports as vandalism, and hooliganism, etc etc... In my opinion I just don't see why that is. People that ride trials, flatland or park BMX, parkour runners, skateboarders and all the rest of it have to be just as fit and disciplined as those who have recently ran in the Athletics championships, or for that matter, those who are training to take part in the 2012 olympics; in some cases, even more so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted September 6, 2011 Report Share Posted September 6, 2011 I've never had much of a problem with complaints in Nottingham. Pedestrians, at least, rarely comment, even when there were a few of us. There's quite a few of those CPO guys though. Gotta keep an eye out for them, luckily they're easy to spot. Learn to move on quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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