Prawny Baby Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 So, after yesterday's post about my pre historic relic of a bike, here's a video of a grumpy fat man trying to ride it No video editing software sadly, and just this ghetto camera stand I made today to film with my iPhone: All filmed in an hour after work today, uploaded on stolen wifi from standing behind a hotel I stayed in 6 months ago, and edited on YouTube video editor that I discovered today But I enjoyed it, and that's all that matters Link I case I've got the tags wrong: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Link I case I've got the tags wrong: Got that wrong as well 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Argh. Why isn't it working!? Link again: http://youtu.be/x98MaHSWRuo On on my iPhone, so can't tell if is working or not! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I did not expect that! Nice man 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalopS Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Nice smooth riding to say you just got back on the bike. How long has it been? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Probably about 3 years since I've ridden regularly, went out about 4-5 times last year, and probably about 5-6 times in total the year before that. Last rode at the Xmas eve ride in December, and before that was July I think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradJohnson Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I did not expect that! Nice man My exact thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Nice man! I remember about 2 years ago (?) I rode with you in waterlooville when you came with andy ponting if you remember? I had a black mod with a completely slicked rear tyre (you commented on it ) Good times! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Wow! Loads better towards the end, a LOT of confidence on those rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Like you said, it's just timing that suffers when you're off the bike for a while, you don't really lose it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Cheers guys. Adam: you're right about the timing for sure, I don't feel as strong now as I was when I used to ride regularly, so can't manage big gaps like I used to, but timing for taps and things seems SO much easier with try-all forks on the bike now, it just feels more natural, where I've always struggled badly before with the Zoo forks on the koxx frame. Can definitely feel myself improving each evening when I'm going out, just remembering things as I go along, I had a little stint of riding back at the end of 2011 with mowgli where I rode 4-5 times in 2 weeks, and felt myself getting better and better as the rides went on, then I parked it up and got back to something car related and got fat all over again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 still got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Video Nice. Doesn't look like the time off has had much effect on your riding! Are you living in Deal now? That's where my parents live - cool to see someone riding the same spots I learned to ride on all those years ago! If you're living there, I'll bring my bike down next time I'm visiting and drop you a line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 I'm afraid not! I've been working here monday-friday since October, and due to be finishing next week! Are there any other places i should check out to ride here? I've literally been from sandown castle to the royal hotel so far, and that's it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Hmmm... From what I can remember, there's a bit by the library, a bit across the road from Tides (assuming the skatepark next to Tides won't be your bag), a bit round the market square, a bit at the end of the pier and by the timeball tower and a bit by the King's Head/Port Arms, but to be honest, there aren't loads of spots. If you head up the road to Kingsdown, the sea defence rocks there are pretty fun. Dover, Folkestone and Herne Bayaren't far and there's a fair bit to ride in those places. I think they're building new sea defences in Deal too, but no idea what they're like for riding. What have you been doing there, out of interest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawny Baby Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 What have you been doing there, out of interest? I think they're building new sea defences in Deal too, but no idea what they're like for riding. ^^^ this Cheers for the info, will go scope out a few places tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Swales Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Ha. You'll know what they're like for riding then Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williams Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Deffo still got it! Riding where better and looked more dialed towards the end! Looove that chris king sound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Class, I like a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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