JamieC Posted July 27, 2016 Report Share Posted July 27, 2016 Afternoon all, I'm Jay I've got myself a 24" Marino and started having a go at trials. It's more of a street bike and some of you may tell me off for trying to learn trials on it, but coming from a mountain biking background I thought it made more sense. And I've got it now anyway haha. Been riding for a few months, trying to master the basics and I've got good at balanacing but like any true newb I'm sure, I still can't rear wheel hop. I live in South Cumbria but work in Lyneham, Swindon, so I'm split between the two. So far I've been riding on my own and it's not doing much for progression. Is anyone in either of these areas? Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 On 27.7.2016 at 1:21 PM, JamieC said: It's more of a street bike and some of you may tell me off for trying to learn trials on it According to @Ali C it's the best thing you can do to learn trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 Welcome to the forum! Personally found the best things to do: Watch videos - this is a useful site for techniques http://www.trashzen.com Find local riders, get out and just give things a go, ask questions The most important thing is practice, keep practicing moves. Start small and with the basics, it takes time but the more you practice the easier and more natural the moves will become Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) Watched any of Ryan Leech's 'Mastering The Art Of Trials'? A lot of it is on youtube and it helped me a lot learning to backhop without any local riders. The one thing that really helped me was starting with the front wheel on a low wall and hopping in place like that to get the feel with how backhopping would be. I'll just give you the link - Edited July 29, 2016 by bikeperson45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC12345678910 Posted July 29, 2016 Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) On 27/07/2016 at 0:21 PM, JamieC said: I live in South Cumbria but work in Lyneham, Swindon, so I'm split between the two. So far I've been riding on my own and it's not doing much for progression. Is anyone in either of these areas? Jay There's a couple of us in Barrow, we don't all get out at once much but we bob out in groups of 2 or 3 more frequently. If you see a lad on a green inspired (that would be me) come say 'ow do. Look out too for @gage-mann on his loverrrly blue hex, or @gu trials on the new silver monty. We've another mate who rides but he might have changed bike from his white because 24 trial by the time you might run into him. Have you been to the indoor park yet? Might run into you there sometime. Tuesday night's late opening so we go have a pedal whilst it's cheaper and take advantage of kids & scooters being kicked out at 7pm. In case you don't know it's the big ass building directly behind Barton Townley. I tried google maps but it's wrong as the park wasn't built last time google came round in the streetview car. Ciaran. Edited July 30, 2016 by CC12345678910 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 On 27/07/2016 at 0:21 PM, JamieC said: Hey Jay, I live and ride in Swindon if you fancy a ride at any point. I'm not particularly hot on a bike, but I only ever ride on my own so I wouldn't turn down a bit of company! Let me know if you're interested Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieC Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 On 7/28/2016 at 5:16 PM, niconj said: According to @Ali C it's the best thing you can do to learn trials. Would that be Ali Clarkson? I spend half my life watching his videos. Kills me because I lived near Glasgow for just short of a year and didn't ride back then. @Brettoll and @bikeperson45 I've watched that video yeh. To be honest I know what I need to do, just need to get out and practise, and it doesn't happen as much as I'd like. My balance has come on loads, I can trackstand for ages and rock from wheel to wheel, have found I can do hem on my mtb too. @CC12345678910 Barrow is a bit of a trek for me, it's only an hour from home but with living away I never really get there. If I get a decent bit of time off and can work it out I'll pop up and have a look. @onzatpro09 I'd be very interested in that, cheers. Swindons only 20 mins from me so it'd be ideal. Won't have my t bike at work until the week after next but once it's here I'll be well up for going for a ride. Sorry for the delayed reply folks, been away mountain biking in Iceland and Ibiza. Walks away looking smug... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niconj Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 37 minutes ago, JamieC said: Would that be Ali Clarkson? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Nice trip! Well I haven't ridden Swindon before, but I am only in Reading so 45 mins away so when you get a ride organised let me know. Also, it's worth making the trip to Bristol, loads to ride there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 1 hour ago, JamieC said: @onzatpro09 I'd be very interested in that, cheers. Swindons only 20 mins from me so it'd be ideal. Won't have my t bike at work until the week after next but once it's here I'll be well up for going for a ride. Cool, send me a message when you get the bike down here and we can sort something out 30 minutes ago, Brettoll said: Well I haven't ridden Swindon before, but I am only in Reading so 45 mins away so when you get a ride organised let me know. Also, it's worth making the trip to Bristol, loads to ride there. To be honest there isn't particularly much here, but it's alright if you get a bit creative. You'll also have to be willing to ride around a fair bit because it's mainly micro-spots dotted about rather than big spots If we get something sorted, I'll let you know. I've heard there's tonnes in Bristol plus a fair few group rides, but haven't really rode there because I don't drive. Might be worth getting the train there at some point though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieC Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 11 minutes ago, onzatpro09 said: I've heard there's tonnes in Bristol plus a fair few group rides, but haven't really rode there because I don't drive. Might be worth getting the train there at some point though I drive a van, so should we get to that stage you could always get a lift with me in the passion wagon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMH Posted November 19, 2016 Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 You guys still riding? I'm not far from lynham, or Swindon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 9 hours ago, CMH said: You guys still riding? I'm not far from lynham, or Swindon? Yeah, hopefully we'll be getting something sorted soon. Maybe on a day that it isn't chucking it down like it is every day at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMH Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Cool, well if you're happy riding with an old guy let me know, I can be available Saturday's, some Sunday afternoons and Monday/ Friday evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Haha, I've got no problems with that. I can do some Saturdays and most Sundays, so we should be able to line something up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieC Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I've sent you a PM Onza but have just seen this. I can do this Saturday if the two of you can? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 I'm good for Saturday if it's not chucking it down How about you, @CMH? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMH Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Oh cool, yeah quite possibly. I need to be away by mid-day though. Where are you thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Mannington Rec in Rodbourne is a really nice spot, but I've got a feeling it might be a bit squishy so we could always head to a skatepark just down the road from there/find other street spots around there if needs be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMH Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Ok great, is 10am too early? We could do a couple of hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 The spot is only a 2 minute roll down a hill from me, so 10 is okay with me. Gives me a reason to get out of bed too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMH Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I've just been warned off doing any sport, due to some antibiotics I'm on (ciprofloxacin), so I won't be able to make Saturday. I'm very disappointed, but side effects can be a snapped tendon! I'll give you a shout when I'm off them. Really appreciate your efforts to meet up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Ah, bummer dude! No worries, these things happen and it's obviously best to not risk a tendon snappage, so we can rearrange when you're sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMH Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Thanks for being understanding, we'll hook up soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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