Wayne-king Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 just thought i'd let people know what went on with the Hop idol semi-final (for those who didn't go to the bikeshow today) 6 riders started, with Andy P, Fatmike, Nick Manning and John Shrewsbury going through to tomorrows final. sadly Tom Chilvers and Martin Lloyd were knocked out. The riding from everyone was very impressive, but Fatmike wins trick of the day :D becasue during practice, he bailed on a gap from the lorry down to the stack of railway sleepers, and snapped the disc mount clean off his home-made forks!! (Y) so it was a quick change for a pair of echo urbans before the semi-final started! the first three riders to go were Tom chilvers, Martin Lloyd and John Shrewsbury, who had 15 minutes to impress the judges, followed by Fatmike, Andy P and Nick Manning. John did some very nice X-ups and tabletops using the quarter-pipe in front of the lorry, and Nick Manning dropped from the highest concrete pipe down to the floor, while Andy gapped from the pipe, down to the two concrete polo type things. Tomorrows final is going to be nail biting :) but im not going to be there! but for those of you who are, you will be on the edge of your seats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 sounds well good. wish i was there (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 so the way they compete has changed? they have 15 mins in one go, all together? sounds way better than last year (Y) cheers, Will p.s. go mike!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 I thought Mike bailed the practise gap (from the trailer to the stack of railway sleepers) in the practise, but his bike was fine till the end of the semi-final where he gapped from a stack of sleepers to another, his fork broke and he kinda face/chest planted into the stack. Meh, mere details! Anyways, it was pretty clear that Tom and Martin were in a lower 'league' to the others, they seemed to be struggling under the pressure. Andy and Nick rode awesomely (Y) Mike was also laying down some nice gaps and bits and bobs! On a side note, i've never seen Ali C ride before...And was totally impressed by his style and finesse, he rode super well, even when he was just messin around doing spins and practising some small moves. Everyone rode well, good luck to the Finalists tommorow! P.S Hawziee's bike looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamHolmes Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Anyone get any footage or pics of the semi final ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartridge Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 P.S Hawziee's bike looks amazing. ← Re-painted Kenny Belaey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsguru Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 damn the tart got there before me! yeah hawzie might aswell be sponsored by koxx/try-all seeing as thats all hes riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-king Posted April 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Re-painted Kenny Belaey... ← dam tarty, you beat me to it! :D i think Jonny jones will have pleanty of footage :) expect a good video (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Arnold Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 what colour? Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Re-painted Kenny Belaey... ← Oh really? I have to say i prefere Hawziee's colour scheme! (Cough Andy T cough) I thought it looked like a Level Boss with a CNC'd seat cluster. How cerazee. Either way, i thought it looked really nice (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burrows Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Fatmike stole the show!!!!!! (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-king Posted April 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Fatmike stole the show!!!!!! :) ← lol, well he was the only person that had his own banner! (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burrows Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Yeah he had a big group of supporters cheering him on (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-king Posted April 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Yeah he had a big group of supporters cheering him on :) ← hehe yeah, that was james porter, tic, nick hobbs, me, ben trinder and a few other people! (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-A Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 A few other people including Gtburrows you realise yeh? as he was sditting next to James. And I was cheering on mike, and everybody else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-king Posted April 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 A few other people including Gtburrows you realise yeh? as he was sditting next to James. ← o rite! :"> wondered who that was! sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod_rider Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 I got an autograph off Ot Pi and Cesar, my top trials ambition is completed. Was good today, I really want to have a go on that course. Good riding lads, good luck tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roozor Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Tom chilvers leeson is clearly was cleary the nicest looking bike though, yummy 24inch black and green leeson/hope! Anyone get the guys on film!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Onza rider Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Oh no Mike. Them Rock Shox's that you did were amazing. (Y) Good luck to you all. :) Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngageClothin Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 I got an autograph off Ot Pi and Cesar, my top trials ambition is completed. Was good today, I really want to have a go on that course. Good riding lads, good luck tommorow. ← i got ot pi's signature on my arm! beat that! he wouldnt put "love Mr. Pi" though, basterd :) i have actually lost my voice after today! and who ever started that water fight needs a firm kick in the teeth (Y) haha was funny as hell man, really enjoyed hop idol, fat mike made it work :D" haha love you :D james porter on trinders account Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_gavo Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 so is martin not sponsered by giant anymore :) if so everyone is on the move (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 (edited) so is martin not sponsered by giant anymore :) if so everyone is on the move (Y) ← [/quote no he is riding for diamond back, but even though his frame has diamond back stickers on with a very nice paint job, its actually a kenny belaey frame, withtry all cranks and rims. Edited April 2, 2005 by Zoo_Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badboy Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 so is martin not sponsered by giant anymore :) if so everyone is on the move (Y) ← WWW.SECTION7.CO.UK look at the news on the front page :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Burrows Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 o rite! :"> wondered who that was! sorry ← Lol no worries I was just taking the mic. Where were you sat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted April 3, 2005 Report Share Posted April 3, 2005 Any info on the final? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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