Author Topic: first time after 24years (Read 1399 times)

meticulous · « **on:** March 30, 2008, 06:29 PM »

on a quarter pipe today, god i'm crap, i can hardly bunny hop let alone aerial, started by trying to kick turn and only just managed 90 degrees, yes 90 not even 180, after about 20 goes i was doin 360 kick turns, there was too much grip on the back tyre though as i stopped going round with my front wheel in the air,maybe something to do with my 16stone wieght, i'm sure if i wasnt looking out for my 5 year old getting in everyones way i would crack 540.

lots of other kids around ambarrassing me, but not so sure of the look of the latest bikes, they all look black and boring, and look the same, my quad looked the part,shame about the fat fook riding it

pickle · « **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2008, 07:11 PM »

what you need to do is come to a Novice session.............my god! there just so happens to be one on the 10th May!!! get your name down on it mate and come and have a great time!

meticulous · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2008, 07:28 PM »

weres it at?

pickle · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2008, 07:42 PM »

Birmingham.......but if you're not local i'm sure someone can pick you up along the way??

Voodoocars · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2008, 07:46 PM »

I agree- get yourself along.You will ride better than you think you can.

meticulous · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2008, 08:08 PM »

think i will have too learn how to do none stop wheelies and smooth roll backs, so i can get use to ballance, i never get chance too ride, once a fortnight if i am lucky.

pickle · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2008, 08:20 PM »

that's more than i do mate! so are you up for the creation bash? you'll wish you'd done it years ago i can bet ya!

zed4130 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2008, 08:23 PM »

just have fun with it, im lucky to get out once a year at the moment , but ive decided this year im learning to manuel , and perfect my kick turns

im trying for low impact due to my ankle problems, ill still go town the old track though

antiquebmx · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2008, 08:39 PM »

Quote from: pickle on March 30, 2008, 07:42 PM

Birmingham.......but if you're not local i'm sure someone can pick you up along the way??

wheres this at birmigham wheels? Is it still there?? I used to go as a kid. would like to go!!

nhoj · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2008, 08:54 PM »

This thread is so reassuring!!!!!

I've never done an ariel but I'm hoping to do one this year. $:-\$

It's just finding the time, after work, kids, house, car etc

Things are just so different from bitd, its just good too hear I'm not the only one struggling for time!!

Voodoocars · « **Reply #10 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:00 PM »

Come on then- go to 'parks tracks and gatherings' on main forum and PM Trev and get your name and payment down.

PK RETRO · « **Reply #11 on:** March 30, 2008, 09:50 PM »

I know what you mean i went to my local quarterpipe today. I also havent been on a bike for 23 years and could only manage a kick turn, its good to know somebody else was trying as hard as me today well done mate

Met a few of the locals and they were great, gave me plenty of encouragement and above all did not laugh when i fell off

I am determined to carry on and ride as much as possible despite being 14 stone

Yeah your right about most of the new school rides being dark and bland compared to what we rode BITD, but times have changed. I have brought a cheap new school ride while im learning again so i can let the fook go if i bail out

Pickle is right get yourself to the novice night at creation and we can practice our kick turns together

Im hoping creation has a curb-endo foam pit

moley · « **Reply #12 on:** March 30, 2008, 11:13 PM »

Fook that.

If there is a foam pit then I'm coming covered in Tar.

I'll jump in and when I come out I'll be padded to the max.

I haven't even tried a kickturn yet. I can't even remember which way I used to turn and which leg I used to have forward.

Last time I did kickturn was 84/85.

I can do a bunny hop though.

I can't do a wheelie because my balance is so poor I keep falling to the side.

Hopefully the weather will start improving and I can get out and about a bit more and get practicing.

Sign up for Creation. It will be a good for all novices.

Sean 2000 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 30, 2008, 11:21 PM »

Quote from: carcosmet on March 30, 2008, 06:29 PM

but not so sure of the look of the latest bikes, they all look black and boring, and look the same, my quad looked the part,shame about the fat fook riding it

They dont all have to be black and boring!

Sean.

PK RETRO · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2008, 11:23 PM »

Moley u da man all your threads crack me up. I think i can still bunny hop

Maybe we can bunny hop the night away together

moley · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:22 AM »

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Maybe we can bunny hop the night away together

I don't know about that PK Lad, it sounds a bit gay the way you say it!!!

PK RETRO · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:39 AM »

mate im married with 2 kids and as straight as they come, just trying to get to know people on ere

you still crack me up though

meticulous · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:46 AM »

Quote from: moley on March 31, 2008, 12:22 AM

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Maybe we can bunny hop the night away together

I don't know about that PK Lad, it sounds a bit gay the way you say it!!!

i thought they was a bit of man love going on there

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ok, it sounds too good to miss,this creation malaky, count me in, it sounds a laugh, going to try to get more practice in before then.

pickle · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2008, 07:51 AM »

you know it makes sense matey!!! don't worry about practice or thinking you'll be the only one there that can't even roll from one section to another.........most of us are like that mate!

PM Trev and get his Paypal addy and i'll add you to the riders list......good man!

moley · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:58 AM »

Thats another signed up!!!

We're chipping away at them.

Another 1 down. 3000+ to go.

There wont be any room for bikes at this rate!!!!!

zed4130 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:01 AM »

Im still trying my hardest to come, but lots of issues $:-\$ ive nearly got my bike set up aswell,

pickle · « **Reply #21 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:24 AM »

you honestly trying to make this one Paul?? would be great to see you there but i do understand it's a fooking long way mate

zed4130 · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:26 AM »

Im trying real hard rob, but with mk, and poss nass this year, not sure how mant day passes i can get

pickle · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:30 AM »

that's fair enough mate.........trust me i know how hard it is but for you i guess it's even harder than most, would be great though mate

moley · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2008, 12:43 PM »

If Zed needs somewhere to stay the night then he can stay with HEYWOOD BMX and me.

We've got a family room (3 Adults) at the local travelodge?

£66 for 3 = £22.

Only downside is that I snore like a bull elephant.

But if we get a few bevvys on board with the curry then you should be alright.

LMK if anyone need a place to crash!!!

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