Author Topic: just been for first 20inch pedal in 22 years (Read 1790 times)

tigerbrown · « **on:** April 30, 2009, 07:49 PM »

Just finished (well99% just need a padset) my first os build and thought I would have a quick ride up to where we used to mess around when we were kids.. Bloody hell I got some funny looks!!

I'm about 6ft which isn't a prob but I'm a big lad these days..

Even one of my best friends from school walked past on other side of the road shaking his head and laughing on the way to the pub

Some people just don't get it which I understand by the way.. My ears are burning as I write

But must admit I was buzzing and can't wait till the weekend for a proper ride

Just thought I would share this with the lads on here..
I ride my mtb quite a bit and think nowt of riding 20 miles but half a mile on me skyway and am fooked

donkeybambam · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:08 PM »

nice one mate.sod your old mates.

are you coming sunday london beer curry.

tigerbrown · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:11 PM »

i wish matey

up north aint i...

if i was closer i'd be there for sure

still buzzing

donkeybambam · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:18 PM »

shame mate.they are top days out....

moley · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:24 PM »

Get yourself to Preston on the 20th!!

It sounds like you've had enough practice to race Old School!!

I did the same thing and then raced at Bradford.

I fell off at the end of the 1st straight. I just think my body went into shock!!

If you dont race (cos ya chicken) then at least bring your build and enter it into the Show and Shine and meet the rest of the Monkeys!!

Peter J · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:26 PM »

Monkeys.......my ears are burning

Swivel · « **Reply #6 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:27 PM »

Bollox to them all mate, enjoy it while you can!

Nothing better than a spin in a 20"er, oooo errrrr missus

Broggie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:30 PM »

I went out on a bmx today, and did I take any notice of anyone...did I fook....and I'm 51.

As for being knackered after riding a BMX...that's all down to the angles...legs tend to be straighter on an MTB

Ray.

Biggeorge · « **Reply #8 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:32 PM »

well done fella, top man.
gonna have a cheeky pedal on monday if the weathers ok?
glad you've got it finished.

Peter J · « **Reply #9 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:35 PM »

Good on Ya fella

snav69 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:39 PM »

Fook em

I'm 6ft and just shy of 17st (no i aint fat

) and i'm starting to ride my bikes for the first time since i was 16 (40 in 2 week)
Good on ya

HARODAVE · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:48 PM »

Fook `em ...

I`m 37 and went dirt falling ( not much jumping done) for the second week running at the trails alongside haydock park ....loved every second ( despite the fear/slams).... i wish i could fly ,way up to the sky , but i can`t ...not like i used to anyhow

Go ride ..it`s your bike , your life

tigerbrown · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:49 PM »

cheers lads

gonna take some proper pics when i get a padset for it but heres a sneak peak

was trying to save it put cant help wanting to show her off/ ride her

love owt like radbmx me

snav69 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:53 PM »

Quote from: dave3172 on April 30, 2009, 08:48 PM

Fook `em ...

I`m 37 and went dirt falling ( not much jumping done) for the second week running at the trails alongside haydock park ....loved every second ( despite the fear/slams).... i wish i could fly ,way up to the sky , but i can`t ...not like i used to anyhow

Go ride ..it`s your bike , your life

Dave are you the one that had a big slam at the trails last week? my lad said a guy on a diamond back i think he said (but the guy was on a haro the week before i understand) had a big off and smashed his face , doing his chin and teeth

and was saying he was sore $:-\$
If it was you i hope your ok

Paul

b45t4rd · « **Reply #14 on:** April 30, 2009, 08:59 PM »

Balls to them.

Aerostylie on here went for a ride around B'ham wearing Race top, helmet, the works!

HARODAVE · « **Reply #15 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:05 PM »

Paul it wasn`t me mate ...i heard about that guy too ...

snav69 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:08 PM »

Ahhh , I wonder who it was $:-\$
I'm sure my lad said he was there the week before on an old school haro so may be someone thats been here on rad

He was there with his wife and kids too , can't have been nice for the family seeing that

Swivel · « **Reply #17 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:12 PM »

Aerostylie is now officially my Hero good on ya, would have loved to have seen that... proper old school

Quote from: vestan pance on April 30, 2009, 08:59 PM

Balls to them.
Aerostylie on here went for a ride around B'ham wearing Race top, helmet, the works!

b45t4rd · « **Reply #18 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:15 PM »

Quote from: Swivel on April 30, 2009, 09:12 PM

Aerostylie is now officially my Hero good on ya, would have loved to have seen that... proper old school

Quote from: vestan pance on April 30, 2009, 08:59 PM
Balls to them.
Aerostylie on here went for a ride around B'ham wearing Race top, helmet, the works!

Legend

http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=82668.0

Swivel · « **Reply #19 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:16 PM »

Legend indeed, looks tops, fooking quality

Quote from: vestan pance on April 30, 2009, 09:15 PM

Quote from: Swivel on April 30, 2009, 09:12 PM

Aerostylie is now officially my Hero good on ya, would have loved to have seen that... proper old school

Quote from: vestan pance on April 30, 2009, 08:59 PM
Balls to them.
Aerostylie on here went for a ride around B'ham wearing Race top, helmet, the works!
Legend
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php'topic=82668.0

HARODAVE · « **Reply #20 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:19 PM »

Quote from: snav69 on April 30, 2009, 09:08 PM

Ahhh , I wonder who it was $:-\$
I'm sure my lad said he was there the week before on an old school haro so may be someone thats been here on rad
He was there with his wife and kids too , can't have been nice for the family seeing that

Look love, kids , no hands .....whump...

poor sod ...

tigerbrown · « **Reply #21 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:20 PM »

I remember that thread

Inspired me a little when I come to think bout it!!

Good skills

aerostylie · « **Reply #22 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:52 PM »

Nice one JB to get out on the T/A, sweet bike dude, good on ya

May sound a bit of a cliche, but you live once, so do what you want to do, not what others expect of ya because you're a certain age, it's your life to do as you please, not for others to dictate, so what if ya ride a BMX.

I know it can be difficult if peeps on the street take the piss and can be a real confidence killer, but hey it's only natural cos it's probably unusual to em. If you enjoy it do it, I've been out a number of times now over the last few weeks and it's become second nature (to ride, not for peeps to take the piss

)

The only real issue I tend to think about is my height (6ft 2) but hey I can't change that, and I was a tall lad when I was 15/16 anyway and still rode BMX regardless.

Guru Paul

tigerbrown · « **Reply #23 on:** April 30, 2009, 10:00 PM »

Cheers aero.. Out of the saddle I'm ok to be honest.. Sitting down was the hardest

I was more worried bout the weight issue but she held up well for an auld girl fnarr fnarr

Gonna get out down the seaside over the bank hol

Can't wait..

And as for people taking the pi$$ it's only jelousy

Keep it rad boys n girls