Author Topic: First Time in years... (Read 1126 times)

Timmeh · « **on:** May 21, 2008, 12:40 PM »

YeeeHaarrrrr!!!

Went t'local skate park t'other day (Mon eve) on my old school ride...what a laugh I had, I was crap, had wobbly disco leg more than once and ended up nursing the bike home with a loose BB. Did a couple of what I thought were foot-plants, but I'm sure they looked like I had a severe wind/ gout attack... Brakes need a tweak and my pedals are slippery when dry. Other than that, I need more time down there just to get riding. WoooooooooooHoooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Luckily for me there were no stipey-topped Russell Bwand teenmonkeys there...although I passed a couple on my way down on their 'new school bikey-wikes', tch! They looked at me and muttered 'shuffle munsterer'...So in my best victorian Brigadier's accent i said 'How do you do?' It must have been the black socks with my checerboard vans, clearly a fashion faux-pas in this up and coming rural market town in North Yorkshire...

There wasn't anyone else there so it was all quiet, apart from 5-a-side footy games nextdoor. Haven't been back since as now got random flu/ cough/ throat ache with malaise and Mrs Timmeh is keeping bed ridden (oo-er missuss!).

Defo off back...need to sort a 2nd bike as you can't have too many BMXs!!

As an aside, how do 'wobblers' like me fit into the big parks with more skilled riders; do we get in your way? Are we given a 'nursery' 1/2 pipe + ramp?

It's at least 19yrs since I did any 'proper' BMXing, so now I'm old(er) with 2 knee ops and an ankle with as much stability as a bag of Lego (all on same leg!), I can sense how careful I'm being; but then I think 'f@ck it, get some air!'

HEYWOOD BMX · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2008, 01:57 PM »

You`re older and wiser....you have right of way anywhere you want! Seriously,most "proper"BMXers,even if they are young are usually pretty OK.

pickle · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2008, 02:08 PM »

from my experience, if you're riding and looking like you're trying....the youngsters and other older skilled riders will give you the respect and space in the park....it's when you turn up and sit on your bike all session and don't ride that they think you;re a twonk.

but when i've been at the local park on my street beat all the kids wanted a go and thought it was well cool! they all said can you do a backflip and can you do a tailwhip? once they's had a go on the beat they then realised it wasn't quite as easy as on a new school bike!

and respect was sent my way for my jumping and 360 pulling!

Longun · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2008, 03:37 PM »

Quote from: pickle on May 21, 2008, 02:08 PM

they then realised it wasn't quite as easy as on a new school bike! and respect was sent my way for my jumping and 360 pulling!

Presumably this respect has now disappeared since you turned up on your Proclaimer and still couldn't flip or whip.

pickle · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2008, 03:41 PM »

you presume correct kind sir

Old_Skool71 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2008, 03:45 PM »

It's brilliant aint it

Andrew

skids · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2008, 07:16 PM »

i'm soon to be riding again [as I have completed my first build]
and will, no dout be going through the same thing. I'm planning on going to
ROM on my 40th birthday ,and aim to 360 out of the half-pipe
I'm expecting pain......and laughter from youg-un's.
I hope they are not too cruel to me.
....................Skids

moley · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2008, 07:28 PM »

I'm still nursing my injuries from the Novice Night!!!

My 1st time at a Skatepark and nearly my last!!!

Be careful out there!!!

Next time, I'm starting from Basics.

e.g. Riding in a straight line then Riding around a corner then...................................

After a few novice nights, I might attemp a bunny hop!!

Timmeh · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2008, 01:32 PM »

Are old school bikes easier to ride than new school?

PS, where do I find instructions to 'aerial'?

jedi · « **Reply #9 on:** May 27, 2008, 01:52 PM »

here you go

http://video.mpora.com/all/tag/howto/

oberonspacefruit · « **Reply #10 on:** May 27, 2008, 01:54 PM »

bob haro's freestyle tricks.

macky · « **Reply #11 on:** May 27, 2008, 03:21 PM »

Why is that the 1st thing outta the kidz at parks......

" Can ya do Backflips ? "

" Can ya do Tailwhips ? "

" How much is that bike? "

I swear, every park i've been to around the country, i get asked these same questions!!

Wouldn't bother me if i could actually do backflips & tailwhips like......

pickle · « **Reply #12 on:** May 27, 2008, 03:26 PM »

Quote from: DaveMc. on May 27, 2008, 03:21 PM

Why is that the 1st thing outta the kidz at parks......

" Can ya do Backflips ? "

" Can ya do Tailwhips ? "

" How much is that bike? "

I swear, every park i've been to around the country, i get asked these same questions!!

Wouldn't bother me if i could actually do backflips & tailwhips like......

yep that's the same 3 questions i get asked all the time! i just say "no i'm old and rubbish"

one kid asked me what can you do on it then? i just said ride it and enjoy myself.....he looked puzzled by that

pickle · « **Reply #13 on:** May 27, 2008, 03:29 PM »

in fact i should get it stamped on my T shirt for the summer

I'm old and i can't.....

Backflip
Tailwhip

and the bike cost me £50
(if the Mrs is asking)

kingkeef · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2008, 03:33 PM »

Quote from: pickle on May 27, 2008, 03:26 PM

Quote from: DaveMc. on May 27, 2008, 03:21 PM

Why is that the 1st thing outta the kidz at parks......

" Can ya do Backflips ? "

" Can ya do Tailwhips ? "

" How much is that bike? "

I swear, every park i've been to around the country, i get asked these same questions!!

Wouldn't bother me if i could actually do backflips & tailwhips like......

yep that's the same 3 questions i get asked all the time! i just say "no i'm old and rubbish"

one kid asked me what can you do on it then? i just said ride it and enjoy myself.....he looked puzzled by that

By the look of your new Profile pic your near as damm getting AIR!!

pickle · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2008, 03:35 PM »

i'm working on it! i don't know why but i really like that old ramp at Harrow.....infact i love the whole park!

kingkeef · « **Reply #16 on:** May 27, 2008, 03:39 PM »

Im in Greenford all day on Thursday So....might pop dont at Lunchtime for a wobble.Gota beat thoses Corby types to be the first to Air on novice night!