blind trials rider
 

[Closed] blind trials rider

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http://www.pinkbike.com/news/matt-gilman-blind-trials-2010.html

take a look at this.


 
Posted : 28/03/2010 7:05 pm
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Cool stuff, but, there's no way he's totally 100% blind surely? legally blind maybe, but he certainly seems to have some vision?

EDIT: sorry if I sound cynical! The dudes a great rider regardless, I can't do any of that and I cans see perfectly well ๐Ÿ˜†


 
Posted : 28/03/2010 7:08 pm
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perhaps, it doesnt say. Regardless, the video shows that he needs a stick to get about. All the same, it's very inspiring


 
Posted : 28/03/2010 7:11 pm
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No, he is totally blind, I've seen him bunnyhopping his labrador.


 
Posted : 28/03/2010 7:12 pm
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pretty awesome i reckon, he must 'map' distance and height as well as the features of the terrain, some of the drops to ledges he does are impressive for anyone.


 
Posted : 28/03/2010 7:13 pm
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I was looking at a documentary about blind cyclists - they make click noises to echo locate, which is pretty amazing, but this guy beats them by a long way. Stunning.


 
Posted : 28/03/2010 7:14 pm