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I work with a guy who's total military service in specialist units totals about 70 years!!!
I'll ask him if he knows rich. 😆
Andy it could be Hicksy!!! It's not but its the type of @"&£ he comes out with!
davidtaylforth : Yeah he could very easily make that stuff up on the spot as it's basic visualisation techniques rule #1, i was taught a very similar method at schoolboy motocross training camps run by Dave Thorpe and Rob Herring 25 years ago (just before i was selected for the 125cc coupe des nations/moto-x des nations team. smoke/up/arse/blow rearrange as necessary) 😉
I've no doubt there are such god-like uber-fit all round sporting hero's out there and perhaps even a few post on STW but from my limited experience of meeting such sporting gods they have all been very unassuming and prefer to let their riding/fitness/skill do the talking rather than feel the need to gain justification and recognition for their achievements by posting on an insignificant web forum such as this.
Must be a troll, if so i'm enjoying his posts and can't wait till he mentions the time that he was shooting the breeze with Tomac back on mammoth mountain and mentioned to tomac "go on...fit a set of drops to it" and helped Tinker increase his fitness levels for multiday enduros....not mention that time he beasted Ned Overend up the Mount Evans hill climb.....he owned Ned that day for sure........
TooTall - Member
I used to work with a guy who pretty much ticks all these boxes
Ah - you've worked with Johnny Two-Sheds as well? If you've had a wee on the hard shoulder he's had a dump in the fast lane. Same bloke?
We like to call them Eleveneriffes..if you've been to Teneriffe, he's been to Eleveneriffe. 😀
Lol at Eleveneriffes!
Ah - you've worked with Johnny Two-Sheds as well? If you've had a wee on the hard shoulder he's had a dump in the fast lane. Same bloke?
That's the guy. He eventually went over the top completely by claiming his grandad invented guy ropes for tents (his surname was Guy).
LOL!!
richmtbguru - Member
The thing with these dropper posts is it makes riders far too lazy, one thing I always do when a client comes to see me is take there seat post out, it's good practice for them to learn how to use their body more without having to rely on the position of the 'automatic' seat post, this is the name I call them while teaching!
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and regarding peaty
"richmtbguru - Member
Ive taught mountain biking skills to a high level, Even tuitioned some up and coming pros...but never and I mean never do I think I could do anything for this chap! and Ive never said that to anyone before!
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and so much gold!
"richmtbguru - Member
Good thread op! I was thinking the same thing the other day, I myself never thought I was competitive until one of my clients told me how fast I was at descending, I'd never thought much about it before that but it had me thinking that I honestly cannot remember the last time or any time for that matter anybody overtaking me! I just will not let anyone overtake me on the descents, not even a pro on a full on downhill bike! I just will not let it happen! I'm quite confident in my biking skills, having taught people for a good number of years makes me think what I could have achieved if I'd have taken up full on downhill racing as a career. So yes I suppose I am a bit!
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Well so you got tired of winning!!!!!!!!.I raced for 16 years XC never heard of you.Did you beat Tim Gould/Tim Davies/Barrie Clark/David Baker/Chris Young just to mention a few.
He must be good otherwise he'd be called "Poormtbguru" 😀
Are you Charlie sheen?
You know the lonely young chap who built himself an online alter ego as richmtbguru has now thrown himself under an erratically driven dusky pink ford Ka whilst wearing all black "ninja" style cycling attire an out of date helmet an absolutely no reflectors on his pedals.
He is now just another cycling fatality held responsible for his own fate due to his lack of hi viz despite the driver of the car texting her boyfriend 11 times before running him over and reported as shouting "I pay road tax" whilst fleeing the scene in fear of her life.
All because of a you lot don't know when to stop.
"A bit like a biking Ray Mears does that make him chubby with slightly dubious shorts?
Oh and "gym instructor" surely in the forces that would be PTI.
I left it at 'digital aids'. I assume it's like cat aids.
Ignore these lot your amazing
We like to call them Eleveneriffes..if you've been to Teneriffe, he's been to Eleveneriffe.
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Did anyone ride with the OP on his Peaks pootle ride?
[I'll talk about that more though in my up and coming peaks pootle ride out thread I have arranged which will give singletrackers the chance to ride out with me and chat about certain aspects of mountain biking that might be bothering them.
Ok, well the second aspect of your riding I would re-evaluate would would be your core positioning, I would suggest core excersize workouts which will help a great deal towards this, are you a tall rider by any chance? This is something I see a lot with tall riders, there is certain body positioning on a bike that tall riders can gain advantage by using, again I will go into this more on my next thread which is coming up in the near future.One more thing before I go, is one of them descents your going down in coedybrenin by any chance? If it is, I think I got the kom on strava, fantastic track though! ]
I think it's pretty widely accepted that I'm the best rider on here but I admit I'm a bit worried by you RichmtbG
Maybe we need to meet up and sort this out once and for all. Anyone know of a sportive coming up sometime soon ?
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This guys cv fits a personal development coach in the north west. His riding achievements fit someone in the south west. The only thing in common is they're all called Rich something. I had a very slow day at work! I sleuth on the side!!
I would just like to point out, that whilst the most of you were too busy slagging off my talents, last night I received another two koms, I'm turning all this negative energy into positive, something I was trained to do so in the army. I'm sorry there is so many doubters, but doubt all you want, I've been places with my life! 🙂
We like to call them Eleveneriffes..if you've been to Teneriffe, he's been to Eleveneriffe
I know exactly who you mean. In my world, he's called Ken McKenzie
Richmtbguru
Human nature to doubt presented fact with no data to back it up. Otherwise its just claims. I set my own personal goal and achieved it last night just dont feel the need to tell everyone about it.
...something I was trained to do so in the army...
I thought the army trained people to become car park attendants.
Richmtbguru,
You were funny. Didn't know when to stop. You're boring now.
For that reason I'm out.
I would just like to point out, that whilst the most of you were too busy slagging off my talents, last night I received another two koms, I'm turning all this negative energy into positive, something I was trained to do so in the army. I'm sorry there is so many doubters, but doubt all you want, I've been places with my life!
Hmmm, I wasn't sure, but I'm definitely calling troll. Bit weird though, months of odd comments, barely worth the effort.
Did you have your Strava profile, so we can admire your awesomeness!?
Where is his friend, Bikeind?... 😆
Too busy bringing the trail to life with his 650b wheels...
iolo - Member
Richmtbguru,
You were funny. Didn't know when to stop. You're boring now.
For that reason I'm out.
As bored as you are, you still keep posting 🙄
I like you rich....I like you a lot...And for that reason I'm in 😀
Rich after this post I went out and bagged a couple of KOM too. Your really inspiring me ! If only the grannies could get out of the way I've have all of them round the local tesco's car park.
Is the OP a rally driver and DJ too?
And a photographer? Richie McCoy was 'semi pro' at everything though, Rich is more "casual Olympian", there's a subtle distinction.
Part time actor / model too I suspect.
And international man of mystery?
And a photographer? Richie McCoy was 'semi pro' at everything though, Rich is more "casual Olympian", there's a subtle distinction.
Yes, but the name and writing style's too close to be coincidence?
All gone quiet here, thought this thread had the potential to run for days!
Anyone know a certain Richard Kelly? Doesn't have particularly amazing Strava times though and Surrey, not Oxford
IMB Magazine and MTB guide
Nah, it's not Richie McCoy, he was real, just had a few issues. He also didn't have delusions of grandeur - he wanted to be the best, whilst this fellow actually is the best!
[url= http://www.imbikemag.com/issue25/?page=71 ]Have a looky here[/url]
Click the bottom right to turn the page and the TV to watch the video
I hope that isn't him - he hasn't got a clue! 😀
Plus he'll need to lose the gut and moobs to post some good times 😆
ChunkyMTB - MemberWow if that is him, bit of tool?
well, the average cyclist has only got themselves to blame - for being so****inguseless they cant ride properly without attending a skills course.
True
I'm not totally convinced myself that I've found our man, however, this is a pearler and fits the bill...
I have never raced professionally, never graced a world cup podium, and never will. But what I do have is a very specific set of skills, developed over a very long time, skills that will guarantee you progress as a rider and skills that will put your riding goals within your grasp.
Why is it every great story teller .. has served time in the army?
Has anyone found Rich/ Richard Kelly on strava?
Yea, he doesn't seem to have any KOM's 🙁
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Why is it every great story teller .. has served time in the army?
Not sure but reminds of the radio comedy "down the line" if you've seen the things I've seen/pack a van full of explosives, bosh job done.
Having watched/cringed through some of that *cough 'skills' video I can't decide if I want it to be him or not.
I'm just glad I'm not crap enough to need his advice!
I'm just glad I'm not crap enough to need his advice!
But he has given good advice though tbh! 😀
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Wow! What an awful video! Cringe-tastic. He reminded me a bit of a bad Frank Spencer impersonator 😀
More awesome than Surfmatt. FACT?
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/could-chainless-night-riding-be-the-new-niche
Always remember winning a race years ago when my chain snapped, thought I'd never make it to the finish line but persistence and a positive mind spurred me on, couldn't believe it but sometimes a good core position and pumping is far better than pedaling and not having the flow, sometimes it is good to take the chain off on purpose and learn to pump down a track...maybe I should be doing this on certain courses I teach
Reading that again in this thread genuinely made me laugh. Real race and series wins/podiums count for far more than imaginary Strava KOMs.cruzcampo - Member
and regarding peaty"richmtbguru - Member
Ive taught mountain biking skills to a high level, Even tuitioned some up and coming pros...but never and I mean never do I think I could do anything for this chap! and Ive never said that to anyone before!"
😆richmtbguru - Member
Hmmm... Very surprised at how nobody has mentioned the obvious!
Over 90% of the reason we get punctures is purely down to riding styles, the main key here is to stay loose and light on the bike, try 'skim' over the rocks instead of riding 'through' them.
I've been teaching bike skills for a long time now and this is one of the basics I go through with my clients, always stay 'positive' and visualise skimming over.
[b]Another lesson I always go through with my clients is to do what I call the bald tyre riding technique[/b] which forces the learner to control the back end without having to rely on 'grip' this is also good for learning to drift properly, I cover this aspect of riding in one of my advanced courses, please do NOT try this on your own! Make sure to have a highly skilled mtb instructor with you and always wear full body armour for this one, and a helmet but that goes without saying! Good luck.POSTED 20 HOURS AGO # REPORT-POST
i am nursing THE biggest boner right now.
ojom - Member
i am nursing THE biggest boner right now.POSTED HOURS AGO # REPORT-POST
Me too! I keep looking to see what's happening, please come back rich, you are my hero 🙂
"Always remember winning a race years ago when my chain snapped, thought I'd never make it to the finish line but persistence and a positive mind spurred me on, couldn't believe it but sometimes a good core position and pumping is far better than pedaling and not having the flow, sometimes it is good to take the chain off on purpose and learn to pump down a track...maybe I should be doing this on certain courses I teach"
WHAT HAS BEEN READ CANNOT BE UNREAD 😯