Is that Bristol??? Looks proper ghetto!

We’re planning a roadtrip down that way soon – hook up with us if you like and we’ll show you a few bits to get you progressing.

Pump track is a track consisting of bumps that you can pump your bike round.

The aim is to get round and go as fast as possible WITHOUT pedalling.

Here are a few pics I’ve stolen from the internet of a pump track

Where’s that park Mr A?

Rock on!

Yeah – expecting to be there for 2pm.

Gonna focus on my Airs today and I have a date with peg stalls!

But thinking might end up sessioning the Spine mini if those pesky skaters aren’t all over it like flies on sh1t

Sometimerider – sign up for some lessons and see how you like it. I was lucky to have some pointers on what to do otherwise I would have struggled and given up. Looking back on it now – its the best thing I’ve done.

When I first went I wanted to see what it was all about and expected to be laughed out of the skatepark – but found that most of the people down there were my age and the youngsters were really welcoming and helpful.

The beauty of BMX is that everyone starts at somepoint and there is a lot of support for those people who are learning. Everyone who rides has had to learn at some point so they know what you go through mentally as you tackle something new.

In terms of crossover to MTB – Somethings I can do on a BMX I can’t do on a MTB but I think this is just time on the bike and practice (Rusty Spanner – keep riding BMX and over time you’ll get used to how it handles). However for a few months now I’ve been aware on the BMX that when the bike does something unexpected I sort it out without even thinking about it. I’ve not spent as much time on the MTB due to the weather recently but I was hooning down a technical run the other day and I just felt so much more in control of the bike – it was like I was correcting the path of the bike without even thinking almost like it was a smooth surface. Great feeling!!!

Jumping as well – I feel so much more in control of the bike in the air, but I do find the larger wheels are cumbersome and so much less manuveroable than 20″. Haven’t figured out what the fuss is about on 29″ wheels as I just don’t understand why other than to make it more difficult to ride. (Sorry to all those 29″ fans out there)

She’s not a beginner – just doesn’t want full on DH descents

Cheers guys – she’s quite good on a bike and want her to get most out of the day so Penhydd it is.

Will take her for lunch and see if she fancies doing the Wall afterwards.

CU Next Tuesday!!!

No, this is a rad pic :wink:

Tuesday???

Awesome day out! Was shattered by the time I got to the hotel

I had the same thought while sat in a really boring meeting at work the day after!! 6 hours of boredom! :(

Lets do it again soon!

I’ve been thinking of some roadtrips taking in the lands between us – Stratford and Banbury spring to mind!

South Wales also is tempting

That is the most **** up thing I have ever seen!!! Worse than those Cannondale Hooligans!!!!

That is the most **** up thing I have ever seen!!! Worse than those Cannondale Hooligans!!!!

Tried the TXT thing and because its got a password on it just comes up as crap.

Searching for a working copy could take some time!!

Excel 2007

Tried the “open and repair” option but no joy.

I was joking about the message. The message says…

“The file is corrupt and cannot be opened”

To make matters worse just gone to get my hands on my “safe” backed up version from the document store I use and this is the only file it can’t locate when you go to access it!!!!

B

Good to hear you are on the mend

Hats off to the guys who helped you (Rangers, Air Ambulance, RAF and Doctors etc) – they often are forgotten and do a damn good job when its needed.

Is that possible?

She likes the Fox on the Floats – its cute!

Aracer – She’s 4 and a half. I thought I’d be the one pushing her to do stuff she didn’t want to but it was me holding her back!!!

She’s had a Scooter bike for about 2 years.

Andy – Doing Cleeve myself tomorrow!

CV is 39.2 on the bill

OOoo so I’ve had my gas up too much rather than something going wrong with it…

29 seconds to do a full rotation with the bath running.

Drac – It has been cold but we’ve had the heating on only slightly more than usual but our consumption (not bills) has gone up from about 70units per month on average over 48 months to 170 units per month in the past 6 months – just seems a surprising amount for it to increase all of a sudden

ok

My best foot is at the top of my legs!!! :twisted:

Right – wasn’t sure what meter I’ve got but its one of these – well in fact it is this one!!

Timed it for 2 mins with heating on full and the dial on the right did exactly three rotations in 2 mins.

The boiler itself is a Ferroli Modena 102.

The bike in the pic is made of metal, has handlebars, seat, pedals, two wheels and suspension front and back.

Paul – will do – will have to be tomorrow as boiler in kids bedroom and they’re asleep at the mo.

LOL @ Jedi – “Leg irons” – that has just made my day!!!

Get down TK Maxx or check out shops like Cult Clothing or Rollersnakes – bet they have some reduced shoes which would be perfect – got my Etnies for £20 reduced from £60 – Result!!!

Rollersnakes shoe link

Thanks for the advice everyone – think its gonna be Afan

Can’t afford a skills course otherwise I would.

She lost her confidence going through a technical rooty section and landed badly which has left her with a big scar even after 6 months.

She’s OK with narrow steep sections – more roots and rock gardens she is nervous around but I know she can do it with a little encouragement.

Always fancied Afan so might go there first…

However, never really considered Brechfa

Andylux – sounds great!!! You offering to babysit for our two kids??

I should say, she’s not quite a green / blue kind of a beginner.

Its just she won’t go on super technical routes due to an off about 6 months ago which has wiped her confidence (temporarily).

She’s also quite physically fit from running and spin classes so climbs shouldn’t be a problem.

How long are we talking for the climb and how long for the descent?

Mboy – no worries about tomorrow / today – I’m working all day with hopefully an hour or two at Pittville skatepark. I should be about the rest of the week although have the day off on Wednesday to entertain the kids so not sure what I am doing.

Good luck with the interview.

Nice Mboy…

Seeing this has reminded me you dropped me a message – yep still interested. Lets arrange something – when you next in Cheltenham?

Rudeboy – not sure if HTTP is the person needing help.

Aracer – Yes, but no!

As I said – only he knows his kids and the situation so he should make a decision he feels is right for his kids.