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Old 9th July 2008   #101
inboil
2.1 on a global scale andypancake.
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Old 9th July 2008   #102
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This be the place.
Not much in the way of banks etc, but I asked to the security guard if we could come and play on our bikes and he say YES!






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Old 9th July 2008   #103
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Epic!!!!!
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Old 9th July 2008   #104
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Tricks AND Reverse parking into green zone practice !
(and then maybe sprints rd vacant car park) - supreme work JOL
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Old 9th July 2008   #105
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Just thought of something, it's really handy to have footage when practicing so you can see for yourself where youre going wrong or right. ;)

if im about i'll take my cam.
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Old 9th July 2008   #106
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Just thought of something, it's really handy to have footage when practicing so you can see for yourself where youre going wrong or right. ;)

if im about i'll take my cam.

you mean so you can show others are short-fallings (or long...depending how tall ya are)
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Old 9th July 2008   #107
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Stirling work there Jol, that looks perfect. The surface looks good.
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Old 9th July 2008   #108
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Yeah was just gonna mention about the surface. Looks awesome spot but top levels are usually pretty rough so to stop slipping etc when its wet for cars n people. Could be superd uper nasty on the old tyres!! Otherwise perfect!

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Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
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Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
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Old 9th July 2008   #109
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you mean so you can show others are short-fallings (or long...depending how tall ya are)
i'll be the first one to admit that i need loadsa practice...been taking tips off tommy;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCL_W3i_vYM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIPmaUelQ_s
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Old 9th July 2008   #110
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Surface seemed fine. Had a little play in polo-gear. Skids easy.

flickwg (3.5)
livingasleep (0) TrixieDix!
Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
dancing james (0)
Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)

Last edited by JOL; 9th July 2008 at 09:17.. Reason: overestimation.
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Old 9th July 2008   #111
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Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
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Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)
Aroogah (-1)
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Old 9th July 2008   #112
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i picked up the basic priciple of track standing with this blog...
http://www.63xc.com/gregg/101_12.htm
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Old 9th July 2008   #113
livingasleep
Hey good work Jol, that place looks awesome!
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Old 9th July 2008   #114
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flickwg (3.5)
livingasleep (0) TrixieDix!
Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
dancing james (0)
Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)
Aroogah (-1)
rik (0.5) can skip in grass
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Old 9th July 2008   #115
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flickwg (3.5)
livingasleep (0) TrixieDix!
Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
dancing james (0)
Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)
Aroogah (-1)
rik (0.5) can skip in grass
PeterD (0.5) can skid thats it
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Old 9th July 2008   #116
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Serious? Seb @ 3.5? You reckon?
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Old 9th July 2008   #117
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flickwg (3.5)
livingasleep (0) TrixieDix!
Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
dancing james (0)
Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)
Aroogah (-1)
rik (0.5) can skip in grass
PeterD (0.5) can skid thats it
Amerimikeadise - (3.5) - can do most things that doesn't include a wheelie.

Last edited by Mike[trampsparadise]; 9th July 2008 at 11:14.. Reason: ()
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Old 10th July 2008   #118
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when you gonna change the name of this thread? I thought it was temporary, the names whack pajamas and it's not like you haven't had enough suggestions. Just pm VB and he'll sort it. You can leave trixie dix in your original first post so it's still searchable.
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Old 10th July 2008   #119
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flickwg (3.5)
livingasleep (0) TrixieDix!
Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
dancing james (0)
Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)
Aroogah (-1)
rik (0.5) can skip in grass
PeterD (0.5) can skid thats it
Amerimikeadise - (3.5) - can do most things that doesn't include a wheelie.
WAID in dream world (5)..in London (0.5) can skidd...
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Old 10th July 2008   #120
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flickwg (3.5)
livingasleep (0) TrixieDix!
Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
dancing james (0)
Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)
Aroogah (-1)
rik (0.5) can skip in grass
PeterD (0.5) can skid thats it
Amerimikeadise - (3.5) - can do most things that doesn't include a wheelie.
WAID in dream world (5)..in London (0.5) can skidd...
Rob...(3ish)-want to learn nose manuals.
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Old 10th July 2008   #121
essbee
Want to learn how to do no-handed wheelies
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Old 10th July 2008   #122
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protective gear??
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Old 10th July 2008   #123
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When's and where's the next one?
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Old 10th July 2008   #124
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Rob...(3ish)-want to learn nose manuals.
Don't you like your face?

I may pop down to this but it's be on the red bike which alway means pain or broken bike when I try tricks on it.

flickwg (3.5)
livingasleep (0) TrixieDix!
Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
dancing james (0)
Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)
Aroogah (-1)
rik (0.5) can skip in grass
PeterD (0.5) can skid thats it
Amerimikeadise - (3.5) - can do most things that doesn't include a wheelie.
WAID in dream world (5)..in London (0.5) can skidd...
Rob...(3ish)-want to learn nose manuals.
Tommy (3 very ish)
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Old 10th July 2008   #125
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Looking to maybe go tonight - polo court around 7? Check out the 'Tonight' thread...
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Old 10th July 2008   #126
thisisrob
East polo tonight for me and a lot other's im afraid
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Old 10th July 2008   #127
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thought it was gonna be nxt Tuesday ??
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Old 10th July 2008   #128
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That's right.
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Old 10th July 2008   #129
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thought it was gonna be nxt Tuesday ??
Looks like tonight is just an impromptu session.
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Old 10th July 2008   #130
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ahhhh... the old pre-training training thing.
gotcha
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Old 10th July 2008   #131
jimalex
flickwg (3.5)
livingasleep (0) TrixieDix!
Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
dancing james (0)
Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)
Aroogah (-1)
rik (0.5) can skip in grass
PeterD (0.5) can skid thats it
Amerimikeadise - (3.5) - can do most things that doesn't include a wheelie.
WAID in dream world (5)..in London (0.5) can skidd...
Rob...(3ish)-want to learn nose manuals.
Tommy (3 very ish)
jimalex (fast approaching a 1. maybe)


This sounds awesome. Looking forward to meeting you all.
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Old 10th July 2008   #132
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aaarggghhh. no internet for six days, how times change. sounds like shizzle is moving right along.

good luck boys. Hope you are having a great time.

I am practicing my no-handed trackstands and will continue every tuesday in our name, just 23 miles away from you. desperately sorry i can't be there.
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Old 10th July 2008   #133
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flickwg (3.5)
livingasleep (0) TrixieDix!
Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
dancing james (0)
Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)
Aroogah (-1)
rik (1) can skip in grass and do trackstands
PeterD (0.5) can skid thats it
Amerimikeadise - (3.5) - can do most things that doesn't include a wheelie.
WAID in dream world (5)..in London (0.5) can skidd...
Rob...(3ish)-want to learn nose manuals.
Tommy (3 very ish)
jimalex (fast approaching a 1. maybe)
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Old 10th July 2008   #134
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flickwg (3.5)
livingasleep (0) TrixieDix!
Bristly Pioneer (1) can trackstand a bit and skid about 50cm
dancing james (0)
Andypancake (4.5) on the local skill level (2.5) on a global scale?
Conan (umm3??)
JOL (2.5ish)
Aroogah (-1)
rik (1) can skip in grass and do trackstands
PeterD (0.5) can skid thats it
Amerimikeadise - (3.5) - can do most things that doesn't include a wheelie.
WAID in dream world (5)..in London (0.5) can skidd...
Rob...(3ish)-want to learn nose manuals.
Tommy (3 very ish)
jimalex (fast approaching a 1. maybe)
check out rik! editing his entry all thanks to today's pre practice practice session haha nice one dude. and nice one to everyone that made it out tonight.
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