Awesome

linsen
linsen Posts: 1,959
edited May 2009 in Commuting chat
Credit to BoB for sending this to me - some inspired ideas for spicing up the commute?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o&feature=player_embedded
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    1.00 to 1.18.

    Bits of me were seeking sanctuary in my lower abdomen just watching that.

    I've seen a guy called Ryan Leech (also on Youtube) do similar stuff in real life. It's fecking unreal to watch.
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Isn't this the 3rd or 4th time this video has been posted? Not that I mind Linsen he's an amazing rider and the kids loved watching it :-D Can't wait to see their faces when they watch the trials riders at the Freewheel this year :lol:
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  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    Amazing riding, but seeing it in reality realy brings home how nuts these guys are. I saw Martyn Aston ride a few years ago in Plymouth and I still can't quite believe the precision and power those moves take, as well as the bottle :shock:

    Never mind the kids BJ, I love watching it, more than them sometimes I think
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  • cee
    cee Posts: 4,553
    it is very cool.

    most of the video segments are from very recognisable parts of edinburgh, and I can assure you that those drops and gaps are at least as big as they look!

    My favourite is the 180 backflip off the tree!
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    cee wrote:
    it is very cool.

    most of the video segments are from very recognisable parts of edinburgh, and I can assure you that those drops and gaps are at least as big as they look!

    My favourite is the 180 backflip off the tree!

    That was impressive, but I quite like the bit where he clears the entire flight of stairs into what is presumably an underpass.........and then people come over and look down :shock:
    I'd really hate to see the outtakes...........and as Rich says it's when you witness it in the flesh you appreciate the amazing power and precision of these riders :-D
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  • jedster
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    and the kids loved watching it

    yeah, showed it to my 6 year old. Got to the first of the big jumps and he just said "WOAH!!!". He was well chuffed with it.[/quote]
  • cee
    cee Posts: 4,553
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    cee wrote:
    it is very cool.

    most of the video segments are from very recognisable parts of edinburgh, and I can assure you that those drops and gaps are at least as big as they look!

    My favourite is the 180 backflip off the tree!

    That was impressive, but I quite like the bit where he clears the entire flight of stairs into what is presumably an underpass.........and then people come over and look down :shock:
    I'd really hate to see the outtakes...........and as Rich says it's when you witness it in the flesh you appreciate the amazing power and precision of these riders :-D

    very true.

    I would say the set of steps he clears at the Royal Commonwealth Pool is even more impressive....they are seriously huge....

    Seen a fair amount of trials and even the not so big stunts, but really techy balance...hoppy...balance stuff doesn't look like it should be possible.

    Just leaves you thinking how has he done that?
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  • nicklouse
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    http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/news/artic ... 2009/05/07

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