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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Dkenny, Abel was quite easy to fly around. Shame didn't video it, but once you see the exit of those turning drops you just belt your bike for it !
    Guess the man crashed in that video 'cause fixed his vision on front wheel-rider in front* instead of looking out for exit - next corner, made him panic the last second and run off the bike? I could be wrong ...

    Convinced my work collegue (Apprentice) to MTB and the man riding trails he would never ever consider to ride, obviously shared a bit of knowledge with him to see how he goes. Don't know how Jedi does it in 4 hours, but oh boy it took me 4 proper days to shake off some fears off Apprentice's mind even then, there is still some work to do with him.

    Shame can't ride every week though, every ride is a revelation to me.
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  • dubcat
    dubcat Posts: 754
    deadkenny wrote:

    @Dubcat - become another Apprentice with Popstar and you'll be doing black runs within an hour :D (whether you like it or not ;)).

    Haha this is how I learned to snowboard 15 years ago. I had ridden every double black diamond run in the north east US in my first season riding lol.

    It was fine then. It's NOT fine now :)
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  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    That Abel trail looks great... I need next summer already :(
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Thel33ter , CYB is good at winter too. Get your insurance sorted to pay Cooldad chauffering fees. Accomodation isn't that expensive too, ask bhoyz they know. And yes, you said about apprenticeship in LBS going on? If not, you better start flipping burgers to earn paradise riding. Amen.
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    He's too young to work legally, otherwise I'd have him down a coal mine already.
    I don't do smileys.

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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    From various threads I see that Dubcat is interesting material to work with. I can't wait till I join you lot with -Wacky Races- project. Sooner or later, I will run away from home to ride bikes. Even though, my wife wouldn't be impressed that every possible weekend I am away.

    Cooldad, it was a time Thel33ter grew beard. Job done.

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    Recently found out This link for suspension parts etc. Looks cheap.
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  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    Ahh... police auctions. Where else can you get a bargain with that feeling of guilt that another cyclist's pride and joy is now in your possession ;)
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    popstar wrote:
    Recently found out This link for suspension parts etc. Looks cheap.

    Hmm, Pushed Fox DHX, a ton of Floats and what looks like a Van R with a Ti spring :) Some thief out there has good taste. I'm not sure who they stole the hub though :lol:

    My school doesn't do beards, the deputy head told me to shave after two days a while ago :D
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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    edited November 2010
    CYB movies are ready but without pix won't upload them. Time to put some heat on DKenny. Dubcat what you think about THIS?
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Enough fun and games, time to plan the weekend. I'm on for Sunday, what when where how etc.
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  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    Not riding unfortunately, or at least it's VERY unlikely as I have a house full of guests. That said, most of you may struggle as we're forecast snow this week.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Pah, snow. That never stops us :D

    (well, except that last big dump at the beginning of the year where I couldn't even get to Peaslake. Still, if someone has a 4x4 we could do it).

    It'll rain anyway.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    According to BBC cold but otherwise fine.
    So presume DK is in. And me.
    Maybe that will shame the rest of you.
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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Strange didn't hear much from Gregsd, Naveed, NickSwansea, Helter ... those were quite regular. Hope they didn't fall off the cliff.

    Off topic Skids for kids lame video, still good fun nevertheless.
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  • Buckaroo
    Buckaroo Posts: 134
    Did a mild XC ride last weekend, mud and leaf central and four punctures in two hours....!

    Been dry and clear all week, should be a wkd weekend riding wherever I reckon. Cant do this weekend unfortunately, cross fingers it's (mostly) dry for the wknd after and I'm there.

    Lovin the training vid Popstar, knarly :D You havn't got him in a full-facer and knee/arm protection yet tho! Come on, sort it out.
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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    No, the man as he is has never ever even dreamt he would be riding what he was. So I am proud and smug about it. It was a lil video of training battle which took me 4 days in different locations and put Jedi's message acros to Apprentice. Was a hard work, mentally.
    What could have been (Video)

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  • Buckaroo
    Buckaroo Posts: 134
    Is cool man.

    What I want to know though is how come the training you gave me at Afan was reduced to.. "Right!.. Black run!... Lets go, lets go!..." :lol:
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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Obviously I blame your puppy. She looks way too bright red and charmed me. Buckaroo don't need no training, as looks Gnarly enough. Red coloured bikes look fast, and thats a fact.

    Maybe I should draw one of my red bikes on trails, but unfortunately not this weekend as I am working.
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  • Jedi
    Jedi Posts: 827
    popstar, you made my day!!!!! lol :)
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  • popstar
    popstar Posts: 1,392
    Well, training and teaching as it is, requires not only general idea but location and experience in it. So, if starting from that comedy clip of Apprentice going over the bars in Afan at Y Wall trail following my battle with him in training and see the man ride Black graded trails with ease and without silly fear tells big words about new future of Jedi's.

    Let Popstar represent and tell wonderfull story of CYB adventure.
    What could have been (Video)

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  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    popstar wrote:
    ..... Helter ... those were quite regular.

    Helter was never regular :)

    He was, however, the thread starter so we have to tip our hats to him... chapeau old chap
  • supra-man
    supra-man Posts: 358
    He may turn up for the xmas drinks. :wink:

    better also get a date in place or it ll fill up quick. An evening with no work next day is best no? even sat afternoon.
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  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    Yes, supra and I are agreeing that drinks before Xmas are a good idea. More participants needed.
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Personally I would say a six pack on the top of Holmbury is fitting, but think I may get outvoted.
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  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    You're 100% class cooldad ;)
  • pieman71
    pieman71 Posts: 79
    Greetings one and all,
    hopefully be around sunday, any thoughts yet?
    usual time and place?
    Cheers
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    So far you, me and DK I think.
    I'm easy if anyone feels like a change.
    Swinley or one of the places DK knows - Tunnel Hill?
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  • Helter
    Helter Posts: 137
    Haven't been on here for awhile so must have a sixth sense, I'm in for drinks.

    Am also around for a blast down some Gnarl over the weekend too. Saturday's better as Friday night's a quiet one but Sunday's doable too if I can find some movies to watch Saturday night and stay out the pub. Any suggestions??
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  • Helter
    Helter Posts: 137
    Atz wrote:
    Helter was never regular :)

    He was, however, the thread starter so we have to tip our hats to him... chapeau old chap

    Yeah am ashamed to say it but am only a part time Warrior :cry:

    Have an awsome time when I do get out though, cheers all!! :D
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  • Atz
    Atz Posts: 1,383
    Won't be out this weekend but good to see you back around even temporarily. So, who else for the grand bash (well, 3 of us propping up a bar so far)

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