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  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,712
    Think I found the profile for the "downhill" run Matthew and Stevo attempted...

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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,552
    ...and I have found that picture of Stevo:

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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    pinarello001 wrote:
    ...and I have found that picture of Stevo:

    sontaranexperimentpic.jpg
    You're such a stalker Pinno :)
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    Wheelspinner wrote:
    Think I found the profile for the "downhill" run Matthew and Stevo attempted...

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    The humps were a bit bigger than that:
    The one that Matt didn't do
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  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,875
    I could do that, at walking pace. The footage would be rather dull, unless sped up 16x and put to Benny Hill music
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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,552
    Veronese68 wrote:
    I could do that, at walking pace. The footage would be rather dull, unless sped up 16x and put to Benny Hill music

    Benny Hill and his slap head sidekick. Interesting parallel there V68.
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  • tim_wand
    tim_wand Posts: 2,552
    The humps were a bit bigger than that:
    The one that Matt didn't do

    You want to get those pot holes reported to the local council, you could loose your wheel in some of them!

    By the way that's terrible group riding (no wonder no one wants to come with you) You didn't point down at hazards once for anyone half wheeling you!
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    Pesky Jones wrote:
    Footage never does justice, you just have to 2x in head
    You're right Pesky, it does look pants. Matt got it off his phone as an MP4 file but I've got no idea how to turn it into something that can be linked to as I'm an IT thicko.
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  • verylonglegs
    verylonglegs Posts: 4,023
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    Wheelspinner wrote:
    Think I found the profile for the "downhill" run Matthew and Stevo attempted...

    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQwbYgqkiAQe-grFRmV1s646BIIPcfdJK-9ESn-Uo2cLFHsLLOxRQ
    The humps were a bit bigger than that:
    The one that Matt didn't do

    I live in Norfolk, that profile looks utterly terrifying.
  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    Pesky Jones wrote:
    Footage never does justice, you just have to 2x in head
    You're right Pesky, it does look pants. Matt got it off his phone as an MP4 file but I've got no idea how to turn it into something that can be linked to as I'm an IT thicko.

    Fair play. Did you do enter the dragon if Mathew H didn't then? I defo couldn't do it! The YouTube link doesn't do it justice
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    Pesky Jones wrote:
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    Pesky Jones wrote:
    Footage never does justice, you just have to 2x in head
    You're right Pesky, it does look pants. Matt got it off his phone as an MP4 file but I've got no idea how to turn it into something that can be linked to as I'm an IT thicko.

    Fair play. Did you do enter the dragon if Mathew H didn't then? I defo couldn't do it! The YouTube link doesn't do it justice
    Yep, me and my mate did Enter The Dragon while matt did a red run. We weren't as good as that youtube link - eg we didn't clear those big tabletops at the start but landing them flat isn't a problem on a DH bike. But we're working up to clearing them, just need bigger bollox. The Dragon and the jump run (A470 line) are our favourite runs at BPW.
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  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    Its the gaps that look scary to me. Think Rockmonkey put up a pic somewhere of one of the jumps and it looked huuuge from the side. I've never been BPW, have to go this summer.
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    Pesky Jones wrote:
    Its the gaps that look scary to me. Think Rockmonkey put up a pic somewhere of one of the jumps and it looked huuuge from the side. I've never been BPW, have to go this summer.
    The gap jumps are optional apart from on the 'Pro Lines' which are the double black runs. The one in the Youtube link where he stacked it on his first go is optional, though I confess I don't do that one - yet :oops:

    But you wouldn't start on that run anyway, just start on a blue or a red and work your way up. Even the blacks tend to only have a couple of tricky bits with no chicken run, which you can always walk round when nobody's looking :) The trail guide on the BPW website has some sample clips for most of the trails to give you an idea.

    BTW the point of this thread is to get a visit sorted for 26th June, if you fancy having a crack with people who at least know the routes even if they can't ride them very well :P
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  • Flâneur
    Flâneur Posts: 3,081
    Count me in on the front suspension btw, be a laugh whatever
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    sa0u823e wrote:
    Count me in on the front suspension btw, be a laugh whatever
    You're on the list mate. I'll drop people a line when we can book up (online booking at BPW only goes 3 months ahead). Matt survived on a hard tail with the help of 'Stevo's Top Tips' so you'll be fine :)
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,207
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    sa0u823e wrote:
    Count me in on the front suspension btw, be a laugh whatever
    You're on the list mate. I'll drop people a line when we can book up (online booking at BPW only goes 3 months ahead). Matt survived on a hard tail with the help of 'Stevo's Top Tips' so you'll be fine :)

    Hate to admit it, but stevo's tips were really good!
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    matthew h wrote:
    Hate to admit it, but stevo's tips were really good!
    I resisted Veronese's suggestion to not give you the tips and ride behind you with a GoPro :mrgreen:

    You on for 26th June?
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  • tlw1
    tlw1 Posts: 22,207
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    matthew h wrote:
    Hate to admit it, but stevo's tips were really good!
    I resisted Veronese's suggestion to not give you the tips and ride behind you with a GoPro :mrgreen:

    You on for 26th June?

    Probably not as away the previous two weekends at the shropshire highland challenge and the Dartmoor classic
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,875
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    matthew h wrote:
    Hate to admit it, but stevo's tips were really good!
    I resisted Veronese's suggestion to not give you the tips and ride behind you with a GoPro :mrgreen:
    Shame on you. :twisted:
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  • pesky_jones
    pesky_jones Posts: 2,890
    I'm on holiday in Spain! Gutted
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    @Matt h and Pesky - there will be other trips, will let you know.

    That reminds me, Arran and his brother said they might be interested. I'll see if I can drag him out of self imposed exile.
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    edited March 2015
    Stevo 666 wrote:
    @Matt h and Pesky - there will be other trips, will let you know.
    Update: we're booked in for Friday 8th May as well. It was fully booked but they've just released some more places on the uplift if anyone can make it :)
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  • Flâneur
    Flâneur Posts: 3,081
    Mallorca on the roadie otherwise that would have been a practice with the mud for softer landings
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    Probably be dry by May - it drains pretty well even in winter. Mallorca sounds like a good alternative 8)
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  • Flâneur
    Flâneur Posts: 3,081
    Need to sort out my sun tan if I am honest
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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,552
    sa0u823e wrote:
    Need to sort out my sun tan if I am honest

    Just use gravy powder.
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  • Flâneur
    Flâneur Posts: 3,081
    Cheeto tan, Remember how close to L'pool I abide
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    South Wales has to be the fake tan capital of the UK. When we go out for a pint there on our little gravity jaunts, it's like we've wandered onto the set of 'Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory' as the pub appears to be full of overweight Oompah-Loompahs.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,552
    sa0u823e wrote:
    Cheeto tan, Remember how close to L'pool I abide

    ...and you can't pull?! You must be posh.
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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,841
    Pesky - I've replied to your PM. Get yer skates on and book it :D
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