Sam Nichols

I totally forgot about that. Original 24 tour shenanigans = win.

£12 in loose change.

I still wouldn't go so far as to say it was 'funny' though.. I do love the fact you think I need a massive f**king cow bell though! Perhaps we can somehow procure one on this years tour...

Finally got round to giving this update the time and concentration it deserved. Interesting interviews, very well answered by everyone. Brakeless definitely seems to be a "you either get it or you don't" kinda situation. I love watching brakeless videos, everyone brings their own dish to the table. I feel like it's already becoming a bit of a cliché to say this, but brakeless videos have so much flow! As for me going brakeless? Been there.. Done that.. Broke Ben Rowlands.

Classic Dilworth.

I agree with Ben.

I took a snappage bullet for you with those forks though

It does seem a slightly unusual pairing, especial as he doesn't even use his rear brake much at all. Good rider though.

The London Eye shot was mesmerising.

I'm sure Mark wouldn't mind!

I found that confusing to watch. I feel like I've just eaten a big mac. My stomach contains food but I don't feel satisfied and I'll be hungry again in an hour.

Bottom line is as trials riders the vast majority of the things we ride on don't belong to us. So you're off to a poor start when it comes to dealing with the police. Don't always assume the police are out to be assholes, it's their job to enforce this. Granted some of them do go out of their way to be dicks, but that's the same with every type of job. Also remember that if a member of public has made a complaint they are duty bound to remove you, they can't turn a blind eye. Best thing to do is apologise, explain that what you're doing is a sport, tell them you aren't loitering or attempting to cause criminal damage but instead you are training your skills, improving your fitness and trying to further your trials skills. They will probably still have to make you leave but you'll probably find that in time they might just leave you alone at certain riding spots or not turn up straight away to kick you off. I've had police here in Norwich kick me off an area a couple times, the last time they kicked me off though they told me they decided to watch me on CCTV for a bit first and were very impressed (which is probably a lie, but it makes you more compliant!). It's all good in the hood

This is all well and good, but can a fly stop a train?

Trials has it's fair share of bell ends too though!

Despite his insane skills, I get a little bored sometimes watching Webb's videos. I don't even know why! I was all like when he pulled that front flip to manual though. True story; when I used to play Dave Mirra on the PS2 many years ago I would always find it funny that you could do completely 'impossible' and 'unrealistic' moves. Bizarrely though, most of those type of moves/lines now feature regularly in BMX videos. That front flip to manual is one of those moves. If I did that back in 2001 or whenever it was I'd laugh and think 'that would never be possible' and now it is. Strange how things work out.

Clean.

Cheap and cheerful.

Classic Cooke.

Aaaaaaaaaaah it was in the subtitle bit, for some reason iPhones don't like subtitles.

I haven't even been riding a decade yet!! Didn't realise you were that old, Ali! It's cool that you can see the streety side to you even all them years ago. As well as the skills to pay the bills.

Unless I'm disabled in the eyes I don't actually see where you mentioned it wasn't yours Irregardless, that front end is still going to weigh as much as a baby elephant!

I bet your front end weighs more than the whole bike with those monstrosities on!! It does look pretty slick though, good job!

Aaaaaah man, that really sucks. Dave never mentioned anything when I emailed him. I'm very disappointed now.