SAMWELL

Spot on Mark, thanks! Thats a great help. Im just hoping that level B is like Novice here. Intermediate looks like it might just suit me as well, but better I start somewhere comfortably!

Howdy So 12 years into the game and Ive decided that Im going to enter a comp. Ive moved to Sweden, found a comp happening not too far from me and have all the details I need. Another rider says he thinks Im at B level, which I think might be a bit advanced for me, but then, as Ive never seen a comp (apart from one at Hook Woods back in the day!) I have no real idea. Does someone have a video or an example of a B route??? Im guessing the course will follow the same rules so should be the same back in the UK as they will be here. Any help is much appreciated!!! Sam

Thats interesting to think of.. I didnt think split it would fetch much more at all, but perhaps if ebaying it then it opens up the options for xc/freeride riders as well. I would have considered keeping it as emergancy spares but this is my 2nd 26" i have, i dont ride enough to warrant keeping spares that might be worth even a little and there are no local riders to me, nearest maybe 1 hours drive away but hes selling up his stuff anywho. Trials isnt that big over here

Ok, thanks for the advice... i am so out of touch with prices. now at least i know not to expect very much for them!

Hi all... years since my last post, probably, but Ive got a question I need help with an answer for. Ive just purchased a used trials set up... I bought it mostly for the frame but it came with wheels and fork, bars etc... I want to sell the wheels on, I reckon someone is bound to want them. They are Viz gold rims, drilled, single wall built onto a red Viz disc hub on the front and a blue Hope Mono on the rear. Laced up with DT Swiss black spokes and both in pretty good condition (rear is grinded a bit). From the trials days that I remember, these would go for a fair amount... but Im so out of touch now. The reason I ask is that I am now living in Sweden and postage will probably cost me a fair whack to the UK. Im just not sure if its worth me putting them on ebay or here if theres no market for wheels of this build anymore? Thanks in advance!

Well, thats true... only XC/town riding in the winter, and luckily enough I got some winter tyres with spikes on a year ago for that purpose.... But then theres skiing/snow sports! Ive actually found food isnt that differently priced, its just theres many fewer options on certain things... I guess in Stockholm its more expensive, esp. for beer! Great! Perhaps I will see you tomorrow then... Men förlåt, jag kan inte prata mycket svenska... Talk on FB!

Many reasons... mostly because of the atmosphere... the air is MUCH better than the UK's, thinner, cleaner... the countryside is AMAZING, wages are double that of England, paternal and maternity leave is much much better, housing is much cheaper, riding is much better, more natural, tonnes of HUGE rocks and street as well.... shall I continue? The only thing I miss about England is family and friends. Hope thats answered your question

Hi guys! I only know of about 1 member on here who lives/rides Stockholm... and its been about 2 years since my last post, possibly, but now having moved to Sweden I want to get out and ride the moderately large city before it gets much colder... Im sure Ill end up being a loner BUT if anyone does see this then Ill be there tomorrow hopefully. Have already seen some stuff I wanna ride on but thought someone else whos ridden there before would know the best spots... HEJ DÅ!

A few of mine: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151059100960590.487462.510550589&type=1&l=c8841272b4

Check my photos of Petersfield Skatepark in Hampshire HERE Ok, so no much of riding pictures, BUT if it hadnt been raining so much it would have been pretty awesome. I know a lot of you like skatepark stuff on here, I imagine it gets busy when its nice, but take a look all the same, if you like!

Poor show from the weather Didnt get to ride, but got some snaps, for anyone who likes skate parks and wants to ride something different: My Photos

Currently the sky (at night) is clear and its cold cold cold outside, indicating to me it should be a clear day tomorrow (today). How does 1 or 2 at the skatepark sound? Im not entirely sure how to get there but I heard theres parking there. A little taster of what the skatepark has to offer... although this is a skating vid, you get the jist of what can be done

Me reckons it will be fine tomorrow... ...although saying that every Sunday I can think of has been shite... but perhaps itll be ok...! My bikes in the car, Ill say Im coming for sure... unless its raining last minute, but you can count me in, even if its dark n cloudy!

If its nice Sunday, LETS DO IT!

Theres a group of us in Farnham - only half hour or less from Midhurst. We had or have a plan to ride Farnham Saturday... On sunday, Ive been wandering about trekking to Petersfield (10 mins from Midhurst) to try out their amazing skate park! I know it will be busy, but I wanna try the 24 on its home teritory...!

If your all out on sunday and if its nice Id like to join in if Im allowed Might bring some locals from here too...

I gotta admit im desperate to ride somewhere other than here, but no-one else from here or who i know of is riding this weekend, god knows why not? I might give it a miss now, stay local etc.

shame! Anyone else?!? A day down by the beach, riding in this weather... how can anyone say no??

Anyone fancy Portsmouth or Southampton this Sunday, as its gonna be amazingly nice weather...! Ride and seaside... cant go wrong

Hi All I want to ride this weekend, and esp. as the sunday it supposed to be nice. I quite fancy riding somewhere with a bit more than 1 wall... with a few people, I miss it...! Is anyone at any of the above places, hopefully itll be really good weather for a ride

Well, looking really good weatherwise guys Not a cloud in the sky and summer sun already! Im game for this. See you all around 11 at the station, I hope! ...now to see if my ex's dad will let me park at his secure parking area still... ha!

Im up for this but wont be sure what time until last minute... will probably turn up around 11/11.30 if anything. Been too long since Ive done reading... and if its nice, I cant wait!!!

Good ride today lads! Next time Ill bring the 26er, leave the 24 at home til Ive got the front disc sorted... and when I learn how to ride it Same again in a couple of weeks I hope? I reckon we could almost spend a whole day in stoke park, Im sure theres a bit more around there too!

11? wow! Im not sure I can be that prompt, but will do what I can. Can I grab a no. off yourself?

Cool cool Rich... Ed said he might be able to come too... I was thinking of meeting at the station around 1 (as I think he might be getting the train?) Im hoping some of the farnham guys will come too... might stop them whinging