stuntsbyjon

Because those of us that rode last years memorial ride, wanna do it again to show our respect. simple.

:"> Sorry. :ermm:"

Thanks guys. Nicely said in my absence. I have started organising this one because I feel that I want to; simple. No-one has to come, but those that do will enjoy it for sure, and hopefully we can turn out a great video in order that those that don't or can't come, can witness it, and in some way feel as if they have remembered Deej in their own way too. :ermm: Jon.

Cool vibes. :P Anyone wanna come along to the big ride I am organising in May? Its in the rides section. 'Dj memorial ride: 14th May '05. :P Gonna be a huge ride me thinks. :ermm:

Sounds cool! If Mrs Dj can make it here it would be amazing! I feel honoured. :P

Thats cool div. Thats exactly what I am saying throughout the article. Now theres physical proof it exists other than from my side of the argument.

Cool, that would be good. Add me to your MSN if you like. stuntsbyjon@hotmail.com :ermm:

I can accomodate a few people here, you'd have to rough it, but it would be cool. Yeah, help with the party could be cool, doesnt need much work as I'll hold the party in the garage and the alley way out back of my place. I have lighting and power points etc out there, so its just a case of moving all the stuff out there following the ride really. Unless you can DJ of course, in which case you could do a set. :ermm: I am not sure if theres any cheap hotels round here, but there is a camp site not too far off if people wanna camp for the couple of days. Jon.

I wouldn't ache as much if I didn't ride. Broken bits an all. :ermm: Cool to see so many liking the article. :ermm:

Wow, that is trials riders united if ever I heard it said! It's typical that we spend all our money getting a great bike and then some toe rag decides to nick it! String them up I say! Well, the article seems to have reached a few people, and it has impressed me the way that everyone has complemented the peice, although it is hard to grammatically sort a peice when you can't indent or stuff. Anyways, I'll let this peice speak for me, and show my ideal trials riding mates; guys and girls that erspect each other and everyone around them in order to further the future of trials on the street. Chuffed is an understatment. :"> I was kinda nervous about posting on here as I thought a few would rip it apart, hasn't happened, so I am happy. Thanks people. Really. :S Jon. Now go and show your support on the ride on 14th May '05. It is in rides on TF and it's a memorial ride for DJ. :)

Cool, come along Lee, your welcome to crash too, Chopmonkey is crashing over night I think too. :)

If it's legal to ride I'll offer my help where ever I can be of assistance. I have a car, so perhaps things can be moved to the site in it? I have to tax it yet, so it wont be for a few weeks yet, but I like the sound of it anyhow. :S

I agree on the 'Chav' point, they seem to be the same here; although I have had a few cases where the 'Chav's' have actually asked how we do stuff and then a few weeks later I have seen them trying the sam emoves on some random bikes! just ask Mike D about one guy with a front wheel from a 26" bike, and the frame of a BMX with the 20" rear wheel. :) He was really trying too! Nutter! Anyways, seems the article has raised some interest, and if it's ok with you guys I would like to write another one on the same kinda controversial issue... Thanks for the feed back guys. Jon. :S

Hey Simon, if your still stuck for a lift up to the show give me a shout. I am also trying to sort something out for myself and my photographer... :P" I am possibly going for the Saturday and Sunday shows; more than likely, although I have only asked for a special thing for the Sunday. :) I am only just down the road from you, so it makes sense, theres gonna be room for you in the car as I am only taking myself and my photographer and our bikes. :S Shout me on stuntsbyjon@hotmail.com Cheers dude. Jon.

Cheers Mark. That is exactly my point with the article. Spread the good word as it were, and create a better enviroment for us to ride in. We don't need riders that are gonna abuse everyone; on here or on the streets / comps. I know we all get a little tense at times, but finding a different angle to vent that anger is a worthy cause if we get something in return; you never know, we may all be lucky one day, and get an indoor trials area for the winter months when it is physically too cold to ride outside. Thanks guys, just the kind of feedback I needed. :) :S

Very true, and a good point. However, there is not only one forum for trials riders. For instance, half the riders I ride with on a regular basis have only joined TF due to me telling them about it, not because it is the only forum. Anyways, this isn't about which forum, or which friends you make through what source, this is about an asrticle that I have wrote in order to enlighten the masses to the plight that awaits us if we don't all come together to show a little respect to other pedestrians and the general population of non-trials riders. Come on mate, see past the website, and see the whole picture! No offence meant, as I value any opinion and feedbeck from this article. :)

Cool, seems we have a show of riders already that will make a great video for someone! Anyone want to volunteer their services to capture this event? I think its best if I arrange the meeting for Guildhall Square; which is right next to Portsmouth and Southsea station. As I said earlier, if anyone wants to crash at my place, your welcome, PM me or add me to your MSN for more details. stuntsbyjon@hotmail.com. Any takers for the party too? I shall arrange a BBQ and some live Dj's for the evening if I get more than 5 people interested. Jon.

Thanks for the positive feedback Endohopper. :) JT! this article is not simply meant for trials forum, it is aimed at the wider scope; hence the starting line: 'Hi all, this is an article I aim to post on a website if anyone feels like hosting it.' It may be included in a local paper or the university magazine. Please, read it and reflect your opinion of the article, not just pick at it with a fine tooth-comb and state obvious facts seeing as it is currently on Trials-forum. I aim to write other articles about building bikes, the knowledge required to begin trials, and my personal approach to trials cometitions being as I will be starting them in the next few weeks (Injury permitting.) So, I hope to get feedback enabling me to further improve my writing in this guise. Also, many thanks to Chris of section7 for suggesting posting it, and his input on my current work. :)

Hi all, this is an article I aim to post on a website if anyone feels like hosting it. I have the full version on my PC. If anyone wants any articles written, then please feel free to add me to their MSN and give me a shout. Feedback and constructive criticism welcome. :mellow: Trials united? One word that comes to mind when thinking of trials riders and the reason we all ride trials rather than any other discipline is ‘friends’, simply put I know, but it’s the one reason that comes up 9 out of 10 times in a conversation with other trials riders. Recently I was reading a post on a forum, when I came across this same question, and was amazed at the response. Riders had taken the time to write their own thoughts; each rider that had posted had explained why they chose trials personally. One thing that kept coming up was the friendly atmosphere and support shown by other trials riders. Being new to the sport I found the friendship side one of the most appealing reasons that I would spend a vast amount of money on a trials bike. This kind of friendship is not only limited to people that you always ride with, or that you knew before you took up trials; in fact it is synonymous with trials riders across the whole world. If you take five minutes and actually think about it, where else have you been able to do your own thing while learning a new sport and make new friends, at the same time as really enjoying something? Everyone buzzes at another riders successes rather than being jealous of them, and if a rider falls on hard times you generally find everyone chips in together to aid that rider. Take for instance the horrific day last year when DJ was taken from us on the 14th of May; as a mark of respect many riders turned out two days later to pay respect to this rider. This unity within a sport is quiet rare, and as such it deserves all the positive public support it can get. In comparison to the positive image of trials, is the negative image that is being driven into the minds of the general public. How many times have you been asked to move on by land owners or the police due to vandalism and other acts of selfish behaviour from this minority? This is, however, reversible; everyone complains about ‘Chav’s’, or ‘Ned’s’ or whatever, but how many times have you actually given them the time of day? I doubt that many of us have done so lately. I mean, if you actually spoke to them, and explained what you are doing, perhaps you may get a different response from the normal ‘Do a wheelie!’ or ‘Why is your seat so small?’ This approach is not normally the first thought to cross your mind, but the next time you are out riding with your mates enjoying the day, and one of this group comes over quoting from the ‘Chav’ handbook of famous phrases, try explaining trials, and you may start to change the view towards us from their side of the bridge. Also, try smiling at the old people that sometimes stand and watch in awe as we hurl ourselves over a wall, and watch as they also change their minds about us. You never know, it could be these same old people that have an input to our sport. So, lecture finished, time to embrace the New Year and start creating a future in our sport that is much more favourable to everyone. Enjoy the riding people, and I shall return with a much brighter article very soon. Until then, smile, and let the good times roll

It's great to see this much interest within one day of posting! Thanks guys, i'll try and make it a damn good ride and may even through a party afterwards as Uni should have very nearly finished by then too. So a great reason to mark the day with a good atmosphere, I guess DJ would have liked the sound of it too; shame I never got to actually meet the guy. :mellow: Lets make this one a bit special and show him that we still think of him and ride in his honour. Thanks guys. Jon.

Hi guys, just downloading it... Do you guys ridie in Yeovil at all? I am at university at the mo. but will be roadtrippin' it later in the year all over the SW area. May get to meet up with you guys soon. :mellow: Jon.

I am thinking of coming up for the Saturday and Sunday now... May have to try to organise some others and stay in the hotel where most riders are staying.. :mellow:" Get some evening rides going? Yeah!!!! Jon.

Yes, its in Portsmouth on the southcaost, I am sure I can put up a few people over-night if anyone wants to make a trip of it, but yes hopefully I can get a few people together to ride as last years turn out was remarkable for the tribute ride. Seen the video? :mellow: Jon.

Location: Portsmouth Event:DJ memorial ride. Date: 14th May '05 Topic ID: 47681 Thanks, Jon.