Rich Pearson

Just wondering, this question has probably been asked before, but where else apart from trials-shack and eengoedidee can you upload videos? Eengoedidee won't let me upload anything bigger than 50megs, and my computer doesn't like trials-shack for some reason, so I'm kind of screwed if I want to make decent quality vids. Any help greatly accepted as I'm sure I'm not alone asking this. Cheers Rich

By who? Rich

Metallica - I Disappear - from the Mission Impossible II soundtrack. Just roars with power and agression, and is just damn cool. but no-ones to steal that one, I'm gonna use that some other time. Oh, and Black Betty by Throttlerod, Angel Dust by Bender, Duality by Slipknot, Bullet With Butterfly Wings by The Smashing Pumpkins, Armitage Shanks by GreenDay, Prayer by Disturbed and Halo by Soil. Can't really think of any others but any of those would just rock... Rich

Really, I must be going crazy, probably the morphine... Sweet vid anyway... Rich

That music drove me nuts... Good riding though, stupid crashes... Rich

Probably no help whatsoever but I'm pretty sure that the song James used wasn't drain the blood, and no, I have no idea what the song he used is called. Mental vid james, the kids growing up fast. Rich

I got the cancer research UK T-Shirt because I do a bit of work for them with fundraisers and suchlike, but I'm sure if you give them a ring and make a donation they'll give you one. Thanks for the comments, and thanks Tarty for once again proving me wrong... Rich

Thanks Matt... (Y)

I thought you were?! Nah, Leeson don't really sponser people, they just help me out when I'm a bit poor. Plus I suck up a lot which they seem to enjoy hugely... The vids may just have to go up here because Kris (all due respect...) is pretty internet retarded. But we'll just have to see. Oh yeah, and I've broken both my ankles by jumping out of a first floor window on new years eve which is why it took a while before I could put all this up, only got out of hospitol on friday... Rich

For all those wondering what Leeson are up to this year, heres what 2005 is bringing; Parts: Leeson have always been a bit blind as to the distinction between BMX and trials, to them its all just bikes, but with this in mind and the release of the 609, Leeson have decided to bring out a specially designed peg, usually only seen on BMX's, which is compatible with their patented 360degree dropout. Leeson are still making their 360 fork, and have always dabbled with the much used Pashley 26Mhz fork, and now they're decided to play around a bit more. As of now, Leeson are modifying Pashly TV series forks to have rear facing mounts (similar to the Pace trials forks) which allows for better braking, as well as offering this service on their existing forks. Again the 609's release has had yet more influence, with a new specially designed singlespeed tensioner, to go with all Leeson frames. And, for all those people who have been so frustrated with trying to find Tioga rims, Leeson are now retailing the rims by mail order. For more information on these parts and the continually expanding Leeson catalogue, check out www.leesonbikes.co.uk for more info. Also new for 2005, Leeson will hopefully be hosting a new line of videos from their website, (as soon as Rich and Kris get their asses into gear...). The first Leeson video of Rich Pearson should be on the site soon, but I've decided to put a link on here anyway. Leeson Video 1 Leeson of course wishes everyone a happy new year and thanks all those riders who have stayed loyal to them over the years. Enjoy. Rich

Thanks man! The real scary part was that that river is around 25 to 30 feet deep at the point I tried to jump, and you can see in the background how powerfull the current is. If I'd let go of my bike I would have never seen it again. But I'll try it again next time. With a change of clothes. Driving back almost naked was almost as amusing for me as it was disturbing for Alex and Ross... Rich

Just another vid from the SWTC, edited by Rich Pearson, has an utterly hilarious crash at the end, so please watch. Filmed mainly in Exeter but some in Taunton. Riders; Rich Pearson - Leeson CLear 660 Alex Pavlou - Koxx Levelboss SWTC boom! Song is P.O.D - Boom Enjoy Rich

It about an hour and a half west of most of the hampshire comps.Nothigns really going to happen yet until the new year, but we'll just have to wait and see. Rich

Mid to north somerset Dave, about four or five junctions down the motorway from bristol. Matt, PM me when you're coming up, we're all out riding this weekend so get in touch! Rich

We (the south west trials crew, based in Taunton) are currently in negotiations with the county council in regards to have a trials park being built in Taunton, or at least having an area set aside which we could fill with our own obstacles. But what we really need is to prove that there is sufficient interest. If you live near or around Taunton, first of all how come you havn't got in touch and come for a ride?! Seriuously though, if you'd like to help us make this idea a bit more of a reality, come for a ride, sign the petition forms we're going round with, and maybe in the new year something might happen. At the moment we've managed to get people such as teachers, police(!) and even council members, to sign the petition, suggesting that a Trials Park would be a good idea. Any help appreciated. Rich

Sounds good, should attending all of these. James, Tic, Fred and anyone else who is coming from a distance, you're welcome to stay with me the night before for any of the comps (I live in Taunton, so only about an hours drive from the comps). About the dates I would just say its first come first serve for who gets the dates in. If Hampshire or anyone else wants to try putting their dates on the same as these ones then they'll have to face losing some riders. What happened last year was simply poor communication, and Matt was right not to change them again. See you there Rich