Ben Swales

/\ What they all said. That video is absolutely sensational. The locations, filming, editing and (obviously) riding were all of such a high standard! I do agree with Matt and Anal though, on a purely first-watch basis, it left less of an impression on me than April '09; I think it is to do with the music, the Band of Horses song is so intense and emotional and builds and builds, it helps (along with the riding) keep you on the edge of your seat right til the end. The music in this one didn't add that (I'm not sure it added much - could have had any song and it wouldn't have made *much* difference I don't think) and I felt like the excitement that I'd had waiting for this video and as I clicked play faded a bit as a result. After I got over that and watched it again, this video is WAY better. An absolute joy to watch! Danny and Dave make a great team and great videos!

'Appy berfday bruv!

Looks like it was a great day! Looked like a good mix of sections and riders too.

Have you seen any of the Ong Bak series? Not really my thing, but my housemate loves all that stuff and raves about them. Ong Bak Ong Bak 2: Warrior King Ong Bak 3 Ong Bak: The Beginning

1997/8 - the first bike I ever did any trials on, Giant Alu Pro (22" frame if I remember rightly!): 1998/9 - my first 'proper' trials bike, GT Tequesta: 2000 - DDG Shooter: 2000(?) - Saracen X-ile: 2002 - Koxx Levelboss: getting out of the realms of *old* now, so I'll stop there! EDIT: That blue and white Ms Isle is gorgeous!

Nicolas Vuillermot, by Olivier Allamand - Olivier Allamand has been on another photoshoot, this time with top Atomz rider Nicolas Vuillermot. They headed into the woods of la Plagne in the middle of the night... the resulting photos are amazing!

Dominik Raab's Autumn Video - This came out a few days ago - it's one of the best street videos we've seen since Danny Mac's infamous edit and we can't stop watching it!

Tribal Zine: 1,000,000 Visitors! - We recently passed the 1,000,000 visitors mark! Thank you very much for your loyalty and support, thanks also to the riders who bring the site to life and to all of our partners and friends, without whom we wouldnt be able to bring you this quality web resource!

A friend of mine got me this as a joke present for my birthday last year. I don't want it, so if you give me you address, I'll send it to you for nowt

Yep, BOTI really. Although that IS f*cking hilarious. What a shower of morons!

Eirik Ulltang, Tribal Rider - After seeing his latest video, Trials In Motion, we were so impressed by Eirik that we asked him to join our team. To mark the occasion, he's made a 'new' video using clips from TIM. Welcome to the team Eirik!

No worries, it's her birthday this weekend, so I'm fully booked up anyway. I'm going down to Kent to see my parents the weekend of the 28th Nov, but apart from that I'm either free or easily free-able, so let me know if you're coming down. EDIT: or.... we could meet up at Lee Mill or somewhere one weekend.

Ogre been telling his lies again has he? Come down pretty much any weekday evening (not sure where you are or how feasible that'd be?) or most weekends. I'm tied up for the next few weeks seeing my mrs, she's come over to Sheff for the last few weeks, so it's 'my turn', although I could probably come back on a Sunday morning if there was a ride on

Unless there's kickers in the comp Seriously though, the guy's a monster. So much power and technique.

Here's a couple from when I first got it back in January It's a bit more scratched up and used-looking now, but the spec hasn't changed at all. I'll try and get some more detailed ones if you like, probably won't have time til next week though.

It's an Ozonys Cannibal Black. Best bike I've ever had or ridden!

Ha. I did a bit of a double take then too. Luckily on second glance I realised what it said...

Cheers mate! It was a bit dark, so I couldn't really see where I was hitting the front wheel - it was a bit scary! Didn't quite manage to get it to stick unfortunately.... next time!

A few of us are heading out in town for a bit this evening - meet at 18:30 by the Owen Building walls (Google Maps 53.378934,-1.466778)

Rick Koekoek in Antwerp and Saint-François Longchamp - Here is the second instalment in Guus Bouwmans’ "Rick Koekoek Trilogy", showing the World No.3 in action in the Antwerp and Saint-François Longchamp rounds of the World Cup! A 7.68kg Ozonys Curve V2! - Raul Fernandez, head honcho over at Trial-Bikes.com presents his new bike : Ozonys Curve 26 V2 kitted out with only the best parts and weighing in at just... 7.68kg ! It is one of the sexiest builds we’ve ever seen! The Belgian Cup Final - Results and a few photos from the recent Belgian Cup Final that took place in Kluisbergen and saw Iciar Van den Bergh crowned Elite Champion and Pierre-Charles Thomas Junior Champion. Alan Cappellacci, Tribal Rider - Italian rider Alan Cappellacci, who rides with the Biketrial Vadese Crew, has joined the Tribal Riders... Here is his latest video, showing him in training sporting the No.1 trials info site’s team colours! Eirik Ulltang - Trials in Motion - Norwegian street rider Eirik Ulltang has sent us a link to his latest video, with some magnificent shots, and dynamic and original editing work by Andreas Johannessen!