ronnytrials Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Hi all there.well, i know that Neil it´s from your country but i´d like to share this wit you all.Neil tunnicliffe gave one exclusive interview for www.biketrialbrasil.com and he it´s an cool guy. very atentious. check the english version.Thanks Neil.Neil Tunnicliffe-BIKETRIALBRASIL INTERVIEW --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Interview with Neil Tunnicliffe-"Flying with Trials Inpirations".BTB-Hi Neil, I´m glad to make this questions for you, this will help a lot many riders that like your riding.BTB-How many hours do you practice per day? NT-I don't ride everyday but when i do ride its about 6hours a day. At weekends I normally stop out longer! Sometimes at the weekend I can be out filming for up to 14hours.BTB-Have you some specials exercises for improve your skills/technics on bike, or just practice? NT-Quite a few people ask me if I go to the gym but i dont do any special exeercises. I just spend all my time practicing on my bike. The more time your on the bike the better! practice makes perfect.BTB-Watching your videos seems that you looks an "fearless man" but we know isn´t that, so what your biggest fear when riding? NT-The biggest fear when i'm on the bike is probably the drop gaps! When I see a drop gap and think to my self 'yeah i'll do that' I normally get up there and it looks alot more scary! I'm quite scared of getting hurt when I land. But what makes me go for it is the buzz afterwards. Its a great feeling when you have made it and look back and think Ive done it!BTB-The trials bikes geometry it´s very special, you think that could be some way to built the bikes better or it´s perfect? NT-The bikes these days I think have reached there best geomotry. I think the ADAMANT frames are perfect frames for all round purpose. Me and Deng have been talking about the 2008 ADAMANT frames and hes also got an idea on his mind which sounds very very good for all his brands. So all keep an eye out.BTB-Have you rode in somewhere prohibited? You´ve been advertised? tell us some experience.NT-Don't think I have ridden anywhere prohibited.BTB-In your opinion, what the best way to make the trial sport more knowed? I would think to make trials a lot bigger would be too put trials in more magazines. I think making trials videos on the internet is also pretty good. Also maybe more websites. Hopefully trials does get a lot bigger.BTB-Have you thought to practice Mototrials too or only biketrials? NT-I do actually practice mototrials at the moment but at a very poor level as I have only just started to practice! I really enjoy mototrials as well.BTB-In" ZOO! 31" we can see you hiting your face against one telephone cabin, did you got hurted? NT-Lucky enough I managed to turn my face to the side and smacked the corner of my helmet on the telephone box. So I was very lucky really. I would like to go back thought and do it properly someday soon.BTB-Why don´t you get into competition? NT-I like competition but I just enjoy street a lot more and feels like im improving everyday riding street. I will enter some soon.BTB-Why we can´t see you and Craig lee scott riding together? NT-As far as I know craig quit riding a bit ago and only just started to ride again. But I suppose we could do a video together. We never really thought about it.BTB-What do you think about trials scene today? NT-Trials scene today is getting strange. I think a lot of people want sponsors these days but having a sponsor ant always that good. Also its getting pushed forward with new moves and bigger moves witch is good.BTB-Any advise for those starting into trials or advanced riders to improve the techinques? NT-For the people that have just started all i can say really is just practice, watch videos to help you improve on the moves also try and have your own style. Having your own style is good.BTB-Thank you very much, we enjoy your riding style, and you will be welcome in Brazil when you come here. NT-Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 That was quite interesting actually. 14 hours a day! No wonder he's a beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*OnzaMike* Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Jeez, ive just started back up, i was going to the gym and everything before i started, i can only last a hour session then im f00ked. 14 hours would officially kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James-M Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 That was quite interesting actually. 14 hours a day! No wonder he's a beast!My thoughts exactly, It's annoying having so much homework, school and work to do really 'cus I get very little time to ride now, but when I go out I still love it and end up riding for hours even if I barely progress. It's the enjoyment and satisfaction you get out of riding that counts I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 NT-Lucky enough I managed to turn my face to the side and smacked the corner of my helmet on the telephone box. I would like to go back thought and do it properly someday soon.You mean smack your face without turning it to the side? Anyway, good interview. Was an interesting read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnytrials Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Thank you for all replies.He is an beast in true.i have time to practice but i don´t have many places to ride, here there´s no difficult lines for practice, i need some pallets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 doesnt technically say 14 hours a day, that might be 14 hours spread over the weekend so 7 hours a day, well thats what i thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James-M Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 When he says, 'I can be out filming at the weekend for up to 14 hours' I'm pretty sure he does mean at one time, because the question was how much do you ride a day, like if it's normally 6 hours a day, it's even longer at the weekend, it's 14 hours a day! That was the impression I got... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 When he says, 'I can be out filming at the weekend for up to 14 hours' I'm pretty sure he does mean at one time, because the question was how much do you ride a day, like if it's normally 6 hours a day, it's even longer at the weekend, it's 14 hours a day! That was the impression I got...anyway its more than what id do, its crazy , good stuff BTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 14 hours a day is a long time, but would be easy to ride your bike for that long, as long as you have a place to do it !Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pauly Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 doesnt technically say 14 hours a day, that might be 14 hours spread over the weekend so 7 hours a day, well thats what i thoughtno we have done it plenty of times been a while scince we last did it though but still.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley-Wood Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 14 hours i would eb dead i do trials for like 30 mins sit down for 20 then get bck up for 30 again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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