Our internet is extremely slow tonight, or maybe Tom is taking all the bandwidth with his gaming.
Today Jon, Pete and I went to Hook Woods grounds to ride.
Do not ask me how, but I managed to get my "Troll" Tom, out of bed by 07.00 and into the car and away before 08.00.
This was after he said he wanted to come and watch us and also learn a bit more and ride the Scorpa on open ground.
I was well chuffed with him joining us, so we stopped to fill Nicola's car, get 2 jerry cans of fuel and some sweets (Important stuff for a growing teenager)
We then met Jon and Pete at Clackett Lane services as always and popped in for a McDonalds coffee before setting off for Hookwoods, getting there just before 10.00am.
We started slow and built it up, with the guys pushing me, I ended up doing a load of stuff I would not have considdered doing 4 weeks ago.
Tom was on hand all day, taking some great pics and a few videos.
Inbetween our ride sessions, he got the Scorpa going and rode by himself after the first tutoring session with Pete and Jon.
These guys both really make learning a pleasure and break all the actions down to simple bits. Thanks a lot.
Right, Pete, myself and Tom all managed to stack it and crash through the day, some more spectacularly than others.
Jon "Lebowski" did not once drop his bike or bin it, and he rode bloody well too.
A great day out, and I have Tom ready for the next outing..... RESULT !!!
Pics: We started slowly and built it up.
After my first fall, stupidly over a 12inch rock. I may have bruised some ribs. After this it just got better.
Pete and Jon both have the ability to see what you do and then break down the changes needed into bite sized chunks.
The guys kept on pushing me today.
First tea break after we had 2 hours of play, and the guys getting Tom up to speed.
My first ever "Splatt", not a huge obstacle, but bigger and more direct than anything before. Camera not showing it all.
Half a hay bale..... something Pete has been eyeing the last two visits.
OK, that is how far the PC has uploaded, the rest will be posted as soon as it has uploaded.
In the mean time I am off to watch some TV with the family - Penn& Teller
Hope the picdump has not killed your PC.
Today Jon, Pete and I went to Hook Woods grounds to ride.
Do not ask me how, but I managed to get my "Troll" Tom, out of bed by 07.00 and into the car and away before 08.00.
This was after he said he wanted to come and watch us and also learn a bit more and ride the Scorpa on open ground.
I was well chuffed with him joining us, so we stopped to fill Nicola's car, get 2 jerry cans of fuel and some sweets (Important stuff for a growing teenager)
We then met Jon and Pete at Clackett Lane services as always and popped in for a McDonalds coffee before setting off for Hookwoods, getting there just before 10.00am.
We started slow and built it up, with the guys pushing me, I ended up doing a load of stuff I would not have considdered doing 4 weeks ago.
Tom was on hand all day, taking some great pics and a few videos.
Inbetween our ride sessions, he got the Scorpa going and rode by himself after the first tutoring session with Pete and Jon.
These guys both really make learning a pleasure and break all the actions down to simple bits. Thanks a lot.
Right, Pete, myself and Tom all managed to stack it and crash through the day, some more spectacularly than others.
Jon "Lebowski" did not once drop his bike or bin it, and he rode bloody well too.
A great day out, and I have Tom ready for the next outing..... RESULT !!!
Pics: We started slowly and built it up.
After my first fall, stupidly over a 12inch rock. I may have bruised some ribs. After this it just got better.
Pete and Jon both have the ability to see what you do and then break down the changes needed into bite sized chunks.
The guys kept on pushing me today.
First tea break after we had 2 hours of play, and the guys getting Tom up to speed.
My first ever "Splatt", not a huge obstacle, but bigger and more direct than anything before. Camera not showing it all.
Half a hay bale..... something Pete has been eyeing the last two visits.
OK, that is how far the PC has uploaded, the rest will be posted as soon as it has uploaded.
In the mean time I am off to watch some TV with the family - Penn& Teller
Hope the picdump has not killed your PC.