Not sure if this has been posted yet.
http://www.whereveryouride.com/interbike.php
Graves' part is amazing.
http://www.whereveryouride.com/interbike.php
Graves' part is amazing.
marc pretty much gave a PERFECT general definition of what DH is, why its so difficult, and why we lke it. for some people it may be different, but i think Marc's explination of DH is awsome! i also like marc weirs thing about riding and not feeling guity about going home and eating like a fat person, cause you know you;ll go out the next day and burn it all off.And Marc Beaumont almost explained what DH is, almost!
Thanks
still waiting for it to download on my computer, but from what you guys are saying sounds like Akula is willing to give him more than a hug......., clay needs a hug!
That wasn't the impression I got at all. I took it as him saying "this is the path I chose." Not that others should choose it as well. He is an extremely gifted bike rider and I don't fault him one bit for doing what he's doing. I know I'd sure rather look back and say "wow, I was world champ (which he is capable of)" instead of "wow, I sure am glad I got a MBA (like a hundred thousand other people)". Life is short.The last guy, I think it was Marc Beaumont, made me sad.
I can't believe that he's out there, verbally motivating kids to not get an education and to just ride your bike instead. And then to contend that he has as much of an education, but in foreign currency and foreign politics as well, is well, stupid. I wonder if he knows what a leverage ratio or a spring rate even is (that's a joke). Seriously though, sure, screw your own education in favor of bikes, but don't encourage others to do the same. It doesn't matter how good of a rider you are. Someday you won't be able to. Then what are you going to do?
He wasn't "verbally motivating kids to not get an education" - just honestly conveying to the camera the way his life has gone. Pro sportsmen never set out to be role models, its only a status that is thrust upon them by idiots like yourself that take things too seriously. The kid with no education has just come up with one of the most eloquent descriptions of downhill Ive ever seen, give him a break.The last guy, I think it was Marc Beaumont, made me sad.
I can't believe that he's out there, verbally motivating kids to not get an education and to just ride your bike instead. And then to contend that he has as much of an education, but in foreign currency and foreign politics as well, is well, stupid. I wonder if he knows what a leverage ratio or a spring rate even is (that's a joke). Seriously though, sure, screw your own education in favour of bikes, but don't encourage others to do the same. It doesn't matter how good of a rider you are. Someday you won't be able to. Then what are you going to do?
Dude, shut up. Not everybody needs to think and act the same as yourself.But what do you think kids will see? They won't look at it rationally and see that he chose a very narrow way that may or may not work out for him in the end (lacking foresight?). Kids will see it as an excuse to ride bikes instead of doing homework, especially those that need to do their homework most. Sure, skip college, but at least try hard in HS. If you don't have a HS education, there's not much you can do in this world. And I do seriously doubt his mental capacity, if he didn't really do HS, then how can he understand basic math and english, let alone physics and geometry and algebra and reading comprehension? My point by saying this is to illustrate his lack of ability in pursuing other things than riding a bike. He can't even be a mechanic or a sales rep., let alone an engineer or designer. I don't mean to hate on the profession of mountain biking, but it has always seemed utterly retarded to me to pursue any kind of sport INSTEAD OF education. Sure, pair them, but forego education? At least don't encourage others to make the same mistake.
If you don't have a HS education, there's not much you can do in this world...............
i can think of a lot of DHers now retired that work in the HUGE industry of cycling that had no degree only there incite from racing.He can't even be a mechanic or a sales rep., let alone an engineer or designer......................
Good response, fair enough? I suppose he'd be just fine turning around later in life. It's never too late to learn, and I'm sure there are jobs he could do with the experience he does have. My point was simply that it's not good to encourage kids who are still honing their decision-making skills to make one that more often than not turns out bad. It's like most kids trying to make it pro in any sport; good job for trying, but odds are, it's not going to work out. But at least in baseball, the pro's make good money. Unfortunately mountain biking isn't that profitable yet.he was honest, that was his words. he was saying what he did.
but , i know where you are coming from. I also know where he is coming from. i dropped out then got me GED when i was 18. There is no reason he could not do that and then off to college for a degree, later in life.
i say good job, he is doing it now! there will time in life for the 9-5 later.
i can think of a lot of DHers now retired that work in the HUGE industry of cycling that had no degree only there incite from racing.
lots have bike shops, some own company, Tomac, lots of inside sale reps and some design stuff for marzocchi, answer, rockshox.
Good response, fair enough? I suppose he'd be just fine turning around later in life. It's never too late to learn, and I'm sure there are jobs he could do with the experience he does have. My point was simply that it's not good to encourage kids who are still honing their decision-making skills to make one that more often than not turns out bad. It's like most kids trying to make it pro in any sport; good job for trying, but odds are, it's not going to work out. But at least in baseball, the pro's make good money. Unfortunately mountain biking isn't that profitable yet.
And to the rest? Your responses all illustrate that what I said is true. You think I thrust him into the position of a role model? Not likely. I think it's the very kids that will suffer that make him a role model. No pro mountain biker that I've ever heard of is any role model of mine.
Zach: You're right, not everyone needs to think the same as myself, I just hate seeing HS getting easier and kids still not being able to handle it, for whatever reason. I think it's a prerequisite to anything in this world, and it should be. The world will always need janitors though.
daviid, you missed my point. I wasn't insulting Marc for his education, I was commenting on what I thought was a bad role model ideal to put forth: not focusing on at least a HS education. To be able to eloquently describe riding the way he did takes some education, even if it's not formal.
driftsrfun, it appears as though you need to finish your english classes before jumping on a forum and responding. You made the same mistake as daviid, not to mention about 20 others in that one post. But the point is, I was bothered by the ideal he was putting forth more than bagging on his lack of education. Yes, I used his lack thereof as an illustration, but as an illustration that it's a path lacking foresight. However, I guess if you're going to ride pro DH, you had better do it young, you're not going to be able to do it when you're old. Oh, and by the way, I wouldn't be so hasty to think that a college grad with an office job experiences life to any less extent than a WC racer, not only because you're obviously in neither boat, but because it's not necessarily true, and most often, false. And certainly don't pretend to know anything about me, it is quite clear that you don't.
I hope I made myself clear. Education is important, but as Jack Black illustrates in Envy, so is following your passions. The thing is, there's a balance between passion and practicality that we all learn to work with for ourselves. To forego passion for education is prudent, practical, and often pays dividents. To forego education for passion is most often a mistake, and rarely pays dividends.
Hilltop Hoods- not sure of song name. If i had to guess i'd say 'Feel the Vibe.'sick video, i really could watch it every day before i go out and ride..i live in novato, and those trails that weir was on are the ones i ride all the time...also jared graves is a savage....WHAT WAS THE SONG IN THE JARED GRAVES SECTION CALLED...and for a guy without very much of an education, marc prefectly described why we love not just downhilling, but mountain biking in general; something that people have been trying to do for decades...JARED GRAVES SECTION SONG NAME ANYONE???
Another option: Ponder what EVERYONE on this board is saying and maybe try and incorporate it into your thought process.I don't feel dumb, so I guess you have work to do
But, RM is teaching me to keep my opinions to myselves and my friends (who tolerate me better) because there are apparently people on here who DON'T understand where I'm coming from and CAN'T relate to what I'm saying. Most importantly, I am failing at convincing the people that I need to convince, so I guess I should either learn to be more persuasive, or give up trying, on RM at least. I guess I should stick to bikes on a bike website
Nice ninja edit :jeenyus:
Hilltop hoods - Recapturing the Vibesick video, i really could watch it every day before i go out and ride..i live in novato, and those trails that weir was on are the ones i ride all the time...also jared graves is a savage....WHAT WAS THE SONG IN THE JARED GRAVES SECTION CALLED...and for a guy without very much of an education, marc prefectly described why we love not just downhilling, but mountain biking in general; something that people have been trying to do for decades...JARED GRAVES SECTION SONG NAME ANYONE???
Does anyone know the song in the Kyle Strait Section?