I consider myself lucky, not only because there are a decent number of local trials riders (for the US), but also because the crew has great chemistry. I enjoy riding with pretty much anyone, but the playful dynamics of the group is the secret sauce. There’s a magical blend of enthusiasm, encouragement, and humor that generates a fantastic vibe. Add some sketchiness to the mix, and you’ve got a really good time!
The 2024 Bentonville Bike Fest was epic! Not only did Scott and Jim join me this year, but we survived tornados. And hung out with awesome people!
I love riding trials so much that it's hard to stop once I start. I was able to pull off some pretty cool lines until I literally just could not ride anymore.
To try something different this year, I hosted an indoor trials jam at the Peace Dale Ramp Room in RI. Highlights included a trials mini comp and a gap contest.
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Coyotes Won’t Keep Us Off The Rocks! - This Is Bike Trials! · January 15, 2023 at 4:34 pm
[…] me, so the dynamic was a little different from a typical group ride. While I absolutely love the group ride vibe, I also really enjoy the more intimate nature of the interactions when there are just two of us. […]
We Found A New Riding Spot! - This Is Bike Trials! · November 12, 2023 at 8:52 am
[…] Jim, Tony and I spent a good deal of time warming up with some lines up and over a single boulder. I ended up making a whole video of just that, actually, because I liked watching the three of us demonstrating different skills and styles. And of course we had fun goofing and joking around together as well – a hallmark of our group ride dynamic. […]