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marcus

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cycle stunts
« on: April 30, 2009, 02:57:18 PM »
Not micro-cars, but I know several people here are interested in cycles, and this film has some terrific acrobatics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z19zFlPah-o
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Re: cycle stunts
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2009, 04:52:50 PM »
That bloke is an idiot! What if he had fallen onto those fence spikes like a mate of mine did in the late 1950s  when he fell out of a tree.  He was left hanging on the fence with a spike though his crotch. Ouch. He was taken to hospital with it still attached.  :o
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2009, 05:47:57 PM »
Dear Marcus

Many thanks for that. A true case of man and machine in perfect harmony.

Having said that the bike had many special features that you do not get on a standard machine, just look how some times he free wheels and other times rides backwards as if on a fixed wheel. Having said that the guy has amazing balance.

I wish I was that confident and skillfull on a machine.

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Re: cycle stunts
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2009, 05:52:35 PM »
I admire the skill, but wince at the thought of how much he must have hurt himself to get that good!
 Now the big question....is that a Pashley bike, because I know they do make that sort of saddle-less stunt thing, so perhaps there is a micro connection....
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Re: cycle stunts
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2009, 07:18:53 PM »
Quote from: Jawmedead on April 30, 2009, 04:52:50 PM
That bloke is an idiot! What if he had fallen onto those fence spikes like a mate of mine did in the late 1950s  when he fell out of a tree.  He was left hanging on the fence with a spike though his crotch. Ouch. He was taken to hospital with it still attached.  :o
With what still attached?
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Re: cycle stunts
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2009, 07:26:18 PM »

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With what still attached?


I was wondering about that too. Made me think of a horrible angle-grinder accident a friend witnessed
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Re: cycle stunts
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2009, 08:55:26 PM »
Quote from: burford57 on April 30, 2009, 07:18:53 PM
Quote from: Jawmedead on April 30, 2009, 04:52:50 PM
That bloke is an idiot! What if he had fallen onto those fence spikes like a mate of mine did in the late 1950s  when he fell out of a tree.  He was left hanging on the fence with a spike though his crotch. Ouch. He was taken to hospital with it still attached.  :o
With what still attached?

I'm guessing he means the spike - doesn't bear thinking about :-\
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Re: cycle stunts
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2009, 11:39:37 PM »
Thanks for the laugh guys.  ;D  Of course I meant the spike. I bet it didn't half prick though. ::)
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