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Oak Cliff Nature Preserve MTB Trail

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:27:00 GMT

So here is the next installment of the mountain bike video series. This is the trail at Oak Cliff Nature Preserve or ONCP for short. This is one of my favorite trails in the Metroplex. It's a young trail and it keep expanding. Every time I go out there, there is something new. If you get a chance, head down there and ride a few laps.

A Festivus For The Rest of Us

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:23:00 GMT

This past Friday was the big Festivus party with all my work buddies. If you are saying to yourself, "Self, what he heck is a Festivus?", click here and/or here to learn about it. We had a blast, even though we never wrestled Craig to the ground. For those of you who don't know these folks, you may be wondering what the deal is with the air guitar. We are still wondering that too.

If you would like to download a copy to your hard drive, right click one of the following links and select "Save Target As."
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Quicktime Video (for you mac FREAKS!)

Erwin Park MTB – The Highlights

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:23:00 GMT

I had hoped to get a lot of footage last time I was at Erwin, but the conditions were tacky and it was threatening rain so I didn’t venture far from the parking lot. So when I got off from work early on Friday I headed back out there get in a full lap.

I am still trying to get the cameras position dialed in. I got some of the steering tube in the frame this time. I think it’s a little distracting. Hopefully I figure it out by the next video.

Oh, and just so it’s clear. I post these videos to show off the course, and maybe to show off my video editing skills a little. But it is not to showcase my riding style or ability. I am still a newbie so if you want to “critique”, please keep it constructive.

Erwin Park MTB Trail (Dips and Stuff)

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 09:23:00 GMT

I attended a DORBA skills clinic this weekend out at Erwin Park. It covered roots and logs and was pretty good. I brought my camera along to document the carnage, but ultimately decided that posting video of people I don’t know very well falling off their bikes for the whole world to see is no way to make friends. So I ended up just using some footage from the after-class ride. If you were at the clinic and want any of the video I shot of you, just shoot me an email and I can get it to you.

I didn't get a lot of usable footage. You will see that the lens got some condensation on it and so there is a blurry spot in the bottom right. I wanted to get a lot of different shots of “No Brakes”, but it started misting rain and the trail was getting a little slick. I rode it once, and made it, but it was kind of ugly. Maybe I’ll get some better shots of it next time.

Arbor Hills MTB

Sat, 29 Sep 2007 23:02:00 GMT

I finally found a way to mount my Flip video camera to my bike. It's a high-tech rig that consists of a big wad of electrical tape. It is actually really stable. I tried a couple of different angles and found that having the front tire in the frame helps to give it a little perspective.

Unfortunately, I forgot to clear the memory before I started so I ran out of space before I got to the end of the trail. I plan to go back and do it again this week. I'll probably post a full version of the video once I get it. It will be about 15 minutes long and will probably not be very interesting unless you are an MTBer. Please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.

O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals

Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:42:00 GMT

I went to the Texas Moterplex this weekend for the O'Reilly NHRA Fall Nationals Drag Races. T-Bone got some tickets and pit-passes from an old friend of his that works on an alcohol-fueled dragster. I had never been to a drag race before, but this was pretty cool. The sound was unbelievable and I was able to walk around the pit area and see them rebuilding the engines between races.

I also took quite a few photos

MTB Ramp Jumping

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:07:00 GMT

Finally, we are seeing some blue skies in Dallas. The rain has left the forecast for a few days and the MTB trails are drying up. I went down to ride Lake Bryan this weekend. Alex and Rob built a ramp and we spent a good part of the weekend jumping it.

We took some video and I cut it together with some music.