Friday, January 14, 2011

How to Make a Bike Ramp

To make a bike ramp you really don't need that much, in fact you can use just a shovel, and of course, a place do do it. you can make it more complicated but a simple ramp should be fine. first you need some dirt, you might try digging a hole on the side of the ramp you will be jumping on, so you will simply jump over the hole. Then you can just shape it into a ramp! be careful, however, not to make so big that it cannot support you and you bike. If you are having trouble shaping the dirt, wet your soil. after you have finished, slightly dampen it again and let it sit until it is firm. and there You have your ramp!!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Reccomended Video

If nothing else, this will get you inspired about biking!!!
Danny Mcaskill: Way Back Home

Making a bike video

Bike with pov or helmet camera
Of course, if you do not have the proper equipment you cant make a video, but if you do have what is necessary, (video camera, computer, editing software) then it is really quite easy to make a video. A biking video requires good camera angles. For instance, position your camera on the trail so that as your bike rides by it will look very tall. you can also purchase a POV (point of view) camera, which is waterproof and has different mounts so that you can mount it to your bike, but this is not really necessary. you can also watch my video in an earlier post for different views.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Where Can I Bike?

EVERYWHERE!!! That is the great thing about biking! You can ride your bike almost anywhere....except of course if there is a sign that says no biking....But there are a few places that are better than others, for instance, i sometimes like to ride my bike behind our local dollar tree, because it has lots of ramps and things. Also, i have a trail down my street that is used to run power trucks down. These kind of trails are fairly easy to find, and they are free. There are also some public parks that you might could find some bike trails at, i live in Jackson Mississippi and if you live anywhere near Meridian MS, I highly recommend Bonita lakes. Here is the link.www.singletracks.com.