Trials of Life

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A promotional film about Ryan Leech's Trials of Life presentation. Features clips from schools, out-takes from his recent film "Crux", and interviews.

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the-ultimate-cyclist (Jan 22, 2009 at 14:07)

wow thats really rad!

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pdurand (Jan 22, 2009 at 14:07)

ya holy crap you've progressed so much!

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porkercon (Jan 22, 2009 at 14:15)

Come to my school! lol

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Teejay05 (Jan 22, 2009 at 14:28)

Great vid, deffo VOD worthy

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diebel7 (Jan 22, 2009 at 14:35)

that's a sweet vid and program.
you should do a second tour and come to my school

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VTwintips (Jan 25, 2009 at 6:21) (Below Threshold) show comment

sometimes i swear that ryan leech sounds gay.

zzoot (Jan 26, 2009 at 0:04)

Lololol^ iv heard it too

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JackK (Jan 26, 2009 at 0:06)

what can i say apart from
1)woah
2)come to my school please haha

demonbiker48 (Jan 26, 2009 at 0:41)

mine to !!! /\ /\ /\ but serioiusly that was an amazing and very inspirational video i think

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jonslater (Jan 26, 2009 at 3:39) (Below Threshold) show comment

the best part of that vid was the subaru at 196...

curlxupxandxdle (Jan 26, 2009 at 5:52)

more great riders needa reach out to kids like he is, it truely does help inspire them, thanks Ryan

zachnunes (Jan 26, 2009 at 7:04)

u sound pretty gay

curlxupxandxdle (Jan 26, 2009 at 7:09)

i hope thats directed towards VTwintips and not me lol

BlackCrowe (Jan 26, 2009 at 8:06)

VTwintips needs counselling to help him come to grips with his obvious discomfort with his sexuality. Can someone please hug him?

bunkey (Jan 26, 2009 at 8:21)

^^^ you run the risk of confusing him more

spongebomb (Jan 26, 2009 at 8:25)

great riding, and i've got lots of respect for ryan leech, but he talks soo slowly i almost fel asleep Razz

don't get me wrong, i've got lots of respect for his skills and what he does!

purple (Jan 26, 2009 at 9:00)

Danny Macaskill all the way!!

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i-ride-on-dirt (Jan 26, 2009 at 10:58)

SCREW U MAN POD POD!!
GIVE ME TONS OF NEGATIVE PROPS!!!

pdurand (Jan 26, 2009 at 11:36)

he wants positive props duhh..

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richstmanaliv100 (Jan 26, 2009 at 16:32) (Below Threshold) show comment

ryan leech is good at what he does..but what he does is pretty f*ckin stupid

freeflyforlife (Jan 26, 2009 at 17:48)

richstmanaliv, you got a pretty sweet job too huh, baggin on fellow riders, you're sad

demonbiker48 (Jan 26, 2009 at 18:36)

for sure

doubledeuce (Jan 26, 2009 at 19:32)

How is it stupid?? Stupid is posting dumb comments on a biking site, and getting flamed by everyone for your obvious lack of anything good to say. Don't have anything good to say? then say nothing.

Old saying: If speech is silver, then silence is golden.

Great vid by the way!

Devinci-ryder29 (Jan 26, 2009 at 22:35) (Below Threshold) show comment

Trials is stupid. richstmanaliv100 is totally right..and bagging on other riders lets them know what people think allowing them to come back to reality. trials is gay so ryan leech is perfet for it.

demonbiker48 (Jan 27, 2009 at 7:06)

Way to be real mature and respect other riders discipline you don't have to like what they do but just keep it to yourself if u don't like it and just respect it... Besides your on the biggest biking website there is your not going to win this battle

Devinci-ryder29 (Jan 27, 2009 at 14:29)

who said i was fighting.. im just voiceing my opinion like everyone else here.

demonbiker48 (Jan 27, 2009 at 16:39)

I didn't say you were fighting just that it will start a fight....sorry I'm not exactly helping but please just do t put negative stuff like that thanks

Devinci-ryder29 (Jan 27, 2009 at 21:35)

aight

wilson17 (Jun 12, 2009 at 14:04)

for those people saying that trials is gay ur gay cause trails improoves ur dh ability and ive seen vids of ryan doing dh with trials in it

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popsicle- (Jan 22, 2009 at 14:09)

Great vid ryan!, As usual

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dotca (Jan 22, 2009 at 14:10)

Awesome stuff.

martyn991 (Jan 22, 2009 at 14:12)

i wish you would come to my school Smile

sick man

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ryanch1 (Jan 22, 2009 at 14:33)

greatest ive seen in a long time

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jason222bike (Jan 22, 2009 at 14:39)

Great lines ryan. Your riding is becoming much more impressive! I wasn't let down by this vid at all! Mad props!

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norcorider6063 (Jan 22, 2009 at 15:15)

you came to my school

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woolyllama (Jan 22, 2009 at 15:16)

I remember when you came to my school!

demonbiker48 (Jan 26, 2009 at 0:41)

lucky...

wilson17 (Jun 12, 2009 at 14:04)

lol he came to my school too it was gnarrly, in revelstoke

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northwestdhdad (Jan 22, 2009 at 16:32)

Your the most admirable person in the world Ryan. I'm inspired. Thanks for sharing this.

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blackdragon092 (Jan 22, 2009 at 16:39)

yo thats a really good and inspirational video

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Jantz96mtb (Jan 22, 2009 at 17:06)

VOD

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keenanbikes (Jan 22, 2009 at 17:53)

Sick

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sepeusz (Jan 23, 2009 at 0:30)

Definitely VOD Ryan!!! You're the best!!!

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ben3 (Jan 23, 2009 at 13:38)

yeah im jelous u get this in schools we get sum police guy giving us a lecture on how not to get drunk

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richietlr (Jan 23, 2009 at 14:09)

VOD

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leewillis92 (Jan 23, 2009 at 16:04)

yeah when i was in elementary school i would have given all of my lunch money to see that...great vid

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haro-x6 (Jan 23, 2009 at 16:49)

i wish i went to that school

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jumphilo (Jan 24, 2009 at 7:20)

come to Indonesia Ryan....

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shanebutler44 (Jan 24, 2009 at 14:11)

if ur ever in southern ontario u should stop in cambridge and come to southwd

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barred4life (Jan 25, 2009 at 14:12)

vod worthy.YOU SHOULD COME TO MY SCHOOL IT WOULD BE AMAZING

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shox2000 (Jan 26, 2009 at 2:04)

very good vid favorit

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sourcenorco17 (Jan 26, 2009 at 2:30)

191.8 Dope subaru in the back ground Razz

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carlh654 (Jan 26, 2009 at 2:33) (Below Threshold) show comment

u suck dik

carlh654 (Jan 26, 2009 at 2:36)

that wasnt me... childish friends..

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cutthathair (Jan 26, 2009 at 2:47)

this guy is so bad for bank acount, ever time i watch him i want to go buy a trails bike! many thanks for the insperation

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KyleG43 (Jan 26, 2009 at 2:59)

gotta love leech

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Ricsivagyok (Jan 26, 2009 at 3:13) (Below Threshold) show comment

P.O.D!!!

A what kind of program did you make it with? Smile

dirtjumpmat (Jan 26, 2009 at 7:59)

its a video not a picture

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racingracine (Jan 26, 2009 at 4:54)

super sick rider, but shit, i couldnt stay awake for the whole clip. super boring

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freeridingfroboy (Jan 26, 2009 at 5:05)

ryan is by far one of the gr8est guys out there

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dmr-dude (Jan 26, 2009 at 5:12)

its thanks to people like ryan that this sport is so big in canada especally

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king-benji (Jan 26, 2009 at 6:05)

extra cheese please

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bikefeen (Jan 26, 2009 at 6:48)

Ryan is like the Gretzky of the biking world. i meant them both on different bithdays. both were super cool

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fullbug (Jan 26, 2009 at 7:15)

your skills are beyond bikes..I volunteer and teach art at the local elementary and it is as cool as any trail I've been on...gettin others inspired is worth it. Best of luck to you. sidenote: I see the daily douchebags are out as always...

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ghostoffuture (Jan 26, 2009 at 7:41)

ryan leech is the biggest god of trial ever period!
i think i saw him first in the movies of collective. there was one scene in prag where he jumped a huge gap down on a train rail.... just freaking awesome

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jaymuzz (Jan 26, 2009 at 7:43)

i dnt ride trials but i wnt one now

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texasmade512 (Jan 26, 2009 at 7:56) (Below Threshold) show comment

one word-- boring

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dirtjumpmat (Jan 26, 2009 at 8:00)

i dont get how people like ryan can bunny hop so high

devinciwilson (Jan 26, 2009 at 19:28)

its all about technique and alot of practice.

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aslfgb (Jan 26, 2009 at 8:12)

Nice slo-mo, sweet vid, finally a good VOD

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stevethuerig (Jan 26, 2009 at 8:39)

nothing like impressing elementry children with your skills to promote pursuing they're own goals...I think ryan leech has a boner for himself

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Ilovelife (Jan 26, 2009 at 8:58)

holy shit! mind blowing tricks there, ive really never seen anything like it.

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rapplez (Jan 26, 2009 at 9:08)

gave me the chills a little bit i wish i wasn't in school right now but out on my bike doing what i love..
Follow that good ol heart!

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STIFF09 (Jan 26, 2009 at 9:21)

Sick vid, props

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skinsuitssuck (Jan 26, 2009 at 9:30)

i love this video i think its great and the guy has so much balance its amazin

the guys an inspiration

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weejohn (Jan 26, 2009 at 9:54) (Below Threshold) show comment

i love trials bug Ryan is just a f*g. he isn't even on an elite category in my opinion, hes just a showman.

pinknugget (Jan 26, 2009 at 14:50)

Something about his biking must really move you if it elicits that strong of a reaction. Is your weejohn gay for Ryan too?

CaptainBLT (Jan 26, 2009 at 16:58)

enough homophobia already Rolleyes

weejohn (Jan 27, 2009 at 8:44)

ye im gay coz i dont like him. im trying be all defensive and act like i dont have feelings! :rol: he is good! but doesnt deserve his sponsors! showman!

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Stoyka (Jan 26, 2009 at 10:05)

That was a great video! And sometimes the comments are just as great, until that damn Dixie Chopper comes on and it drives me up the wall!

noshofosho (Jan 26, 2009 at 10:52)

BUT ITS THE FASTEST LAWN MOWER!!!
WHY WOULDNT YOU NEED ONE?
lol. word. dixie chopper is annoying

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giveherhell (Jan 26, 2009 at 10:35)

I'd be more inspired if Chris Akrigg came to some school got all the kids drunk, then taught them how to kill shit without brakes, or stupid some moronic excuse for a kit, and actually make trials interesting. FTW!!!!!111!!!!!12!!!

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luke-clementss (Jan 26, 2009 at 10:38)

V.O.D

coopers (Jan 26, 2009 at 10:55)

clearly it is

mymoment (Jan 26, 2009 at 18:00)

yes,,clearly

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noshofosho (Jan 26, 2009 at 10:53)

we had some bmx guy come to our school to do a presentation like that. id want leech instead though.

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sparkaroo (Jan 26, 2009 at 10:56)

Awesome, his technique for side-hops is amazing to watch in slo-mo...

Props to fullbug for actually saying something constructive and meaningful.

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adamquinn (Jan 26, 2009 at 10:57)

lucky kids! that awesome, good riding that was sick

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vertex112 (Jan 26, 2009 at 11:06)

Come to Windsor! We need the inspiration!!

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davemud (Jan 26, 2009 at 11:22)

Incredible talent! Shows what talent and hard work can accomplish. Congradulations to Ryan Leech and Norco for providing such an excellent role model for kids.

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epavichthesavage (Jan 26, 2009 at 11:34)

if they had this in my school, i'd actually want to go!

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mtnbker395 (Jan 26, 2009 at 12:09)

he's fantastic.

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Nico-T (Jan 26, 2009 at 12:22)

Nice one ryan, good to see you're doing what you want in your life Smile

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king-benji (Jan 26, 2009 at 13:02)

maybe yall love cheese. Its good to regulate though

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bigface (Jan 26, 2009 at 13:43) (Below Threshold) show comment

Ryan leech is a f*g. he has skill for sure but he is the most annoying person and the lamest most uninfluntial bike rider out there. trials is f*ckin retarded. f*ck ryan leech

fullbug (Jan 26, 2009 at 13:56)

Wow...that much Fn' sounds personal...hug it out, man. HA!HA!

pinknugget (Jan 26, 2009 at 14:46)

Jealous much? Sounds like someone is a little gay for Ryan?

so09 (Jan 26, 2009 at 15:39)

You're gay. Ryan owns.

CaptainBLT (Jan 26, 2009 at 17:02)

can't anyone think of anything more creative than "you're a f*g." or "You're so gay".

And for all the people saying Leech is a f*g. Did you know he's married?

pinknugget (Jan 26, 2009 at 18:21)

I agree with BLT 100%, nothing bothers me more than the thoughtlessness of such comments. Our world would be much better without all the haters spewing their negativity. Honestly, how could someone not like Ryan Leech. That's like saying you hate puppies or sunshine. It says more about the individual making the comment than the comment itself.

giveherhell (Jan 26, 2009 at 18:35)

i hate puppys, sunshine, and especially ryan leech, most boring rider ever, all he is good at is breathing loud.

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biname (Jan 26, 2009 at 14:06)

real inspiring, nice work.

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chill13 (Jan 26, 2009 at 14:20)

Your riding style is so nice, your words are true man follow your dreams!

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pinknugget (Jan 26, 2009 at 14:44)

My investigations up to this point have been inconclusive. The verdict is still out whether or not this guy is human. Lab studies have verified that some of the things he does on a bike are not physically possible. I need answers!

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bennettfreeride (Jan 26, 2009 at 14:48)

i hate these promotional video's they;re advertisments and should be on the hompage, not vod.

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BoBiker (Jan 26, 2009 at 15:36)

COME TO MY SCHOOL!!!!!!!!

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so09 (Jan 26, 2009 at 15:41)

I wish you would come to my school. That would be sweet!

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codyfaber (Jan 26, 2009 at 15:43)

dude you have to come to my school! We me and a bunch of my friends are mountain bikers. We would be so happy if you did. We are in BC and the school name is Abbtosford Christian Middle School!!!!!!!

bikeronbowen (Jan 26, 2009 at 15:50)

lol @ christians

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Downhiller-13 (Jan 26, 2009 at 16:33)

come to my school. there are mabee 5 pf us that ride and race dh.

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philipstonier (Jan 26, 2009 at 16:33)

ryan leech is such a good guy, right on buddy

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jonnymac282 (Jan 26, 2009 at 16:35)

yahhh ryan you came to my school! props

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whiteblack (Jan 26, 2009 at 16:50)

sweet video man please come to my school in st,johns newfoundland its st,pauls junier high sick vid

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whistlerxrider (Jan 26, 2009 at 16:53)

that was super corny. he's good at trials but trials is super lame. they should get wade simmons in the schools to get kids into freeriding.

fullbug (Jan 26, 2009 at 18:04)

when is great bike control super lame? No doubt freeriding is the progressive shite we all love but @ a school? ...Mr.Vanderham will now drop from the principal's 2nd story window to flat....gather 'round everyone...

devinciwilson (Jan 26, 2009 at 19:26)

haha, niccce

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snapshomylol (Jan 26, 2009 at 17:34)

nice vid

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mymoment (Jan 26, 2009 at 18:01)

RYAN RIDES AN XTR HUB,,,,XXXXPLAIN TO ME WHY

slaythebeast (Jan 26, 2009 at 19:15)

It's all about weight. He pretty much rides a tiny XC race bike.

mymoment (Jan 27, 2009 at 10:29)

no that bikes like 28 to 31 pounds..i think shimanos controling what he rides

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flamesofg0d (Jan 26, 2009 at 18:23)

dam those kids....lucky bastards

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joshinthebox (Jan 26, 2009 at 18:39)

hey did those kids get free bikes? o.0

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Rattsl (Jan 26, 2009 at 19:00)

^^not too sure, but they did get to see one of the most down to earth riders out there

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slaythebeast (Jan 26, 2009 at 19:15)

Cool, I was actually expecting a rollback on a skinny sometime soon. Awesome stuff.

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biker-punk13 (Jan 26, 2009 at 19:20)

the main school in it is my school hahhaha

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bikebreak-er (Jan 26, 2009 at 20:36)

what a good person

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bigface (Jan 26, 2009 at 21:10)

hahah you people suck. trials is the worst thing ever. same with ryan leech

mtbKELSEY (Jan 26, 2009 at 22:14)

can you do it? i cant, im not a big fan of it either but its respectable it takes alot of skill, your just an ignorant f*ck

fullbug (Jan 27, 2009 at 15:02)

it wasn't about trials...i brand you the Daily DB..congrats

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madmtber (Feb 10, 2009 at 4:52)

awsome video,hope it inspires kids to follow what they want to do in life,wish there was things like this where i live nowadays.

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andythebiker (Feb 15, 2009 at 20:24)

hehe im in that video Smile

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redbullboy (Feb 25, 2009 at 7:35)

hio cool video

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ThePurplePeopleEater (Jun 10, 2009 at 14:58)

how do you not pop your tire

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norcowolverin08 (Aug 24, 2009 at 18:26)

that a good way to get around town. Razz

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getsomeair (Aug 24, 2009 at 18:37)

Dude can you come to LCI in Lethbridge,alberta one year! that would be so sick to watch!

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iluminati (Oct 8, 2009 at 9:37)

Part of this is in Halifax on the water front. YAY!!! Big Grin

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