Almost There - James Thompson Segment

Jan 5, 2014
by Cal W  
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While shooting for my new film Almost There Credits go to Cal at Loam9 Media. Facebook.com Loam9
While shooting for my new film Almost There Credits go to Cal at Loam9 Media. Facebook.com Loam9

This segment is brought to you buy Chicksands Bike Park, Rubena Tyres, Darius, Moredirt MTB, Cloud 9 Cycles and Ducksmart. Stoked to have the opportunity to work with these companys and will be releasing the next segment in a few weeks!

Credits go to Cal Wootton at Loam9 Media

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117 Comments
  • 20 0
 Nice to see some news Smile
  • 21 3
 does pedaling in the air make you faster?
  • 11 1
 Ask Steve Smith www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO7xwCFZLUE
  • 5 2
 Stevie hauled some ass...
  • 4 1
 Oh, that was a good question to ask in Stevies Ask anything
  • 13 0
 well if Steve does it im sure we should too...
  • 6 2
 I think it's more of a 4x thing... It doesn't make you faster, but makes you think you're going faster, which is an incentive to goooo fasterrrrr yoooo
  • 8 0
 You can shift a gear in the flight when there is no time to do it on earth Wink Nice edit guys, great to see 4x bikes rolling!
  • 6 0
 Yeah that's what I do in racing because it's practical and easier on your chain haha
  • 3 28
flag viatch (Jan 5, 2014 at 12:45) (Below Threshold)
 hardtails........mehhh
  • 6 0
 4x is massive over here in the UK
  • 2 0
 Pedaling in the air is a BMX thing... You probably should know that!
  • 5 0
 I know UK has it so good with those 4x tracks - they're really well made!
  • 9 0
 It absolutely makes you faster, look at a plane when it lands, wheels going 0kph, ground going past at 300kph = big skid.
Skids = Slow you down.

This is just a slightly less extreme example of that, wheel slows down in the air, when it touches down (if you've pedalled) it doesn't sap energy getting it back up to speed. Especially if the rider taps/drags a little rear brake in the air for control. Its only minimal but I believe it helps and at that level every 1/1000th counts!
  • 5 2
 Thanks for the maths lesson but unless you brake in the air, your tyres should be going around the same speed when you take off and land? Wink
  • 5 0
 :O does that mean you've invented friction-less bearings and managed to prevent drag? Wink Nice edit though, good riding too.
  • 3 0
 Air resistance creates a lot of drag and in turn also is a main factor of the slowing the wheel down too haha
  • 2 0
 Just ride and have fun haha
  • 2 0
 it works in moto, therefore it transfers to peddaling... even if its a fraction. time wins races. boom
  • 1 0
 The other thing it helps with is if you are already pedalling when you land it's an extra 2 maybe 3 pedal strokes before you hit the flat whereas if you werent and just try pump the landing then it will be slower. Go to a bmx track and try it. Big diference.
  • 3 0
 Pedaling is used for balance as rear wheel rotation makes it go forward or level out, just like gassing it in the air in moto- that's where it came from.
  • 2 0
 I find my balance goes out the window when pedalling in mid air though because my legs are going up and down
  • 7 0
 Great vid, good work gentlemen. Nice pyjamas too :-P
  • 7 0
 Thanks! And I hardly think we're gentlemen, we're more like children haha!
  • 1 0
 That was a sick edit Cal
  • 1 0
 Thanks Jake
  • 7 1
 I'm faster, faster than you!
  • 2 4
 Haha you sure? Wink
  • 3 0
 yeah
  • 2 0
 yo sick riding james! just to think a few years back when i thought i was better than you aha, attempting 360's in your garden and faceplanting every time! buzzing for you! and cal.. amazing editing, keep up the sick work.
  • 1 0
 Thanks Nick!
  • 9 4
 cal , change buy to by (didn't want to sound like a grammar nazi)
  • 1 3
 I never spelt it wrong in the first place?
  • 4 0
 2:52 ... Usually the goggle shot is at the begining! Awesome riding makes me itching to get out and have fun!
  • 2 0
 Thought it was a nice shot and wanted to put it when the music got a little less aggressive haha!
  • 3 1
 It for sure was! I for one don't mind the goggle shots despite all the jokes that are made about them being in every film!
  • 6 1
 Someone tell this guy to stop pedalling on that pump track lol
  • 2 1
 dont tell my cousin what to do, bitch.
  • 2 2
 Have a race with him where you don't pedal in the air and he does, see who wins?
  • 6 2
 The full moto gear seemed a bit much for the riding. That, and all the gratuitous headshots.
  • 1 0
 thats how 4x is raced over here in the uk
  • 1 0
 It's just as much as people using it for Dh riding.. It's just a choice of ridewear
  • 1 0
 its crazy how much people not from this country, feel like wearing the full gear for riding in is weird
  • 3 0
 I'm from England and I hate Moto Gear. I have no desire to make myself look like a budget Power Ranger. Full face and Gogs? Yes. Bright white, blue and black matching top and trousers covered in logos? No thanks. I'd have serious words with myself if I caught myself in a co-ordinated outfit such as this. Good vid tho- well enjoyed it.
  • 1 0
 i wear it because it is simply comfy , flexible and breathable to ride in
  • 1 0
 Well Gavlaa that's your opinion. I don't think he looks like a power ranger, if anything it looks better than riding in cargo shorts and a shirt.. But you're a dirtjumper so there's a different look to each discipline
  • 1 0
 Yeah man I was only having a little dig! I must point out that I only ride DJ so much because Norfolk is flat as f*ck! My style is more down to the fact I'm an old bast*rd who's simply behind the times! Good work on the vid.
  • 1 0
 Cheers buddy haa
  • 8 3
 waaaaay too much poseur
  • 2 3
 Do you mean poser?
Neither words make sense here... ahha
  • 3 0
 "Putting on goggle shot" at the very end…… I was worried for a minuteSmile
Sick edit!!!
  • 2 0
 I've watched this three times and it gets better every time, sick Vid man!!! Smile
  • 1 0
 Thanks man! Glad people are liking it! I've had it waiting on my computer for 4 months!
  • 2 0
 Every time I hear that song it makes me smile Smile Especially when then rider in the vid is shredding on a hard tail!
  • 2 0
 Cheers buddy!
  • 3 0
 Quality...love hardcore hardtails shreddin
  • 5 2
 isnt this just a repost.. ?
  • 4 2
 No Ryan. It is not.
  • 3 2
 Ahh I thought that too ryan, I think I've just seen this before when cal had it up on password protect as well as the trailer
  • 4 1
 There was a trailer and this is the full video
  • 4 1
 i saw the full video ages ago but as soon as i reloaded the page it was password protected
  • 4 0
 I uploaded it so the rider, James, could look at it on his birthday
  • 3 0
 fair enough
  • 3 0
 Is that the d3 pinstripe? Looks a bit diff. Me likey!
  • 2 0
 its the 2011 seth morrison version
  • 2 0
 Wish they still made ones like this!
  • 5 2
 videomaker could be more creative with music choice
  • 3 5
 I didnt know someone had already used it.. its been 5months since they released theirs, im not sure what the uproar is about haha
  • 1 0
 it's just common courtesy, man
  • 2 0
 Common courtesy? Or accidently using a song that people keep bringing up
  • 1 1
 for an aspiring videographer yes it is common courtesy to know other's portfolio and avoid stuff like that, just watch more vids and don't get angry that someone pointed out your mistake, peace man
  • 4 0
 Thanks man, and no I'm not getting angry, it's just that I didn't know it had been used before so until released I thought it was fine
  • 2 0
 Best D3 , Best Music , Heavy rider , Nice track ,well such an epic edit !
  • 1 0
 nice edit cal are you gonna be around black cannon filming any time soon Smile
  • 2 0
 You bet man! Should be down in a few weeks
  • 2 0
 got goosebumps when the song started. got hyped within a second
  • 1 0
 hahah glad you liked it
  • 2 0
 needs more explosions, boobs and bacon Wink haha sick one dude!
  • 2 0
 Well Ben, I'll do it for you! Also I will be coming down to film Chris and Jack soon so I'll let you know when and we can hang out for a few days and ride ect,, Smile
  • 2 0
 Are you secretly Canadian?
  • 4 0
 I wish I was
  • 3 0
 yes yes yes!!
  • 3 4
 Nice video, nice riding but one question to all:

When did you last use your race jersey to ride a pumptrack / on a street? And why wear no gloves which are really useful to provide hands protection?
  • 3 2
 no gloves lets you feel your bike and your movements with more sensitivity.... try it! Once you go bare, ain't no goin back there. Put on a glove, you ain't feelin the love. Ya it can mean that too!
  • 2 0
 Yeah good to hear Steel panther!!! Rock on boys Big Grin
  • 2 0
 Yeow man!
  • 2 0
 Could you not have got the Thai chef into that video somehow??
  • 1 0
 He wasn't riding that day man
  • 3 2
 www.pinkbike.com/video/321766
Old but more steel panter and a bit of Åre sweden
  • 1 0
 Sweet vid, I love Chicksands, especially in the Summer months, makes me keen to ride it in a few months!
  • 1 0
 aha dude make sure to head down!
  • 1 0
 Nice edit, Cal. Great to see a Chicksands video on the front page Big Grin
  • 1 0
 Much appreciated dude
  • 1 0
 Does anybody else know this song from skate 3 haha
  • 1 0
 What's a Ducksmart? Duck behavior training?
  • 1 0
 Aha its this awesome bike cleaning fluid, literally cleans my bike better than ever
  • 1 0
 Where is the pumptrack at Chicksands? I didn't see that when I went..
  • 1 0
 It's in the DH section, around where the north shore was
  • 1 0
 Ah ok, don't know how i missed it, thanks! And great video btw Big Grin
  • 1 0
 nice!
  • 2 1
 i love the bum
  • 1 0
 Congrats
  • 1 1
 my mate being a poof
  • 1 0
 Nice!
  • 3 2
 cool , so smooth
  • 1 0
 HARDTAIL~
  • 4 5
 What's so special about this clip? Is this guy a pro? I'm so much better than him.
  • 3 1
 Well let's see your video then! He might not be the fastest or go the biggest but he showed some good bike handling and smooth style on his hardtail, I liked it.
  • 3 2
 Ahh dude you have 6 photos, two of them riding, where you look like joey...
  • 1 1
 Ye
  • 5 8
 Nice vid, but why a full face and goggles and no gloves? Not sure if the ff is necessary really, and if it is, gloves are too.
  • 2 1
 It's personal preference. Goggles are for sun glare, helmet is for protection, and gloves are hand warmers, or protection if you fall on your hands a lot
  • 2 4
 Chicsands is quite flat and soft, there's not much risk of getting hurt if you fall off.
  • 5 1
 I have broken my pelvis, wrist, elbow and collarbone there, so would disagree
  • 1 1
 I don't get you guys that choose not to ride with gloves...
  • 1 0
 Way more comfortable, especially if you have hard-to-fit hands that result in either loose gloves or too-short fingers..Also better bar feel is important for some. Not nearly as important for protection if you ride in a loamy zone like this, be hard to cut your hands up too terribly from what I saw. Finally, some people are actually able to consistently roll rather than stop themselves with their hands. I dunno, there's lots of reasons.







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