demo man
15-06-2006, 07:38 PM
Dozer, most recently brought into the spotlight because of his huge input into the Coffs Harbour State DH round.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a184/demo_man/Dozer.jpg
What is your real name?
Garth. Not Gareth....I don't answer to Gareth.
Why did you choose that username?
My nickname is Dozer. A long time ago, people told me I ride like a bulldozer so Dozer kind of stuck. I also think it has something to do with me being lazy some days....dozing.
Where do you live?
Beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. We have awesome mountains, great beaches, cool people and never a dull moment. In Coffs, you are never bored (except when it rains hard on the first day of practise for a state round race!).
Why did you join Farkin?
Farkin is the best source of all MTB stuff. The forums give up to date info and news on everything in the industry and the off topic, watering hole, phat vid's and phat snaps section are a good bonus. The bulk of the people on farkin are here for the same reason as me.....to talk general rubbish and pick on each other.
What's your best memory from Farkin?
The best memories are from the Yup Boys thread and the off topic section. I've been in a few heated discussions over my time. The gay marriage thread springs to mind: I was in it up to my eyeballs and copping it from all angles (the abuse that is ). It was a very well discussed thread that went too far and someone cut it away.....In recent times, being an organiser for the DH state round in Coffs was great to be part of. I'm fairly sure that my input on the event helped it succeed. Some of the dumb questions were fun to answer (refer A-liner for further comments on that one!).
One thing you would like to see change about Farkin is:
I think the site works extremely well. I'd like to see farkin as more of a household name and that is happening as the site grows. Some threads that are started by newbies are usually shut down fairly suddenly for being pointless and just plain crap. Maybe new users should have to post a few times before being able to start new threads (earn the right I say !). I would also like to see someone with the balls to give Johnny a month off. He needs to be banned for not flaming some of the dumb users. I'd also like to see a sealed section for approved users to post anything about anyone, something like Dolly magazine has (my girlfriends little sister reads Dolly...honest).
How did you get into mountain biking?
I've always ridden bikes (tried to anyway...) and riding to school and work wasn't enough for me. I got a hardtail, went bush and never looked back. Riding DH and all dirt stuff is great. It is a great feeling of freedom and most of the time the people you ride with make it really fun and rewarding.
List 3 places you want to ride before you die:
Whistler (doesn't everyone...?), I'd love to ride the Stromlo DH track the day before it hosts the 2008 worlds (hint hint) and I'd love to do some runs on my home track without using my brakes. I think that would be the ultimate thing for a proud track builder to do. The question was "before you die" so I'd say that I could die by not using my brakes.
List 3 places you DON'T want to ride before you die:
The dirt jump park in Bagdad because the locals are bloody crazy, the Tour De France because it is a road race and a no brake run on my home track (like I said earlier, I'd die and I don't want that just yet).
Funniest thing seen at a race weekend:
Hmmm....I've seen / thrown a few bungers at inappropriate times. Watching Johnny drag a bouncer around backwards while he was holding a camera was bloody funny. I can't wait to see that video!
Best person to go on a long drive with:
My girlfriend Emily. She likes JJJ so we're all set! I'd like to go on a long fast drive with Michael Schumacher because he'd teach me some good tricks.
What is currently on the computer desk you log onto Farkin from?
16 old number plates, phones, sunnies, an orange, Revolution mag, Clict mag, a pile of paper work, a Penthouse, complaint letters (not aimed at me), motor racing photos, a camera, crunchy muesli bar, AC/DC cd, a keyboard (der...) and my boss leaning on my desk thinking I'm typing out a quote for a new truck!
Best vehicle ever used for shuttling:
A new Ford F150. I only did three runs but each time we had Tool blaring, comfortable, big and noisy, plenty of grunt, plenty of room for the bikes, no scractches and it all came from a Ford (I'm a Holden man).
Worst vehicle ever used for shuttling:
Sitting in the open boot of an old Gemini with my legs hanging out the back, head banging on the boot lid holding my bike trying not to drop it out the back doing 60km on a wet road. The experience gained from that day will haunt me forever. I now stand on the boot of cars after that.
Most amount of dollars gambled and on what:
$5 on a stinking donkey that ran a lap down in a one lap race at a race day put on by my work. First and last time I'll tell you. I also bought a Norco DH bike too, that was a gamble and luckily it worked out alright.
Describe your riding style:
Is downhill a good enough answer? I like to ride the natural stuff and hit berms as hard as I can. I'm not the best jumper so I enjoy the on the ground stuff. I ride hard into obstacles, hence the name Dozer I guess. None of these skills get me anywhere near where I'd like to be but I love riding anyway. Can I ad slow to that?
What’s your dream bike?
I've always liked the FOES DH bikes, a lighter Dabomb Projectile, the new Nicolai is wicked too. All of these bikes should have Shivers fitted because Shivers are tops. A full time mechanic with all the spares would go well with my bike of choice. A free bike of choice would be the best....
When did you last service your bike?
I gave my bike an overhaul a few weeks before the state round here so about 3 weeks ago I'd say. It was nice knowing that my bike was in great condition while it was sitting there doing nothing while I was running around organising the event. You win some, you lose some.
Last time you were approached by the police was:
The neighbours dog went missing. It barked all the time, shit on the lawn all the time, harassed my puppy through the fence, had a stupid owner, it was a poodle, it was white, it was a poodle, jumped on everything, it was a poodle....anyway the dog went missing. The law approached me and said " have you seen the poodle from across the street recently Mr Dozer?" I said "Yeah I did actually. It was playing in the cement mixer this morning before I saw it trying to swim out of the beach current with what looked like hard cement on it's legs". The last time I was honestly approached was when I urinated on the back of a paddy wagon. They opened the door, pushed me in and I spent a few sobering hours in lock up for being a clown. I now use toilets as a source of relieving myself. It is quiet in my toilet now because there isn't a stupid poddle barking all day. What ever happened to that dog?
Last car accident:
I went backwards into a tree and a cement bank at about 100km. The road was icey and I'd been to the V8's that day. What a lethal mix that was! I got away with it very luckily, it could've been a lot worse. My Mum also nudged a gutter with me drunk in the passenger seat on the weekend, does that count as the most recent?
Most foul food ever eaten:
Seafood with avocado and mushroom flavoured sauce. Okay, I haven't actually eaten it but they are the three worst things you could put in your stomach. I did drink a beer that A-Liner had spat in too. His time will come (insert angry smiley here).
Most cash you've had in your hand:
I had $35,000 in cash shoved down my pants while I was on my way to the bank. The boss told me it was a quiet deal that was done in the early hours of the morning at a truck stop. He didn't mention her name but she was either bloody good at it or it was a long time between drinks for him!
Is it possible to have too many sponsors?
I haven't ever had the pleasure of offering a constructive answer to that question. I guess having too many would mean people would get bored listening to your victory speach. Too many sponsors would be nice though....
One person you'd love to see become a member of Farkin is:
George Bush. Imagine the flaming he would get for riding a Trek!Thanks Sam, I reckon it will be fun reading some of the shit people post
So there you have it! the first ever Meet The Farkers interview...the next member will be kept a secret until it is posted, and that is the way it will stay.
feedback on the questions asked are most welcome.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a184/demo_man/Dozer.jpg
What is your real name?
Garth. Not Gareth....I don't answer to Gareth.
Why did you choose that username?
My nickname is Dozer. A long time ago, people told me I ride like a bulldozer so Dozer kind of stuck. I also think it has something to do with me being lazy some days....dozing.
Where do you live?
Beautiful Coffs Harbour on the NSW North Coast. We have awesome mountains, great beaches, cool people and never a dull moment. In Coffs, you are never bored (except when it rains hard on the first day of practise for a state round race!).
Why did you join Farkin?
Farkin is the best source of all MTB stuff. The forums give up to date info and news on everything in the industry and the off topic, watering hole, phat vid's and phat snaps section are a good bonus. The bulk of the people on farkin are here for the same reason as me.....to talk general rubbish and pick on each other.
What's your best memory from Farkin?
The best memories are from the Yup Boys thread and the off topic section. I've been in a few heated discussions over my time. The gay marriage thread springs to mind: I was in it up to my eyeballs and copping it from all angles (the abuse that is ). It was a very well discussed thread that went too far and someone cut it away.....In recent times, being an organiser for the DH state round in Coffs was great to be part of. I'm fairly sure that my input on the event helped it succeed. Some of the dumb questions were fun to answer (refer A-liner for further comments on that one!).
One thing you would like to see change about Farkin is:
I think the site works extremely well. I'd like to see farkin as more of a household name and that is happening as the site grows. Some threads that are started by newbies are usually shut down fairly suddenly for being pointless and just plain crap. Maybe new users should have to post a few times before being able to start new threads (earn the right I say !). I would also like to see someone with the balls to give Johnny a month off. He needs to be banned for not flaming some of the dumb users. I'd also like to see a sealed section for approved users to post anything about anyone, something like Dolly magazine has (my girlfriends little sister reads Dolly...honest).
How did you get into mountain biking?
I've always ridden bikes (tried to anyway...) and riding to school and work wasn't enough for me. I got a hardtail, went bush and never looked back. Riding DH and all dirt stuff is great. It is a great feeling of freedom and most of the time the people you ride with make it really fun and rewarding.
List 3 places you want to ride before you die:
Whistler (doesn't everyone...?), I'd love to ride the Stromlo DH track the day before it hosts the 2008 worlds (hint hint) and I'd love to do some runs on my home track without using my brakes. I think that would be the ultimate thing for a proud track builder to do. The question was "before you die" so I'd say that I could die by not using my brakes.
List 3 places you DON'T want to ride before you die:
The dirt jump park in Bagdad because the locals are bloody crazy, the Tour De France because it is a road race and a no brake run on my home track (like I said earlier, I'd die and I don't want that just yet).
Funniest thing seen at a race weekend:
Hmmm....I've seen / thrown a few bungers at inappropriate times. Watching Johnny drag a bouncer around backwards while he was holding a camera was bloody funny. I can't wait to see that video!
Best person to go on a long drive with:
My girlfriend Emily. She likes JJJ so we're all set! I'd like to go on a long fast drive with Michael Schumacher because he'd teach me some good tricks.
What is currently on the computer desk you log onto Farkin from?
16 old number plates, phones, sunnies, an orange, Revolution mag, Clict mag, a pile of paper work, a Penthouse, complaint letters (not aimed at me), motor racing photos, a camera, crunchy muesli bar, AC/DC cd, a keyboard (der...) and my boss leaning on my desk thinking I'm typing out a quote for a new truck!
Best vehicle ever used for shuttling:
A new Ford F150. I only did three runs but each time we had Tool blaring, comfortable, big and noisy, plenty of grunt, plenty of room for the bikes, no scractches and it all came from a Ford (I'm a Holden man).
Worst vehicle ever used for shuttling:
Sitting in the open boot of an old Gemini with my legs hanging out the back, head banging on the boot lid holding my bike trying not to drop it out the back doing 60km on a wet road. The experience gained from that day will haunt me forever. I now stand on the boot of cars after that.
Most amount of dollars gambled and on what:
$5 on a stinking donkey that ran a lap down in a one lap race at a race day put on by my work. First and last time I'll tell you. I also bought a Norco DH bike too, that was a gamble and luckily it worked out alright.
Describe your riding style:
Is downhill a good enough answer? I like to ride the natural stuff and hit berms as hard as I can. I'm not the best jumper so I enjoy the on the ground stuff. I ride hard into obstacles, hence the name Dozer I guess. None of these skills get me anywhere near where I'd like to be but I love riding anyway. Can I ad slow to that?
What’s your dream bike?
I've always liked the FOES DH bikes, a lighter Dabomb Projectile, the new Nicolai is wicked too. All of these bikes should have Shivers fitted because Shivers are tops. A full time mechanic with all the spares would go well with my bike of choice. A free bike of choice would be the best....
When did you last service your bike?
I gave my bike an overhaul a few weeks before the state round here so about 3 weeks ago I'd say. It was nice knowing that my bike was in great condition while it was sitting there doing nothing while I was running around organising the event. You win some, you lose some.
Last time you were approached by the police was:
The neighbours dog went missing. It barked all the time, shit on the lawn all the time, harassed my puppy through the fence, had a stupid owner, it was a poodle, it was white, it was a poodle, jumped on everything, it was a poodle....anyway the dog went missing. The law approached me and said " have you seen the poodle from across the street recently Mr Dozer?" I said "Yeah I did actually. It was playing in the cement mixer this morning before I saw it trying to swim out of the beach current with what looked like hard cement on it's legs". The last time I was honestly approached was when I urinated on the back of a paddy wagon. They opened the door, pushed me in and I spent a few sobering hours in lock up for being a clown. I now use toilets as a source of relieving myself. It is quiet in my toilet now because there isn't a stupid poddle barking all day. What ever happened to that dog?
Last car accident:
I went backwards into a tree and a cement bank at about 100km. The road was icey and I'd been to the V8's that day. What a lethal mix that was! I got away with it very luckily, it could've been a lot worse. My Mum also nudged a gutter with me drunk in the passenger seat on the weekend, does that count as the most recent?
Most foul food ever eaten:
Seafood with avocado and mushroom flavoured sauce. Okay, I haven't actually eaten it but they are the three worst things you could put in your stomach. I did drink a beer that A-Liner had spat in too. His time will come (insert angry smiley here).
Most cash you've had in your hand:
I had $35,000 in cash shoved down my pants while I was on my way to the bank. The boss told me it was a quiet deal that was done in the early hours of the morning at a truck stop. He didn't mention her name but she was either bloody good at it or it was a long time between drinks for him!
Is it possible to have too many sponsors?
I haven't ever had the pleasure of offering a constructive answer to that question. I guess having too many would mean people would get bored listening to your victory speach. Too many sponsors would be nice though....
One person you'd love to see become a member of Farkin is:
George Bush. Imagine the flaming he would get for riding a Trek!Thanks Sam, I reckon it will be fun reading some of the shit people post
So there you have it! the first ever Meet The Farkers interview...the next member will be kept a secret until it is posted, and that is the way it will stay.
feedback on the questions asked are most welcome.