demo man
19-06-2006, 08:00 PM
Without further adue, I give you:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a184/demo_man/MTF2.jpg
Who are you?
Greg Taylor,
Age 28,
Bikes, Giant Reign 1, Kona Caldera
Why did you choose that username?
It’s a nod to my British heritage and my rampant alcoholism.
Where do you live?
Southbank in Melbourne. Cosmopolitan. n’est pas?
Why did you join Farkin?
It was either that or jail.
What's your best memory from Farkin?
My memory’s not the greatest so I’ll just have to say countless late nights posting my drunken ramblings…
One thing you would like to see change about Farkin is:
Not enough pictures of Meerkats
How did you get into mountain biking?
A girl whose pants I was trying to get into invited me out on a bike ride shortly after I moved to Melbourne. Needless to I say I nipped round the corner to my LBS and bought a Giant Yukon. After a while the girl scarpered and the Giant got nicked but by then I was hooked.
List 3 places you want to ride before you die:
Bollocks to choosing only three, there’s loads but I’ll try and keep it short…
Moab. Preferably on peyote with the Queens of the Stone Age blasting in the headphones.
Les Gets, Because everyone else is going to say Whistler.
Thailand/Laos, Love the place and I reckon you could set up some wicked DH tracks on Kho Pha-Ngan and Kho Samui. The local taxis are basically just pick-ups so shuttling is no problem and you could always finish off a days riding with a lazy swim, a chilled beer and a big fat spliff.
Valley des Lunas, Chile. Never been to South America and I remember seeing pics of Fabien Barel doing a spot of freeriding there. It looks absolutely awesome!
Andalucia, Spain. Dos cervesa por favor, senorita!
List 3 places you DON'T want to ride before you die:
My old paper round in Danestone, Aberdeen Scotland. Freezing cold. Black ice everywhere and a f***ing massive heavy bag that hangs round your neck like an Albatross. Oh and it was the morning shift so it’d usually be dark!
Funniest thing seen at a race weekend:
Don’t really head out to race weekends so I’ll just go for the funniest thing I’ve seen lately, which has been England’s performances in the World Cup so far!
Best person to go on a long drive with:
I’m schizophrenic so it’s never really an issue
What is currently on the computer desk you log onto Farkin from?
A bottle of Tequila, 4 grams of coke and a dead hooker
Best vehicle ever used for shuttling:
Don’t really do much shuttling (usually ride back up) but I reckon a Black Hawk would be the business!
Worst vehicle ever used for shuttling:
Puma speed cats (bloody sore to ride in as well!)
Most amount of dollars gambled and on what:
6 bucks to hire out Aeon Flux on DVD. I guess I lost that one… (not to mention 90 minutes of my life)
What is your job and what’s the worst part about it?
Just starting a regular month on/month off gig in Angola (on the oil rigs) swinging off ropes, checking for corrosion in the pipework and damage to the structure. My job title is Rope Access/ NDT Technician. The NDT is supposed to stand for non-destructive testing but in reality stands for nothing done today. It’s one of the greatest jobs for the work-shy and on the rare occasions we do work it’s usually quite fun. When I’m back in Melbourne I work for a mates company doing rope access work around the city, mostly painting and maintenance work. It’s fun work and you get to abseil down some fairly spectacular buildings. On the NDT side of things I get to see all the exotic locations such as Nigeria, Angola and Adelaide.
Describe your riding style:
All over the place! I just like hitting the trails and general f***ing around although I do prefer going down hills rather than up.
What would you change about your riding style?
Everything! Well, to be able to manual would be a start.
What’s your dream bike?
A Penny Farthing. I’m usually riding one when the vampires start chasing me through the streets of Stavanger. (I have some pretty weird dreams. Memo to self: Cut down on the cheese before bed…)
When did you last service your bike?
I put my Reign in for a service just a month ago however, my Caldera hasn’t been touched in ages.
Last time you were approached by the police was:
Got pulled over a few months ago and breathalysed. Cops thought I was trying to dodge a booze bus but I was just turning into a mate’s street. Passed the test with flying colours. Thank f*** opium doesn’t register!
Last car accident:
Last time was after stepping into a car with a former housemate when I was working up in the Shetland Islands years ago. Little did I know he’d had half a bottle of vodka and a couple of valium. He refused to stop when we realized he was smashed but luckily he drove straight off the road and into a field at the first t-junction we came to.
Most foul food ever eaten:
Mushrooms! I’ve eaten rat and maggots before but nothing compares to the ghastly taste of fungi
Most cash you've had in your hand:
Probably about 5 million Vietnamese Dong. It’s not a lot of cash – a few hundred bucks I think. But the largest denomination notes they gave me were 5000 so I had to carry stacks of them around. Like bricks they were…
Is it possible to have too many sponsors?
I’m with Bill Hicks on that one…
One person you'd love to see become a member of Farkin is:
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (might need a wikipedia link here for the kids… * okay: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel *) Just think of the NorthShore he’d construct.
Also he has a cool name and I like his choice in hats…
Well lads, it’s been emotional. I feel like I’ve bared the innermost workings of my soul. Please be gentle…
thanks 'PINT of Stella, MATE!'
For all those who were waiting till Thursday for this, well, i decided to go back to my original plan of Mondays at 8pm.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a184/demo_man/MTF2.jpg
Who are you?
Greg Taylor,
Age 28,
Bikes, Giant Reign 1, Kona Caldera
Why did you choose that username?
It’s a nod to my British heritage and my rampant alcoholism.
Where do you live?
Southbank in Melbourne. Cosmopolitan. n’est pas?
Why did you join Farkin?
It was either that or jail.
What's your best memory from Farkin?
My memory’s not the greatest so I’ll just have to say countless late nights posting my drunken ramblings…
One thing you would like to see change about Farkin is:
Not enough pictures of Meerkats
How did you get into mountain biking?
A girl whose pants I was trying to get into invited me out on a bike ride shortly after I moved to Melbourne. Needless to I say I nipped round the corner to my LBS and bought a Giant Yukon. After a while the girl scarpered and the Giant got nicked but by then I was hooked.
List 3 places you want to ride before you die:
Bollocks to choosing only three, there’s loads but I’ll try and keep it short…
Moab. Preferably on peyote with the Queens of the Stone Age blasting in the headphones.
Les Gets, Because everyone else is going to say Whistler.
Thailand/Laos, Love the place and I reckon you could set up some wicked DH tracks on Kho Pha-Ngan and Kho Samui. The local taxis are basically just pick-ups so shuttling is no problem and you could always finish off a days riding with a lazy swim, a chilled beer and a big fat spliff.
Valley des Lunas, Chile. Never been to South America and I remember seeing pics of Fabien Barel doing a spot of freeriding there. It looks absolutely awesome!
Andalucia, Spain. Dos cervesa por favor, senorita!
List 3 places you DON'T want to ride before you die:
My old paper round in Danestone, Aberdeen Scotland. Freezing cold. Black ice everywhere and a f***ing massive heavy bag that hangs round your neck like an Albatross. Oh and it was the morning shift so it’d usually be dark!
Funniest thing seen at a race weekend:
Don’t really head out to race weekends so I’ll just go for the funniest thing I’ve seen lately, which has been England’s performances in the World Cup so far!
Best person to go on a long drive with:
I’m schizophrenic so it’s never really an issue
What is currently on the computer desk you log onto Farkin from?
A bottle of Tequila, 4 grams of coke and a dead hooker
Best vehicle ever used for shuttling:
Don’t really do much shuttling (usually ride back up) but I reckon a Black Hawk would be the business!
Worst vehicle ever used for shuttling:
Puma speed cats (bloody sore to ride in as well!)
Most amount of dollars gambled and on what:
6 bucks to hire out Aeon Flux on DVD. I guess I lost that one… (not to mention 90 minutes of my life)
What is your job and what’s the worst part about it?
Just starting a regular month on/month off gig in Angola (on the oil rigs) swinging off ropes, checking for corrosion in the pipework and damage to the structure. My job title is Rope Access/ NDT Technician. The NDT is supposed to stand for non-destructive testing but in reality stands for nothing done today. It’s one of the greatest jobs for the work-shy and on the rare occasions we do work it’s usually quite fun. When I’m back in Melbourne I work for a mates company doing rope access work around the city, mostly painting and maintenance work. It’s fun work and you get to abseil down some fairly spectacular buildings. On the NDT side of things I get to see all the exotic locations such as Nigeria, Angola and Adelaide.
Describe your riding style:
All over the place! I just like hitting the trails and general f***ing around although I do prefer going down hills rather than up.
What would you change about your riding style?
Everything! Well, to be able to manual would be a start.
What’s your dream bike?
A Penny Farthing. I’m usually riding one when the vampires start chasing me through the streets of Stavanger. (I have some pretty weird dreams. Memo to self: Cut down on the cheese before bed…)
When did you last service your bike?
I put my Reign in for a service just a month ago however, my Caldera hasn’t been touched in ages.
Last time you were approached by the police was:
Got pulled over a few months ago and breathalysed. Cops thought I was trying to dodge a booze bus but I was just turning into a mate’s street. Passed the test with flying colours. Thank f*** opium doesn’t register!
Last car accident:
Last time was after stepping into a car with a former housemate when I was working up in the Shetland Islands years ago. Little did I know he’d had half a bottle of vodka and a couple of valium. He refused to stop when we realized he was smashed but luckily he drove straight off the road and into a field at the first t-junction we came to.
Most foul food ever eaten:
Mushrooms! I’ve eaten rat and maggots before but nothing compares to the ghastly taste of fungi
Most cash you've had in your hand:
Probably about 5 million Vietnamese Dong. It’s not a lot of cash – a few hundred bucks I think. But the largest denomination notes they gave me were 5000 so I had to carry stacks of them around. Like bricks they were…
Is it possible to have too many sponsors?
I’m with Bill Hicks on that one…
One person you'd love to see become a member of Farkin is:
Isambard Kingdom Brunel (might need a wikipedia link here for the kids… * okay: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isambard_Kingdom_Brunel *) Just think of the NorthShore he’d construct.
Also he has a cool name and I like his choice in hats…
Well lads, it’s been emotional. I feel like I’ve bared the innermost workings of my soul. Please be gentle…
thanks 'PINT of Stella, MATE!'
For all those who were waiting till Thursday for this, well, i decided to go back to my original plan of Mondays at 8pm.