{"id":26641,"date":"2015-01-20T12:29:38","date_gmt":"2015-01-20T12:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/?p=26641"},"modified":"2016-05-03T08:16:28","modified_gmt":"2016-05-03T08:16:28","slug":"dancers-on-the-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2015\/01\/20\/dancers-on-the-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Dancers on bikes\u2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Never use the term \u2018dancers on bikes\u2019 to describe guys\u00a0who perform unbelievable tricks on tiny bicycles. They call themselves flatland riders! Ultimately\u00a0they\u2019re masters of balance. Professional competitor Martin Drazil\u00a0presents to you this fascinating discipline.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The sport is sometimes described as a form of artistic cycling with a blend of breakdancing. No obstacles, no bunny hops or the huge air from ramps to the landing on grind rails. All the flatland riders need is their bike and surprisingly\u2026 a piece of flat land.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/33.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26644\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/33-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The daring acrobats can show their tricks in the merest of spaces. Like in the corner of a garage. If you\u2019re at Martin\u2019s level, you can do it without scratching your new car. Take a look at Martin skills!<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-controller-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-wrapper\"><iframe title=\"Bmx Flatland My Spring 2015\" data-src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/122908758?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Years of training to master the skill<\/h2>\n<p>Professionals like Martin are often very dedicated and will spend several hours a day perfecting their techniques. You could get injured very easily by the pegs, pedals or bars if you loose your balance. In competition talent and skill are judged by the ability to maintain coordination and balance, while performing a variety of difficult and elegant moves. Martin says it takes a month at least to learn a great trick.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-26641 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/62.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/62-300x269.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/62-300x269.webp 300w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/62.webp 767w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/14.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/14-300x200.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/14-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/14-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/14-272x182.webp 272w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/14.webp 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/42.webp'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/42-300x200.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/42-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/42-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/42-272x182.webp 272w, https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/42.webp 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>If you want to manipulate the bike into more imaginative positions, without a fail, you\u2019ll have to be patient. Martin trained almost everyday for at least fourteen years! It always makes him happy to nail a new trick for the first time. In his career Martin has taken part in many competitions around the world. He names Barcelona and Paris as his most favourite spots. \u201cIt\u2019s usually sunny there and both towns have an enchanting atmosphere,\u201d Martin says.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/24.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26648\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/24-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>All you need is a dry shelter<\/h2>\n<p>In winter or when it rains, it\u2019s hard for Martin to find a place where to train. There\u2019s nothing worse than a wet and slippery floor for the flatland riders. Underground garages seem to be the right choice. With the CNG propelled engine of the white <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skoda-auto.com\/en\/models\/octavia-combi-g-tec\/overview\" target=\"_blank\">\u0160koda Octavia Combi G-TEC<\/a>\u00a0, it\u2019s safe to enter most garages, which is in contrast to propane engine vehicles. In both cases we\u2019re talking about gas but there\u2019s a difference.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/51.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-26649\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2015\/04\/51-600x304.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"304\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Natural gas (CNG) is lighter than air so in the event of a leak, the natural gas will disperse upwards and be removed by the garage\u2019s ventilation system. By comparison, propane is heavier than air and would normally pool in low spots in the event of a leak. That can be dangerous and may result in an explosion. That\u2019s why propane cars are normally prohibited from being inside the building. Natural gas (CNG) engines are also very economic. According to some of the latest tests it can take you from Berlin to the Italian Venezia for less then 40 euros. \u201dAnd that counts\u201d says Martin.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Never use the term \u2018dancers on bikes\u2019 to describe guys\u00a0who perform unbelievable tricks on tiny bicycles. 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