Originally Posted by
jtaylor2
Actually I liked it. I only watched about 8 minutes, but it was exactly what it said it was, video of a mountain bike ride. Contrary to other opinions I liked the downward perspective so you could see the front wheel and how it was negotiating obstacles. It would probably be better without the helmet in the picture, but then again it wasn't that distracting. I also liked that it had the actual ride sounds instead of music. If it had music it probably wouldn't be something I liked and I'm watching a bike ride. If I wanted a music video professional ones are all over the web.
Thanks for inviting me along on your ride.
Jim
I agree about the music. I've seen videos ruined by "atmospheric music" - generally fast paced rock to match the speed of the action. When I watch a video about cycling I want to experience the full affect of being on the bike, not have my ears assaulted by a pretentious soundtrack. I love music and use a lot of it in my job as a radio presenter but there is a time and a place for it.