Had the Police called on me for riding a rock!

[@yuri_on_youtube]

I remember as a kid (when Libor Karas and Hans Rey were competing), I was at a park hopping up tree stumps (on a GT) to some old abandoned railroad ties. A guy, probably in his 60s drives up and says, "Those aren't for you to play with, get off or I'm going to call the cops when I get home (since mobile phones weren't a big thing yet). An hour later, cop shows up who happened to be the school resource officer, I think I'm in trouble and he goes "Do some of those cool tricks! What is that?" Ultimately, the cop goes, "I have a bicycle club for kids at the rec center, you should join and teach us how to do this stuff..." Lo and behold, I was teaching intercity kids to enjoy bikes, how to bunnyhop, as opposed to joining gangs (which was a huge issue where I grew up). I think my "90s Karen" didn't realize he'd grow the sport he called the cops on.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Haha yeah, that’s quite the result 😊

[@john_john_john]

Hello, is this the police? There's a guy with a bike on a rock, send reinforcements.

[@InitialP_Photography]

sad thing is, they'd probably rush out to that because it's low risk.

[@morgansoulard]

🤣

[@manitolas]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@SUPERCOOLZZ]

His shirt says "The gym is my happy place". So many levels of irony :D

[@itellyouwhy6957]

Inside Jim is his happy place.

[@RaittyRat]

Well we can see why he's so unhappy then, clearly been a while since he was in his 'happy place'

[@garyboyle695]

Whenever you're feeling down, just remember that you're not that guy. That should cheer anyone up.

[@blackpete]

Ouch. I'm feeling bad for that person now.

[@tc8066]

I think the dog nearly died of second hand embarrassment

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

Those rocks were 10 meters high, before all the bicyclers rode on them. 👉🙄👈.

[@sebastienhv]

Props for keeping your cool while dealing with that idiot. The situation could have turned ugly but you handled it perfectly.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@lonoreturns]

Dont you realise that Scotland is enduring a rock shortage at the moment? You can't just dig these things up you know!!!

[@ScotsBeats]

On behalf of Scotland, I apologise for this man’s outbreak and DO NOT claim his as one of our own, we would like to inform you that we have disowned him and given him to wales. Hope this makes up for it a little

[@PaulJakma]

Well, he's definitely naw fae Sighthill / Pinkston with that accent, and calling that new park "historical" :)

[@desposyy]

As someone with a Scottish father, Irish mother and Welsh resident, don't try to foist that bellend on us, we've got enough of our own

[@firminshepherd4834]

Ha ha great stuff!

[@randomcamerajunk6977]

Hi. Wales here. He was refused entry at the border then given a 5 bedroom house, 25k a year pocket money and the lead roll in this years John Lewis Christmas commercial.

[@christhrelfall80]

Legend says hes still on the phone to the police 😂😂

[@ashleytombs]

Legend has it he’s been arrested for wasting police time and prank calling and they’re still waiting for the Translate 😂😂

[@schrodingerthecat]

"I'm going to tell them you assaulted me even thought everything is on camera."

[@jerryriding]

The fact that he pushed you while you were on the back wheel and you remained on those back hops shows the incredible control these high bottom bracket bikes give!!!😂😂 Such good riding dude! Don't let those guys interupt your mood!😉

[@Preppy_mimi]

Omg hi ali!. My name is Mia. I watched your performance at Peterhead, lido car park for Scottish week. I just wanted to say a huge thank you for choosing me for the free clan t shirt and signing it! You're the best!!!❤ it really made my day!!!😊

[@PaulJakma]

"The gym is my happy place" t-shirt, over his bulging beer belly is hilarious!

[@ricardosalcedo2824]

Male Karen was immortalized on a very successful KZbin channel for being a weirdo. Classic. You are a patient man Ali.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Gotta try and live by my own quote “you’ll get over it”…no reason to get so emotionally invested when it’ll be forgotten later on

[@wrench_n_ride8159]

It's always good to see an old dog that is willing to learn new tricks!👍

[@m__r1100]

I think the Glaswegian phrase 'what a fanny' is most appropriate....

[@somerandomblokeybloke6033]

"He's vandalising the local area!" err those rocks are covered in graffiti...

[@blackpete]

False claim of assault and vandalism? Twisted mind.

[@SosiskaTheHorrible]

If I remember right, those rocks were part of a modern stone circle that was erected in the eighties and was moved a few years ago when the area was regenerated 😂

[@Ali_Clarkson]

That sounds about right :)

[@SosiskaTheHorrible]

@@Ali_Clarksonthey’re historical!!! 😂

[@PaulJakma]

Not even the eighties. Wasn't that wasteland beside the Sighhill flats till the 2010s? Edit: Oh, moved there after the redevelopment? From where?

[@SosiskaTheHorrible]

@@PaulJakma in the park just up from the police station at the top of the town. Sighthill maybe? Not sure of that area

[@PaulJakma]

@@SosiskaTheHorrible Yeah, it's the new Sighthill / Pinkston development. That was flat towers and industrial ground last I went past along that road, but streetview tells me that ground was a dodgy-ish looking, wooded, park before. Looking on the net, seems you're spot on. Those rocks were put there in another part of that park in 1979 as a modern stone circle, then removed in 2016 for the redevelopment of that whole area, and put back in 2019 200 metres along from their original location. Historic area my arse, one of the rougher, more deprived bits of Glasgow not so long ago. Edit: Further googling - that park was indeed old industrial waste ground too. Former chemical works dumping ground till the 70s.

[@bikerike153]

Cool video and I dig the commentary and just openness about being a realist, getting fit in the 40s, etc etc. Good conversational tone and just really real and authentic. In a world of superficial and fake this is a refreshing ingredient Ali! Keep shining my man. :)

[@Jackofafewtrades]

Man, I haven't even gotten that much hassle from a member of the public in my BMX days. Kudos for staying calm.

[@matijusmatijus6555]

It was the biggest adrenaline rush he had ever had in his life, he pointed out to you. even he got tired, it's such a sport, don't expect more from him 😬😵‍💫

[@gsportgeorge]

The Gym is his Happy Place... presumably they have a cheap vending machine..

[@billlandon2160]

Loved the translations 🤣

[@Ali_Clarkson]

😁

[@andrewnorris5415]

Wow, that was so weird. The only thing I can imagine if it were something like stone hinge, but that has signs up and is cordoned off. You were super polite. Probably best (hindsight) not to continue riding near people like that, never know if he will push your bike down and kick you, he was so weird, self righteous and confrontational. You kept your cool very well. Crazy how he tried to waste police time over such a minor thing by claiming he was being attacked by you. If he has any character he will come here and apologise.

[@lasthusky7004]

Love it ali :D I can comprehend how someone would think that you can damage a ledge or a wall in an urban setting or whatever, i usually back off when I get kicked off from places like that, but a rock?! wtf

[@blackpete]

Rock is definitely harder then aluminum. So the bike should embedd itself into the rock. Wich would make it.... More, not less. Grasping for air here 😂

[@Yennxfer]

some people really have nothing better to do

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

Good think you put those subtitles as it was hard to hear what he was saying.

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

Thought there might be an issue, at least in my country its legal to film people in public and post online. But if you purposefully show them in bad light or embarrass them using that footage, then its no longer ok. So blurring his face might avoid any responsibility if he goes full karen on this video.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@Nobody-Nowhereyeah there’s no expectation of privacy in public in the UK. I think the captions would be considered as an opinion I’m expressing and not unreasonable enough to be illegal. If I’d started making wild claims he was a murderer or something then that’s getting into the world of slander and deformation and im confident my wee jokes don’t fall under either of those

[@robadobdob]

Dude clearly isn't spending much time in his happy place.

[@NWDestroy]

I used to go ride street with a few trials riders back in the day (I ride bmx). It was a lot of fun and really interesting to see how everyone approaches and utilizes a given obstacle. Definitely influenced my riding and gave me a different way to view the world around me. Cheers! You're video was really fun to watch

[@markifi]

you handled that really well

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks man 👍🏻

[@ENLSN77]

Uh, oh! Ali disturbs a rock troll. You shoulda got outta there pronto.. now that troll will awaken all the other trolls. Ali, you have cheered me up with those hilarious subtitles. Once i saw the comments about the subtitles i had to rewatch and pause them all.

[@nicolejalles7357]

Ali, I hadn't any idea how funny you actually are. Good thing you put subtitles with that fellow, because I would have never gathered the half of it! You do have some blatant video evidence of his crushing some flowers with his foot, which could surely incriminate him nearly instantaneously, I'd imagine.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you! I’m not the quickest in-person but give me a moment to think then I can sometimes come up with something amusing :)

[@martinschwartz7342]

Like you, I think of myself as a realist. Not a pessimist or an optimistic. I remember when in school the teacher brought a glass with water inside at the half way point. She asked all the students if they thought the glass was half full or half empty. Of course she was going to tell the students who said that the glass was half full that they were optimistic and the students who said the glass was half empty were pessimistic. When it was my turn to answer I said that if you had a glass that was full and you poured out half the water then you had a glass that was half empty. If you had a glass that was empty and you filled the glass half way then the glass was half full. She accused me of ruining the lesson. I told her that I was just trying to be realistic.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I actually love that answer!

[@Mallchad]

Hah. I like this answer. it comes on occasionally my preferred is if you see the glass as half empty you recognize the glass can be filled further. making you an optimistic person

[@gg4760-k5n]

considering your name you have to be German right ? Either I like you way of thinking good man !

[@martinschwartz7342]

@@gg4760-k5n No, I am not German. I am Jewish. Schwartz is a popular Jewish name. Thank you for the compliment.

[@gg4760-k5n]

@@martinschwartz7342 well, learn something everyday I guess ahah

[@danielepaolella6614]

Your ability to keep calm despite random jerks is even more inspiring than your riding 😂❤

[@tees_trials]

Ever the diplomat 👏 Lovely bike you’ve built there. Nice pigeons grandmaster 🫡

[@blakesinclair9142]

Good work on the Karen to English subtitles they were a great help for those of us who don't speak karen

[@winterwatson6437]

every video yours, my first thought always ‘that would get the cops called on me here in the states!’ i guess those folks exist everywhere

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’m surprised at how rare it is here actually, in the 27/28 years I’ve been riding I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve had someone be this annoyed

[@peterburrows8219]

@@Ali_Clarksonbut hang on? You're only in your 30s you must have started very young.

[@ThugZ3r0]

Ali, we love you! Your extremely skilled riding and honest are so pleasing to watch! Always inspire us a lot!

[@Mallchad]

Oh hey. A wild encounter with an Oblivion NPC. He must've been protecting a hidden dungeon or something

[@cliffsangelsphotography]

He's clearly not a cat person 😂. It's amazing the lengths people go to put others down to feel significant about themselves

[@InitialP_Photography]

Some people just purposefully go out of their way to make something an issue that has nothing to do with them, if you were sitting about with a group of people drinking and taking drugs and vandalising stuff, yeah (bet he wouldn't have the balls to approach anymore than 2 people). You were having fun, something he's probably jealous of because he works 9-5 in a boring job being bitch slapped every day by his boss.

[@blackpete]

Some people have to endure being b..-slapped Al day on the job. Those are actually the majority of people. But that's not a reason to be jealous of other people's fun or in that case I guess physique.

[@beiser555]

Once, some old lady was angry on me and told me " You are destroying that rock with your... tires!!" Rubber tires, Carl!!!

[@tubecated_development]

15:33 The poor paintjob took the L for these couple of cokksmiths

[@DMAN3000]

Karen's make me sick

[@blackpete]

It's karens not Karen's. Apostrophe is possessive. Okay, I guess enough karening for today, just messing with you 😎

[@gibbonRS]

Regarding the brake levers, the irony is the basic version IS solid and flat on the back edge. It's the more expensive models which have the lever pocketed out for lightness.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Haha classic 😂

[@UndCon]

A quick in video measuring counting the tiles...the 1st gap is wider but not much, 1 of the rows with tiles are flipped 90 degrees... Great riding ! BTW there's laws on having dogs in leaches...he violates them, and it is actually a crime.

[@liverpoolman1990]

These Karen's he does realize that not only has that rock has existed for millions of years through all sorts of weather and other events it was probably blown out of quarry wall with high powered explosives maybe sculpted and put there for landscaping /decorative purposes I think it can handle ali riding over it

[@PaulJakma]

That rock park is fairly new, yes! That was a wasteland not that long ago!

[@russellzauner]

They're the same distance apart - the one that seemed harder to get was actually *taller* on the landing point relative to the launch; the "easier" gap was nearly flat.

[@Beefdmz]

Dealing with the public everyday makes this a high anxiety watch for me. Can't abide people inserting themselves into your personal space (physical or mental) and ruining your mood. Kudos for standing your ground.

[@jamest4016]

What are the youngest rocks in the UK? The youngest rocks are 50 million year old basalt lavas on the islands of Skye and Mull. Around the Moray Firth there is a lot of Old Red Sandstone which is Devonian in age and was laid down in a desert environment. Just a quick search… think they’ve survived quite well so far 😂

[@theez_po]

Should have informed him to get a mental check up 😂 Also get some friends there as well next time 😁

[@mister.kosmos]

agreed about trialtech levels. have the same problem damaging finger knuckle on big moves. way too sharp

[@torturedtyresdepartment]

that guy wants his hard drives checking for sure.

[@thomasstone1363]

Without a shadow of a doubt! Going to be some dodgy stuff there

[@ulfarjokulleyjolfsson]

The subtitles were hilarious 🤣

[@fraanzfan8158]

These subtitles were necessary thank you 😂

[@1nintool]

That my friend is one unhappy man...I kind of feel sorry for him...He's not happy until every one is just as unhappy as he is.

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

You are at their level Ali and your Dad Jeremy is proud of you too!👌😜👍Great Vid Dude!

[@bigbird2451]

At least by counting rows of bricks, those two ledge gaps are the same. And I was really looking forward to your interaction with the constables and them laughing at the Karen when they saw the video.

[@tonymighalls9667]

They say violence isn’t the answer, but damn it’s tempting sometimes lol!

[@Dani-El.]

He spoke to the police, trying to frame you and put you behind bars for a crime you did not commit. You handled that quite well. I'd have told him to get a grip. Those are my puns for tonight anyway. He probably lets his dog piss all over those precious stones.

[@sandy_knight]

I think you must be an engineer Ali. Optimist -> The glass is half full Pessimist -> The glass is half empty Engineer -> The glass is twice as big as it needs to be Guy in blue T shirt -> Glasses shouldn't be allowed, bah humbug!

[@XRENDERMAN]

The most hilarious line I ever heard from a local grandma is "Why are you breaking this tyre?". And she even tried to push me. The tyre in question was from a quarry dump truck. Some people are just offended by anything out of the ordinary.

[@tjbmtb1703]

Love your stuff been watching since day 1 !!! I’m thinking about getting an arcade

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Awesome! Thank you! The Arcade is such a cool bike too, I’m sure you’d love it if you got one 😊

[@blackpete]

Thought you were talking about an arcade cabinet. Don't have to mention im not involved in trails... 😅

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@blackpete 😂

[@DimSimSam]

You’re a lot more patient and kind than me. I would have doxxed his address for Sish and giggles.🤣

[@Mikeyboofboof]

KZbin gold!!! Thanks for the subtitles too-most appropriate 😂You should definitely do another co-lab with that utterly bonkers fun sponge😂. What planet is he on thinking that a) you’re doing something antisocial and problematic; and b) wasting police time in this way is in any way socially appropriate. Looking forward to your next video from this spot already Ali😃

[@thomascaron4267]

Being kicked off a place where you would climb on public ledges, benches, I could maybe agree on, but damn those were rocks haha, pretty sure the rain would damage the rocks more than your tyres 🤣

[@affalaffaa]

Tbf to the guy he does shout at the wind and rain when they impose themselves on the rocks as well. Don't get him started on ice ages. The guy just has a thing for rocks.

[@ashleytombs]

As it is Friday night Mrs. Karen obviously is having a bath ready to go out so She had to send the back up I’m surprised the dog didn’t have a superman. Cape on perhaps that’s just for when there is 2 on the rock 😂😂. FairPlay Ali the gap near the end

[@fetcui]

It helps me to remember that when folks act like this, it could be they're going through something else in their life, like losing someone, financial or job stress, whatever. They could also just be miserable jerks, but giving people the benefit of the doubt allows me to let it go and not have it spoil my day :D

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yes excellent point!

[@jonamail3143]

He wasn’t he was envious of a content creator and he’s likely used to belittling or more likely abusing others who don’t deserve it…

[@blackpete]

Hey, that guy really had a stick up it's rear. Maybe he has a special hole in those rocks and was afraid someone discovering it. Anyways, I hope he didn't bother you anymore

[@bluevoodooiv7072]

Until now I just liked you and your content. Now I admire you.

[@cliffyrodrigues6582]

Good video Ali… You Should of called the cops on him for the hassle his coursing 😂 disruption to your peace

[@shadyhazza]

Ali Clarkson, breaking the law.. of physics!

[@davidking3699]

the TL:DR version... if you believe, you can achieve... and when you d achieve more, you then believe more... positive results feed on striving and persistence... and if that guy spent as much time exercising as he did complaining, he'd be a much happier person... there is no dealing with people like that... and really, the police have much higher priority matters to attend to... and unless he owns the rocks, and the property they are located on, it's just his feelings that are allegedly hurt, no laws were being broken... Ali needs another sponsor... one who makes gloves... and shin guards...

[@leletrials]

Ohhh come on. These are natural rocks, it doesn't matter if one gets a little scratch. This rock is maybe millions of years old, Bro needs to think about how this rock got thrown around while surfing down a huge mountain of ice during the ice age a few thousand years ago. Let's call him Mr Stone Saver. Give this idiot a time machine so he can save more rocks. By the way cool Video! It's definitely cool to ride on rocks.🫵🤝

[@campsiecrewmtb]

skills dude!

[@DaStuntChannel]

Its just a couple of ugly rocks lmao, nice interaction Ali, good to see you have respect, yet stand your ground... Hard to balance the two

[@dredORDER666]

🔥

[@RobbiePfunder]

bless this guy giving you gold content to promote

[@BikingwithJP]

Good on you Ali for both not easily letting male karen get their way but also knowing when to leave :) Plus you got them clearly harassing and assaulting you on video and fake police report (if they even called). Also, great riding as usual!

[@-xirx-]

Great riding from Ali

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you!

[@nickv3085]

You’ve got much better self control than I do. I guess having an internet presence has its benefits, as there is an extra layer of pressure to not blow up on people. Maybe you dont need that, but I do! Haha. There’s no way I would be able to resist verbally berating that manatee.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Having a camera definitely helps but I also think that rather than anger, I just feel bemused when I get someone like this…I don’t hate the guy I’m just confused and a little amused by him. If he was actually a threat then that’s a different matter but I’ve literally never been in a threatening situation so I don’t know how I’d actually react

[@nickv3085]

@@Ali_Clarkson you’re just a good dude then. I’ll try to take a page out of your book lol, i need it.

[@73megalith]

Mr.Karen being a proper "hand shandy" ....well done on the way it was dealt with.

[@TheSHARCRASH]

@Ali Clarkson aren't those rocks part of megalithic structure??? Looks like... If they are, it's a cultural and historical heritage, he got a good reason to be angry, though he never explained that they are...

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Nah, they were put there in the 70s

[@JerryBeatFreak]

That was built in the 70's mate.

[@wibblywobblyidiotvision]

@@Ali_Clarkson Half the population aren't aware we had wheels in the '70s, might as well be megalithic :)

[@rickardt3547]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@TheSHARCRASH]

​@@Ali_Clarkson that's a relief, real Karen then, sorry for the experience mate.

[@MaYbYl8eR]

15:30 is so funny. Dude doesnt realize hes testing the control and accuracy of a world class trials athlete

[@justinpritchardkonk]

I'm surprised he didn't call the police on God putting the rocks there

[@timjohnson625]

sorry you had to deal with that guy!

[@rents1977]

I think you handled Maren (Male Karen) well. Bravo!

[@Henrik.Yngvesson]

Me and my friends where riding at the edge of a park in the city and were jumping up and down a rock wall. Only careful riding with rubber contact only. But there was a very angry lading there on the grass like 15m away getting a sun tan, we barely heard a thin little voice and looked around and realized it was her shouting at us threatening to call the police on us. And we just said please go ahead a kept riding for a while until moving on to next spot. Unless we damage anything or trespassing the police only admire our riding. But some people get angry over nothing and some of them have changed attitude after a little talk and realizing what we are doing and that we're trials riders and not BMX riders that grinds on stuff.

[@HarrisonLaun]

Would love to see a video on the exercises you do to get the “pop”

[@davidportej]

Yeah, new school comp Ali.

[@tgm6521]

Should try running your tyres at a slightly lower pressure with a high bb. I notice i get way more spring when it comes to launching off sharp 90 degree edges.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Noted! Though I was scared of damaging the rim and getting a puncture with such a light tyre!

[@tgm6521]

@@Ali_Clarkson itll be fiiiiiiiiinnneee! ... 😅

[@blackpete]

​@@tgm6521it'll be ffffffffffffffffffffff...... Sorry 😂

[@andyarchitect]

Really?!😂 I like that he wants to protect the park but he is really picking on the wrong guy. A friendly well spoken guy that wants to ride his bike on a rock is really not the issue. Its quite clear you are no threat to the park... you were not a group of neds with spray paint ripping up flowers 😂 Hopefully next time he stops to think what is actually going on before wasting police time.

[@jim.bambury]

He's not in the gym, that's why he's not happy.

[@krazed0451]

Help, help, someone's having fun! 😂

[@NikolaiVozza]

If you were to build a custom commuter bike that was also good for basic bike trials, what would you build?

[@blackpete]

Trailbike I'd say. 120mm front and back, I guess. It's light and not too long but durable. I'm NOT a trails rider tho, just hobby mtb.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’d find something steel, like an old hardtail (maybe an On One but ideally shorter chainstays)…a rigid fork, GOOD brakes (disc ideally) and a higher bar. I’d have a few gears on it but with a smaller front chainring with a bash…the more bias towards trials the smaller I’d go), stick a long seatpost that and be slammed (or close to) for trials and raised high enough to be comfortable for distances. That way you’d have a nice strong but reliable bike that should cover a decent distance easily but still let you get up a few walls too.

[@eartharrow6772]

@@NikolaiVozza I had a small light aluminium MTB that I put rigid forks on and a bash guard on. A bit like a MTB dirt jump bike crossed with a street BMX that was pretty capable at all. The issue is gearing do you want to be able to do trials or pedal in comfort, I tried back in the very early days using either two rings up front with a tensioner or a rear mech but neither is great

[@eartharrow6772]

@@Ali_Clarkson It would be cool to see you try to piece together a one bike does all, one bike garage thing, from the cute thief ?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@eartharrow6772 might have something in the works that roughly fits that description 👍🏻

[@eartharrow6772]

I'm not completely sure but I think the c-channel shaping in the break lever makes them stronger than solid moulding but they probably should add a filler (edit :glad you're not in the local gaol)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I don’t think it’s an area that would snap by being solid, my Hayes levers have a nice solid smooth rear (ooh err missus) and they don’t break :)

[@jhtrials]

They do make solid version but that's the basic Trialtech lever, not the fancy carthy one. It must be about weight and "cool" factor. Can't imagine that thing snapping ever, it's almost on a moto level in bulkiness.

[@craigrichardson-smith2534]

He wanted your number...

[@livefree6639]

modern mental sickness is spreading everywhere in the world. lucky we are out of that part, coz we have something to have fun with and we have a life. God bless u bro.

[@dimensionsofearth]

Soo ultra illegal, he measures the wear in grains of sand lost. He's actually an alien and thats his spaceship, which is ultra delicate btw, come on Ali! Some mega gaps and that super steep pigeon was impressive, you don't even seem to have to move much, the bike just flew up!