Pic of the Day

[Stihldog]

It's warming up in the desert south of the Grand Canyon, and the Giants Saquaros are starting to bloom.. even though it had been struck by lightning sometime in the past, and the top of the main trunk has been blown, off it is still trying to survive...

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A headless cactus on a night ride…turbo-mode …no thanks

 

[Daev]

Somewhere....( feel a song coming on....)

 

[Kostya_12975]

XCO Kalinovka trail 2nd place in the e-bike category

 

[Mcharza]

1st June, it is summer. The day it didn't rain, tomorrow it will be again. Great single track on pine barrens terrain.

 

[The Hodge]

Acording to the young lady on the BBC's Springwatch who is broadcasting from Kielder Forest this week ..we also have Pine Marten's ..although in over 25 years of riding in the area I havent as yet seen one ..

 

[The EMF]

My good lady declared today a baking day so as not to get in the way I took to the hills so I wouldn’t get in the way.
Usual place, The Cheviot Hills above Alwinton, North Northumberland. Had a great ride, was very wet underfoot in places also got caught in a couple of heavy showers.
Rode the singletrack from the now closed house at Fairhaugh

 

[The EMF]

Continuing from my last mistake along the Usway burn, tricky single track with an off-camber drop in, roots, rocks and very narrow in places. It eventually runs to a 2X fire type road to Shillmoor farm. If there is a better burn to navigate I’ve yet to find it.

A pic from the English side of the border ridge heading up to Russell’s Cairn it’s a lot steeper than it looks


and a couple of pics of the decent into Trows, 2 mile of fast undulating smooth grass with the occasional bog crossing to negotiate……once you’re away you have to be soooooo careful on the brakes.

 

[The Hodge]

Continuing from my last mistake along the Usway burn, tricky single track with an off-camber drop in, roots, rocks and very narrow in places. It eventually runs to a 2X fire type road to Shillmoor farm. If there is a better burn to navigate I’ve yet to find it. View attachment 89328 View attachment 89329 View attachment 89330 View attachment 89331

A pic from the English side of the border ridge heading up to Russell’s Cairn it’s a lot steeper than it looks
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and a couple of pics of the decent into Trows, 2 mile of fast undulating smooth grass with the occasional bog crossing to negotiate……once you’re away you have to be soooooo careful on the brakes.

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Wish I could have been there ..knee is on the mend..ankle still not really bearing the load of my bulk..that apart the LBS has sent some pics of the cassette( s) to SRAM for investigation ..so no bike for the weekend anyway

 

[The EMF]

Wish I could have been there ..knee is on the mend..ankle still not really bearing the load of my bulk..that apart the LBS has sent some pics of the cassette( s) to SRAM for investigation ..so no bike for the weekend anyway

I know pal, it was a spur of the moment ride.. you’ve got get your injuries sorted properly and give them time…..as for the bike you know I’ve a complete spare wheel and chain just to drop in……just say the word.
catch up soon Neil.

 

[RustyMTB]

The sweet, sweet hills of home.

 

[Jase]

Torridon classic loop today, sun and clear skys

 

[Tubby G]

Just got back from an evening at Dalby practicing our jumps. Getting there, slowly!

 

[Stihldog]

Here’s a pic of my front tire. This was at the entrance of one of the lower trails.

Im not sure what sex they are because I didn’t check (probably males, no cubs around). These were medium sized.

 

[IndigoUnicorn]

Here’s a pic of my front tire. This was at the entrance of one of the lower trails.
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Im not sure what sex they are because I didn’t check (probably males, no cubs around). These were medium sized.

I assume you carry bear spray on the regular?!

 

[Rosemount]

Here’s a pic of my front tire. This was at the entrance of one of the lower trails.
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Im not sure what sex they are because I didn’t check (probably males, no cubs around). These were medium sized.

Canadian Trail Dogs !

 

[Stihldog]

I assume you carry bear spray on the regular?!

I’m not sure it would help but I don’t carry any spray. Bear spray may be a good deterrent.…but if a bear was charging, I don’t think an enraged bear would care. I actually rode between these two, by accident, and they didn’t care. I turned around for several pics before I rode down a trail. Looked like they we busy eating. Now mating season is a whole different story.

 

[The Hodge]

Now mating season is a whole different story.

Interesting ..its usually sheep that are worried where I live ..oh ..hang on a sec ..

 

[The Hodge]

Torridon classic loop today, sun and clear skys
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Very envious ..its been too long since I've been there

 

[RustyMTB]

Not sure I'd be so ridey if the trails were peppered with bears! One of my pals lives in Calgary & reckons it's fine provided you don't get in between momma bear & the kids or look too much like a pork chop on wheels. Either way, I'll probably skip The Revenant for family movie night.

 

[Daev]

Looks like they're sh!tt!ng to me ....

 

[Tonybro]

Now mating season is a whole different story.

I didn't realise you looked that attractive to a bear!

 

[The EMF]

Here’s a pic of my front tire. This was at the entrance of one of the lower trails.
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Im not sure what sex they are because I didn’t check (probably males, no cubs around). These were medium sized.

Was there a bear behind?

 

[LePaddy]

Welcome committee near the hole of horcum, North Yorkshire, UK.

 

[RustyMTB]

Same energy.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Playing about on the millennium way South Wales today. Just a quick bimble to get the odometer up to the thousand mark.

 

[Daev]

Me names Dave and i'm dialled in, which is just as well really ....
( No bears )

 

[Slymobi]

Managed to snail pace a ride today, was good getting back on the bike. Still a tad painful but enjoyable.

 

[JFDI]

A good descent from the Cleveland Way into Kepwith village, the Rhododendron bushes were stunning and even more densely packed further down this gully, which, was covered in old dried out branches, it was like riding over some kind of bone graveyard?!

Nice example of dry stone wall.

The singletrack to and from Snilesworth is a fun techy section.

The drop into Thorodale (look on OS maps) is a great test of nerves, brake control, chamois absorption and concentration, it fully drained my talent pool (a mere splash at the best of times!) but is definitely worth riding for a full on thrill.

 

[Nicho]

Welcome committee near the hole of horcum, North Yorkshire, UK.


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[Nicho]

Same energy.

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