Pic of the Day

[Hobo Mikey]

Urban Swansea, and Rural woods this morning.

And through the arch window looking over Swansea bay

 

[Rod B.]

Baja Norte, Mexico

 

[penguinni]

Ward Park, Bangor, Co Down, N Ireland a wee while ago

Another grand day out with the local woods much less muddy today and riding well. Stopped off for coffee in my local park on my way back. The gun is a WW1 deck gun from a U Boat that was presented to the town after the war.

 

[Binhill1]

I'd love to see the DH if Squamish is XC

The trails at squamish are unbelievably good, I'd love to spend a month there exploring. We rode Half Nelson and a bunch of tech lines a few years back on a shuttle day, been telling everyone how epic it is since.

I first went there 15 years ago fam

Squamish has some XC but it’s known more for its steep, loose and slabby trails that have high consequence. We also boast some pretty epic machine built fast, flowy and jumpy trails. Worth the stop on your next trip through!!

Baja Norte, Mexico

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Nice colour of bike that

 

[Mcharza]

Flow trails at Corviglia St. Moritz

 

[Rod B.]

Flow trails at Corviglia St. Moritz

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Hell yes...

 

[KnollyBro]

The start of a road trip thru the Interior of BC. Penticton is usually in the mid 30s but not only did it rain yesterday, it was only 24 degrees today.

 

[RustyIron]

Yesterday we went and did a little exploring in Simi Valley. There were a couple noteworthy trails we wanted to hit. The rocks in this area are GREAT -- mega traction, skill building stuff. There's something for everyone here.


Looking out over the valley

Smooth rock slabs and bar-grabbing gaps

My buddy is in blue, near the center of the shot. Above to the right is a rock slab with about 100 feet of drop. It was totally ridable, but when I got to the bottom and looked back up, all I could think was "fuuuuuu... that looks steep."

My trusty steed.

 

[penguinni]

Helens Tower, Bangor, N Ireland this afternoon

Another grand day out on the local trails that are rapidly losing their mud and riding well.

Managed to break the 2500 miles barrier too! The ebike has been a total revelation and certainly ranks among the best things Ive ever bought.

 

[Binhill1]

Yesterday we went and did a little exploring in Simi Valley. There were a couple noteworthy trails we wanted to hit. The rocks in this area are GREAT -- mega traction, skill building stuff. There's something for everyone here.


Looking out over the valley
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Smooth rock slabs and bar-grabbing gaps
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My buddy is in blue, near the center of the shot. Above to the right is a rock slab with about 100 feet of drop. It was totally ridable, but when I got to the bottom and looked back up, all I could think was "fuuuuuu... that looks steep."
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My trusty steed.
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When I see pictures of them places I imagine they are way out in the wilds , like really remote ??? . Get a puncture and you would either die of thirst , or get bitten my à rattlesnake.

 

[KnollyBro]

Cool trails in the Interior of BC as we continue on our road trip.

Old School Woodwork

New Features

 

[Stihldog]

The start of a road trip thru the Interior of BC. Penticton is usually in the mid 30s but not only did it rain yesterday, it was only 24 degrees today.

Heading there in a few weeks. We usually vacation in OK Falls every year but last year was hot and very smokey. Like you said, 24c is kinda cool for the valley. Rode the trails around Summerland to Oliver. Rode to Penticton to visit the LBS’s via the trails
It’s a great place travel and ride and explore.
Fires in Oliver

The Wineries.

The smokey sunsets.

The wildlife.

 

[RustyIron]

When I see pictures of them places I imagine they are way out in the wilds , like really remote ??? . Get a puncture and you would either die of thirst , or get bitten my à rattlesnake.

Well... I don't like to dwell on awful stuff... but it's serious games we play in the hills, so sometimes it's good to have the discussion.

95% of my adventures are in Southern California. Most people think of our area as densely populated with hobos, hookers, rock stars, and tourists slathered in sun-block. That might be true, but there are rugged natural areas on all sides where the "civilized" people dare not venture. The pictures from earlier today were taken within two miles of a city and freeway. So in this case, the ride wasn't all that remote. Most of my rides are like that, only a few miles from civilization.

To the north of me is a range of mountains that tops 10,000 feet. To the east is a range that tops 11,000 feet. And to the south is a range only half as tall, but if you are not prepared, things can become serious. Every year you read about someone in SoCal dying of thirst... or freezing to death... or falling to their deaths. And sometimes bodies aren't found for quite some time. Like I said, it's serious business.

While the above is all true, it doesn't completely answer the implied question. Riding in the wilderness is safer than walking down the street in the ghetto. Carry plenty of water, an emergency bivy sack when it's cold, a little nutrition, tire plugs, a tube, and a flashlight. Tell someone your intended route. Study the maps before you go. Risks CAN be mitigated.

Rattlesnakes are not the threat that people imagine. They don't like people. They don't want anything to do with people. Give them half a chance, and they'll slither away. They feel your footsteps and hide before you know they're there. It's the same with mountain lions, bears, coyotes, and surly jackrabbits. None of them want anything to do with us.

So there you have it, the God's honest truth. Renew your passports, book the flight, pack up the wife and kids, and get ready to spend your vacation dollars exploring the SAFE Southern California.

 

[Slymobi]

Great ride out today.

Landed a perfect mini table top ( skate park thing ) on my 1st ever attempt lol, some nice new routes found on one of my normal rides, re-rode some stairs of doom and ended the day with a crash !!

Very luckily came out unscathed but was nearly head first into a tree after clipping a smaller tree.

 

[Zimmerframe]

A pretty spot in the woods on today's ride.

 

[#mitch]

Well... I don't like to dwell on awful stuff... but it's serious games we play in the hills, so sometimes it's good to have the discussion.

95% of my adventures are in Southern California. Most people think of our area as densely populated with hobos, hookers, rock stars, and tourists slathered in sun-block. That might be true, but there are rugged natural areas on all sides where the "civilized" people dare not venture. The pictures from earlier today were taken within two miles of a city and freeway. So in this case, the ride wasn't all that remote. Most of my rides are like that, only a few miles from civilization.

To the north of me is a range of mountains that tops 10,000 feet. To the east is a range that tops 11,000 feet. And to the south is a range only half as tall, but if you are not prepared, things can become serious. Every year you read about someone in SoCal dying of thirst... or freezing to death... or falling to their deaths. And sometimes bodies aren't found for quite some time. Like I said, it's serious business.

While the above is all true, it doesn't completely answer the implied question. Riding in the wilderness is safer than walking down the street in the ghetto. Carry plenty of water, an emergency bivy sack when it's cold, a little nutrition, tire plugs, a tube, and a flashlight. Tell someone your intended route. Study the maps before you go. Risks CAN be mitigated.

Rattlesnakes are not the threat that people imagine. They don't like people. They don't want anything to do with people. Give them half a chance, and they'll slither away. They feel your footsteps and hide before you know they're there. It's the same with mountain lions, bears, coyotes, and surly jackrabbits. None of them want anything to do with us.

So there you have it, the God's honest truth. Renew your passports, book the flight, pack up the wife and kids, and get ready to spend your vacation dollars exploring the SAFE Southern California.

Also an emergency location beacon

 

[H.E.]

Not the most beautiful spot but had to dial in my new rear shock so i went to my testing trails.

 

[Binhill1]

Also an emergency location beacon

I have one for Sea kayaking and hill walking. Really should be with me when biking as well , it is very rare I cycle with anyone . Remote areas it's unusual to meet anyone at all.

 

[HORSPWR]

It's the same with mountain lions,

Except for that bloke that got dragged off his MTB and killed and then the mountain lion attacked a woman MTBer a short time later.

A couple of years ago I went out for a ride on my own, around a 30km ride. When I was way out the back of nowhere, no mobile phone reception, no vehicle access roads and about 15ks from a major highway. I thought to my self, jeez you wouldn't want to break a leg out here. No helicopter recovery service, no vehicle access and I didn't tell anyone where I was going.

Just towards the end of the ride, literally only mere meters' from the main road, I clipped a rock at warp speed on a downhill and launched into a creek bed ravine and broke my collarbone. There was no way I could ride my bike, I was so grateful it didn't happen 15ks out the back of nowhere!

Another time I came around a corner to see one of Australia's most venomous snakes right in my path sunning itself on a corner, with no time to react I ran straight over the top of it and it made multiple strikes to try and bite me. I even felt the thump of a bite on one of my 5ten shoes. I got about 30 metres away and checked myself for bites, luckily..none! I really don't know what I would've done had I been bitten as I was around 8ks from any help, riding out with one of these bites would be a certain death sentence.

 

[KnollyBro]

Except for that bloke that got dragged off his MTB and killed and then the mountain lion attacked a woman MTBer a short time later.

A couple of years ago I went out for a ride on my own, around a 30km ride. When I was way out the back of nowhere, no mobile phone reception, no vehicle access roads and about 15ks from a major highway. I thought to my self, jeez you wouldn't want to break a leg out here. No helicopter recovery service, no vehicle access and I didn't tell anyone where I was going.

Just towards the end of the ride, literally only mere meters' from the main road, I clipped a rock at warp speed on a downhill and launched into a creek bed ravine and broke my collarbone. There was no way I could ride my bike, I was so grateful it didn't happen 15ks out the back of nowhere!

Another time I came around a corner to see one of Australia's most venomous snakes right in my path sunning itself on a corner, with no time to react I ran straight over the top of it and it made multiple strikes to try and bite me. I even felt the thump of a bite on one of my 5ten shoes. I got about 30 metres away and checked myself for bites, luckily..none! I really don't know what I would've done had I been bitten as I was around 8ks from any help, riding out with one of these bites would be a certain death sentence.

Altho I have seen lots of bears (I even ran into one once at Whistler - they are quite used to people there) and a few snakes here and there, in BC we have a vast wilderness full of riding trails. When NOT in the Whistler Bike Park, we do carry bear spray but had never gotten close enough to try it out as they usually see/hear us and run off. I have never seen a cougar but lots of coyotes. When I ride by myself I am not as ambitious as I am when I ride with others. Anything could happen on any given ride. Its part of the risk we all take. I have been part of a rescue were an XC dude went zipping by me all full of piss and vinger only to crash and puncture his femural artery. Fortunately for him, there was a nurse passing by and I always have my phone with me and we have a great Search and Rescue squad that are always ready, willing and able. They were there in 30 minutes. Ride safe!

 

[LePaddy]

Took me ages gathering those rocks to take this pic...

 

[KnollyBro]

Best day ever (documented) on my KSL! I will admit that it was 95% decending (bike park with a chair lift) but that is why I bought a mountain bike in the first place, to go down mountains

 

[Mcharza]

600 m vertically up and you find that the planned trail is forbidden for bikes. Nice @molveno, italy

 

[JetSedgwick]

 

[Tubby G]

Absolutely boiling hot in Yorkshire today

Our local woods now sell ice cream from a little honesty cafe (shed). Result

 

[KnollyBro]

600 m vertically up and you find that the planned trail is forbidden for bikes. Nice @molveno, italy

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A couple of friends and I did something similar many years ago in Washington State. At the trail head there was a sign that stated that the trail was a "Wilderness Area". Being from Canada, which was only 75 km north, where everywhere is a wilderness area, the sign didn't mean anything special to us. As we rode our bike to Mt. Baker Glacier, where we had kied to many times before, we got a few dirty looks. Suddenly 3 Park Ranger, who were running up the trail, came at us screaming "This is a Wilderness Area!!!" I asknowledged the fact that I could see an abundance of trees just like we have in Canada. They informed me that in Wilderness Areas NO mechanical devices are allowed, not even to make or maintain the trail. We said we didnt know and apologized. They made us carry our bike back down the trail and then gave each of us a $150 fine. Lesson learned. Look at Trailforks.

 

[Binhill1]

Slumming it today.

 

[dobbyhasfriends]

Elan valley, Wales. Hot and exposed but amazing scenery.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Slumming it today. View attachment 92058

I can see why you'd do it for the practicality when it comes to food and beers, but jeez, it must be exhausting riding with that table strapped between the two bikes in a parallel tandem formation !

 

[Binhill1]

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I can see why you'd do it for the practicality when it comes to food and beers, but jeez, it must be exhausting riding with that table strapped between the two bikes in a parallel tandem formation !

It's worth it just to piss off alĺ the cars . 1.5 mtrs clearance remember. Haha