Pic of the Day

[Binhill1]

From The O.C.
Our written local history doesn't go as far back as most of yours, but I'm fascinated nevertheless. Up in the hills overlooking the county, there is evidence of Acjachemen, but they have no written history. They all assimilated and their descendants are all rich casino owners today.

One of the trails we ride is called Joplin... for what reason I didn't know until Friday. While riding the trail, I decided I could no longer live in ignorance and decided that I MUST know more.

It turns out that J.C. Joplin moved into the mountains in 1877. He ended up building a road, which over the past 145 years has deteriorated into some sweet singletrack. Thank you Mister Joplin. The dude became treasurer of Orange County, put together our exhibit for the St. Louis World's Fair, and was the Secretary of the State Senate for quite a few years.

The second dude seated from the left is Joplin. Next to him is Joe Pleasants. Pleasants came here in 1861 at the age of 21 to run another guy's farm. He soon figured out that rather than mine silver out of the hills like everyone else, he could make more money with bees. He eventually became County Bee Inspector, and one of the peaks is named after him.

The sweet slice of cheesecake on the right is Jane Murdy. I don't know anything about her, other than she took care of Helena Modjeska when she became ill. Modjeska was a Polish Shakespearean actress who built her mountain home in the 1880's. A lot of features in the area carry her name.


Looking down from the middle section of what was once Joplin's road. You can spot singletrack on the hillside below.
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Lower section of Joplin's road, heading down to the canyon below.
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J.C. Joplin is #2 seated. Joe Pleasants is #3 seated. Jane Murdy is #5 seated. Picture taken in 1929.
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I love a bit of his

 

[Slymobi]

Nice ride out today, Shoulder not easing up much so decided to throw caution to the wind and go play in the sketchy woods at Etherow Country Park lol.

Catching a tad of air on the hill drop in

Testing the bar widths on the scenic bridge

 

[Binhill1]

One from the Bucket list. Dalwhinnie to Corrour for a fish supper went via Loch Garry and Rannoch. Had a night in Loch Ossian hostel then back via Ardverikie and Ben Alder. 39 miles yesterday but for some reason Mission control only recorded half today be about 40 miles again going by my arse.

 

[RustyMTB]

Can't beat that, just a quick once round the block for me tonight.

 

[Binhill1]

Can't beat that, just a quick once round the block for me tonight.

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That's about all I will manage tomorrow

 

[VWsurfbum]

One from the Bucket list. Dalwhinnie to Corrour for a fish supper went via Loch Garry and Rannoch. Had a night in Loch Ossian hostel then back via Ardverikie and Ben Alder. 39 miles yesterday but for some reason Mission control only recorded half today be about 40 miles again going by my arse.

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That looks awesome, have you got a strava/garmin map of that?

 

[Binhill1]

That looks awesome, have you got a strava/garmin map of that?

No I could do something on Memory map and put it on later today.

 

[VWsurfbum]

No I could do something on Memory map and put it on later today.

I'd just be interested to put it on a bucket list kind of trip.

 

[Mcharza]

Maybe this fall's last ride by the sea before winter comes. Still on my mtb, emtb is lying at home

 

[RustyMTB]

Ditched the bike & went off to hang out with Suede.

 

[IndigoUnicorn]

I turtled the handcycle on its maiden voyage through our local singletrack.

Didn’t even get any gnarly wounds to show off.

 

[Binhill1]

I turtled the handcycle on its maiden voyage through our local singletrack.

Didn’t even get any gnarly wounds to show off.

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What is that machine ?

 

[IndigoUnicorn]

What is that machine ?

It’s a ReActive Adaptations NUKE off-road handcycle with a Bafang BBS02 mid-drive kit.

 

[Jeff McD]

eiger mönch jungfrau. hope you like…

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Hey Tony, awesome photography. How often do you get out and ride? What camera? Sharpness is incredible. Thanks, I look forward to your pics every day.

 

[Binhill1]

It’s a ReActive Adaptations NUKE off-road handcycle with a Bafang BBS02 mid-drive kit.

Aha i see I have an old Alves custom hardtail. The local lad who made that built a few hand crank bikes for people . Remember one bike there he was adapting for someone with one leg shorter than the other. He was a great lad to deal with òur Charlie was. Enjoy

 

[Binhill1]

eiger mönch jungfrau. hope you like…

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Brilliant my first holiday was Grindelwald 40 years ago . Be awesome in summer.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I turtled the handcycle on its maiden voyage through our local singletrack.

Didn’t even get any gnarly wounds to show off.

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You could have just posted the first picture and we'd all of thought you were some super rad hand bike mega star ripping wheelies out of a berm :

Can you get stabilisers for it ??

 

[etoni]

3.14k, hohsaas to allmagellerhütte. very tec and exposed.

 

[etoni]

Hey Tony, awesome photography. How often do you get out and ride? What camera? Sharpness is incredible. Thanks, I look forward to your pics every day.

thanks!!
2 time a week. iphone 12 mini.

 

[The EMF]

3.14k, hohsaas to allmagellerhütte. very tec and exposed.

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Absolutely breathtaking my friend

 

[UnreasonableMuppet]

I made it all the way back home with the chain like this.

 

[Sudastone]

I left the gravel bike I usually ride to work at home and commuted the 10.5 miles on my Rocky Mountain for the first time. Just cruised in eco going 18-19mph going to work and hit trail mode coming home. It was a blast.

 

[Binhill1]

I made it all the way back home with the chain like this.
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Did you know it was like that ? .

 

[Binhill1]

I left the gravel bike I usually ride to work at home and commuted the 10.5 miles on my Rocky Mountain for the first time. Just cruised in eco going 18-19mph going to work and hit trail mode coming home. It was a blast.

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Lovely looking bike , I had a couple of RM back in the days before Ebikes

 

[UnreasonableMuppet]

Did you know it was like that ? .

I might have hit a tree again. For the second day time in two days. :/

 

[Binhill1]

I might have hit a tree again. For the second day time in two days. :/

Hope it was not the same tree.

 

[irie]

I might have hit a tree again. For the second day time in two days. :/

Target fixation? Been there done that. It's embarrassing.

 

[Jurassic]

Today's ride.

 

[RustyIron]

Didn’t even get any gnarly wounds to show off.

Hey! This is a family group! Watch the pottymouth commentary!



Is the bike ok?

 

[UnreasonableMuppet]

Hope it was not the same tree.

Target fixation? Been there done that. It's embarrassing.

This was the first one. Tagged tree A with the bar, and that sent me into tree B.

Tree A remembers me.

I was going close to the max assist speed when this happened.

The second one was off a jump where line choice is critical and the landing is a bit blind. Wasn't going too fast, so a tuck and roll saved me from any harm.