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Rubinstein

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When the slop is a bit deeper than you thought. Front wheel goes in, gut hits the bars, phone comes off, best part is you don’t know it’s gone until you’re 2 miles down the road 😂😂

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steve_sordy

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I used to keep my phone in my zipped trouser pocket, but I broke two phones when having an involuntary dismount. So now it travels inside my backpack. Inconvenient, but at least I have never broken a screen since.
 

The Hodge

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That's the sensible thing to do ...but I'm still carrying mine in either jacket or bottoms ..as I take too many pics to put it in the back-pack each time ..
That will probably change with the first cracked screen ..touch wood I've been lucky so far as I've also had more than my fair share of " offs" ..😁
 

The EMF

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Pensioners day out at the Cabrach. Summited Corriehabbie 781 mtrs. Lot of eh what did you say, left not right you silly old &&&& . Few river crossings as well thrown in . Luckily Drummond worked for the waterboard all his life so we're in safe hands. Very cold minus 3 or 4 so first frosty ride for us all. Great to get out though.

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The three of you looked like you’ve lost a tenner and found a pound 😂
 

The Hodge

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Brilliant. I'm usually solo so it's a treat to cycle with people. Except the same route takes at least twice as long. 6 hours yesterday probably only did 24 miles max.
While I'm not averse to riding solo I much prefer riding with others ..there's just something about sharing the occaision with like minded mates ..and the daft craic 😁.
The fact that it takes longer is a fair trade for the company
 

Binhill1

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While I'm not averse to riding solo I much prefer riding with others ..there's just something about sharing the occaision with like minded mates ..and the daft craic 😁.
The fact that it takes longer is a fair trade for the company
Agree I'm finding it's happening more often now me going with a few lads.. A few folk i know started cycling a lot more seriously since ebikes came on the go . Exploring is so easy nowadays.
 

Binhill1

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Arminius

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Always fancied Las Vegas the strip mostly but I could handle a couple of rides . Need to be winter though I think.
Yepp, Death Valley July some years ago, 47 Celsius. Quite an experience to get outside for one not having been to such climate before.

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But strange musicals in Las Vegas at that time….:oops:

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Rod B.

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Always fancied Las Vegas the strip mostly but I could handle a couple of rides . Need to be winter though I think.
It's an interesting thing when considering Las Vegas for mountain biking. When I first heard that Las Vegas had trails, I laughed and thought, no way the place is nothing but desert. Who would think Sin City has some excellent world class mountain biking trails? Yes Virginia, there really is a Santa Claus, Vegas has some bad ass trails.

Theoretically, you can ride Vegas anytime of the year....Vegas get's hotter than Hell in the summer months. As an example, Vegas daytime temps for July average around 105 degree Fahrenheit/40.5 Celsius. One must adapt and overcome...Vegas average night time temps for July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit/27 Celsius. Who doesn't love a late night moonlit ride. Fall, winter and spring months are perfect. As an added plus, Vegas doesn't get a lot of rain, so the trails are rarely rutted or blown out.

Here are some additional pictures of trails around the Vegas area:

Ike's Peek - Blue Diamond Trail System

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Fook Yu - Springer Mountain

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The jury is still out on who's the jackass in the picture
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Binhill1

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It's an interesting thing when considering Las Vegas for mountain biking. When I first heard that Las Vegas had trails, I laughed and thought, no way the place is nothing but desert. Who would think Sin City has some excellent world class mountain biking trails? Yes Virginia, there really is a Santa Claus, Vegas has some bad ass trails.

Theoretically, you can ride Vegas anytime of the year....Vegas get's hotter than Hell in the summer months. As an example, Vegas daytime temps for July average around 105 degree Fahrenheit/40.5 Celsius. One must adapt and overcome...Vegas average night time temps for July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit/27 Celsius. Who doesn't love a late night moonlit ride. Fall, winter and spring months are perfect. As an added plus, Vegas doesn't get a lot of rain, so the trails are rarely rutted or blown out.

Here are some additional pictures of trails around the Vegas area:

Ike's Peek - Blue Diamond Trail System

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Fook Yu - Springer Mountain

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The jury is still out on who's the jackass in the picture
View attachment 129393 Yes that would suit me it looks great ..Stranger things have happened .
 

The Hodge

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It's an interesting thing when considering Las Vegas for mountain biking. When I first heard that Las Vegas had trails, I laughed and thought, no way the place is nothing but desert. Who would think Sin City has some excellent world class mountain biking trails? Yes Virginia, there really is a Santa Claus, Vegas has some bad ass trails.

Theoretically, you can ride Vegas anytime of the year....Vegas get's hotter than Hell in the summer months. As an example, Vegas daytime temps for July average around 105 degree Fahrenheit/40.5 Celsius. One must adapt and overcome...Vegas average night time temps for July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit/27 Celsius. Who doesn't love a late night moonlit ride. Fall, winter and spring months are perfect. As an added plus, Vegas doesn't get a lot of rain, so the trails are rarely rutted or blown out.

Here are some additional pictures of trails around the Vegas area:

Ike's Peek - Blue Diamond Trail System

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Fook Yu - Springer Mountain

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The jury is still out on who's the jackass in the picture
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Looks great 👍
 

Binhill1

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Yes that would suit me it looks great ..Stranger things have happened than me going to Vegas. Only have a couple years left though the cut off date for me travelling is 70 years old .
 

steve_sordy

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Nov 5, 2018
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It's an interesting thing when considering Las Vegas for mountain biking. When I first heard that Las Vegas had trails, I laughed and thought, no way the place is nothing but desert. Who would think Sin City has some excellent world class mountain biking trails? Yes Virginia, there really is a Santa Claus, Vegas has some bad ass trails.

Theoretically, you can ride Vegas anytime of the year....Vegas get's hotter than Hell in the summer months. As an example, Vegas daytime temps for July average around 105 degree Fahrenheit/40.5 Celsius. One must adapt and overcome...Vegas average night time temps for July is 81 degrees Fahrenheit/27 Celsius. Who doesn't love a late night moonlit ride. Fall, winter and spring months are perfect. As an added plus, Vegas doesn't get a lot of rain, so the trails are rarely rutted or blown out.

Here are some additional pictures of trails around the Vegas area:

Ike's Peek - Blue Diamond Trail System

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Fook Yu - Springer Mountain

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The jury is still out on who's the jackass in the picture
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I think I'd deffo need a guide!
 

R3Z3N

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Tunnel Trail in Santa Barbara CA. Quite a few people have lost their lives at this spot as it is a 200ft or so drop...but VERY techy to get to this spot, let alone the entire 2200ft of descent over 3mi. Anyway, look up vids...

As far as Vegas, ride Bootleg Canyon and Boneshaker.....other than that I find most other trails to be....lacking and boorish.

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Rod B.

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Tunnel Trail in Santa Barbara CA. Quite a few people have lost their lives at this spot as it is a 200ft or so drop...but VERY techy to get to this spot, let alone the entire 2200ft of descent over 3mi. Anyway, look up vids...

As far as Vegas, ride Bootleg Canyon and Boneshaker.....other than that I find most other trails to be....lacking and boorish.

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Funny, I've always thought any day on a mountain bike with friends is great. I've been blessed with the ability to not be bored when riding. I love riding Ventura and Santa Barbara. My way of thinking is that all trails are good. You are right, Boneshaker is technical and good.

I find that as I get older (64), the extreme stuff isn't so much my thing. I still hit them, but I tend to be more careful nowadays. Having a bad crash and literally not being able to walk for 18 months will do that. Keep on charging while you can, try not to be bored. It's the little things in life that are special.

Be safe,
Rod
 

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