Pic of the Day

[billwarwick]

6000 miles on Bosch gen 4 . No issues at all. I must be the lucky one

 

[Mcharza]

Frisbee golf, mtb and running trails and fitness stairs. XC ski tracks in winter. Taxpayers’ money well spent.

 

[The Hodge]

Apologies first of all to Colin as I had already said that I wouldn't be riding again until I'd got my rear wheel issues sorted ..but early this morning @The EMF contacted me to say that he was able to make a ride today and said the magic words " Bolts Law" ( one of my favourite trails anywhere ..not just in the North East ) ..so decided to risk one more ride before getting it fixed .
It could have easily back-fired ..but didn't and instead the mtb gods blessed us with dry & dusty trails which were so so good and totally worth the risk ..
Once again the 5km road section was sacrificed for a there & back to the top of Bolts Law & beyond ..then transporting the bikes to Blanchland for Slaley & The Carriers Way ..
Pics featuring Wayne ..

Hopefully fully sorted again for next weeks ride ..
Cracking day ..cheers Wayne ..

 

[Plummet]

Mountain and surf all in one.

 

[The EMF]

A brilliant ride out today out of Edmundbyers and Blanchland. This was going to be a solo ride but on checking my phone at 06.30 @The Hodge informed that he had decided to join me even though with a slightly buckled wheel and two broken spokes in the rear wheel this could have spelt disaster…….but it didn’t

The pics above are on the climb to Bolts Law into a brisk cool headwind, the trails dry, dusty and fast. We completed a there and back starting from the small parking spot in Edmundbyers that Neil has done many times. The climb was excellent so dry and no bogs to slow the pace. The return with the wind behind us was so fast, very loose and with rocky shoots joined up by narrow technical singletrack it was great fun.
We then hoyed the bike back in the cars and drove to Blanchland and headed to Slaley via a BOAT ( bridleway open to all traffic ) from Penypipe farm which again was fast dusty and with deep sandy/ loam stretches so easy to wash out on was enjoyable
Neil through a less technical part of the singletrack we rode on.
Then onto sublime moorland singletrack over
Burntsheilhaugh Fell and Birkside Fell back to penypipe farm

If there is a better couple of miles of open Moorland single track then I’ve yet to ride it.
A great day out super fast dry trails a total blast and even made better with the surprise company of @The Hodge.
Cheers mate and thanks for the pint.

 

[luna87824]

Arizona Gila Monster

 

[The Hodge]

Arizona Gila Monster

Did you forget the pic?

 

[Oldandslowguy]

Reno, NV

 

[Astro66]

Another cracker of a day in Sydney. Rode to an area called Heathcote.

I was joined by Skippy ....... It was actually a Wallaby.

The bridge of death. It's so lopsided. But a nice view from it.

There is an old abandoned Hwy in the middle of the bush. This is the old Princes Hwy that was the only road South out of Sydney many years ago.

And you know it's been a great day, when you get back to the car, and the bike looks like this. So I celebrated with an EMTB breakfast of Champions .........

 

[The EMF]

6000 miles on Bosch gen 4 . No issues at all. I must be the lucky one View attachment 145351 View attachment 145352

Is that the bike you use on an indoor turbo trainer,
6000 miles beggars belief, long may it continue to give you miles of smiles

 

[Tubby G]

The White Horse appears so peaceful & innocent viewed from a distance, but the tree canopy hides a dark secret of thrill’s & adrenaline fuelled fun

 

[The Hodge]

The White Horse appears so peaceful & innocent viewed from a distance, but the tree canopy hides a dark secret of thrill’s & adrenaline fuelled fun

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Wots that then guv ?

 

[Arminius]

Apologies first of all to Colin as I had already said that I wouldn't be riding again until I'd got my rear wheel issues sorted ..but early this morning @The EMF contacted me to say that he was able to make a ride today and said the magic words " Bolts Law" ( one of my favourite trails anywhere ..not just in the North East ) ..so decided to risk one more ride before getting it fixed .
It could have easily back-fired ..but didn't and instead the mtb gods blessed us with dry & dusty trails which were so so good and totally worth the risk ..
Once again the 5km road section was sacrificed for a there & back to the top of Bolts Law & beyond ..then transporting the bikes to Blanchland for Slaley & The Carriers Way ..
Pics featuring Wayne .. View attachment 145358 View attachment 145359 View attachment 145360 View attachment 145361

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Hopefully fully sorted again for next weeks ride ..
Cracking day ..cheers Wayne ..

Well done, gentlemen!

 

[Tubby G]

Wots that then guv ?

Er, well, awesome trails. I was trying to sound all poetic

 

[billwarwick]

CV

Er, well, awesome trails. I was trying to sound all poetic

dont give up the day job !

 

[TimC7]

The White Horse appears so peaceful & innocent viewed from a distance, but the tree canopy hides a dark secret of thrill’s & adrenaline fuelled fun

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Used to live in the house just off the right of that pic and blast through those woods on an old scramble bike!!

 

[Tubby G]

Used to live in the house just off the right of that pic and blast through those woods on an old scramble bike!!

Wow what a coincidence, I think I know the house you’re describing. Opposite the ‘village farm house’ just before the junction into the main village ?

 

[TimC7]

Wow what a coincidence, I think I know the house you’re describing. Opposite the ‘village farm house’ just before the junction into the main village ?

No, the farm on the side of the hill level with the White Horse, off to the right 1/4 mile as you look at the pic.

Wish I lived up there now!

 

[Mcharza]

A nice bike park session today. Learned few new tricks too.
And I realized what a good bottle holder I have

 

[Tubby G]

No, the farm on the side of the hill level with the White Horse, off to the right 1/4 mile as you look at the pic.

Wish I lived up there now!

It’s my local riding spot, just a few miles away. There’s some fantastic trails there

 

[The Hodge]

View attachment 145503 View attachment 145504 A nice bike park session today. Learned few new tricks too.
And I realized what a good bottle holder I have

Alcohol free..its not that good then ..

 

[VWsurfbum]

Didnt have any ride plans for Sunday, so went out and followed my nose.
From the Flow app,

From the Garmin

And some bits along the way.

 

[Aitrui]

Finally rained last night, the dirt is perfect now.

 

[Jackware]

Didnt have any ride plans for Sunday, so went out and followed my nose.
From the Flow app,
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From the Garmin
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And some bits along the way.

Seeing the Lancaster is a winning day on its own.

 

[VWsurfbum]

Seeing the Lancaster is a winning day on its own.

It was odd, I got to a field in the middle of nowhere and people were standing around lol.

 

[Mcharza]

Alcohol free..its not that good then ..

Haha, but I have to drive home by car.

 

[Mcharza]

Looking for new trails. A nice rock trail was found.

 

[Arminius]

Not that much MTB this year but had a good ride on my „home trail“ last Sunday.

A nice flow crossing with deep mud and steep uphill

End of summer and still fair-skinned

Nettles and blackberry busches on all smaller trails. Always hoping not to be the fist passing through or that it is good keeping away rheumatism.

Some have horses on a hill, some made from driftwood. (by Driftwood-Arts, I found out).

 

[The EMF]

Arrgh nettle stings……..the gift that keeps on giving

 

[Binhill1]

Arrgh nettle stings……..the gift that keeps on giving

I never leave the house in summer without a few Docin leafs , midge spray , tick remover etc