Pic of the Day

[Scott5297]

I've attached a couple of photos from Gravelly Hill Interchange, more commonly known as Spaghetti Junction. It is at junction 6 of the M6 motorway near Birmingham, UK.

When opened in 1972 it represented a real achievement in transportation by successfully managing the intersection of several major thoroughfares and redirecting various waterways.

In 2020 it has a somewhat dystopian feel about it. The air was permeated by the smell of cannabis cigarettes and a Bangkok-esque sulphurous odour from part of the canal. Graffiti adorned the concrete walls and rubbish was discarded everywhere.

Getting to it by canal from central Birmingham exposed the industrial heritage of Britain's second city with numerous factories along the way.

 

[MadsB]

The air was permeated by the smell of cannabis cigarettes and a Bangkok-esque sulphurous odour from part of the canal.

loving your description ?

 

[Kilham5]

The air was permeated by the smell of acorns and fresh wet grass, and the Bangkok sewer-esque odour of sheep shite.

 

[Rosemount]

Hidden Vale Adventure Park .

 

[levity]

At the top of the Starkweather Lake trail above Devil's Postpile Monument near Mammoth Mtn, California
Minaret peaks in the background

 

[HORSPWR]

I've attached a couple of photos from Gravelly Hill Interchange, more commonly known as Spaghetti Junction. It is at junction 6 of the M6 motorway near Birmingham, UK.

When opened in 1972 it represented a real achievement in transportation by successfully managing the intersection of several major thoroughfares and redirecting various waterways.

In 2020 it has a somewhat dystopian feel about it. The air was permeated by the smell of cannabis cigarettes and a Bangkok-esque sulphurous odour from part of the canal. Graffiti adorned the concrete walls and rubbish was discarded everywhere.

Getting to it by canal from central Birmingham exposed the industrial heritage of Britain's second city with numerous factories along the way.

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Looks like an ideal place to get jumped ?

 

[Flog]

Went to Alfreds Tower yesterday with my beloved.
Pop question - how many bricks to build the tower.....??

 

[AdamM]

Ok, please don’t kill me?

 

[Nicho]

Pop question - how many bricks to build the tower.....??

More than 3?

 

[7869hodgy]

 

[ragnor]

 

[AdamM]

Afternoon in Tatry mountains (Slovakia).
this trail- it was really good workout for my whole body, especially going uphill
BTW- my Levo just finished its first 1000km with no problems?

 

[MrBrownstone]

Been riding a bunch. 100 miles in the last 3 days, 2725 trouble free miles on the BMC with E8000 since December. Looking forward to another 70-100 miles this week. Pic from yesterday’s 34 miler.

 

[billwarwick]

Ah mud. I’d forgotten that!

 

[Zimmerframe]

Splat of the day ....

Last run down of the day. Lost the front, no idea what happened or how. (bad riding most likely).

Went full rag doll and landed chest first at high speed on the twin stumps, shoulder on the rock - arms flailing uselessly. Bounced and flipped into the logs and tree and ricocheted off down trail to the left.

Promptly passed out and had a nice snooze for a few minutes.

Bruised ribs, kidneys, calf, knee. Pulled shoulder, broken finger. laceratons. Ripped finger off glove

That's with shin guards, knee pads, armoured shorts, body armour and full face .. dread to think what I'd be like unarmoured.

 

[1981Miked]

Nice little evening jaunt around Dundee. 21.5miles. Not done that distance for years on a bike.

 

[Jimbo Vills]

Splat of the day ....

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Last run down of the day. Lost the front, no idea what happened or how. (bad riding most likely).

Went full rag doll and landed chest first at high speed on the twin stumps, shoulder on the rock - arms flailing uselessly. Bounced and flipped into the logs and tree and ricocheted off down trail to the left.

Promptly passed out and had a nice snooze for a few minutes.

Bruised ribs, kidneys, calf, knee. Pulled shoulder, broken finger. laceratons. Ripped finger off glove

That's with shin guards, knee pads, armoured shorts, body armour and full face .. dread to think what I'd be like unarmoured.

most importantly....

hows the bike?? ?

 

[CBSTD]

Splat of the day ....

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Last run down of the day. Lost the front, no idea what happened or how. (bad riding most likely).

Went full rag doll and landed chest first at high speed on the twin stumps, shoulder on the rock - arms flailing uselessly. Bounced and flipped into the logs and tree and ricocheted off down trail to the left.

Promptly passed out and had a nice snooze for a few minutes.

Bruised ribs, kidneys, calf, knee. Pulled shoulder, broken finger. laceratons. Ripped finger off glove

That's with shin guards, knee pads, armoured shorts, body armour and full face .. dread to think what I'd be like unarmoured.

 

[CBSTD]

Is the bike ok heal quick

 

[Pivot]

Splat of the day ....

Last run down of the day. Lost the front, no idea what happened or how. (bad riding most likely).

Went full rag doll and landed chest first at high speed on the twin stumps, shoulder on the rock - arms flailing uselessly. Bounced and flipped into the logs and tree and ricocheted off down trail to the left.

Promptly passed out and had a nice snooze for a few minutes.

Bruised ribs, kidneys, calf, knee. Pulled shoulder, broken finger. laceratons. Ripped finger off glove

That's with shin guards, knee pads, armoured shorts, body armour and full face .. dread to think what I'd be like unarmoured.

Wow! That puts my cart-wheel wipe-out into perspective!
I hope you recover fast!

I must invest in some body armour! Any good recommendations? You have tested the lot

 

[Doomanic]

Bloody hell Zim! Hope you heal fast mate!

 

[PJ27]

Splat of the day ....

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Last run down of the day. Lost the front, no idea what happened or how. (bad riding most likely).

Went full rag doll and landed chest first at high speed on the twin stumps, shoulder on the rock - arms flailing uselessly. Bounced and flipped into the logs and tree and ricocheted off down trail to the left.

Promptly passed out and had a nice snooze for a few minutes.

Bruised ribs, kidneys, calf, knee. Pulled shoulder, broken finger. laceratons. Ripped finger off glove

That's with shin guards, knee pads, armoured shorts, body armour and full face .. dread to think what I'd be like unarmoured.

Hey Zimmerframe, so sorry to hear. Bummer. Lucky you had all your gear on. Take it easy and hope ya heal fast.

 

[levity]

Splat of the day ....

Sorry to hear that, Zimmer! Glad it wasn't worse, good for you wearing armor.

Heal up quickly!

A reminder to us all, splats happen!

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Splat of the day ....

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Last run down of the day. Lost the front, no idea what happened or how. (bad riding most likely).

Went full rag doll and landed chest first at high speed on the twin stumps, shoulder on the rock - arms flailing uselessly. Bounced and flipped into the logs and tree and ricocheted off down trail to the left.

Promptly passed out and had a nice snooze for a few minutes.

Bruised ribs, kidneys, calf, knee. Pulled shoulder, broken finger. laceratons. Ripped finger off glove

That's with shin guards, knee pads, armoured shorts, body armour and full face .. dread to think what I'd be like unarmoured.

just because you got a new helmet, don’t mean you got to test it. ?

 

[Zimmerframe]

Any good recommendations? You have tested the lot

Without de-railing the pic thread too much Yesterdays crash test dummy test setup was Smith Mainline (helmet) Very comfortable in a crash and for snoozing in, when I finally came round I actually thought I was in my bed It's so unobtrusive, I didn't even question why I was sleeping with a full face on - then again, the Mrs can be grumpy, so maybe my subconscious pieced that one together.

Troy lee 7855 body armour. There is a thread on this somewhere with lots of comparisons. Really impressed I don't have broken ribs from the stumps. It's lighter and more comfortable than my Fox Titan, but doesn't have the solid plate armour - would still seem to perform very well. Shoulder is a mess, but I think that was twisted/pulled. Had a very fast OTB off a tree a couple of days ago and didn't have a mark on me.

Sam Hill knee pads. My knees must have taken a few hard hits I'm guessing. I wasn't very aware of them at the time. Football shinpads with ankle protection. No name Mix of hard plate/padded armoured shorts - black things off e-bay that match the fox titan armour.

Fox d3o gloves - Impressed with how these have worn, but not impressed with the d30, it had already de-composed when new and didn't react, it's since set like concrete. I guess I can't complain at the finger tearing off, that is the first time they've torn and they've probably done a lot of friction miles on the ground Ignoring the broken finger my hands aren't actually marked.

The bike once again proves that the Kenevo classic was designed for Muppets and is pretty much indestructible ! Handlebars needed straightening and it needs re-indexing, but all seems intact !

 

[Doomanic]

So what helmet are you trying next?

 

[MPJ]

Stop lying around eating doritos, get back in that saddle soldier!

 

[Mcharza]

After my ride, checked the fishing spot. Forgot my emtb at home

 

[#lazy]

Zoo is now open for Japanese ladies only !

 

[JohnJohn]