Pic of the Day

penguinni · Jul 19, 2022

Conlig, Co Down, N Ireland a few hours ago. Taken from top of the old lead mines looking towards Strangford Lough

Another grand day out around my local trails. Much cooler today and even some heavy rain showers, but the trails are still riding well.

Ive said it before and Ill say it again…getting an ebike has been a revelation!

Another One · Jul 20, 2022

Quick lunch time muscle warmer.

Another One · Jul 20, 2022

No way had this dropped by itself.

The Hodge · Jul 20, 2022

Another One said:
No way had this dropped by itself.

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I'm not really sure what I'm looking at ..?

Another One · Jul 20, 2022

The Hodge said:
I'm not really sure what I'm looking at ..?

Sorry not a great picture but route blocked by tree which I have no idea where it came from.

The Hodge · Jul 20, 2022

Another One said:
Sorry not a great picture but route blocked by tree which I have no idea where it came from.

Gotcha.. foul play at work ?

KnollyBro · Jul 20, 2022

The most difficult feature on this double black trail called Ladies Only (North Shore, BC) is called Bart Simpson. There seems to be a tradition of naming difficult features around here. I have done it before many years ago on a 26" wheel bike with full armor. The consequences are high with a 90 degree turn on the entrance and a lumpy exit. So, like many people who ride this trail, I leave this one alone! My Bro did the most impressive save on it, many years ago.

Mcharza · Jul 20, 2022

Last bike park day of this trip. Winterberg Germany. Going home after this

RebornRider · Jul 20, 2022

Here's a pic from the top of Mammoth Mountain bike park (California) showing some snow to cool us all off. This was from last week (12 July).

Here is the "pics or it didn't happen" pic:

The Hodge · Jul 21, 2022

@RebornRider
Regarding your "pic or it didn't happen" pic ...
I'm not convinced ..who is to say that you didn't take your bike for a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain only to find the trails closed once you got there

..
( I'm looking at the two red trail closed signs )..
We really need to see some action shots before this can be signed off ...

RustyMTB · Jul 21, 2022

Good one.

RebornRider · Jul 21, 2022

The Hodge said:
We really need to see some action shots before this can be signed off ...

Well, see, it was like this ... I was there alone, and didn't have my GoPro, and ...

penguinni · Jul 21, 2022

Clandeboye, Bangor N Ireland a few hours ago.

Thoroughly enjoyable pootle around the local trails which are riding better than ever, and finished off with mandatory coffee and a big bun at Bangor harbour.

Another grand day out.

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The Hodge · Jul 21, 2022

Out with my old mate Ian Bell today ..cant remember the last time we rode together ..
Although he stocks ebikes in his shop ..Ian is still old school and isn't ready for one yet ( 70+) ..I wouldn't be able to keep up with him on a normal mtb ..but readjusted so we rode mostly together..
Fabulous day in the Cheviot Hills where the weather had cooled down after the scorching start to the week ..on some of the trails to be ridden on the upcoming group rideout ..

This is part of the Border ridge with Scotland on the left side of the fence

Great ride and good to be riding with Ian again..to celebrate we had to stop off for a pint at the newly refurbished pub ( The Star ) in Harbottle ..what a fantastic job they have made of it ..

A grand day out

klevtik · Jul 21, 2022

Some trails on Lopata mountain, and Pylypets bike park

Another One · Jul 21, 2022

RebornRider said:
Here's a pic from the top of Mammoth Mountain bike park (California) showing some snow to cool us all off. This was from last week (12 July).

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Here is the "pics or it didn't happen" pic:

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Wow amazing

Another One · Jul 21, 2022

The Hodge said:
@RebornRider
Regarding your "pic or it didn't happen" pic ...
I'm not convinced ..who is to say that you didn't take your bike for a chairlift ride to the top of the mountain only to find the trails closed once you got there ..
( I'm looking at the two red trail closed signs )..
We really need to see some action shots before this can be signed off ...

I don't care just being there is enough for me.

Nicho · Jul 21, 2022

penguinni said:
and a big bun

You ate one of these?

penguinni · Jul 21, 2022

Nicho said:
You ate one of these?

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Just the ears and part of a leg. Saving the rest for lunch tomorrow

The Hodge · Jul 22, 2022

BAMBAMODA said:
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I reckon even I could manage that log ..

Hobo Mikey · Jul 22, 2022

BAMBAMODA said:
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I would not advertise the fact you are having a jump with a German.

KnollyBro · Jul 22, 2022

The Trail I have been trying clean is called Ladies Only. The end of its splits into a crazy rocky chutey mess that hardly anyone rides anymore with the popular choice being the trail know as the Big Stupid. The North Shore is known for interesting names and the Big Stupid refers to a 15 foot rock face with several lines including a near vertical one which, as usual, runs into a large tree. I have seen riders clear this line and I have seen riders hit one of the many trees. A couple of kids were checking out the hardest line and talking about jumping into it

. The entrance to the rock face is also very lumpy with lots of roots, rocks and moss. In the end, I only saw the kid take the easy line. No Big Stupids today!

My Levo SL ghost riding off a drop. I was pretty worried about it falling off as the structure is a little shakey as I walked on and off of it!

Zimmerframe · Jul 22, 2022

BAMBAMODA said:
Tandem is the new real skill test. Especially if one of you are drunk!

I always presumed 99% of your sexual activity was solo .. so tandem and drunk (well, she'd have to be) must be a bit more interesting !

Nicho · Jul 22, 2022

penguinni said:
Just the ears and part of a leg. Saving the rest for lunch tomorrow

That was very sensible. You wouldn't have been able to ride home if you had eaten all of it.

irie · Jul 22, 2022

Loving this thread

penguinni · Jul 23, 2022

Nicho said:
That was very sensible. You wouldn't have been able to ride home if you had eaten all of it.

I could have bunny hopped like mad on the way though…..

penguinni · Jul 23, 2022

Another One said:
Sorry not a great picture but route blocked by tree which I have no idea where it came from.

Well, there once was a daddy tree and a mummy tree and they loved each other very much….

The Hodge · Jul 23, 2022

Warning !!..large picture content ..even more so than usual ..please let @billwarwick know as he might go into meltdown..
Terrific 30 mile pootle on great bridleways & lanes in the far northeast corner of Northumberland with my good buddy @The EMF
Nothing too high or technical just a nice chilled ride with some terrific scenery in good company ..a supreme summer ride ...
The EMF with the far Eastern section of the Cheviot Hills in the background

Not saying this bridleway was overgrown ..but we rode about a mile through bracken this high ..( good fun ..but must check for ticks ..)

The EMF under Goatscrag Hill...there were no Goats

A view of Lindisfarne ( or Holy Island if you are local )

Some pics of St.Cuthberts cave where it is said his body rested on the way to Durham Cathedral from Lindisfarne in the 11th Century ..

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As mentioned in the Cheviots rideout thread for 20th August ..sheep shit is a bit of a problem ..so that you are not disappointed we pointed these little beauties in the right direction ...

Great day ..cheers for the beer at the end Wayne

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The EMF · Jul 23, 2022

As mentioned by @The Hodge this was a proper pootle on byways, bridleways and very quiet roads in a scenic part of North Northumberland..Nothing to add the eloquent description just a few pics of me mate doing his thaaang on his E160-RS.