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[Semmelrocc]

Looks like your summer ist just like ours – an endless mix of sunshine and rain...

 

[RustyMTB]

We've imported summer from Scandinavia by the look of things. Anyway, I have eye surgery booked next week so that was my last ride for a month.

 

[Astro66]

Took to the Australian Alpine Region on the weekend. Beautiful area. Some fantastically preserved old refuge huts.

 

[Tonybro]

Looks like your summer ist just like ours – an endless mix of sunshine and rain...

Fixed it for you - at least here in NW England!

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Out and about around Glen Lochhay.

 

[The Hodge]

Out and about around Glen Lochhay.
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Lochay the noo..

 

[Binhill1]

Glentromie and Glenfeshie today 29 miles good land rover tracks all the way. Factoid the second last picture is where they filmed The Dark Knight Rises opening scene. . One parachutist landed on a local cottage roof .

 

[Octagon]

Thought I better get out before the rain comes Tomorrow -West Dartmoor-

 

[Bones]

Not much to look at but it's broken
Thanks Fort William!
This is what happens when an amateur goes on the world cup downhill track

 

[Binhill1]

Middle finger as well not so good.

 

[The Hodge]

Not much to look at but it's broken
Thanks Fort William!
This is what happens when an amateur goes on the world cup downhill track
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What made you take a heated towel rail on a downhill track in the first place ?
I know a good plumber if you need one ..

 

[Bones]

What made you take a heated towel rail on a downhill track in the first place ?
I know a good plumber if you need one ..

 

[Al-ec]

Skylarks + Sheeps (Pre-rain version)

 

[etoni]

simplon switzerland.

 

[Tonybro]

What's the blue colour above the mountains? Not seen that before... (at least not this summer, it's been sh!t)

 

[Hobo Mikey]

What made you take a heated towel rail on a downhill track in the first place ?
I know a good plumber if you need one ..

That’s his idea of a warm up.

 

[Binhill1]

What's the blue colour above the mountains? Not seen that before... (at least not this summer, it's been sh!t)

Been

That’s his idea of a warm up.

A lot of rain everywhere so not a bad idea.

 

[guile80386]

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Wow, nice!

 

[Artoist]

A couple of hours in the muck and filth earlier....enjoyed it though.
New rear mudguards didn't keep as much as I'd hoped off my back.

 

[Stihldog]

A couple of hours in the muck and filth earlier....enjoyed it though.
New rear mudguards didn't keep as much as I'd hoped off my back.
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I know that you use RaceFace cranks…the rest is covered with too much muck and filth.

 

[Arminius]

What's the blue colour above the mountains? Not seen that before... (at least not this summer, it's been sh!t)

How comes Switzerland is having that fckn good weather while the rest of us is sitting in the cold and the rain? BTW we now have „Sheeps Cold“ period. Brrrrrrr

 

[The Hodge]

Kielder.North West Northumberland .
A quick solo ride taking in the Deadwater Trail ( Into The Valley & Twist & Shout x2) and Skydive on the Lonesome Pine Trail ..where I managed to save the world from an alien invasion ..
Still can't get used to all trees gone through harvesting ..although Russell has done a great job ( ongoing) of repairing damage and re-profiling the trail ..completely changing the flow (in a good way) ..just wish the tree cover was still there .
Nice new picnic bench ..but too many midges to hang around for long ..

Enlarge the pic and follow the trail from the greenery on the left " Into The Valley "

Crossing over the Valley and climbing up to Skyspace near to the observatory I'd heard about the possibility of being " visited " .. the info sheet had a rough description ..

Sure enough after sitting quietly for a few moments ...

This thing came flying down the tunnel at me which I managed to capture ..

Eat or be eaten was my only thought ..

The little fella never stood a chance ..managed to destroy another four which took care of the scouting party from planet Poppit..and saved the world from obesity..
You can thank me later
Strangely it took a little while to get moving again ..

Nice little pootle ..and back in time for the footie starting ..

 

[etoni]

How comes Switzerland is having that fckn good weather while the rest of us is sitting in the cold and the rain? BTW we now have „Sheeps Cold“ period. Brrrrrrr

Only one day a week and this place is south the alps, switzerland (sempione) italien border!

 

[Arminius]

Kielder.North West Northumberland .
A quick solo ride taking in the Deadwater Trail ( Into The Valley & Twist & Shout x2) and Skydive on the Lonesome Pine Trail ..where I managed to save the world from an alien invasion ..
Still can't get used to all trees gone through harvesting ..although Russell has done a great job ( ongoing) of repairing damage and re-profiling the trail ..completely changing the flow (in a good way) ..just wish the tree cover was still there .
Nice new picnic bench ..but too many midges to hang around for long ..
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Enlarge the pic and follow the trail from the greenery on the left " Into The Valley "
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Crossing over the Valley and climbing up to Skyspace near to the observatory I'd heard about the possibility of being " visited " .. the info sheet had a rough description ..
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This thing came flying down the tunnel at me which I managed to capture ..
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Eat or be eaten was my only thought ..
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The little fella never stood a chance ..managed to destroy another four which took care of the scouting party from planet Poppit..and saved the world from obesity..
You can thank me later
Strangely it took a little while to get moving again ..
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Nice little pootle ..and back in time for the footie starting ..

Marvelous post!

Thanks God you saved us! Luckily, after this stressful fight, you managed to get back through the than even narrower gate hole. The only concern now is that he was the vanguard and there will be more to come. Better we join you going back there to defend our planet against the upcoming high caloric invasion. Never to be underestimated little bastards!

PS: Real nice looking place up there with the trail you mention and I can feel with you about the cut trees..
Had to check what this Skyspace thing is, appearing from the inside like a toilet, and found this with some explanations & pics: Skyspace Kielder

 

[Binhill1]

Marvelous post!

Thanks God you saved us! Luckily, after this stressful fight, you managed to get back through the than even narrower gate hole. The only concern now is that he was the vanguard and there will be more to come. Better we join you going back there to defend our planet against the upcoming high caloric invasion. Never to be underestimated little bastards!

PS: Real nice looking place up there with the trail you mention and I can feel with you about the cut trees..
Had to check what this Skyspace thing is, appearing from the inside like a toilet, and found this with some explanations & pics: Skyspace Kielder

We are not alone

 

[Astro66]

Royal National Park in Sydney. Muddy ride, but was awesome.

Took me nearly an hour to clean the bike when I got home .......... but it was worth it .......

 

[Binhill1]

Royal National Park in Sydney. Muddy ride, but was awesome.

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Took me nearly an hour to clean the bike when I got home .......... but it was worth it .......

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You must be built like Arnie to manage getting that bike up there. I like the roof suckers ? though.

 

[Astro66]

You must be built like Arnie to manage getting that bike up there. I like the roof suckers ? though.

You can see in the photo below, I've placed the rear wheel mount low on the tailgate. So I lift the rear wheel on, then pivot the forks into the mount. I also remove the battery, so with the wheel off as well, it's about 5kg lighter. So probably only about 19kgs.

It's surprisingly easy to get up.

 

[Arminius]

You can see in the photo below, I've placed the rear wheel mount low on the tailgate. So I lift the rear wheel on, then pivot the forks into the mount. I also remove the battery, so with the wheel off as well, it's about 5kg lighter. So probably only about 19kgs.

It's surprisingly easy to get up.

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Perhaps it is easier because you are down under!

I have been loading loads of windsurfing boards and bikes in/on cars and vans and can not imagine how this is working without arms like a crane boom. Please share a video how this is handled.

 

[Astro66]

I'll get my son to film me next weekend.