Digital Hippie – Page 59

How can you ever have time if you don't take time?

Roll on 2013

Post published:January 1, 2013
Post category:Mountain Biking

Walking past a display of digital clocks in the city the other day I felt like I was in The Matrix: ‘Who has time? Who has time? But then if we never *take* time, how can we have time?’ (Merovingian, Matrix Reloaded). OK It’s not a great quote, the one about cursing in French being like wiping your arse with silk is much funnier but I digress. The short version is seeing all people rushing around like ants in the city with all these clocks ticking time away reminded me to get my own arse into gear. (more…)

Agent Skully

Post published:September 17, 2012
Post category:MTB Upgrades

Is Skully not the coolest rear bike light ever? I think so!

ZEE Update

Post published:September 6, 2012
Post category:1x10 MTB Drivetrain MTB Reviews

The ZEE derailluer looks to be a satisfactory alternative to the XTR one I busted a while back. (more…)

Spring Trails

Spring Warmth

Post published:September 4, 2012
Post category:Mountain Biking Ride Central Victoria

Gotta admit… it feels better than ever to feel the warmth of the Spring sun! A run of sunny days is just what the doctor ordered to help send a lingering respiratory infection on its way. I hadn’t ridden the local trails since before heading off to Melrose close to a month ago, so it felt weird and new all over again riding around today. (more…)

Through the Mill

Post published:August 24, 2012
Post category:MTB Videos

Just over a year ago Chris Akrigg snapped his femur when a trials move on a cliff didn't go to plan. He's back and riding better than ever. Check out…

ZEE 10spd Shadow Plus Derailleur

Post published:August 24, 2012
Post category:1x10 MTB Drivetrain MTB Reviews Ride Melrose

Just before we began the rock and roll back country descent during which my XTR Shadow Plus derailleur got ripped in two, Rich put the mozz on me by asking why I’d gone with the long cage due to clearance issues etc. I had intended to get the mid cage version but when it came time to order it wasn’t available… and by that stage I was too hot and sweaty for Shadow Plus to wait any longer. All things considered though it’s been a long time since a rear derailleur got munched so I can’t complain, it’s been a good run. (more…)

The view towards Mt Remarkable, Eurovision Gravity Trail Bartagunyah

Eurovision, Bartagunyah Trails

Post published:August 19, 2012
Post category:Mountain Biking Over the Edge Sports Ride Melrose

Melrose has no shortage of sweet hand made single track but for locals and visitors alike it’s always fun to have somewhere new/different to ride. Rich and Al from Over the Edge have long been working on a plan to add a new gravity/flow run to Bartagunyah trails, a 2000+ acre rolling property on the edge of town which Al’s family own and is already home to the Whiskey Trail. Pretty cool when you think about – a huge property chock full of great MTB terrain owned by folk into biking and located just on the edge of town! (more…)

Night ride on Weaving Camels Trail, Melrose South Australia

Weaving Camels Trail Melrose

Post published:August 18, 2012
Post category:Mountain Biking Over the Edge Sports Ride Melrose

Ever wonder where trail fairies come from? There’s a good chance they’re spawned along Weaving Camels, a magical little MTB trail at Melrose, South Australia. With its lush green carpet, giant gums and babbling brook it’s straight out of a story book. The trail weaves its way through stands of River Red Gums (Camaldulensis) hence its name I guess! (more…)