So I had a pretty goofy crash the other day. It was on a section of trail I ride often which I think was part of the reason I stacked – just not paying enough attention to conditions, bike and trail. (more…)
Here’s the funny thing about turns in the trail – they curve instead of going straight, go figure! (more…)
Loved today’s ride. Some days things just seem to float along, you’d reckon if you looked down the tires would be magically hovering above the ground. I guess it offsets the days when you just seem to be smashing into everything. (more…)
Double shot cuppa joe followed by Mojo HD fix. Hell of a way to start the day! :P
Had a great day in the bush, working on a short alternative section of trail. I’d only planned to spend an hour or so out there but couldn’t resist — beautiful Spring day, bush packed with flowers, and if I could get the first pass as the section done the rain forecast in the next few days should settle it down nicely… perfect! Fast forward 5-6 hours, wiped out, job done! (more…)
First day of Spring, cracker of a day, feeling ok with some time to spare so had to get out on the Mojo HD. Headed out to Mt Tarrengower to play around on the granite rocks and boulders above The Butts. Have hardly ridden in the last three weeks so tried to take it easy, don’t want the flu to return. I didn’t ride that well, sort of heavy vs floating — the rear tire took a beating — but it was great to be out. The large boulders are fun no matter what. (more…)
I was at Pinkbike checking out pics of Niner’s Carbon dually and wondered how much longer it would be before Ibis released more info on their new 29er. Moments later news of the Ibis Ripley 29’er appeared on Facebook and the Ibis site. Cool. (more…)
Thought I better do something productive while getting over the flu, almost there thankfully. I guess getting around in the wee hours of Winter mornings, out in the rain and…