Sunday, April 29, 2012

It's not all BIKE bro!

It's looking more and more likely that next year I will be visiting a mate of mine in Vancouver. After discussing with Lauren it appears instead of visiting Mark for 1 week, it looks like I will spend a month there riding my way around the countryside in August.

The debate on bikes etc is always discussed on my local trails. I have always been of the opinion that it "isn't about the bike, it's the rider!". I am now eating my own words as I spend the next few months searching for the perfect All Mountain frame for my impending trip next year.

I have always owned 'average' bikes... in fact none of my bikes have ever cost more than $1500 new. My favourite riding was on my -1k SS RIGID STEEL HARDTAIL. I think it's great bike to ride with others.... if you rip their legs off you can't stop smiling.... if they rip yours off.... you have a great excuse!

Check it:
Thomas Vanderham and Wade Simmons Shredding Cross-Country | Vital MTB

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

People that ride faster than me..

Sending my well wishes to Matt Dodd from here in Brisbane. He is heading over to the US to compete in some of their national DH events.

Matt has had some bad luck in the QLD events, but I know that no matter what he is placing the experience will be all worth it.

Kudos to the film maker.


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Sunday, April 15, 2012

All types of tread

After a 2 week break due to moving house I got back into some serious riding over my holidays. The last 2 weeks have seen a number of trails ridden, some with friends and some without. The without rides are still good for clearing the head!

Here's 2 weeks of riding in pictures...



Mt Nebo to clear the head

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Climb Climb Climb Mt Nebo


Eastern Escarpment with Pete, Woody and Mitch



Foggy Mt Joyce


Mt Joyce (Thanks Dave)


More Mt Joyce (thanks Dave)

Haven't done this in a while!

  Yesterday also allowed me to finally catch up with Dave and the trail care crew. I finally got to play on Wallum Frogglet which I'm very excited to ride. This week looks like rain rain rain so might have to pull out the roadie :)