Ninham the last two days of riding. An up-tick in timer shots this time of year - it's too ****ing hot and humid to be pedaling balls out, so stopping to session nd play happens a lot more.
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Late on the timer.
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This all went down pretty easily once back at the car. Pork carnitas. Mmmmmmm!
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No pix, just riding: White Ranch, Indian Creek, Apex, 3 Sisters, White Ranch, Pipeline/7 Bridges.
Ahhhhh, feels good man.

First time riding trails since the thaw. A friend who just got into trail riding last fall and I hit up a local trail. Not as epic as some of the beauties you guys are posting, but we like it. The ground was a little damp, just a titch past tacky. Lots of downed trees to pick your way through. We did about two hours until my friend said "I think my heart's gonna explode." though from love or pain I didn't ask.

also, after 5 years of singlespeeding, my right knee is screaming: give me some ****ing easier gears, ya moron!

I am now saving up for a shiny new Transition TransAm. Can I get a hell yeah.

I rode a TA as my main hard-tail for quite some time - it's a nice ride. Do a 1X setup and you'll still have some simplicity, but have the gearing your legs want as well.

Had some good company in the rain today.
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Tacky.
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Slippery. (i did get most of the way up before spinning out a bit too much on one of the rocks...)
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^^Very cool.

Ah, but you got skunked of the fun of riding inside the box truck, trying to hold you and your bike upright in the dark around hairpin turns with dust seeping in through every crack :D.

Shot this last night, night after the supermoon. It's the best spot I can see the lights of suburbia some 30-35km's away where I live.

1.00am 25sec. exposure with flash.
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That pic is awesome jbc!

Thanks mate, welcome to BF.

Thanks man. Very friendly bunch you guys are! Much love!

Lake Hodges (San Diego County), 18 miles, first real MTB ride after 20 yr hiatus with new 2wk old Trek '14 Fuel EX 8. Its great to be back out on some trails!

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Made it a hair over 13,000' this w/end.....that hurt.
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Well, this report's a little old - - three weekends ago on Mt. Spokane. A great day of shuttling: good group, hero dirt and perfect weather.

Be forewarned: LONG (18 minute) video. I purposely only edited out the catch-up stops to give a feel for how stinkin' long one run can be. This was last run of the day, a full top-to-bottom that strings together 3 unique trails into a nearly-continuous downhill run.


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Checking out the new jersey carrying capacity.
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Logjammin'
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Happy scrubby.
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Unhappy scrubby.
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Funky chunky.
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Wet,muddy and slick. Didn't shoot many pics (raining),but FUN :thumb:
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Cheesy self portrait...
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top of Heil Ranch
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Took a mini road trip over nd up into MA and NH. Rode a couple cool spots, rode with some cool people. Nasty hot and humid. Slow and veryhard techy riding one day, fast and flow the next. The third day allowed me to discover that even though it's gotless trail, the quality of trail at Highland Mtn. kicks Diablo in the gnoolies. I'll be back, it just sucks that it's a 3.5 hour drive vs. the 1.5 for Diablow.

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Got my car disgustingly filthy.
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Ate well.
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The hot and humid continues at home. Run time yesterday.
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Back to pedals today.
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Do what you've got to do to stay cool.
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Replace those electrolytes!
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lol

With this sort of advertising plan, you're sure to make your fortune!

I am not sure if that is a thumbs up or a slur. Fact is I am a simple gal who has owned and operated several successful small businesses simply by "word of mouth advertising". I am in start up and soon you will hear from clients who have used my service and want to share their experience with others. I prefer this method over big advertising which would cause me to raise the rate approx 33% to cover the cost. It's that simple.

FTFY.


For the record, they're giving you a bad time because your post is spam, which - - had I been doing more diligent moderating duty - - would have already deleted so that you would not have had to feel so insulted. As it is, your penance for unsolicited advertising in an enthusiasts' forum that survives by PAID membership and advertising is to take a little more ribbing at the hands of the paid members before I delete it and send you a notice that you are welcome to upgrade your membership so that you can post your service in the Marketplace or become an advertiser in BikeForums by contacting Gail Doukakis at Gail.doukakis@internetbrands.com. Gail can give you our rates.

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similar.

Good morning. I did not post here with the intention of stepping on any toes nor was I offended by the previous poster. Here it is, I posses an entrepreneurial spirit, was made aware of a service need and am acting upon it. Considering that there is no other business in Taos County offering this service I am not hurting any one. I am simply exploring viability of this venture. I will contact Gail for the upgrade. Thank you for the information. Journey well.

Last night's Bicycle Butler group ride was Iller Creek loop trail on the edge of Spokane. Not a terribly long ride distance-wise; but the climb to the top is a good pull - - 1,200 feet in the course of a couple miles. The reward is the descent back into the Iller Creek drainage - - full-bore romp in a train of about nine guys. Gotta watch out for the hikers but man, was it fun.

I set off to ride a trail I hadn't yet ridden since being here in Boulder (Betasso Link, Canyon Loop, etc.) I was greeted by a giant wall of rocks and dirt that I walked up. The SS has been beaten. Once at the "top" the thunder warned me to turn around and go home and try again another day but I didn't listen. I took this when that happened:
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The sprinkles started then the sky opened up and lightning and thunder scared me back home. I think this is my favorite trail so far out here and can't wait to get more time out there. I am now on the couch still trying to warm up from being frozen and coasting down the mountain.