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Oh that's terrible speaking ill of the dead . Curse of the doodie on you now , your days are numbered.
Excuse my ignorance! There was no intention to speak ill of Her! 
Who ever expected videos with Her and James Bond or Paddington!?I was passing by Balmoral a few years ago and popped in for a cuppa and a piece haha.
Headed to an area called Savilles Creek. Found a water hole with rope swing. Wasn't tempted to try it.
Had a nice waterfall as well.
Then I ended up on this black downhill, where I found myself biting off more than I could chew. Yes ..... I had to come down those boulders. No I didn't ride it. I could barely walk it.
Another stream crossing was found.
Found this old abandoned dam in a really remote spot, in the middle of the nowhere. I have no idea what purpose it had. I've found dams near the train line, to service the old steam locomotives. But this one is no where near anything.
The photo doesn't do it justice, but the climb out of Saviles Creek was really steep and long. No wonder I didn't come across anyone in this area.
Then to cap off a fantastic day, I came across old mate Red Belly Black. A deadly Ozzie Mate. But he didn't really worry about me. I'm too big to have for dinner .......
Had a nice waterfall as well.
Then I ended up on this black downhill, where I found myself biting off more than I could chew. Yes ..... I had to come down those boulders. No I didn't ride it. I could barely walk it.
Another stream crossing was found.
Found this old abandoned dam in a really remote spot, in the middle of the nowhere. I have no idea what purpose it had. I've found dams near the train line, to service the old steam locomotives. But this one is no where near anything.
The photo doesn't do it justice, but the climb out of Saviles Creek was really steep and long. No wonder I didn't come across anyone in this area.
Then to cap off a fantastic day, I came across old mate Red Belly Black. A deadly Ozzie Mate. But he didn't really worry about me. I'm too big to have for dinner .......
Yes and we do at most of the places we ride. A beer or brew and at least a snack from the local facilities. We mainly take stuff for a chew whilst on the ride...
Thank you for the ride!Headed to an area called Savilles Creek. Found a water hole with rope swing. Wasn't tempted to try it.
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Had a nice waterfall as well.
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Then I ended up on this black downhill, where I found myself biting off more than I could chew. Yes ..... I had to come down those boulders. No I didn't ride it. I could barely walk it.
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Another stream crossing was found.
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Found this old abandoned dam in a really remote spot, in the middle of the nowhere. I have no idea what purpose it had. I've found dams near the train line, to service the old steam locomotives. But this one is no where near anything.
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The photo doesn't do it justice, but the climb out of Saviles Creek was really steep and long. No wonder I didn't come across anyone in this area.
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Then to cap off a fantastic day, I came across old mate Red Belly Black. A deadly Ozzie Mate. But he didn't really worry about me. I'm too big to have for dinner .......
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Visiting Lapland and Ylläs bike park.
Super nice trails and also some company
Super nice trails and also some company
NorthernDust
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Scarhouse in the distance
Quick escape after a shitty week at work. Local forest of the Krupp family, old steel industry owners. Big old trees, official and non offical trails, comfortable climate when hot in the sun.
Not Balmoral but impressive villa building with a parc. In the 19th & 20th century a location with industrial and political power and influence, the Villa Hügel.
Nice natural arc:
This time going down and somewhat stopped in the middle. Looks like a easy section but when muddy a good challenge to go uphill:
Viewpoint to end of lake Baldeney, part of the river Ruhr:
Little bridge on a creek. Had a quick though to put the feet in the stream, Mcharza like
Not Balmoral but impressive villa building with a parc. In the 19th & 20th century a location with industrial and political power and influence, the Villa Hügel.
Nice natural arc:
This time going down and somewhat stopped in the middle. Looks like a easy section but when muddy a good challenge to go uphill:
Viewpoint to end of lake Baldeney, part of the river Ruhr:
Little bridge on a creek. Had a quick though to put the feet in the stream, Mcharza like
Another super fun day at Ylläs bike park.
I almost ate those berries when I thought they were lingonberries. What they really were is a mystery at least for me.
I almost ate those berries when I thought they were lingonberries. What they really were is a mystery at least for me.
Got tw@tted today with brambles and holly,look like a self harmer!
Must stop going out in shorts and T shirt
Semmelrocc
E*POWAH Master
Visited the family near the infamous Eder dam and had a quick rideout between schnitzel and cake. That memorial marks the location of one of three villages that had to be relocated before the dam was built in 1914.
There is a fully intact stone bridge underwater which still can be used today to cross the old river bed when the lake is half empty in autumn. This year is a big exception, because we had so much rain in the first half of the year.
I've just added a picture of the bridge I took a few years ago.
There is a fully intact stone bridge underwater which still can be used today to cross the old river bed when the lake is half empty in autumn. This year is a big exception, because we had so much rain in the first half of the year.
I've just added a picture of the bridge I took a few years ago.
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I attract too many insect bites I do wear the t-shirt but never shorts. Still get bitten on the legs though. Recovering from a gorge walk on Wednesday, all well till changing clothes back at the car . Two of us scratching for an hour in car. Soon be winter though give me something else to moan about.
Don't do it ..make the little bugger suffer ..how is he ever going to build up his fitness otherwise
He just wants to make sure Daddy will remain to be the pace maker for longest possible time!Don't do it ..make the little bugger suffer ..how is he ever going to build up his fitness otherwise
Very cool to go out with the youngsters and enjoying the same hobbies! 
Have you tried one of these:
BITE AWAY TWO
www.bite-away.com
I bought one last week after suffering bites from various insects for years.
I have only had one bite since, but zapped it with 2 3-second bursts and the itching stopped immediately and permanently.
This is from the German company which were the original developers of the idea, but there are also various cheaper Chinese versions on Amazon.
I got the newer "bite away Two", not available yet in shops in this country, but available from Amazon EU.
A friend who has a friend who lives in the Caribbean for half the year told him that they have been very popular there for years.
They don't work for everybody, but well worth a try.
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Try "Avon Skin So Soft Dry Oil Body Spray", we use it and it works really well.
(The SAS and other services are often reputed to use it too btw).
EricT64
New Member
IndigoUnicorn
E*POWAH Master
Well, I FINALLY finished it. It’s only taken me almost 2 years to build the damn thing, but it’s done.
This is my solar-charging trailer, Agnes (if you get the Star Trek reference, you’re a nerd, too).
I have a 500-mile gravel and singletrack trip planned in November with a fellow bikepacker who’s had to switch over to an ebike. So I designed the rig to easily handle charging 4 bike batteries off and on across multiple weeks. It’s a 300-watt panel with 4 12V 24Ah LiFePO+ wired in parallel.
Still have a few little things to do, such as add rubber washers and LocTite to all the metal screws in the corner pieces.
But, at long last, it’s to the testing stage!
This is my solar-charging trailer, Agnes (if you get the Star Trek reference, you’re a nerd, too).
I have a 500-mile gravel and singletrack trip planned in November with a fellow bikepacker who’s had to switch over to an ebike. So I designed the rig to easily handle charging 4 bike batteries off and on across multiple weeks. It’s a 300-watt panel with 4 12V 24Ah LiFePO+ wired in parallel.
Still have a few little things to do, such as add rubber washers and LocTite to all the metal screws in the corner pieces.
But, at long last, it’s to the testing stage!
IndigoUnicorn
E*POWAH Master
Oh, and since it’s been so long since I last posted, here’s a couple bonus pics of my bikepacking buddy, PIA.
It's mildly effective ..but not when tested against dedicated repellents with deet as part of the formula.
The Avon product used to contain Deet ..but no longer does however it does contain Citronella..
The armed forces used to use it when it contained Deet ..but I believe they have developed their own product not available to the public ...
Using ASSS will however give you fabulously soft skin and make you smell nice
I used this when Carp Fishing and more recently when golfing always worked for me
Sometimes it just depends if midges like you ( or not ) ..
www.bbc.co.uk
BBC Scotland - The Secret Life of Midges
Dr James Logan looks at how best to cope with the Scottish midge.
I will certainly try and get it Nicho. I have bites that go away but tickle back up and stay for months. Guilty of picking I will admit. Still have three or four bothering me from last Wednesdays gorge walk. Trouble is you don't know what's actually bit you there were loads of midgies when we stripped of to change at car but I think a few other beasties had a nibble as well. Off to Skye Thursday watch this space.Have you tried one of these:
BITE AWAY TWO
I bought one last week after suffering bites from various insects for years.
I have only had one bite since, but zapped it with 2 3-second bursts and the itching stopped immediately and permanently.
This is from the German company which were the original developers of the idea, but there are also various cheaper Chinese versions on Amazon.
I got the newer "bite away Two", not available yet in shops in this country, but available from Amazon EU.
A friend who has a friend who lives in the Caribbean for half the year told him that they have been very popular there for years.
They don't work for everybody, but well worth a try.
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