Pic of the Day

[Just gan]

Very windy today the seagulls were flying backwards. Was nearly blown off a few times so about turned. Life boat out for Sunday practice bouncy bouncy, back in when i came past harbour . Other boat Esvagd Alba a Danish boat sheltering from weather ,it's a walk to work boat for people who work on the wind turbines . Last ride for old shimano boots served me well they have , replacements look horrible but are actually quite waterproof. The noise of the yacht rigging is unbelievable only 50 yards from houses do well to sleep through that. Went over bars did a perfect roll only derailleur shifter on bar damaged hopefully threads are OK.

 

[Stihldog]

Last ride for old shimano boots served me well they have , replacements look horrible but are actually quite waterproof.View attachment 155142

I’ll help ya out a little.

Hopefully this helps

 

[Just gan]

I’ll help ya out a little.
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Hopefully this helps

Thanks but I'm still imagining you on the Trek facing backwards scratching your head looking for the handlebars

 

[Stihldog]

Thanks but I'm still imagining you on the Trek facing backwards scratching your head looking for the handlebars

I thought of installing both cranks at the 6’iclock position on my buddy’s bike.
I’d definitely outperform him on climbs then.

I have the AXS Reverb dropper so I could easily turn the seat around.

 

[Just gan]

I thought of installing both cranks at the 6’iclock position on my buddy’s bike.
I’d definitely outperform him on climbs then.

I got a bike back from a custom frame maker with pedals in that position never noticed till I got home , or were they both in 12 o'clock position haha.

 

[Stihldog]

I got a bike back from a custom frame maker with pedals in that position never noticed till I got home , or were they both in 12 o'clock position haha.

Hey …not so fast. I could design a 4 peddle crank that could solve the problem of finding your footing …unless it’s already available . I should Google that.

 

[Bear-uk]

Hey …not so fast. I could design a 4 peddle crank that could solve the problem of finding your footing …unless it’s already available . I should Google that.

Along with the two inner tubes idea, you could be on to a winner there

 

[Arminius]

I’ll help ya out a little.
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Hopefully this helps

Sizewise these are Stihldogs and Stihldogs wife!?

 

[Wombat Breath]

Just another crowded trail along the coast of Western Australia...

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[HandsomeDanNZ]

Sizewise these are Stihldogs and Stihldogs wife!?

Are you suggesting that Stihldog is married to an old boot?

 

[Stihldog]

Are you siggesting that Stihldog is married to an old boot?

Oooooooh…she’s got nice boots …trust me on that one

 

[Arminius]

Just another crowded trail along the coast of Western Australia...

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Thats a very good pic for starting in a winter ending Monday morning

 

[JB01245]

Hanging out in the woods

 

[Stihldog]

A few before and after’s pics during my ride today.
Before.

After.


Before.

After.


After the trail elves left …I went for a ride.

 

[Firehawk54]

 

[The Hodge]

A few before and after’s pics during my ride today.
Before.
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After.
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Before.
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After.

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After the trail elves left …I went for a ride.

I must say that at nine o clock on the first two pics has been very patient while you set about clearing the trail ..top marks

 

[Stihldog]

I must say that at nine o clock on the first two pics has been very patient while you set about clearing the trail ..top marks

Thanks .
A few years ago I had a personal relationship with that big-rock-turtle at the nine o’clock position. At that time it was hidden under some ferns.

I was approaching a group of hikers from behind and decided to avoid them by riding cross-country …easy right?

Until I hit that hidden rock (it’s since moved) with my wheel and began an OTB’s with a mid-air superman flip onto my back. I laid there for a moment, while the audience of 16 hikers gasped, screamed and probably looked away.

So…Mr Nice Guy (me), dusted himself off, checked out the bike, continued my ride. I’m sure someone in the group got a pic of me displaying my anti-gravity skills.

The rock-turtle is still alive …but very very slow.

 

[Just gan]

Thanks .
A few years ago I had a personal relationship with that big-rock-turtle at the nine o’clock position. At that time it was hidden under some ferns.
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I was approaching a group of hikers from behind and decided to avoid them by riding cross-country …easy right?

Until I hit that hidden rock (it’s since moved) with my wheel and began an OTB’s with a mid-air superman flip onto my back. I laid there for a moment, while the audience of 16 hikers gasped, screamed and probably looked away.

So…Mr Nice Guy (me), dusted himself off, checked out the bike, continued my ride. I’m sure someone in the group got a pic of me displaying my anti-gravity skills.

The rock-turtle is still alive …but very very slow.

The Tortoise song by the Corries or was it Stihldog ?

 

[Just gan]

I added a marine horn alongside the bear bells and apart from being deaf for an hour after blasting - View attachment 154569it has moved the lingering black bear along, its the grizzly bears that are pretty unpredictable in my experience - but I would still rather deal with bears than the creepy crawlies of our southern destinations . . .

I wouldn't mind that for trail walkers to be honest can't hear u with their earbuds in , then give you a bad ass stare when you scare them.

 

[Stihldog]

The Tortoise song by the Corries or was it Stihldog ?

Ah man …I’m getting kinda emotional after watching that video.
But it’s that one lazy a** volunteer trail worker who p*sses me off.


He doesn’t care where he takes a nap, takes long breaks, easily startled, acts like a troll when working under a bridge, talks way too much …I’d rather be pushed off a trail by a jogger wearing a white sweat band or a pair of crazy squirrels.

It’s just sad…

 

[Just gan]

Ah man …I’m getting kinda emotional after watching that video.
But it’s that one lazy a** volunteer trail worker who p*sses me off.

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He doesn’t care where he takes a nap, takes long breaks, easily startled, acts like a troll when working under a bridge, talks way too much …I’d rather be pushed off a trail by a jogger wearing a white sweat band or a pair of crazy squirrels.

It’s just sad…

Eat when your hungry and sleep when you're tired ,serves me well. Lone Wolf. can do that

 

[Mcharza]

Winter trails are still in good condition, rain is promised tomorrow.
Too bad the coffee shop halfway through was closed.

 

[Just gan]

Tomintoul area yesterday is it really February . 18 burn crossings luckily not much water I had bought rubble bags for crossings but never needed them. Steep and soft going only 20 miles but used 80 percent of battery Posh Fae bothy is for rent if you can afford it. Overnight at Ben Rinnes and a walk up there this morning , cycle this usually.

 

[Astro66]

Rode the Signal House and Waratah trail in the Royal National Park today.

But the old bike is killing me ..... Literally. Today, the motor hooked up badly when I dropped off a big tree root, hurtling me over the bars. Thankfully I'm a really good at controlling my falls, and I tucked and rolled, doing no damage other than creases in my helmet.

It's so hard going from a really capable EMTB to an older one with much less capability. I just keep forgetting the bikes limits.

 

[billwarwick]

Replacing worn out canal lock gates. Quite an operation.

 

[Just gan]

Replacing worn out canal lock gates. Quite an operation.View attachment 155432

Big job that be interesting how they do it.

 

[TimC7]

It's nice to see some brighter weather and a taste of spring on the Malvern Hills this week.

 

[BAh30]

Crockett Hills here in Nor. Cal. First real ride on the Orbea. Nicest day of the month and most of the singletrack to myself.

 

[RustyMTB]

Mother nature is clearing her throat. Corking day out there.

 

[irie]

Mother nature is clearing her throat. Corking day out there.

Bluebird day when set off this morning. And yeah, mother nature similarly cleared her throat all over my bike

Pic is of the fallen trees finally removed from one of our fave routes (Monarch's Way) through woods on the right of the pic.