Rus Ler
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Bastard, now it's getting itchy
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Rus Ler
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Wow, recover quickly, mine was from dropping an adventure bike on my leg whilst on holidays.
And yes I do get check ups regularly.
Rus Ler
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I've been told weather in February can be somewhat "bracing" especially coming from an Australian summer, unfortunately it's not my timing, meeting my son & his partner there.
Should be quieter February it's really too busy nowadays , I pity the locals trying to get about their business.
Early morning bird 4:30 at 895 meter ASL and +4 celsius is looking good just need a ristretto and hot porridge with milk and homemade plumjam on, then I'm good to go.
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Totally agree with milk ..but you are missing a trick by not putting a large dollop of extra thick double cream bang in the middle and I'd sacrifice the jam for demerara sugar sprinkled on the top to give it a bit of a crunch.
Healthy ? ...nope stuff that it's all about loading calories
Porridge without salt no thanksTotally agree with milk ..but you are missing a trick by not putting a large dollop of extra thick double cream bang in the middle and I'd sacrifice the jam for demerara sugar sprinkled on the top to give it a bit of a crunch.
Healthy ? ...nope stuff that it's all about loading calories
Without food and drink, the hero is no good and I can't see any.
It's not just jam it's homemade and that's unbeatableTotally agree with milk ..but you are missing a trick by not putting a large dollop of extra thick double cream bang in the middle and I'd sacrifice the jam for demerara sugar sprinkled on the top to give it a bit of a crunch.
Healthy ? ...nope stuff that it's all about loading calories
Yes agree not very much there to eat it was just put up a couple days ago . I had a handful of whatever that is. Table be broken in a few weeks I imagine.
Mijo
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They knew I was coming! Put me up my own special signage!
Mijo
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What Ski Area is that in the foreground? ThanX!
Love night / early day rides!
Bike looks to clean to have gone anywhere. 
Yeah, must be magicBike looks to clean to have gone anywhere.
Or maybe it’s just me actually cleaning the bike after every ride.
Don’t worry, it still gets its fair share of abuse, rocky descents, muddy rides, and a couple CRs to prove it isn’t just a garage queen
Your definitely a better cleaner than me. It only takes a few wet miles to get a bike filthy I find.Yeah, must be magic
Or maybe it’s just me actually cleaning the bike after every ride.
Don’t worry, it still gets its fair share of abuse, rocky descents, muddy rides, and a couple CRs to prove it isn’t just a garage queen
To be honest, I’m not a big fan of muddy rides either, but around here the dust is even worse, gets into everything and only a proper wash gets it out.
I’m also an amateur car detailer by passion, even ceramic-coated my bikes for protection and easy cleaning, and I run hot-melt immersive wax on my chains (which BTW I highly recommend to anyone who likes a clean, long-lasting drivetrain).
So yeah, you get the idea of the freak I am
Cleaning and caring for my toys is equal parts joy and meditation for me.Impressive I must say. My lad is a fussy car cleaner I'm not. Mud is overated but hard to avoid. I'm going to Dubrovnik next month really looking forward to it.Probably too expensive to hire a bike I imagine and I would probably get lost ,we will see.To be honest, I’m not a big fan of muddy rides either, but around here the dust is even worse, gets into everything and only a proper wash gets it out.
I’m also an amateur car detailer by passion, even ceramic-coated my bikes for protection and easy cleaning, and I run hot-melt immersive wax on my chains (which BTW I highly recommend to anyone who likes a clean, long-lasting drivetrain).
So yeah, you get the idea of the freak I am
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82km/hr on gravel!Sunset ride...
and a new speed record.
82 km/h down a gravel road
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(51mph)You must be certifiably insane!
My record 37 on tarmac then bottled it82km/hr on gravel!
You must be certifiably insane!
When descending on nice and smooth tarmac with a long straight road ahead, (ie as easy as it could be), I start to brake as I approach 30mph (48kph). Never quite reached it yet! The thought of coming off and hitting tarmac at that speed (shudder), it would be like landing on a belt sander!
In the first fortnight of my first mtb, one day after an "Introduction to MTB" course, I went OTB (the full Superman!) on a gravel & cinder descent. It was almost two weeks before I could wear long sleeves or long trousers without bandages! And I still have the scars! It altered permanently my attitude to gravel at speed.
Lad 51 originally from my town and friend of a friend had a bad one a couple weeks ago. Triathlon bike head down arse up went in to parked van . Fractured skull back broken in a few places hip broken and arm a mess. Putting him in and out of a induced coma . Not sure if he will walk again. Not worth it is it.When descending on nice and smooth tarmac with a long straight road ahead, (ie as easy as it could be), I start to brake as I approach 30mph (48kph). Never quite reached it yet! The thought of coming off and hitting tarmac at that speed (shudder), it would be like landing on a belt sander!
In the first fortnight of my first mtb, one day after an "Introduction to MTB" course, I went OTB (the full Superman!) on a gravel & cinder descent. It was almost two weeks before I could wear long sleeves or long trousers without bandages! And I still have the scars! It altered permanently my attitude to gravel at speed.
Maybe it was on bike rack on tow ball? 
Highland Wheels
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I remember the first time I rode HBR on my way back into Ballater along the deeside way overtaking a bunch of roadies while I was flat outWhen descending on nice and smooth tarmac with a long straight road ahead, (ie as easy as it could be), I start to brake as I approach 30mph (48kph). Never quite reached it yet! The thought of coming off and hitting tarmac at that speed (shudder), it would be like landing on a belt sander!
In the first fortnight of my first mtb, one day after an "Introduction to MTB" course, I went OTB (the full Superman!) on a gravel & cinder descent. It was almost two weeks before I could wear long sleeves or long trousers without bandages! And I still have the scars! It altered permanently my attitude to gravel at speed.
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