Author Topic: 2017 Biking Thread (Read 6571 times)

Longlivetheride · « **Reply #50 on:** May 26, 2017, 09:35:13 pm »

Riding out in Golden last weekend was epic. Even scored my instructor certificate while at it

THE EDJ · « **Reply #51 on:** June 09, 2017, 11:58:57 pm »

29er?

Looks like things are drying out nicely on the east side of the Rockies. We've had the longest runoff season in years, the trail crews here have had to reroute a whole bunch of trails due to the amount of water that's still coming down from the hills.

I get out once or twice a week, starting to get more involved in the local community, it's been a fun season so far. Also got to take part in one of the BC Enduro Series events, that was so much fun. By far the biggest day of riding I've had in a long time. I got to pre run the entire course on race day to make sure trails were all clear, test the timing, etc. Super rad! I actually got a time out of it and finished mid pack for my age category.

Anskiere · « **Reply #52 on:** June 12, 2017, 05:17:57 pm »

So what you're saying is that you're old...

Gf got me to rent a road bike and go up Highwood pass with her on Saturday while the road is still closed. It was alright but I don't know why people would do it when mountain bikes exist.

darthekai · « **Reply #53 on:** June 12, 2017, 05:46:06 pm »

Quote from: Anskiere on June 12, 2017, 05:17:57 pm

It was alright but I don't know why people would do it when mountain bikes exist.

lol my gf rode a road bike this last weekend her aunt lent her. She says omg it was so fun, those things go so fast...

riiight and wouldnt you rather be doing that downhill with some twists and turns thrown in?

THE EDJ · « **Reply #54 on:** June 12, 2017, 10:32:55 pm »

Quote from: Anskiere on June 12, 2017, 05:17:57 pm

So what you're saying is that you're old...

Old. Sure we'll go with that haha. You can tell me how old I look when you catch me at the bottom

darthekai · « **Reply #55 on:** June 12, 2017, 10:53:31 pm »

Quote from: THE EDJ on June 12, 2017, 10:32:55 pm

Old. Sure we'll go with that haha. You can tell me how old I look when you catch me at the bottom

That sounds like something my dad would say.

RockThePylon · « **Reply #56 on:** June 12, 2017, 11:34:51 pm »

I like road biking. Especially hammer nights. It's like putting your body on the dyno and seeing what it can do.

Anskiere · « **Reply #57 on:** June 15, 2017, 01:14:07 pm »

Quote from: THE EDJ on June 12, 2017, 10:32:55 pm

Old. Sure we'll go with that haha. You can tell me how old I look when you catch me at the bottom

haha I was just joking, I wouldn't be winning anything

THE EDJ · « **Reply #58 on:** June 15, 2017, 11:45:00 pm »

Quote from: Anskiere on June 15, 2017, 01:14:07 pm

haha I was just joking, I wouldn't be winning anything

I laughed! Especially funny since I look very young.

Longlivetheride · « **Reply #59 on:** June 19, 2017, 10:30:09 am »

Had a great time out this weekend riding the 29nr out in the crows nest pass doing a pre ride for the Enduro. Didn't race had to work but awesome course and great terrain. Had off and on showers on Saturday

THE EDJ · « **Reply #60 on:** June 19, 2017, 03:19:02 pm »

You manage to get out for a ride with Ted and Gab? Those guys rip! And they put on a heck of an event too! You end up with time for prerunning? Looked like a big day of riding.

Longlivetheride · « **Reply #61 on:** June 20, 2017, 07:42:01 am »

Quote from: THE EDJ on June 19, 2017, 03:19:02 pm

You manage to get out for a ride with Ted and Gab? Those guys rip! And they put on a heck of an event too! You end up with time for prerunning? Looked like a big day of riding.

Got in the pre ride. Was working the event with Ted and Gab hopefully ride with them out in Kewlona

THE EDJ · « **Reply #62 on:** June 20, 2017, 12:24:18 pm »

Quote from: Longlivetheride on June 20, 2017, 07:42:01 am

Got in the pre ride. Was working the event with Ted and Gab hopefully ride with them out in Kewlona

Let me know when you come out to Kelowna. I happen to be close by. If you come a little further to Penticton I can show you around.

THE EDJ · « **Reply #63 on:** June 26, 2017, 06:19:29 pm »

Been helping out with the local shop taking kids biking every week. Pretty awesome, some of these kids are starting to rip!

Untitled by Evan Jones, on Flickr

Anskiere · « **Reply #64 on:** July 04, 2017, 08:23:19 am »

Hit the Fernie bike park on the weekend, was dry

THE EDJ · « **Reply #65 on:** July 04, 2017, 09:45:24 pm »

I'm planning a trip down to the Whistler area next week to do some camping with family. Will probably get a good day of trail riding in while I'm there. Anyone have any leads on some good places to camp? Need at least pit toilets and someplace to pitch a tent.

More bike pics to keep things on topic. Enjoying the sunrise rides lately, only time it's cool enough to spin the pedals.

Untitled by Evan Jones, on Flickr

Unholysavage · « **Reply #66 on:** July 04, 2017, 10:20:51 pm »

I've only camped at Riverside, which is the closest one to town.
It's not cheap for being tent only, they grossly overcharge for firewood (in the 1:100 chance there isn't a fire ban), and if you have a ton of gear it can be a PITA as its walk in only.
But a bright side is that it has hot showers, and taxis are easy to get if you want to partake in a pop or six in town.

I know there's a campground near Pemberton on Lilloet lake, and I've driven past signs for one 10km or so south of Whistler, but I haven't stayed at either to tell you what they're like. Im sure there are more if you dig around.

Longlivetheride · « **Reply #67 on:** July 23, 2017, 05:26:19 pm »

Sweet ride this weekend out in Fernie No smoke. Trails were dusty and in great shape.

THE EDJ · « **Reply #68 on:** August 02, 2017, 08:39:16 pm »

The Rootdown looks awesome! I want to try one sometime.

For now I'm sticking with my Enduro.

Bikesbikesbikes by Evan Jones, on Flickr

A shot from this mornings ride.

Bikesbikesbikes by Evan Jones, on Flickr

RockThePylon · « **Reply #69 on:** August 02, 2017, 10:37:51 pm »

I'm heading to Squamish next week for biking. Any dope spots to hit along the way? All-mountain/XC/Enduro trails. Technical descents kick assay, and biking to the top is how we do it.

darthekai · « **Reply #70 on:** August 03, 2017, 09:39:26 am »

Wuss. Go to Lillooet. Ittl toughen you up.

On your way out, stop in Kamloops. Get passed by a thousand trucks on harper or go ride bachelor heights. If you can work up enough strava karma to shuttle, go to savona and ride the graveyard trail. Its incredibly fun and janky and off camber corners and cow poop dodging and babyhead fields and descent commitals.

Also ride the green monster once you get out west.

RockThePylon · « **Reply #71 on:** August 03, 2017, 12:34:41 pm »

Lillooet is on the way. Duffy Lake Road is my all time favourite driving roads. What's dank in Lilly?

darthekai · « **Reply #72 on:** August 03, 2017, 12:46:37 pm »

I rode Della a lot. Its an amazing descent. Ride it from the top. https://www.trailforks.com/trails/della-creek/ https://www.trailforks.com/trails/upper-della/

Theres some amazing trails near town and across the valley but honestly I dont remember where and they dont pop up on trailforks.
I mostly relied on locals to drive me around. Seek out a guy named Kevin Aitken. I think hes a Councillor. He'll show you the goods. Just look him up on faceballs.

Anskiere · « **Reply #73 on:** August 03, 2017, 06:10:06 pm »

I was in fern town last weekend, it was dry and dusty. Hit a few harder lines like Rumple, had forgotten how it could be hard. Must ditch GF to reaffirm skills

Unholysavage · « **Reply #74 on:** August 03, 2017, 10:33:09 pm »

I rode Fernie last weekend as well.
Ripped a pedal out of a crank arm on my warm up run. MacGiver'd it together, and played some more.
Roughest/loosest I've ever seen the hill. Rumple was punishing.