tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36102582199590114182024-03-18T20:10:29.397-07:00TeamNFIChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.comBlogger503125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-51889714795093034922021-01-14T22:25:00.001-08:002021-01-14T22:25:56.199-08:00Researching A New Area<p> I do spend time sometimes looking at an area on Google Earth Satellite view seeing if can spot something new. Or it is something that I noticed while looking for something else not related to riding.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2MU3EbR3ZRd2ROpWyI6vx1B6TKgjXD1luzHEMiaf_fHC4stHcYxEV-lMf64uuDkXuCbNpbk8szIQIKms2crlJRoHkt62roqaoHrksWtFs7EwB6N0wZJJKOoG2_Ou0TgE30uP2UreZhk/s2048/139075619_10220996365191752_3259886246413503942_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2MU3EbR3ZRd2ROpWyI6vx1B6TKgjXD1luzHEMiaf_fHC4stHcYxEV-lMf64uuDkXuCbNpbk8szIQIKms2crlJRoHkt62roqaoHrksWtFs7EwB6N0wZJJKOoG2_Ou0TgE30uP2UreZhk/s320/139075619_10220996365191752_3259886246413503942_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It is probably not something new as in never been ridden before. Just a track that is rideable and is new to me. Or it is a neglected and forgotten unmaintained road that while it might take time and after numerous recce trips. It can become part of a route.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDH9MFEIxfLNmZGOO1g9Cwp9rKEtD5dZmBIh5WbZW_J9zVyUj9ufYgXdnEdoCauBzs1YihU3eq62oCiAX-rL7yPK0CHi_FdX1vhesQ2M1988mRTl3gklu0k67pbs19Me-Fdt4AhP9myg/s1920/139366489_10220996323750716_874553719331619019_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDH9MFEIxfLNmZGOO1g9Cwp9rKEtD5dZmBIh5WbZW_J9zVyUj9ufYgXdnEdoCauBzs1YihU3eq62oCiAX-rL7yPK0CHi_FdX1vhesQ2M1988mRTl3gklu0k67pbs19Me-Fdt4AhP9myg/s320/139366489_10220996323750716_874553719331619019_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And a few days ago found a spot while searching for something else that I didn't know was there near Trenton. It is apparently a provincial wildlife area. Similar in idea to the one near Gananoque which have visited numerous times. After a bit of online checking it seems like it might be good.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrgVxy5xRCghK2jHoj0VROdR4F0i5BUWJEvztTPG9ySuDI_x1ktnfVBkzFJ6pUCGI4AxWwgH92MJR65RfbZFkl8kY9HewZeyHlCkQ3-M5a-pvhtitsX3bK85wq1MMJksqhPU3jzM-904/s600/139508878_10220996329270854_7578223186373168845_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtrgVxy5xRCghK2jHoj0VROdR4F0i5BUWJEvztTPG9ySuDI_x1ktnfVBkzFJ6pUCGI4AxWwgH92MJR65RfbZFkl8kY9HewZeyHlCkQ3-M5a-pvhtitsX3bK85wq1MMJksqhPU3jzM-904/s320/139508878_10220996329270854_7578223186373168845_n.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=-85363">Brighton Provincial Wildlife Area</a><div><br /></div><div>Have to say though I do find it interesting that this area is listed on a site for Peak Bagging. Something that I would think was a thing in Ontario. But hey someone had fun doing this it seems. And good for them.</div><p>But till take a trip later in the year and recce it. Won't know if it will workout. But that is half the fun is checking these out and seeing if their pan out. And even if it doesn't it was an adventure and can still go ride Batawa after. Then sit by the water in the back of the truck before heading home.</p><p><br /></p><p>Team No Fixed Income is supported by:</p><p><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides MTB Apparel- Be A Part Of It</a><br /></p><p><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-48907238442354725682021-01-09T18:52:00.001-08:002021-01-09T18:52:35.506-08:00Today Was Not A Good Ride Day- Jan 7th 2021Today was not a good ride day. I rode the protected the bike lane on Bath Rd as have mentioned before that since the 2019 incident have a hard time near traffic on the road. Only way around that has been to ride on sidewalks, so far over the gravel shoulder almost in the ditch on any busy road, and so on. With elevated heart rates and paranoia if have to be on the busy road itself.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div>
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At the light to cross over like am supposed to and crossed when it was green. A woman turning right ran the red light and almost nailed me. Of course this triggers the PTSD from getting hit in 2019. Fortunately was able to get away before things degraded further. But reality is that it isn't simply the end of it. What no one sees is the rest of the ride me trying not to spiral or over think it all. And that is the problem with trauma. <div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3610258219959011418/2516904638670492409#">2019 Incident</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> Trauma when it comes to mental illness like PTSD isn't seen as easily. And even if triggered while out for a ride in the woods it is to easy to say "Oh, it is no big deal. Your exaggerating and being dramatic" type assessments. But the reality is even if you where some PI following me and saying "Oh, he looks fine" reality is I will be trying not to be more angry at people or not over thinking, and what ever else my messed up brain might decide to do.</div><div><br /></div><div> Good part is after a while things got better mentally. But it did provide a fresh reminder that I do need to continue with the ways I have found to get in rides.</div><div><br /></div><div> Team No Fixed Income is supported by:
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3610258219959011418/2516904638670492409#"></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/3610258219959011418/2516904638670492409#">Dirty Rides MTB Apparel- Be A Part of It</a><br /></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-71123616295624853272021-01-06T10:12:00.002-08:002021-01-18T09:24:35.981-08:00Abundance of Gloves For Winter<p> Winter when every day can be a different temp in Ontario. Especially around the Kingston area. And even between the start and end of the ride. And even during the ride it can change.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4KSMk3kgw-mcKSpCJsQH4N8W_DI3es4BvYOe35CP_VmHbSlFfYj8zclAcclh6o690qpvrCBf_IMZ1ftWeSXY_fnlEu4EOAeLXEO3EumVAajhBFDB5lrLTNl_qBB5gejmX4s0nAQVcvY/s2048/135924866_10220927807077842_398992827089777286_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb4KSMk3kgw-mcKSpCJsQH4N8W_DI3es4BvYOe35CP_VmHbSlFfYj8zclAcclh6o690qpvrCBf_IMZ1ftWeSXY_fnlEu4EOAeLXEO3EumVAajhBFDB5lrLTNl_qBB5gejmX4s0nAQVcvY/s320/135924866_10220927807077842_398992827089777286_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>So have various types of glove to ride with depending on the weather. Which will go into further on another post with more detail.</p><p><br /></p><p>Team No Fixed Income is supported by:</p><p><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides MTB Apparel- Be A Part of It</a><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-4917654321349916562021-01-02T22:36:00.001-08:002021-01-02T22:36:19.384-08:00The Snow Was Meh<p> Saturday was the first snow ride of 2020 and it was a barely passable. Good thing the decision was made to ride to a section of the Collins Bay trails. And on the way find that something was done.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuCH87_j-1Vde86sTReeyGOPP2CdAXhcLJrbeX-Fu2_vuwXhRRge-5JA9g8C-gnNDzpJzIAKojB1i1UWdJlYFHUAdeTgmNBw8QY2Mj2JloEGvH-044ZcjGA99N60XS6WTIdw5jtnfcsw/s2048/135774891_10220915747936371_2053364908760055293_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSuCH87_j-1Vde86sTReeyGOPP2CdAXhcLJrbeX-Fu2_vuwXhRRge-5JA9g8C-gnNDzpJzIAKojB1i1UWdJlYFHUAdeTgmNBw8QY2Mj2JloEGvH-044ZcjGA99N60XS6WTIdw5jtnfcsw/s320/135774891_10220915747936371_2053364908760055293_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Local Muni had decided to plow the bike route to near the trail section was going to. So this was a treat. Who knows if they will plow it again. But in truth this would be the most rideable of the ride. As once on the trail it was a bit more challenging.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94ANY1KhEMF4_4DIjBZN4vdFpEZy2iw9Pss-3uvrnL-510pFQMp-BU-unCA3HkCBTNeX6l2IiGZd_yqKuu03etKlHDexuLnuyC-FAJYpGsFbqPXXK0ILMTWv_yA2EQY3rz7fMELQ3-Dc/s1920/135335062_10220914347621364_5163263999287040224_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94ANY1KhEMF4_4DIjBZN4vdFpEZy2iw9Pss-3uvrnL-510pFQMp-BU-unCA3HkCBTNeX6l2IiGZd_yqKuu03etKlHDexuLnuyC-FAJYpGsFbqPXXK0ILMTWv_yA2EQY3rz7fMELQ3-Dc/s320/135335062_10220914347621364_5163263999287040224_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Wet snow made for less than optimal traction. It left much to be desired as it became a alternating ride then hike then ride and so on. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxnaXmvTHsAR_Pxf6Ro_hR0K8lf_n4W5lIC65uE_a-_eBxkuoUdfNkprDmcB7ojuoJsxCFc3iNiGjn2G0icvCK37WtyjPZXxluFdvDFrRQu6NY0LDzULiG7zpfOBcL2TFdysQfJ3wJgM/s2048/135801253_10220914348061375_5881492085429127100_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZxnaXmvTHsAR_Pxf6Ro_hR0K8lf_n4W5lIC65uE_a-_eBxkuoUdfNkprDmcB7ojuoJsxCFc3iNiGjn2G0icvCK37WtyjPZXxluFdvDFrRQu6NY0LDzULiG7zpfOBcL2TFdysQfJ3wJgM/s320/135801253_10220914348061375_5881492085429127100_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>In the end other than mileage the ride itself was barely passable if that. While the time in the woods at the Dirt Camp was ok.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Team No Fixed Income is supported by:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides MTB Apparel- Be A Part of It</a><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-29759325201945187982021-01-01T21:04:00.002-08:002021-01-01T21:05:28.263-08:002020 Riding Totals<p> Well.., the end of the 2020 ride year came yesterday. And it was the final ride of 2020 just before the sunset.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt6kKoHIHXno0WEBZs7Kg-4_3W2NZj9LAe8lrzFTMoHCybwoqXHQloA1jfJM4Kt8vV43ibRA23dNd92u4ZM_1x6Iicdc1QlFxEE-9CXeKhtkXkJ15OgTMaVRjWD-SSvBOhX8iYmqBV-Gc/s2048/134930874_10220899640493695_5836956675401332805_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt6kKoHIHXno0WEBZs7Kg-4_3W2NZj9LAe8lrzFTMoHCybwoqXHQloA1jfJM4Kt8vV43ibRA23dNd92u4ZM_1x6Iicdc1QlFxEE-9CXeKhtkXkJ15OgTMaVRjWD-SSvBOhX8iYmqBV-Gc/s320/134930874_10220899640493695_5836956675401332805_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>And with that the next day came across the desk of Team NFI the end of year data from Strava.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKO3Y-4TMEoWu_njoE0F-0s25bhodjXS8rErjQfOjkX34BgtAx6gfo1wCF_bM8Z6khdQhEXfgxFwklkQEdOPcs1tV7URBUiV9WYGSfVd-A5fWD7N-nvDWdOEWRcwRjSKu_k_C3qZ4AzKw/s1920/135236573_10220908449913925_8811108786635303494_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKO3Y-4TMEoWu_njoE0F-0s25bhodjXS8rErjQfOjkX34BgtAx6gfo1wCF_bM8Z6khdQhEXfgxFwklkQEdOPcs1tV7URBUiV9WYGSfVd-A5fWD7N-nvDWdOEWRcwRjSKu_k_C3qZ4AzKw/s320/135236573_10220908449913925_8811108786635303494_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>With that it is the end of the year and will leave it at that for now. And wait to see in the coming weeks if any ideas come to mind for little goals and such. </p><p><br /></p><p>Team No Fixed Income is supported by:</p><p><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides MTB Apparel- Be a Part of it</a><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-46202156326046552322020-12-31T20:11:00.006-08:002020-12-31T20:14:27.005-08:00Gun Peak Bagged Sept 10th 2020<p>July 2019 had looked at the rough map of the Thomas P Murray Recreation Trails had spotted what appeared to be a look out. So set out see if could ride to it. Due to numerous factors from bugs, over growth, and hot July day came up short.</p><p>2019 attempt,</p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/activities/2502565264">Thomas P Murray GPS Track 2019</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://teamnfi.blogspot.com/2019/07/thomas-p-murray-recreation-trails.html">Thomas P Murray 2019 Ride Report</a><br /></p><p>This time after looking over the map a few times went with a shorter route plan that would start from Long Lake Rd. Parked off the road and started up Gun Mtn Trail heading for the peak. As to be expected lots of sandy dirt and rock with some sections steep enough that Hike-A-Bike was the best option. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSK6RhPOBMSfwwO4tmuS0x9X33pQhG5eb_Ja4allsnqrZ48w7V2m_71snIJClTmeeVIZ6FLJGzyR6jybczzryAx1i1KOZa6BAw7nSW1nnDk3wnuFU17kpr7eOZkICOLHbjff4GymIBX9I/s2048/134711407_10220898273019509_6631429754236829530_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSK6RhPOBMSfwwO4tmuS0x9X33pQhG5eb_Ja4allsnqrZ48w7V2m_71snIJClTmeeVIZ6FLJGzyR6jybczzryAx1i1KOZa6BAw7nSW1nnDk3wnuFU17kpr7eOZkICOLHbjff4GymIBX9I/s320/134711407_10220898273019509_6631429754236829530_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>With the last section of the climb to the peak was greasy and minimal traction had to Hike-A-Bike till the trail got a wee bit easier. Once over that rode for a bit till the junction with the trail that took you to the actual peak. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELAodEeekRioI5ixoY5OXlmj0mgjHnDVJH3pJ8utBM9GUUVXH73xe88I7h2pQhepFftSVYxJuPtHzerhN-K7xsqNL5tEnB-5e6mHyIFCNgf8xPi-MPFCZFLVWsOvWy4rpEpoDxJHqN1A/s2048/135320997_10220898278419644_3434846969223057057_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjELAodEeekRioI5ixoY5OXlmj0mgjHnDVJH3pJ8utBM9GUUVXH73xe88I7h2pQhepFftSVYxJuPtHzerhN-K7xsqNL5tEnB-5e6mHyIFCNgf8xPi-MPFCZFLVWsOvWy4rpEpoDxJHqN1A/s320/135320997_10220898278419644_3434846969223057057_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And popped out at the top with as the photos show was wide open with views depending on which way you looked of Combermere and Kaminaskeg lake. Not bad actually.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dbhyi8_x6fWq0WZhBW-ZPmfc6BXKH1c-kuxlseOrW-UHFhZGmmURsjVU0aqrfxy2j3nn2f6yltJUSv7h6e8iV_oneB_N7R5XNCaGn3OMbaaQvJaObpsZDtvj3MVDoNkcuYt9Y4TjIQY/s2048/134676608_10220898274659550_8731837394408181050_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4dbhyi8_x6fWq0WZhBW-ZPmfc6BXKH1c-kuxlseOrW-UHFhZGmmURsjVU0aqrfxy2j3nn2f6yltJUSv7h6e8iV_oneB_N7R5XNCaGn3OMbaaQvJaObpsZDtvj3MVDoNkcuYt9Y4TjIQY/s320/134676608_10220898274659550_8731837394408181050_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSJYvGdJ5dA05FljwrZD4lqRCrskOf1BtHBn0ZT-6aiAiA4oIfr8hLv0j6uJztCPaSTU-kZ5PV2K7qNhx_4RUFSzey4YPTTI-TbCK5RTckjjopOshljQQ2h4_CHGfBq4YW7XX4c9IUvk/s2048/135037972_10220898275579573_6072023005708261157_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsSJYvGdJ5dA05FljwrZD4lqRCrskOf1BtHBn0ZT-6aiAiA4oIfr8hLv0j6uJztCPaSTU-kZ5PV2K7qNhx_4RUFSzey4YPTTI-TbCK5RTckjjopOshljQQ2h4_CHGfBq4YW7XX4c9IUvk/s320/135037972_10220898275579573_6072023005708261157_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Of course being another summit it requires a drink and since I didn't have a beer a flask of Rum would do. Reward for the second attempt to find this spot.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7dFoG9Mnnw6wFVYQ7mBFPlWlVFWyEZHNwCNtFBcW0N4bD-i-kTHaYaCVoEXk7CaY-I_Nq9NKztXfdO6VN7XTBODQuxKdgoPsbz371CHwZp-pqWQz9eqcwVB1UPKOIWKyDbg3z_Vcgig/s2048/134957885_10220898276099586_232003651994102195_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7dFoG9Mnnw6wFVYQ7mBFPlWlVFWyEZHNwCNtFBcW0N4bD-i-kTHaYaCVoEXk7CaY-I_Nq9NKztXfdO6VN7XTBODQuxKdgoPsbz371CHwZp-pqWQz9eqcwVB1UPKOIWKyDbg3z_Vcgig/s320/134957885_10220898276099586_232003651994102195_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>While at the top I took a look at the map and realized that in 2019 had missed the turn. That was all it was when I missed finding the peak while dodging Deer Flies and such. Well mistakes happen and was able to return to try again.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbbEsgXkX6Q01sE8yu8Y3NvDGuFdFuu9aiNiZjokTO_w8l7SyHgigcszL61wZNF05rbBbGaisPCKeZFZ4gko92u_2SmADAfBXSlqqS_WEscHqY6XlrqacvL6OX9xMOF5VpntWNyqAtVU/s2048/119173478_10220110993738019_4461666267737891630_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbbEsgXkX6Q01sE8yu8Y3NvDGuFdFuu9aiNiZjokTO_w8l7SyHgigcszL61wZNF05rbBbGaisPCKeZFZ4gko92u_2SmADAfBXSlqqS_WEscHqY6XlrqacvL6OX9xMOF5VpntWNyqAtVU/s320/119173478_10220110993738019_4461666267737891630_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>This day it was warmer then it was the earlier August ride up McGillivary Peak. Warmer without the rain so was able to take my time and enjoy this more. But like all things it eventually is time to ride.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvqoHx1cecbHz2wMdjiwPIks0WcN44V-qphipp4jbzEi9oZ79_iWmAGZevDaNZhKB40lXPDpro6Hq8SooQA1l10QJ48VJEaVMSxqVPZmYDRD4VcEXsfvElh8RGGU_k0z_8YiV-0mnQlw/s2048/135092000_10220898280499696_5208864903171305823_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcvqoHx1cecbHz2wMdjiwPIks0WcN44V-qphipp4jbzEi9oZ79_iWmAGZevDaNZhKB40lXPDpro6Hq8SooQA1l10QJ48VJEaVMSxqVPZmYDRD4VcEXsfvElh8RGGU_k0z_8YiV-0mnQlw/s320/135092000_10220898280499696_5208864903171305823_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>After a check of tire pressure knowing would be coming down through a rock garden. It was downhill time. And yes while I had leg armour on I did kind of go slower. I admit I started wishing I had a full face helmet. I do admit that it could be the over thinking after last years getting crushed by the car that might have caused the nervousness.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRgtRFBp6JUjeStkDN8wJZoClcFTTakNmot29e58Ni8aLSkVU0050c6p8lEzTqnCMYRbLo0J-01wwJ8H3n01G81_RXYNPyMKeQXwuq6-wZVlnU5yC5zbo4okgCjGjw2DJdkJhZHj_iAo/s2048/134706482_10220898285499821_2283902208138986652_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRgtRFBp6JUjeStkDN8wJZoClcFTTakNmot29e58Ni8aLSkVU0050c6p8lEzTqnCMYRbLo0J-01wwJ8H3n01G81_RXYNPyMKeQXwuq6-wZVlnU5yC5zbo4okgCjGjw2DJdkJhZHj_iAo/s320/134706482_10220898285499821_2283902208138986652_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>After the downhills it was a easy ride back towards Long Lake Rd at the Ute. And before knew it was back at the Ute and task achieved. The missed turn was corrected and time for some Dr pepper from the cooler. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjUqG23pb0Y075Uv3zKOyOGasu2zQEZIJMhqOzdBQrlqnn6WvP0-Q9tKUTflzYO1MQN4xQIF1jNZVhugbq_comVv5kRsJUeQktbxn_vrBztJsLZzE5lkXbwhvV2_NJCoitmrNPRhOwK0/s2048/135202928_10220898287219864_6819952684632359098_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjUqG23pb0Y075Uv3zKOyOGasu2zQEZIJMhqOzdBQrlqnn6WvP0-Q9tKUTflzYO1MQN4xQIF1jNZVhugbq_comVv5kRsJUeQktbxn_vrBztJsLZzE5lkXbwhvV2_NJCoitmrNPRhOwK0/s320/135202928_10220898287219864_6819952684632359098_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And while I at this point I made the decision that a helmet with a removable chin guard was a needed piece of kit. One with MIPS to decrease a further issue with a head injury but also to reduce the over thinking which could cause a crash.</p><p>Maybe one day in the future will be back up in Barry's Bay and have a chance to nail both peaks on the same ride. But hopefull would be in August with no bugs.</p><p><br /></p><p>Info: These trails should be treated as backcountry mtb trails. Be prepared for all contingencies and have a plan. Cell service should not be relied on as your only option for if things happen. Know when to pull the plug and try the next day.</p><p><br /></p><p>Team No Fixed Income is supported by:</p><p><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides MTB apparel- Be A Part of It</a><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-49855272277799353932020-12-31T19:24:00.008-08:002020-12-31T20:15:04.296-08:00McGillivary Peak Lookout Bagged August 20th, 2020<p> In August was able to to get up to the Barry's Bay and Combermere area again. And that gave the oppurtunity to ride a different route. One I had thought of but kinda lost interest as the year before it was bug season when I tried another section of the Thomas P Murray Recreation Trails.</p><p><a href="http://www.madawaskavalley.on.ca/userfiles/file/TPM%20Trail%20Map%20(2008).pdf">Thomas P Murray Recreation Trails</a><br /></p><p>This time I would be looking to find McGillivary Peak Look Out</p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/activities/3947514212">McGillivary Peak</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>After parking at the trail head just off Chanonhouse Rd it was time to get to seek the route and the peak. And to make things more interesting let us add a wee bit of rain and drizzle. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRa2DsHn_IV-nAOHlH20UPu1tZYpasIX6tjOeXOqi0eRuL5HWSQkLbK1lf2PFyCkNF_TQd9tbKN6Ciq8MSi1TcReRuCGyiA6-bTbCVUaF5H3p3CLUJWjmLSrp4Zyyu0eg9qUd9Q2qG8ho/s2048/135523640_10220898268499396_6358166948351682282_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRa2DsHn_IV-nAOHlH20UPu1tZYpasIX6tjOeXOqi0eRuL5HWSQkLbK1lf2PFyCkNF_TQd9tbKN6Ciq8MSi1TcReRuCGyiA6-bTbCVUaF5H3p3CLUJWjmLSrp4Zyyu0eg9qUd9Q2qG8ho/s320/135523640_10220898268499396_6358166948351682282_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Shortly after leaving the Dirtbag Ute and down the trail began the grunt climb of the day Up a unrideable steep hill filled with sand and gravel. As the Stamina Man once said...if you haven't pushed/carried your bike was it hard enough?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9BWhl7fKWtL6VGNbTkXzp4HRRg3kgvg9m_N1m4zvETCK57nV39SIfrWAr28V-fP4ZyAKVh95qQzrSLB_-sKEkCJb3iLbaKtrJ0e-f6iwtjmZXiFJuB-3dsGMKSZWarRD2KMAG3ixlF8/s2048/135037971_10220898264779303_7589128126177646399_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9BWhl7fKWtL6VGNbTkXzp4HRRg3kgvg9m_N1m4zvETCK57nV39SIfrWAr28V-fP4ZyAKVh95qQzrSLB_-sKEkCJb3iLbaKtrJ0e-f6iwtjmZXiFJuB-3dsGMKSZWarRD2KMAG3ixlF8/s320/135037971_10220898264779303_7589128126177646399_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Once up that nasty hill the rest of it was double track with ups and downs as followed the route that was roughly outlined. Reality is when your not a local takes longer to go a shorter distance in backcountry trail systems. Because you do have to stop a bit more to double check trails versus your location because signs can change and trails may be re-routed. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcxviHoy_kmuuvKlXlpoVEpW5WMrQlw8U6SRfiNuFjOZzfyGw-ViHmmwEYOk93H-gRjp7XUCabg0-wJP1IEOR3-T7lSBHtm-nH8XmaguiSYs7fSfbTGhbjzmWUlgHOTE0j4BjVPNOrNc/s2048/118281027_10219947764177382_9043177617752874782_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcxviHoy_kmuuvKlXlpoVEpW5WMrQlw8U6SRfiNuFjOZzfyGw-ViHmmwEYOk93H-gRjp7XUCabg0-wJP1IEOR3-T7lSBHtm-nH8XmaguiSYs7fSfbTGhbjzmWUlgHOTE0j4BjVPNOrNc/s320/118281027_10219947764177382_9043177617752874782_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>About half way up it stopped drizzling and actually got a wee bit brighter. And finally topped out at the peak where the view point was. Nothing like the mountains anywhere in BC. But better then nothing. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kOVKadKY77daPbzIk3QO5mjMdL_nr0WOUa8ydiMg38TiSTX1eHlZN_pZCdkDSdHFbFJoR3nZ8jcnu8TcJHpiFwZsNpQME2t3Zy24ZczdUc27jdoLJLLjKxKHji6yMeUIAW32koJMvtc/s2048/118283800_10219947765257409_4573653189047270913_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kOVKadKY77daPbzIk3QO5mjMdL_nr0WOUa8ydiMg38TiSTX1eHlZN_pZCdkDSdHFbFJoR3nZ8jcnu8TcJHpiFwZsNpQME2t3Zy24ZczdUc27jdoLJLLjKxKHji6yMeUIAW32koJMvtc/s320/118283800_10219947765257409_4573653189047270913_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Of course one cannot get to the top and not have a beverage at the top. Summit beer was required to go with the view.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuJujcLr0Eocaoiagr8dtX0GCflCHAEAsOmPLe8N46SwnwnwzA1SU_4ipLc2_JQhNUhyVp48gwahgDHyGJJ6LKjoVcOsQ9jvyyFtO0ybK2cKL-zSJQ4Ps2LwSq0fa61s94PyYVbVZrho/s2048/118288753_10219947768417488_2452054249422629932_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQuJujcLr0Eocaoiagr8dtX0GCflCHAEAsOmPLe8N46SwnwnwzA1SU_4ipLc2_JQhNUhyVp48gwahgDHyGJJ6LKjoVcOsQ9jvyyFtO0ybK2cKL-zSJQ4Ps2LwSq0fa61s94PyYVbVZrho/s320/118288753_10219947768417488_2452054249422629932_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Keeping aware of the time and it being after 5pm. And keeping in mind that it could potentially start to rain and get cold. It was time to begin heading back. On the way out to the main trail noted a bit of shelter that could be used if necessary.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFfWw9mqM1yWsIogosOuzF0PIAIj78y7Md2h-blceFT-r8Oiz2TKFyc9cwU95hodgj3qoTndLXCAk5dIUb5H7M9-cYp3R0sZrvjNk56Be5C2fLCwzXvVv6WaY4LT4VqzkdzpxDib0DN0/s2048/134740677_10220898262379243_6737533928579077927_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFfWw9mqM1yWsIogosOuzF0PIAIj78y7Md2h-blceFT-r8Oiz2TKFyc9cwU95hodgj3qoTndLXCAk5dIUb5H7M9-cYp3R0sZrvjNk56Be5C2fLCwzXvVv6WaY4LT4VqzkdzpxDib0DN0/s320/134740677_10220898262379243_6737533928579077927_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Followed the double track that would take me to Rockingham Creek and then follow the creek. With more of the same double track the whole way with one more hill needed to be hike a biked. The rest was sand and rock filled but rideable. Turns out that left at the right time as it decided to rain. Not just drizzle but actual rain. So stopped and pulled out the packable rain jacket.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipUivBsp2mWXTT-bs90a-xqyR69-vnhtA6v7K6GE0mFWj_UsoFEcgHbMr06OTlKoeo2yFkwVKTQ0nr05pf81bqh6tgP9EtwbNtVtj3GZ0hELedu8mk3ehTV90MWPOqolAZdK2_3lk0yVg/s2048/135060516_10220898263219264_1452341263851411542_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipUivBsp2mWXTT-bs90a-xqyR69-vnhtA6v7K6GE0mFWj_UsoFEcgHbMr06OTlKoeo2yFkwVKTQ0nr05pf81bqh6tgP9EtwbNtVtj3GZ0hELedu8mk3ehTV90MWPOqolAZdK2_3lk0yVg/s320/135060516_10220898263219264_1452341263851411542_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Another 25 minutes of riding in the rain got to the junction where the double track connected to Chanonhouse Rd. And followed it back to the Ute parked at the trailhead. And of course it was still raining.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlntcPa0PxUkazzjKveD65SFtSM_6WJUUQXImp909I5gQM99kS5ekE_mognF2FoI4xkWeXQM5BWihpyftgXKfVPbAzc6mJqGaxII-lJ4ykR-FtF5daC5tIZp9KpOsGKo7dM7N9hFmi6o/s2048/135186147_10220898270539447_248664232582533091_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXlntcPa0PxUkazzjKveD65SFtSM_6WJUUQXImp909I5gQM99kS5ekE_mognF2FoI4xkWeXQM5BWihpyftgXKfVPbAzc6mJqGaxII-lJ4ykR-FtF5daC5tIZp9KpOsGKo7dM7N9hFmi6o/s320/135186147_10220898270539447_248664232582533091_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Still raining which sucked as if it hadn't would have been less need to get rolling. However I readily admit that the Ute wasn't quite gear ready yet for relaxing in place . It is still a work in progress.</p><p><br /></p><p>Info: These trails should be treated as backcountry mtb trails. Be prepared for all contingencies and have a plan. Cell service should not be relied on as your only option for if things happen. Know when to pull the plug and try the next day.</p><p><br /></p><p>Team No Fixed Income is supported by:</p><p><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides MTB Apparel- Be a Part Of It</a><br /></p><p><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-17848369169658911942020-12-31T17:32:00.007-08:002020-12-31T17:37:54.303-08:00California Rd Enterprise aka 7 Dangerous Dogs August 5th 2020<p> While looking the the Backroads Mapbook Cottage Edition I spotted north of Tamworth a gravel road named California Rd. It wasn't the other one that is further north I have heard of. Being closer I decided after checking Google Earth satellite view it would be worth the trip. Let the recce trip begin.</p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/activities/3871331884">California Rd Enterprise aka 7 Dangerous Dogs</a><br /></p><p>After parking at the school on School Rd in Enterprise headed out to ride California Rd. The start while seeming easy ended up being exciting as had to deal with 7 aggressive dogs who the owner had zero control over. After dealing with that it was a left turn and heading north on California Rd.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpD_FI8TElIQDoASp92XGRsy5UxGDNQSZZPQdtvsPWcto9lFZXPlk7lREJmtV4IyN18x_Z9u9FnM55A0R4bjbNm7Z_G-DcEdvAQ0on_7JD-hnWU5oAYYIKNTogYFZAaPSeAtI021arsk/s2048/117292736_10219833519241330_5918956131242467619_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBpD_FI8TElIQDoASp92XGRsy5UxGDNQSZZPQdtvsPWcto9lFZXPlk7lREJmtV4IyN18x_Z9u9FnM55A0R4bjbNm7Z_G-DcEdvAQ0on_7JD-hnWU5oAYYIKNTogYFZAaPSeAtI021arsk/s320/117292736_10219833519241330_5918956131242467619_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Pushed north with the feeling that this will be a distance ride with minimal steep or long climbs of any kind. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvOvoRzjBJx70dTPYZriciFznP57BHO74r-49p5O8fzRvhkFzvwrdlXmatGR3FKHio5Dx6jrO3rXFaRmS6lwjRd8gnSvBGtv2uzLOa-vIzlWdir1jHciBZ2nzV2A8yatv26eLAFi8uAw/s2048/117236023_10219833518601314_3243792458191972234_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuvOvoRzjBJx70dTPYZriciFznP57BHO74r-49p5O8fzRvhkFzvwrdlXmatGR3FKHio5Dx6jrO3rXFaRmS6lwjRd8gnSvBGtv2uzLOa-vIzlWdir1jHciBZ2nzV2A8yatv26eLAFi8uAw/s320/117236023_10219833518601314_3243792458191972234_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And it was a rolling if that hill ride with it turns out lots more shade on the road from the trees. The trees had grown over alot of California Rd so there was alot less of getting directly cooked by the sun. After about an hour and a bit got to Mountain Rd which was the northern end of California Rd. Which included a short wander up what turns out to be a dead end road. With another ill behaved dog.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_P5tm8dk5P6pz5BLEBjTukqfMsETg2tzKg3gOkZMxIPPhhhTn0Y3OaaOV91oxZDJiUn_ZIC3OUGrrS04yGoO6HpqICNT_WbasvsKHalNv9z66DuMAdwbi9x4-EpYP4xHKSnM7PbdPKQI/s2048/117292313_10219833521601389_1384255543376197324_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_P5tm8dk5P6pz5BLEBjTukqfMsETg2tzKg3gOkZMxIPPhhhTn0Y3OaaOV91oxZDJiUn_ZIC3OUGrrS04yGoO6HpqICNT_WbasvsKHalNv9z66DuMAdwbi9x4-EpYP4xHKSnM7PbdPKQI/s320/117292313_10219833521601389_1384255543376197324_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>After a pause for a Snickers and a bit of Dr Pepper. Back south it was which including the not taking the dead end road was a faster return to the Ute. Isn't that how it works? Always faster on the way back</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1rG2j8CXdgbS-QB5fMt6VE_-FB2LajF04cgp1xTPzSSKXoichY5_Z8ZmKI78cYe5O3t_5VY38GJAR5XR6ghmhUlH9YcxIqy3t5f2o4toPpESbC8VC9Npapu2qzowtHCaX11cvyrF23g/s2048/116110306_10219833520041350_352247165757504521_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw1rG2j8CXdgbS-QB5fMt6VE_-FB2LajF04cgp1xTPzSSKXoichY5_Z8ZmKI78cYe5O3t_5VY38GJAR5XR6ghmhUlH9YcxIqy3t5f2o4toPpESbC8VC9Npapu2qzowtHCaX11cvyrF23g/s320/116110306_10219833520041350_352247165757504521_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>After turning right at the south end of California Rd and dealing with the original 7 dangerous dogs. Easy spin back and back at the Ute for food and home. End result a bit over 2 hours of riding. </p><p><br /></p><p>Maybe next year will return and see if there is other options for vehicle parking.</p><p><br /></p><p>Info:</p><p>If you decide to do this ride there is really nothing that far north and in that area for supplies. So bring your own and have everything for post ride. Have the cooler packed with cold beverages of your choice. In terms of starting location well while school was ok you end up having to either take Concession 9 Rd and deal with the dogs or deal with traffic on County Rd 14 to get to Fifth Lake Rd which takes you to Concession 9 Rd. </p><p><br /></p><p>Team No Fixed Income is supported by,</p><p><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides MTB Apparel- Be A Part of It</a><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-9218845972096221782020-12-31T16:39:00.001-08:002020-12-31T16:42:13.661-08:00Creekford Rough Stuff Loop July 3rd 2020<p> About a month after the arrival of the new Stylus and a couple of easy rides to get used to her. I felt like taking her on a longer ride and revisit an old loop I made over 8 years ago with the original 2007 Stylus before 2012.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/activities/3709781696">July 3rd Creekford Rough Stuff</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs0qWpsWaURgCyBQzRLHAMnWGV7EXaRvVMW1CJOBc-frT3ukKUOVV42Zia7dRNqZITz_gGKknBbkpXFdcdet-Pl0fTYtMUt0l4neQ640WUrYT61lkyHYdsLFQEsqyGojDwp6GEn_EZGo/s2048/107834510_10219629366577641_3457295600388565217_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOs0qWpsWaURgCyBQzRLHAMnWGV7EXaRvVMW1CJOBc-frT3ukKUOVV42Zia7dRNqZITz_gGKknBbkpXFdcdet-Pl0fTYtMUt0l4neQ640WUrYT61lkyHYdsLFQEsqyGojDwp6GEn_EZGo/s320/107834510_10219629366577641_3457295600388565217_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Definitely been a few years not riding and has seen some changes since. Especially as the long downhill from the hydrolines to Creekford Dr is now blocked. But just need a detour which gave the bonus of a wee bit more mileage.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SQfcLNw-29rsn5fY5_w__WrexBof1DWao3zmUF4_NhNnwZCXpD-Cj_XyBcw9CZEbtk7nBTpKadUwSEwwT2961bN7qEIsC_XrbCVifWrGWdAhIMypO62cxs08Rez44Ncyd-crOGX7RME/s2048/109125065_10219629367017652_4759089388454421575_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1SQfcLNw-29rsn5fY5_w__WrexBof1DWao3zmUF4_NhNnwZCXpD-Cj_XyBcw9CZEbtk7nBTpKadUwSEwwT2961bN7qEIsC_XrbCVifWrGWdAhIMypO62cxs08Rez44Ncyd-crOGX7RME/s320/109125065_10219629367017652_4759089388454421575_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>After the wee detour the rest of the ride followed the same route as in the past. It was definitely a hot day to be out and riding this loop. which would be an unplanned test of the Dirty Rides jersey in the heat.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XeLs5I2iy_YisN6iR6jTF9PNOFGVbxD01CeGgyI7WZyB9j4og1UnRU3uDTAurGXbwBqts1yILMbiDUlirFQScJPvBqbrc7uBuluBoNSRolX2SrWwfaba3eEgllUojly77HxpSgZlVOw/s2048/109121229_10219629368617692_6434511810715907186_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6XeLs5I2iy_YisN6iR6jTF9PNOFGVbxD01CeGgyI7WZyB9j4og1UnRU3uDTAurGXbwBqts1yILMbiDUlirFQScJPvBqbrc7uBuluBoNSRolX2SrWwfaba3eEgllUojly77HxpSgZlVOw/s320/109121229_10219629368617692_6434511810715907186_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>This would be also the longest ride since getting the new Stylus. And it was in some ways weird as didn't notice the difference between this edition and the older version of the Stylus. That to me was a good thing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0qpzgyHMxLCFfaFah3qfvLYdcduG5W8JwrJz0AKqIY6_FfYNEfPSpJfwBZYhdMNwpN5Rhx9TFCkJxmdqKJj2fsU6xJjK9wD5hH8dI7WA1FZA6pL4A2isJHmwEy6cHgphyphenhyphenD2035ErKrY/s2048/109302717_10219629368257683_4516006050935851635_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0qpzgyHMxLCFfaFah3qfvLYdcduG5W8JwrJz0AKqIY6_FfYNEfPSpJfwBZYhdMNwpN5Rhx9TFCkJxmdqKJj2fsU6xJjK9wD5hH8dI7WA1FZA6pL4A2isJHmwEy6cHgphyphenhyphenD2035ErKrY/s320/109302717_10219629368257683_4516006050935851635_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>After climbing out of the Collins Swamp area it was the usual bash across the fields under the hydrolines heading to Westbrook Dr. Across the road and head further west under the hydrolines to the little waterfall.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WUnEJGm0BYyLu-f43TELD4IM6n0uZyIcQAcgPyJxnrMxe4aYD8Hs7ylnwIp7ocJH045bIyJBfMSFf1FqHP5l1uQiKgHc5LizNPu90435KBg4zfR4e2MuflVtTjV6jEfpi4SWNAcpW-g/s2048/108927269_10219629369377711_8073543328788857009_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WUnEJGm0BYyLu-f43TELD4IM6n0uZyIcQAcgPyJxnrMxe4aYD8Hs7ylnwIp7ocJH045bIyJBfMSFf1FqHP5l1uQiKgHc5LizNPu90435KBg4zfR4e2MuflVtTjV6jEfpi4SWNAcpW-g/s320/108927269_10219629369377711_8073543328788857009_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Which in the end was dried up and nothing to look at. But still a nice spot to chill out in the shade for a wee bit.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRD1WoGVn0ToWjO2OkR0VVdlsHgZFgeJwWH-XxOeN4RlEzrX5KyOYw6JzE6ImkjQ2kerznBfMIGk1NudH9jjqe2y7drtvubVfhSIUPXbS443NweU1x4wcEnXPd2doGxCjaI0lvHPnE_YM/s2048/109038617_10219629368977701_4502369628909645442_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRD1WoGVn0ToWjO2OkR0VVdlsHgZFgeJwWH-XxOeN4RlEzrX5KyOYw6JzE6ImkjQ2kerznBfMIGk1NudH9jjqe2y7drtvubVfhSIUPXbS443NweU1x4wcEnXPd2doGxCjaI0lvHPnE_YM/s320/109038617_10219629368977701_4502369628909645442_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>At this point took a break from the 37 degrees by sitting for a bit in the shade. After some fluids it was back on the bike and head for home. And after all was said and done it was a good ride on the new bike. As well as a good test of the Dirty Rdes MTB jersey which handles the heat and sweat well. Happy with both.</p><p><br /></p><p>Supported by...</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides MTB Apparel- Be A Part Of It</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-85690934895224247562020-12-31T16:39:00.000-08:002020-12-31T16:41:57.612-08:00Kingsford Loop July 1st 2020<p> On Canada Day decided to head down and do the Kingsford Loop on a hot and sunny Canada Day.</p><p><a href="https://www.strava.com/activities/3700783301">Kingsford Loop Canada Day</a><br /></p><p>Not much to write as it was a harder and faster ride then last time. With the primary goal this time to stop less. So just some ride pics.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzPeKpZuHigX3mE0u4HHVxpQ2b2Pqh__3ipKzV5sjUng19jtT04lEXUcwH5hDhlEykZKtu0hOveaQExTlK2GeQoatDQkCtFb61U6BgyaO4MRm9J4Yn6OEWzCVYvpsmqQv4zBIzn7uixmE/s2048/107248533_10219559381108048_1775746209173995779_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzPeKpZuHigX3mE0u4HHVxpQ2b2Pqh__3ipKzV5sjUng19jtT04lEXUcwH5hDhlEykZKtu0hOveaQExTlK2GeQoatDQkCtFb61U6BgyaO4MRm9J4Yn6OEWzCVYvpsmqQv4zBIzn7uixmE/s320/107248533_10219559381108048_1775746209173995779_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfyssqFvGemL6tkCo4gcwbL4LSMmOQRooRBX50hIrtXMIBgNXOHjt6TAt5RnsQNgBiIbwHgyKat3NtvpCJkacWBGLIU1D9gnKlF9g7wum0sNwridkAwfqYZTy-jeB-LxaXaf2e2cn0aY/s2048/106988329_10219559381708063_40885560598415841_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfyssqFvGemL6tkCo4gcwbL4LSMmOQRooRBX50hIrtXMIBgNXOHjt6TAt5RnsQNgBiIbwHgyKat3NtvpCJkacWBGLIU1D9gnKlF9g7wum0sNwridkAwfqYZTy-jeB-LxaXaf2e2cn0aY/s320/106988329_10219559381708063_40885560598415841_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAJV454BQL_lC6beRU0IfWShHJi34Pst-YpNhIcwEOIxjFybT5EQGGwC3MGf0om2QtAlVhApBRwnfFrtUF0_pyGr7swcdyeIIQzftkcA91kw2-PlBIPMHJOsA-tXbfI92S3X-zp4pVnA/s2048/106620066_10219559382708088_7082987014529511490_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHAJV454BQL_lC6beRU0IfWShHJi34Pst-YpNhIcwEOIxjFybT5EQGGwC3MGf0om2QtAlVhApBRwnfFrtUF0_pyGr7swcdyeIIQzftkcA91kw2-PlBIPMHJOsA-tXbfI92S3X-zp4pVnA/s320/106620066_10219559382708088_7082987014529511490_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>This was also the first ride with the new top tube bag from Revelate Designs. The Magtank which picked up to try and be able to carry more gear better on longer days on the bike. Will show more of it later.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2QEofhkjaHYHawT0xtQFIC5dwNiiBzWggW6sBhYLeukKuvmeFLFI8n6qo0vBUGDgL82gNwoDIjPbGpVXc3qYUA4bR9GsryfTYTe5DIuptp5IqezA-IgKEHGh5xyGY3bTWUjXx_FIzBY/s2048/106625272_10219559383228101_6521332775007113118_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb2QEofhkjaHYHawT0xtQFIC5dwNiiBzWggW6sBhYLeukKuvmeFLFI8n6qo0vBUGDgL82gNwoDIjPbGpVXc3qYUA4bR9GsryfTYTe5DIuptp5IqezA-IgKEHGh5xyGY3bTWUjXx_FIzBY/s320/106625272_10219559383228101_6521332775007113118_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLS2b3mJl0JstDO-O1mEnX37nTakeDX4OvFKk_4LL3SNkwLnH729bBxFp8Mlg4cCfyrteNCnFVPnr9YNR09T6LwT1d6GdCmmOMvJH6mdySzttNci-P4zfC75PhbXGWqAIWAW9UBCccG4k/s2048/107421378_10219559385948169_8961658391972827104_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLS2b3mJl0JstDO-O1mEnX37nTakeDX4OvFKk_4LL3SNkwLnH729bBxFp8Mlg4cCfyrteNCnFVPnr9YNR09T6LwT1d6GdCmmOMvJH6mdySzttNci-P4zfC75PhbXGWqAIWAW9UBCccG4k/s320/107421378_10219559385948169_8961658391972827104_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii6DBFHvlpVw4fLhUDPujZfuASq4YoYNlR_Z1T3g0lmJwWi-FwlRYJ_m2zng6Pm3xAJyy-yJ5we3tJnN8NlAdcvdE9gT7tFtAWUnhtwolR8wb8fR7fWTbPjCiFrSRxLk9PuoLTInm7N0I/s2048/107597731_10219559383788115_7682798864052782223_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii6DBFHvlpVw4fLhUDPujZfuASq4YoYNlR_Z1T3g0lmJwWi-FwlRYJ_m2zng6Pm3xAJyy-yJ5we3tJnN8NlAdcvdE9gT7tFtAWUnhtwolR8wb8fR7fWTbPjCiFrSRxLk9PuoLTInm7N0I/s320/107597731_10219559383788115_7682798864052782223_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizTV_Dli0kB-HkMjjqKAu3dlh9D1MEP1ES7VW0q9W3OdiBUXSRP9Mlgntx299pnIhkl_4lE_a4hJ4kdH1JHgg1UeFJXbHdzPLpu0WxK6074J9LoV2bLaQXR2Rj20ldSo59hfVYrIbFPlY/s2048/80188837_10219559388108223_8658888633320911477_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizTV_Dli0kB-HkMjjqKAu3dlh9D1MEP1ES7VW0q9W3OdiBUXSRP9Mlgntx299pnIhkl_4lE_a4hJ4kdH1JHgg1UeFJXbHdzPLpu0WxK6074J9LoV2bLaQXR2Rj20ldSo59hfVYrIbFPlY/s320/80188837_10219559388108223_8658888633320911477_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>In the end was another good effort on Kingsford Loop and hanging out post ride by the Salmon River in the Dirtbag Ute.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzB_FUCBxHzL_JsernqhhBUb8jf0dHuxx9hld9tWsHrXEHzp-GfPE0JPUw4vtfSq3GW8xGEcTH_n11pTB0SD6mLcTZ9cJ5h39cFyhavN0frFKfzJ6d33IJiD0grWsL2Y6HA6wsno2p8FM/s1920/106721048_10219559388828241_2794332375743106914_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzB_FUCBxHzL_JsernqhhBUb8jf0dHuxx9hld9tWsHrXEHzp-GfPE0JPUw4vtfSq3GW8xGEcTH_n11pTB0SD6mLcTZ9cJ5h39cFyhavN0frFKfzJ6d33IJiD0grWsL2Y6HA6wsno2p8FM/s320/106721048_10219559388828241_2794332375743106914_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Supported by,</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides Mtb Apparel- Be a Part of It</a><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-24979111875372740612020-12-31T15:55:00.004-08:002020-12-31T16:41:52.699-08:00Macintosh Mills June 14, 2020June 14th headed up the 401 and north of Mallorytown to the Macintosh Mills Crown land trail area. Last year rode here a couple of times with the Wideangle. This would be the first trip with the Stylus aka Mistress Mk1a3.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.trailforks.com/region/macintosh-mills-trails-19139/">Macintosh Mills</a><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjki7N4aKo3-1F91SgXqjXDm6DPNRgxii9Va0hi1rpDjw5SGNpKFfIYtTkPemWFXIIaX9Ml_WprPE-ISRFFuXMhOgQseRb62JTQV-5tPgxP2RZZ0BRFsdbg44t85VlyZXOhHptpeg6NwW8/s1920/104173320_10219403964062719_1680608085975253938_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjki7N4aKo3-1F91SgXqjXDm6DPNRgxii9Va0hi1rpDjw5SGNpKFfIYtTkPemWFXIIaX9Ml_WprPE-ISRFFuXMhOgQseRb62JTQV-5tPgxP2RZZ0BRFsdbg44t85VlyZXOhHptpeg6NwW8/s320/104173320_10219403964062719_1680608085975253938_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div>And the goal was to ride the Bigfoot Loop easy and play a bit here and there. Nothing epic planned other than getting out in a different place with a new bike.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gc5zXIOhXkY5k-oCAoyCw7Byr5T9pHfyHVt9ptNj2scHrsfbXM6gTDfcN5Ezv691xdiGrFHhWI5HQ3Nf4b3KDDtnnVRFq8Fgm1cfQqh1l8pSYE7TJQV4ho8ir5h61wgsT33YTsqrxKg/s2048/104185473_10219380954847503_1803324701453563713_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gc5zXIOhXkY5k-oCAoyCw7Byr5T9pHfyHVt9ptNj2scHrsfbXM6gTDfcN5Ezv691xdiGrFHhWI5HQ3Nf4b3KDDtnnVRFq8Fgm1cfQqh1l8pSYE7TJQV4ho8ir5h61wgsT33YTsqrxKg/s320/104185473_10219380954847503_1803324701453563713_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div>End result was a good sunny day out on the trails and some fun on the new bike.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPlLQvQa7dYrHR3EsswpXKEzAlefzQeBhW95SmipKKXd-5wedbMEl8fOsFR45_KdhHxAtxAsZh6u5Yaw6TVoB4Ol13WRpcO8GB4PKZJQ3pxilkspxvwIZB0_lhSlndNIQccdBU06Xt3U/s2048/103437570_10219380953247463_7443299624857848467_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGPlLQvQa7dYrHR3EsswpXKEzAlefzQeBhW95SmipKKXd-5wedbMEl8fOsFR45_KdhHxAtxAsZh6u5Yaw6TVoB4Ol13WRpcO8GB4PKZJQ3pxilkspxvwIZB0_lhSlndNIQccdBU06Xt3U/s320/103437570_10219380953247463_7443299624857848467_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Supported by ,</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides Mtb </a><br /></div></div></div></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-55130263221370283932020-12-29T18:51:00.001-08:002020-12-29T18:54:17.140-08:00New Bike Time June 3rd 2020<p>After last years incident and much patience important delivery arrived at Team No Fixed Income HQ. </p><p><a href="https://teamnfi.blogspot.com/2019/05/march-4th-2019-bad-day.html">Bad Day 2019</a><br /></p><p>A large box was dropped off by the delivery company. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZA3ROxsDbVlVZ29okL0ioJ7Fe9JMqLTHDbmEF8I0NkG0D3vP2CAUHm6PbRtBm8Id5z3EApK1b5Y_OcAf8l7Mz7xwGqlBcARI70s1UsxhZeiExHRoodKTGyGx-Z5rLI5RhRl_CBNbd5nA/s2048/102895321_10219288406413850_7710871716993433600_o+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZA3ROxsDbVlVZ29okL0ioJ7Fe9JMqLTHDbmEF8I0NkG0D3vP2CAUHm6PbRtBm8Id5z3EApK1b5Y_OcAf8l7Mz7xwGqlBcARI70s1UsxhZeiExHRoodKTGyGx-Z5rLI5RhRl_CBNbd5nA/s320/102895321_10219288406413850_7710871716993433600_o+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Clearly it was not a secret prototype Nucular fueled by Avocado Toast and tears of the darkside knee brace by Chromag. Instead it was a new Stylus in the 2020 flavour. And the excitement of opening.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ObJOjbWfZf-ij2r7g9VCuUdwFKFPR7bkXluEovE2PH_88Pu7OQEDdM7Glr5jfCcb4f0ejGLN7akFH9ZUMnKrdtTKPfv-0YR-ynjqexS3URZe3niZQOehtuEtqVASvFroHg7-6cvNA6k/s2048/101780430_10219288406773859_2093562347938381824_o+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ObJOjbWfZf-ij2r7g9VCuUdwFKFPR7bkXluEovE2PH_88Pu7OQEDdM7Glr5jfCcb4f0ejGLN7akFH9ZUMnKrdtTKPfv-0YR-ynjqexS3URZe3niZQOehtuEtqVASvFroHg7-6cvNA6k/s320/101780430_10219288406773859_2093562347938381824_o+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And to be honest it has been about a few years since bought an actual new expensive bike. I for many years have been a dirt bag used rider. This will be new to me . New being a completely new frame and parts bike.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqIIs3UVknaUoqICoOleWtO3p7ucXXx-eUgD73CZMDhRodDezI6oCzQKw1VbL0MPeZ1U5njtKczeLbWQmirI2vbJ1m1EoIqt2y-UgVewctssTT3kMfBMj-ilhxID5nh8NLONMqlhLDzs/s2048/78049572_10219288407213870_3485728717936787456_o+%25283%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRqIIs3UVknaUoqICoOleWtO3p7ucXXx-eUgD73CZMDhRodDezI6oCzQKw1VbL0MPeZ1U5njtKczeLbWQmirI2vbJ1m1EoIqt2y-UgVewctssTT3kMfBMj-ilhxID5nh8NLONMqlhLDzs/s320/78049572_10219288407213870_3485728717936787456_o+%25283%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Massive cassette reminds this old retro grouch of the old massive pie plate size chainrings for DH at the Kamikaze in Mammoth California. And it is like a 12 speed? Wonder how many of the cogs I will actually use. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkui-irwRrNXAtgzdfsjeHeU3ASvO1p0TS3uOWqJvY3lADc__OKw4IBaB-b7UzwULZ2MN7CDna9vNPNIZOpwv6HZJ7HsMMlXYFowoZWPCAhtCzI-jK0ejLqR-O9FkYAWUG3T4617_WeiU/s2048/102288775_10219288407813885_2882329728889389056_o+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkui-irwRrNXAtgzdfsjeHeU3ASvO1p0TS3uOWqJvY3lADc__OKw4IBaB-b7UzwULZ2MN7CDna9vNPNIZOpwv6HZJ7HsMMlXYFowoZWPCAhtCzI-jK0ejLqR-O9FkYAWUG3T4617_WeiU/s320/102288775_10219288407813885_2882329728889389056_o+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>One thing will say the 2020 Stylus does feel a wee bit lighter than the first Chromag Stylus I got in 2007. And was sadly stolen in 2015. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cW39Glb6WYgjKJblEFgtwY_zorNMQmidN-covF1E0D19jxhrkz_H1S8AFxT_fWuF6WZS1ia0WShSzgBMBj_KurDvDEu7xhyneoZHJouGI6gvccl1BFlMkVwraHvGTRuGxp9_gI4lv5s/s2048/102407869_10219288408733908_4460077465334710272_o+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cW39Glb6WYgjKJblEFgtwY_zorNMQmidN-covF1E0D19jxhrkz_H1S8AFxT_fWuF6WZS1ia0WShSzgBMBj_KurDvDEu7xhyneoZHJouGI6gvccl1BFlMkVwraHvGTRuGxp9_gI4lv5s/s320/102407869_10219288408733908_4460077465334710272_o+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Got the soon to be known as Mistress Mk1a3 together, And it looks good. I readily admit it will take a bit for this RGMC card carrying member to get used to the new brakes and shifters. Now to take it for a couple of rides to get it dialed in.</p><p><a href="https://ca.chromagbikes.com/products/stylus-2020">Chromag Stylus</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides MTB- Be A Part of It</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-63617132638903860422020-12-29T16:10:00.001-08:002020-12-29T16:10:06.167-08:00Fox Talus Links<div>A year and a half ago had my 2007 Fox 36 Talus decide to take a long term siesta. And not being rushed it became a long term project. Some of that delay was sheer no rush laziness and alot to do with taking time to dig through the internet to learn more. These are some of the links I found.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://www.diymtb.com.au/manuals/Fox/06_36_en.pdf">2009 Fox Tala 36 RC2 manual</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzfw35wJIX4">Fox 36 Tala RC service video</a><br />
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<a href="https://nsmb.com/forum/forum/gear-4/topic/2008-fox-36-talas-fitrc2-upgrades-11506/">NSMB.com Fox 36 Talas upgrades</a><a href="http://forums.mtbr.com/shocks-suspension/fork-shock-service-information-393229.html">MTBr Fork service info</a><br />
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<a href="http://forums.mtbr.com/shocks-suspension/inside-fox-rc2-damper-452503.html">MTBr Inside the Fox RC2 Damper</a><br />
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<a href="http://docplayer.net/54077864-36-talas-ii-spring-service.html">2005 TALAS Spring Service Guide</a>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-4896741006330150822020-12-15T08:39:00.005-08:002020-12-15T21:13:12.718-08:00Exciting Oppurtunity...DRA February 2020I acknowledge that this hasn't been in order of how things happened in 2020. Am currently playing catch up as I with all things going on neglected like never before writing much. So...kind of a catch up.<div><br /></div><div>In 2019 just as winter was about to start in Canada I had mentioned and showed the cool riding shirt from a company called Dirty Rides MTB apparel aka DRA from Northern Ireland. Surprised me with it a while later as she had got a bunch of gear from DRA at the same time.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In January 2020 spotted that DRA was looking from ambassadors from anywhere in the world. Showed it to my friend more as a joke but her as well as a few others I had mentioned it to. Well they encouraged me to apply anyways and I did. And the end result is.....</div><div><br /></div><div>I got accepted to be the Canadian ambassador for Dirty Rides MTB Apparel.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQlIDlHu5Hc7uMet2QYr7zE-XVA_8JNv2_j4WRNMMtjihKTBPZviUgzs5yh3qwBlj_i3Dz5ETm8EF1Ff3D4PUp7P2gfJBPNWdQQ4Pn3QQ6zvOgOaFN3fr-q56AnyXk6w_KWWYNx_mYxw/s1440/86766526_2593792967518164_7828491758626406400_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQlIDlHu5Hc7uMet2QYr7zE-XVA_8JNv2_j4WRNMMtjihKTBPZviUgzs5yh3qwBlj_i3Dz5ETm8EF1Ff3D4PUp7P2gfJBPNWdQQ4Pn3QQ6zvOgOaFN3fr-q56AnyXk6w_KWWYNx_mYxw/s320/86766526_2593792967518164_7828491758626406400_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>It is a privilege to be asked to be a part of Dirty Rides Apparel team. But in some ways it is a feel good thing especially after everything since March 4th 2019. And is giving me something to work at which hopefully will give me something to focus in in 2020. As well as possibly in the future lead to more.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSUz731HXJPZ-rqlGQqDlyrwkcoFwpU7U_O6CZ-M11fR4Msmjvv3OmG0WHKiSjRC0vMZcL_4c47AbsTM0HVbfCCE1NwKpkt2oskJbHTOOAJ0FXmU3gm8hJp-uz6PAECmG_sOb2DosPQ0/s1440/84330579_2590500127847448_8512484065226522624_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfSUz731HXJPZ-rqlGQqDlyrwkcoFwpU7U_O6CZ-M11fR4Msmjvv3OmG0WHKiSjRC0vMZcL_4c47AbsTM0HVbfCCE1NwKpkt2oskJbHTOOAJ0FXmU3gm8hJp-uz6PAECmG_sOb2DosPQ0/s320/84330579_2590500127847448_8512484065226522624_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>What matters is I took a risk by applying especially while working to manage PTSD and lingering injuries. Should be an interesting rest of year with this and it should be good.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://dirtyridesmtbapparel.co.uk/">Dirty Rides MTB Apparel</a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-72867335692816051502020-12-11T15:19:00.001-08:002020-12-11T15:19:09.301-08:00Gananoque ATV Track Exploration May 15th 2020<p> A while ago looking at a Google Maps satellite view of the Gananoque area spotted what looked to be an ATV track. And I thought it might be rideable. So of course had to go explore to see. I kinda expected it being May that it might be to early to do the full attempt so this was kind of a Recce ride.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkjTCE_btank0v9TnYGJD5hLliBjpFR7Mz0wkwEtw3k7VJ_PxDHcpdWYEJUIlbJKpGkpWTDcnQfKUcZg-cgwo8dwHh1wjV2gp73Z_ql_wXwN9Xdr_JZIsXaT_GbxWnkLOM8oGkX8eVZI/s2048/97342254_10219102809014031_5630581651223347200_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZkjTCE_btank0v9TnYGJD5hLliBjpFR7Mz0wkwEtw3k7VJ_PxDHcpdWYEJUIlbJKpGkpWTDcnQfKUcZg-cgwo8dwHh1wjV2gp73Z_ql_wXwN9Xdr_JZIsXaT_GbxWnkLOM8oGkX8eVZI/s320/97342254_10219102809014031_5630581651223347200_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Of parking it was off on a sunny Spring day to see what the track looked like. And initially it was good as the track was dry. But like all things if one isn't careful you can be misled to believe it will be good.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTnyOPHJLekxssNOVswP38JpNuknAccnDOXZE2P6NWpxKU8EY290Ild7qXMkKHiGhl0_Jh0EVQ72w0LYbAHlmsAI5BPaazo0lVUvnFl72kGOnXE8802OO5iuuA1NvIkv6bgjmAgSpBGo/s2048/97319435_10219102810654072_4958909020225142784_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTnyOPHJLekxssNOVswP38JpNuknAccnDOXZE2P6NWpxKU8EY290Ild7qXMkKHiGhl0_Jh0EVQ72w0LYbAHlmsAI5BPaazo0lVUvnFl72kGOnXE8802OO5iuuA1NvIkv6bgjmAgSpBGo/s320/97319435_10219102810654072_4958909020225142784_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>5 minutes in and it began. The first having to maneuver around the ATV mini pond and would be only the first.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg751nuf96XHCIRtThADqyAQsz7A-Qr1xmJFvfkeXWfen5HHC0g6Wmoyk-Kmm_S9UcMUU2zJtcgM_9eav5dru1OJo6NqKFxThowSM3oH5d9Rdfg4RsJ37Z0ZoJYuPzMwufPrAQsIpqy2Sk/s2048/97466776_10219102836974730_1144668892451307520_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg751nuf96XHCIRtThADqyAQsz7A-Qr1xmJFvfkeXWfen5HHC0g6Wmoyk-Kmm_S9UcMUU2zJtcgM_9eav5dru1OJo6NqKFxThowSM3oH5d9Rdfg4RsJ37Z0ZoJYuPzMwufPrAQsIpqy2Sk/s320/97466776_10219102836974730_1144668892451307520_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>And the first would be the cleanest. From there it began to get nastier and deeper. Good thing had thought a head and was using the Shimano Gore-Tex mtb hiking type boots. Which initially kept out the water.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QPll_oQhN5MdCnq1VO9uE5Tcy1H_JZHDxXS_cliIJ-9MySlNVVB61-0QYl-rRMbtWtbPdIYmym70xx2png4MDKrBZf8LKWPjdgt8AdlYA0OEcT3kxe4CUgzsPlDBzah-u7ZVfcMOqJ8/s2048/97710117_10219102835174685_1269329265950720000_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3QPll_oQhN5MdCnq1VO9uE5Tcy1H_JZHDxXS_cliIJ-9MySlNVVB61-0QYl-rRMbtWtbPdIYmym70xx2png4MDKrBZf8LKWPjdgt8AdlYA0OEcT3kxe4CUgzsPlDBzah-u7ZVfcMOqJ8/s320/97710117_10219102835174685_1269329265950720000_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>And then we got to the big churned up mud pit which really was more like a bog if you stepped in the wrong place. Going outwards did ok avoiding the boggy bits.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HWK6xdC1orSzVUCJ7u_PSixc5VQXyEnQrbfcm5BrnVA_HnjuXwZIC18OOZ-DMABF5rQpZ7zzpmKfhnPnsavXc-lYJEkhrpa1d0PnuzPywTB2qrgtKPyWnbHpOOLrfIwv8-ZwsIlB3Eo/s2048/97525830_10219102829534544_8307736776588394496_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HWK6xdC1orSzVUCJ7u_PSixc5VQXyEnQrbfcm5BrnVA_HnjuXwZIC18OOZ-DMABF5rQpZ7zzpmKfhnPnsavXc-lYJEkhrpa1d0PnuzPywTB2qrgtKPyWnbHpOOLrfIwv8-ZwsIlB3Eo/s320/97525830_10219102829534544_8307736776588394496_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>A bit after crossing the bog came to the big body of water aka a marsh. while I scouted up a bit on foot to see what it was like. Made the decision that it was better to call it a day and come back later in the year when the water levels where lower and more had dried up.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijxnA8b2V6E5vg2i5qN3qEZQ4zSDljCStFzUyJldLn2J617vlcTYqAsKsGleg-w7_CfuUL-xTgy1zDjU4yoU766a4nlVJnvgGuktjGc4i9Gr6-L-7MQjFQ3mUJMQZWcNsow27bfmW0hLo/s2048/97479023_10219102838494768_8427934614642753536_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijxnA8b2V6E5vg2i5qN3qEZQ4zSDljCStFzUyJldLn2J617vlcTYqAsKsGleg-w7_CfuUL-xTgy1zDjU4yoU766a4nlVJnvgGuktjGc4i9Gr6-L-7MQjFQ3mUJMQZWcNsow27bfmW0hLo/s320/97479023_10219102838494768_8427934614642753536_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>And it was on the way back crossing the big bog that finally went deep. Found the soft spot and went knee deep with my left leg. After extracting my leg from the bog and getting finally across. Headed back to the Dirtbag Ute to grab some pop and some food. So while it was a recce in the end. This will be revisited later in the year when water levels are lower.</p><p><br /></p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-18083312945135628002020-12-08T18:50:00.002-08:002020-12-08T19:55:55.464-08:00Depot Lakes Trail April 10, 2019<p> On Friday headed up to Depot Lakes knowing that no one would be there. I mean who wants to be out in the cold and wet? Well if your a mountain biker that is normal.</p><p><a href="http://quinteconservation.ca/site/images/stories/camping/docs/dl_trails_sites.pdf">Depot Lakes Trail</a><br /></p><p>This trip to the Depot lakes area would be different as I wasn't going to do the Depot lakes Loop. Instead this time was going to explore the trails in there. So on Friday with a friend who wanted to hike while I rode it was off we went.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMiybnmKXRThXHuTCaewxHzEwdOppWFUdUVAHdmPzvXaclIFPVxmLFlVm2qZqBHMGCDDfoYB-XfH2CMOVDXMzCGQT5AtnLm4vrZrb28wmcdnkur7T3lwK1EsfqoReBHfav-HMokmcIuKI/s1080/92724573_10218710893216381_7032352439973969920_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMiybnmKXRThXHuTCaewxHzEwdOppWFUdUVAHdmPzvXaclIFPVxmLFlVm2qZqBHMGCDDfoYB-XfH2CMOVDXMzCGQT5AtnLm4vrZrb28wmcdnkur7T3lwK1EsfqoReBHfav-HMokmcIuKI/s320/92724573_10218710893216381_7032352439973969920_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I have been told of this trail and area in the past but the year before had been more interested in creating a gravel loop. This trip would be just the trail. And being early in the year had no expectations as to the outcome as this was an exploration ride. Mistress Mk1a2 was the bike chosen for this trip. Especially since had a fork mounted finally.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Xssm1q8H5RiCOFNJU8qww0_RqJyi1e-m7Ei8MqfvE50I6Lj-UiqyAqgM1AQAMTJAoqgEmMcWLQyGFk9BWJXS2QZ4LeymsmpYDZeuR5DRwMt_nZmvIzsX-g1UEISx9jTcKqj_pkffpCk/s1080/93166110_10218710893576390_3183847595688591360_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Xssm1q8H5RiCOFNJU8qww0_RqJyi1e-m7Ei8MqfvE50I6Lj-UiqyAqgM1AQAMTJAoqgEmMcWLQyGFk9BWJXS2QZ4LeymsmpYDZeuR5DRwMt_nZmvIzsX-g1UEISx9jTcKqj_pkffpCk/s320/93166110_10218710893576390_3183847595688591360_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>After parking in the Depot lakes campground and riding through the campground it was to the singletrack. No expectations just an easy ride to explore and see the trail as I mentioned earlier. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMe1MVyWVzr7BzBIraRghXnsrAlPAUn_0G9yTt2PXu_EnH3_IkC_wHzWKUg-LMrVjmUn6Va_jnCLddouDMP1fcG2koHlJX2YdWS3rAuP45yjnHLEZkJCCNeyPDZezrzjcTjeXiTmdPnvI/s1080/93048976_10218710894656417_5289186297276006400_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMe1MVyWVzr7BzBIraRghXnsrAlPAUn_0G9yTt2PXu_EnH3_IkC_wHzWKUg-LMrVjmUn6Va_jnCLddouDMP1fcG2koHlJX2YdWS3rAuP45yjnHLEZkJCCNeyPDZezrzjcTjeXiTmdPnvI/s320/93048976_10218710894656417_5289186297276006400_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Some of the trails where for hiking while a few where for portaging what ever human powered water craft you preferred. And while it was a bit wet in some spots with the usual low wet spots. And even though at one point it kinda rained as after the ride looking at one photo you could see droplets in the pic on the lens. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtXgpW7XHOlKiNuLtUQlRjy-9mEaHNgshN0ed3h7l__nFLcACy_vUHEKCdJryc7sAugODUqM4p2iaHkEumcn-yR7yzCbaYuMignXffSXpTfvKsbcTFWCNzYgxv08A1IBaK9OC7NKaPto/s1080/92586207_10218710894936424_7654166947411525632_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtXgpW7XHOlKiNuLtUQlRjy-9mEaHNgshN0ed3h7l__nFLcACy_vUHEKCdJryc7sAugODUqM4p2iaHkEumcn-yR7yzCbaYuMignXffSXpTfvKsbcTFWCNzYgxv08A1IBaK9OC7NKaPto/s320/92586207_10218710894936424_7654166947411525632_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Despite the moisture the rock had traction as it being the Canadian Shield granite which has more grip when wet then Limestone. Though gotta say a few of the spots of water pooling definitely a wee bit deep. And while am known for being that guy to take the less travelled option which includes a creek crossing. Avoiding freezing water is the better option so a few times had to do the bike carry.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79WONYwZPmJDBwvVDx2jfRa1eiITatrPYXRVxlfisEWD7PhLWTBuBtk6fdzZvwNc7jl7P80WW0QNxkZqMgvHIQmQrVvvkxcdivPhaWjnabsgGxgp0aWnTVoml__FCm2D2ptv0wlAo-y0/s1080/92703575_10218710894216406_3133676218688208896_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj79WONYwZPmJDBwvVDx2jfRa1eiITatrPYXRVxlfisEWD7PhLWTBuBtk6fdzZvwNc7jl7P80WW0QNxkZqMgvHIQmQrVvvkxcdivPhaWjnabsgGxgp0aWnTVoml__FCm2D2ptv0wlAo-y0/s320/92703575_10218710894216406_3133676218688208896_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>When you look at the GPS track after riding it doesn't seem that far a ride. But what it lacks in distance it more then makes up for one being able to ride technical trail pretty much the whole time. There is very little just pedal and ride trail. It will beat you up a wee bit in the end.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAMvyuYLkl2ty34Rn3j3MIg5bnzN0Fvcfv0h5RD8CF3DWeuem9_Edhyphenhyphen35SVLmXJzcS20NBtZ599XiU51rfkYNN_m428LfeOgYX-WuGi_xOeip1wKPkLAlB9-bNPkOUsLZMIu33K6_dNpc/s1080/92606745_10218710893776395_1301044262242091008_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAMvyuYLkl2ty34Rn3j3MIg5bnzN0Fvcfv0h5RD8CF3DWeuem9_Edhyphenhyphen35SVLmXJzcS20NBtZ599XiU51rfkYNN_m428LfeOgYX-WuGi_xOeip1wKPkLAlB9-bNPkOUsLZMIu33K6_dNpc/s320/92606745_10218710893776395_1301044262242091008_o.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>Came out where the trail connected with the Third Depot Lake boat launch. And with it being late afternoon rode out the access road to the main campground lot. End of ride relax for a bit at the truck. Thinking of doing this again but hoping to have the Chromag Stylus ready to go by then. </p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-46859390703784504372020-03-28T21:00:00.001-07:002020-03-28T21:02:03.594-07:00Kingsford Salmon River Short LoopToday before the weather changed to rain again headed back to Kingsford Conservation Area to map out the route.<br />
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There is no corner store or gas station on this loop for anything to grab anything. And you need to be self sufficient as it is a long hoof back to Kingsford Conservation Area.<br />
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Once at Buttermilk Falls and turn onto Partridge Lane expect mud that currently is rideable. But if it rains it can and will change. At the end of Partridge lane it turns back to gravel .<br />
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Meach Rd is gravel and some faint climbs on the way back to Deseronto Road. Once you turn right onto Deseronto Rd you will have the big downhill. Just remember the bridge you see right after that is the left turn so be careful of your speed.<br />
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And depending on the weather you can sit by the Salmon River and post ride relax before heading back. There is potential to add more to this in the future either north or south. However that will take time and be a future project. But for now this is a starting point.<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-75796209499383397502020-03-28T19:05:00.000-07:002020-03-28T19:05:44.303-07:00Rees and Wing Rd Out and BackAfter a request by local riders for ideas and options to ride. Headed out to see how Rees and road was. And if it was ok map out something.<br />
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<a href="https://www.strava.com/activities/3225718209">Rees and Wing Road</a><br />
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The start point is at the dead end of Rees Road where you can watch the 401 go by. Go back the way you came in and across Highway 2. You will see the sign that say Unmaintained Road this is the beginning of the fun.<br />
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Well it turns out it is a wee bit early in the year to do Rees Road as there was lots of water further in. Which made for in 3 sections some hike a bike around the water holes. Remember ATV and double track water holes and creeks may be deeper then they appear.<br />
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Usually Rees Road is better in about a month from now give or take. But good right now if your ok with a bit of mud and some hike a bike in your ride. Tip...if you ride in the wheel ruts and through the shallow puddles you end up closer to the roack underneath then riding on the high centre. Means more traction.<br />
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After mud and some hike a bike around ATV water holes you come out at the end of Rees Road and onto Wing Road. Keep gouing straight towards the distant Wind Farm. At the end of Wing Road which is Millhaven Rd. Keep going straight which is another unmaintained road. You will pass a farm house on the right. And just keep going.<br />
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If you bring you kids with you it is a chance to see one or two wind turbines up closer. There is a gravel access road further east from the road your on but that is technically for access to that only.<br />
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Later in the year when it is drier you can ride all the way to the end where the gate is before the CN Rail tracks. Can watch the trains go by if you time it right.<br />
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You will notice on your way in the OFSC mileage and direction markers. And here will see double track under the hydro lines heading east back towards Amherstview and Kingston. Yes it looks tempting.<br />
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It is actually part of another loop I mapped out 4 years ago. It does look tempting but be aware looks are deceiving. Even in the drier part of the year it is a sufferfest to ride this between the never drying mud sections and the uneven track. Plus you do have to be on the ball navigation skill wise to navigate it as no markers to refrence.<br />
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As you come back on Rees Rd after cross Highway 2 you can see the dead end in the distance and almost done. Get to your vehicle and that is it done.<br />
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The start and end point I was using was the Kingsford Conservation Area along the Salmon River. Once there went and backed the truck into a lesser used spot and got ready to roll.<br />
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Since this was more of an explore to get an idea of what could be a loop set out with no hurry and no expectations. Plus was expecting mud in some areas.<br />
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And part way through found there was still snow around. Plus some ice in a lake.<br />
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I had two water filters in the truck and didn't bring one of them. I was being dumb and potentially setting myself up for a bad day if it had been hotter and had ridden longer.. I will be making an effort to have one with me in remote areas and avoid this mistake.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-67958081876354557132019-11-21T21:56:00.001-08:002019-11-21T21:57:45.611-08:00Kamamiskeg Lake MTB TrailsThe last week of August had another opportunity to visit Combermere and Kamamiskeg Lake area of Ontario. It was the side benefit of helping a friend out. A few days before checking Trailforks and noticed some new developments as someone else had been up riding.<br />
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This boded well as something new and less exploration was needed aka blindly wandering around figuring it all out.. And would be fun in it's own way. There wasn't a designated spot for parking so tucked the Dirtbag Ute into a spot beside the entrance to the waste transfer site.<br />
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And off to explore it was and with zero expectation other than a wander in the woods going out via Southern Wolf. And to find at least to me new and interesting things. Like a hunting camp with a late 80's beer banner on the side of the cabin.<br />
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From there it was more doubletrack till got to Wolf Lake. Could have continued past Wolf Lake to connect to Northern Wolf but it would have involved a portage over a muddy wet Beaver Dam. So kept to the trails south of Wolf Lake.<br />
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Back tracked a bit on Southern Wolf to the intersection with Bernacki Beaver Fever. Turned left and took that for more double track. Again while nothing to cause concern just kept it at a say 6-7 on the RPE scale. After a bit Bernacki Beaver Fever connected to Broke Shield.<br />
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Went left down Broken Shield heading roughly South East towards Kamamiskeg lake. About 355m from River Road took the short Logging Camp trail to River Road. At River Road turned right and rode the road till the entrance to Broken Shield.<br />
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While it is ATV or double track Broken Shield had enough rock to make it a bit of a challenge. And at one point arrived at the view point. Where I could look back roughly towards my friends parents cottage. After the usual view point shot of Rum headed down the rest of Broken Shield.<br />
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Which eventually came out overlooking the sand pit and former landfill. And thanks to the ATV crowd there was a downhill line like the one's from Kranked back in the late 1990's. Sure not even 5% of what was in film but as the Brits say...use what you got.<br />
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So dropped the saddle and took a run. Sliding a bit on the way down and avoided head dabbing it when I got to the loose sand. Since I nailed it decided to get a few pics on a run or two more just for fun.<br />
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Did it three more times and nailed it all three times. Had a smile and happy. But knew it was time to pack it in for the day as had drunk my water and was hot as I baked in the sun. Headed out to the Dirtbag Ute.<br />
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Riding back while it was a good day was kind of wishing I had my old Chromag Stylus that was stolen. Over thinking had me thinking how great it was on the Chromag Wideangle. I kind of wanted to have had the Stylus knowing it was the full bore play bike. But alas this was also the last trip as this day was also the day my friend's parents cottage changed hands to someone else's ownership.<br />
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On this day when back at the Dirtbag Ute glad I had the little portable shower to rinse all the salt and stuff off my head and arms. Definitely happy to have that on adventures. After loading up it was back to my friend's parents cottage to do the final ever loading and drive away.<br />
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<a href="https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/view/8425630/">Kamamiskeg Lake Ride</a><br />
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I do admit I made a glaring error in judgement. I didn't put in my Pinch Flat Designs waist pack the Lifestraw I had. It was a mistake madeby someone who knows better. While it seems insignificant I only had a water bottle. And while it was a short ride if had needed water sooner one can't drink from creeks here like in the mountains. It was a mistake I made.<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-74587099956105892322019-10-01T22:17:00.001-07:002019-10-01T22:18:37.707-07:00Hoares Road CombermereThis is a quad track I found during a August trip to Combermere though I suspect it may have been an old skidder road. Well parts of it may have been a skidder road. But in keeping with trying to find things to ride and after looking at maps and Google Earth Satellite view I thought there had to be a way to ride it.<br />
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<a href="https://www.strava.com/activities/2660689967">Hoares Rd Super Enduro DH</a><br />
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Reality is that the Combermere area doesn't have really any mountain bike trails. Pretty much all there is ATV track. And like the Brits do you have to make do.<br />
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Not a lot can be said to describe the track as it is ATV track that sees little maintenance. If you decide to descend from Hoares Rd you have to do a grunt with a lot of kike to get back to the top. Or if you park down on Lakeshore do the grunt up you can bomb it down. However if you can plan it it would be a doable track to do shuttle runs.<br />
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The trail was fun though it had me thinking that maybe needed to go 27.5x2.6 tire in the rear and a 27.5x2.8 in the front. But it wasn't a deal breaker as I know that if had more time would have gotten better at it from more runs on the track.<br />
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In the end after a hot sweaty grunt back up was happy as had found a new track in Combermere which is a bonus. And in the end would return later in the year to get a second run at it. Wooo. Now to begin the waiting to acquire another Chromag Stylus hopefully by December.<br />
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<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-26764316385430476632019-09-15T12:42:00.000-07:002019-09-15T12:50:19.333-07:00Scrappy Badger 20K 2019<div>
September 14th was the first running of the Scrappy Badger Gravel Race in Baltimore just north of Cobourg. And I had almost not done the race as had a bad day prior with my post hit and run PTSD.</div>
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Driving down thought about doing the 40km but finally went with the 20km race as with the shorter distance it would be a good chance to test the knee going as close to all out as can go. So the 20k it is as if it went wrong it would be easier to get off the course. And I was not worrying about podiums as had completely the wrong bike, no idea how my body let alone my right knee would react, and was doing this on flat pedals. Plus with the weather changing with the seasons my body with the injuries is starting do new things. This was simply a how would my body react if I went hard exam.</div>
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After getting there late and rushed getting ready. Lined up and then we did the neutral ride to the actual gravel pit start. Took my time unlike others as why hurry when the clock hasn't started yet? Why burn energy going fast when you still have to actually stop and then start again? After standing around for a while it was go for the 20k group and with the traditional Dan Marshall barely get going and here is a hill. </div>
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After spinning up the first hill it was down to business. That being going as hard as I can but knowing when to not as the paranoia about my knee was still there. Each hill was spun up with only hoofing it up two. I rode the rest harder and made up without knowing as wasn't really paying any attention ground on others. For the first time this year did actually at the 10km point start to race the second half faster. And other than some annoying slight cramping in my left calf no issues at this point.</div>
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And looking back was in hunt mode for the first time all year which was a definite positive change. At one point had a laugh on a downhill about making it harder with the wrong bike in Tom Warren style. Kept putting in the effort and after finally the long fun downhill. And back along the gravel road we took going out. And the finish was just a flag and Jenn with the timing. Done. </div>
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End result was despite the calf cramp and a back that will be forever now tight. The day was a success as my knee held up and so did the body when pushing hard. That was really why I was there today. Getting the podium was just a bonus as the results of the exam where good. Another bonus was meeting and having a beer in the parking lot with a racer named Lee from Iowa. She had on a whim driven all the way up from Iowa to do the Scrappy Badger. I know some Lapdogs would have wanted to hang out in the parking lot post race with her.</div>
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It was while primarily a good day it was a bit sad as I have a reality I now accept. That being I will never ride on road. I am ok with that. As have found ways to keep riding just means no road bikes in my future unless it is a trainer queen. </div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00497255026894262364noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3610258219959011418.post-86736803416914830042019-08-14T21:23:00.000-07:002019-08-14T21:23:44.841-07:00Cut Yer Bars WhistlerJuly 12 flew to BC to visit family and first two days was in Whistler at my parents cabin. I was fortunate that due to not bringing my bike that Ian of Chromag Bikes offered to let me use a Chromag Nice Dreams Fat Bike. Hey...why not try something different.<br />
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It should be noted the trail to enter this trail area is Area 56 and if your concerned about the need for decoder rings and secret beer drinking rituals as a requirement to enter....Area 56 security was on a summer vacation.<br />
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First ride on the Saturday chose a warm up which took me to a Whistler old school classic Cut Yer Bars in the Nestor's area. This was a visit to my past as these where the trails I learned on back in the late 80's.<br />
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And while initially nervous as this was the first technical ride in Whistler since 1999 and with a questionable knee. Very quickly regained most of the style one needs to ride Cut Yer Bars quickly. Much quicker then I expected.<br />
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Part way through what would be the first lap of Cut Yer Bars at the Lorimer Road entrance ran into a guy doing it on a eMTB. Let him go and gave a good gap. As was in no mood to be near anyone using that style currently nothing against them. It was more mindset post getting crushed by a car.<br />
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In the end good ride of the Cut Yer Bars area and got to see that my body was ok. After returning to the Nestor's area by the BC Hydro station headed over to have a look at the Lost lake area to see how much it had changed. Hoping that maybe the rain would stay away as it had rained a wee bit earlier during the second lap of Cut Yer Bars. And it came down heavy. It was well past the 2 hour mark and being aware that I no longer ride in BC and therefore no longer have the gear for BC. Pulled the plug and extracted to Mons and to take the long slog back to Emerald Estates and the cabin.<br />
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Made it to the Echo Lake Site with no issues well aside from the Deer Flies following along. Which meant a brief stop to look and take a pic. Then get moving again before to many landed. Heading down the road was starting to think of the long climb of the route known as Haddock's Hill. This would be a test of my knee and leg.<br />
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And while not fast in any capacity got up and over with no pain in the right leg or knee. Which was good and very relieved. From there it was the slightly rolling gravel back to the Dirtbag Ute. Which went by as always quicker then you think.<br />
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Almost forgetting that last hill near the end but rode up it no problem and then was back at the start. While it wasn't fast it was a good long ride on the Chromag Wideangle and good about the right knee. As it was important as was confirming the issue that riding was ok. While all the pain was caused by walking to much. And this confirmed it.<br />
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It was definitely a dusty ride this time round the loop. But that was still a good ride.<br />
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