Black and Decker

Finally had the chance to head up to Brockville to hit the Black and Decker trails. After fighting the lousy drivers on the 401 got to hit the trails.

The area is kind of interesting. Lot's of loops that kind of end up in circles yet are all fun. Lots of rock and fun little climbs. Unfortunately didn't get to the other section that is on the other side of the 401.

Creek crossing with to options.



Mud


A scratch??

Lots of rock faces like this.


Nice rock to skinny.



I really want to go back to ride it again. The plan is to go back mid August probably on a Wednesday. This time I'll be on flat pedals.

It should be noted that after sweating out about 5 lbs of water, the ice cold frappucionno tasted good.

Horseshoe DH

Went up to Horseshoe Resort new Barrie. They have opened up a new MTB park, well they only have 2 trals. But still it's another new option for riding.

Heading up the lift.


Officially killed my arm armour.



Some trail


View across the valley.


Definitely worth going to ride.They have a 3rd trail that has recently opened. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get pic's of it. Low key atmosphere and no stress from other riders trying to run you down.

Hardman

This guy was doing laps at the 24 hours in a hand cycle.

Parts to Sell

Salsa Moto Ace Flat Bar 660mm width 11 degree back bend- non oversize - $20
Avid BB7 brake Pads never mounted $20
Shimano 113mm Spindle Octalink BB- $25
DMR 5 Bolt Spider $20
Profile Stem 105mm 10 degree rise $20

After Work

A few laps of the BMX track.

Then onto the C&B DH.

Clipped this tree on one run.

Which ripped my arm armour.

Sticker says it all.

Breaking My Heart

Went for a ride in an area I haven't been in a while. This sums up how I felt.

When I saw this.

The look out over the creeks that feed Collins Creek.

Used to be a track you could see here.

I Love Chromag

Three years on since I pulled the trigger on a 2007 Chromag Stylus.

I have ridden it in rain, snow, dust, and mud. It has been rock solid and given me lots of fun. I have changed components many times in 3 years. I have commuted on it, raced it, and done epic rides with the Don rats.


Circa 2008


2010



Hopefully this year the Mistress will see a Super D race. And a couple more Don rats epic rides. Plus some more new places ridden this year.