Did you ride today?

[Paddler Ed]

27km on Sunday's Dad's on bikes ride.

Even took the trailer off into the local forest that had the mountain bike trails in until Forestry did their usual careful logging job...

And the other bike:

Omnium Mini-Max with a Thule Yepp seat on it.

We stopped in at the Medieval camp that has been set up in the clearing in the forest, and the girls had a run around.

Put mine to work cleaning her trailer when we got home

May have another Dad joining if the trailer I spotted on Marketplace is any good, so that'll be good fun.

 

[Gerry McGerry]

Even took the trailer off into the local forest that had the mountain bike trails in until Forestry did their usual careful logging job...

Forestry have approached us about getting our trails sanctioned, I don't really see the point given they'll reshape the entire hill when it's all logged.

 

[Paddler Ed]

Forestry have approached us about getting our trails sanctioned, I don't really see the point given they'll reshape the entire hill when it's all logged.

They seem to have staff who only have passion fingers...


We go out to the bigger (hardwood) State forest quite often as we've got friends with an adjacent property, and the state that Forestry have left it in after logging it is insane; mate says his Dad would be turning in his grave at the state they've left it in, as he used to be a logger and sawmiller so would selectively and carefully take what was needed/good/right to log.

 

[jlm43]

Gravel ride with my daughter around the southwest part of Mount Desert Island. Perfect weather for a ride.

 

[CarloniousFunk]

Solid Sunday rip today. ~40% single track, 50% dirt roads, 10% pavement. Wanted a big ride to feel out attempting Bones to Blue bikepacking race at the end of the month. Think I'm gonna give it a go

 

[jembourbe]

I've been getting 5-7 hours a week on the mtb for the last 3-4 weeks. 11-15 mph pace. Mostly dirt. Starting to feel pretty good. And today I was saved by the tiniest Jesus I've ever seen.

 

[CarloniousFunk]

I've been getting 5-7 hours a week on the mtb for the last 3-4 weeks. 11-15 mph pace. Mostly dirt. Starting to feel pretty good. And today I was saved by the tiniest Jesus I've ever seen.

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Praise be tiny Jesus he just forgives the small sins

 

[Gerry McGerry]

Took a demo ebike for a spin. I was very against them until today, but I can definitely see the appeal now. 52km total was impressive to me, so huge respect to all you blokes riding farther and faster without motors pushing you along.

 

[Paddler Ed]

Due to the arrival of #2 4 days ago, no riding at the moment (+ crap weather), I decided to treat myself to more things to build...



Again it was Lego that was the tool of choice (I'd got some Technic for #1 but nothing tempted me this time):

https://www.lego.com/en-au/product/mountain-bike-adventure-van-60512

It's a really nice little set for those who have a Lego mind - not too many over-moulded parts.

 

[boomsling]

No, because it was 108 out here. Too hot for me.

 

[80serie]

I used to ride this road with my mountain bike because it was dirt and rocks. But now with new pavement it is real joy. 9 km at 9.4 degrees going up to 3000 meters.

 

[CruiserTrash]

Dinner and a milkshake with Karen. Generally been out and about in the city on the various whips quite a bit, but haven’t thought to post about it. No “epic” rides, but moving on two wheels is fun no matter what. Found out my new front rack bag can hold a milkshake, which is something I’ll utilize more often.

 

[CruiserTrash]

And yes, the bag is made out of Vietnamese Tiger Stripe camo fabric. That bike is my tactical randonneur.

 

[jembourbe]

I used to ride this road with my mountain bike because it was dirt and rocks. But now with new pavement it is real joy. 9 km at 9.4 degrees going up to 3000 meters. View attachment 4160967

It's gorgeous. Where is that?

 

[80serie]

It's gorgeous. Where is that?

Ibarra, Ecuador. 2 hours north of Quito. The good things with those roads so close to home is that when your tired of climbing, you turn around and let yourself go down.

 

[CruiserTrash]

Ibarra, Ecuador. 2 hours north of Quito. The good things with those roads so close to home is that when your tired of climbing, you turn around and let yourself go down.

Insane grade on that road, but very beautiful!

 

[ravewoofer]

Yep, I rode this morning. Did the 14+ miler at fastest pace of the year. I was a little surprised at this as my legs were tired in a few spots due to yesterday’s spin workout. But, hey, I’ll take it .

Bonus animal sighting. About 5 feet off the trail, I saw a doe nursing its very young fawn. As soon as the doe saw me, she bolted. Leaving the fawn on its own. The fawn then sunk to the ground, legs splayed out and disappeared into the spackled leaf litter.

Like a large camouflaged meatloaf.

 

[Brentbba]

Rolled 5000 miles on e-road bike today. Regular and ebike, both Trek Domane now have over 5000 miles.

 

[80serie]

Rolled 5000 miles on e-road bike today. Regular and ebike, both Trek Domane now have over 5000 miles.View attachment 4162465View attachment 4162466

Keep on rolling! But now it’s time for some maintenance…

 

[Brentbba]

Keep on rolling! But now it’s time for some maintenance…

I keep both maintained very well.