EpicTwiglet
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Haha so good
Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos
EpicTwiglet
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Plot twist, that guy was really you.Heres a bit of my latest vid, its very mesmerising to watch, speeded up by 25%, but I was motoring along, thats the full power of the wobbly beast and I'll have to say it refuses to give up.
Dont worry about the dunes, theyre talking about cutting them back as theyve devoured the sea wall and theres no endangered turtles about.
Went on an epic ride today, first time back in beautiful Wales..gorgeous sunny day and climbed up over a few, just about mountains on an old favourite track that feels like the top of the world.
The cafe at the bottom was full of bikers and families, old couples, walkers and a few emtbikers.
Though none of them followed me to the top
Fell in a ditch, got covered in sheep shxt, battered with hailstones in the weirdest from nowhere downpour, met some guy who wouldnt shut up about himself.
Started telling me how he bought his bike and the story was still going 15 mins later.
Awesome day.
Chargeride
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My secrets out...and let me tell you how it all happened.
Chargeride
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So I started filming to remake my Titanic Town video with the stabilised camera.
You got the worlds most famous ship, involved in the most iconic maritime disaster in human history that was made into a blockbuster hollywood movie, rhen you visit the home of the captain who was at the helm when it sank.
And you are greeted with classic british understatement.
A few little flags and a sign offering autographed books for a fiver.
You got the worlds most famous ship, involved in the most iconic maritime disaster in human history that was made into a blockbuster hollywood movie, rhen you visit the home of the captain who was at the helm when it sank.
And you are greeted with classic british understatement.
A few little flags and a sign offering autographed books for a fiver.
Bubba zanetti
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- Region
- Canada
- City
- Trail, BC
Mr. Coffee
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- Region
- USA
- City
- A Demented Corner of the North Cascades
The plan is to make a big loop in Eastern WA, with the eastern limit being around Cusick, WA. Then head back along back roads in the northern part of the state. My planned route back to Winthrop is full of snow, so I am likely going to get someone to pick me up that last part (in about a week).
Alaskan
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Awesome plan. You, sir, are a true pathfinder.
Mr. Coffee
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- Region
- USA
- City
- A Demented Corner of the North Cascades
Long day, but a really cool route. Lots of gravel back roads (only about a dozen miles were on highways), lots of intricate navigation, steady uphill the whole way there. Interestingly, Google Maps estimated the elevation gain at 2800 feet, while Ride With GPS got it right with about 4100 feet.
Very approximately the halfway point.
Very approximately the halfway point.
PowerflyLee formerly known as CheetahLee
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This is the highest hill in Baltimore. The Inner Harbor is in the far background.
This is the rear shot of the above photo.
Cicada Eater nom nom nom
This little guy was left at the park, someone is going to be very sad
Is it wrong to feel good about my new bathrobe? TMI? hahahaha
I have an off-day tomorrow, going to an Orioles home game and with it being in the mid 80s, probably gonna have a few tall cool beverages
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
Lee! You're riding that strange paper thing? Named "book"? Come on, an e-biker would be expected to read an e-book
I'm in love with modern world. Fancy that, Harlan Coben just releasing his latest novel and, presto, I'm reading it on my tablet or phone!
Come on, an e-biker would be expected to read an e-book I'm in love with modern world. Fancy that, Harlan Coben just releasing his latest novel and, presto, I'm reading it on my tablet or phone!
Dallant
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- USA
Obi-Wan Kenobi!View attachment 88095View attachment 88096
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This is the highest hill in Baltimore. The Inner Harbor is in the far background.
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This is the rear shot of the above photo.
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Cicada Eater nom nom nom
This little guy was left at the park, someone is going to be very sad
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Is it wrong to feel good about my new bathrobe? TMI? hahahaha
I have an off-day tomorrow, going to an Orioles home game and with it being in the mid 80s, probably gonna have a few tall cool beverages
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Ride with a reliable old friend…
Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Clarendon, Queensland
Clarendon, Queensland
RabH
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I was in two minds about going out today as the forecast wasn't looking very good last night, but when I got up this morning and looked out the window it was dry! I checked the forecast again and it was showing rain around 11am now, so I decided to go for it! I could see black clouds all around but they were pretty distant at this time, so I chose the route which looked less likely to rain and it worked out perfectly! I didn't take many photos as I wanted to ride as much as possible before the rain arrived! Tomorrow it will rain all day so my legs will be getting a rest!
When I was close to home I could see the rain clouds forming all around so I turned the assistance up and booted it, so glad I brought my spare battery!
I got home dry and within 5 minutes the rain was pouring down, what a result! Sometimes we just get lucky and today was that day! I had a close call with a learner driver but when I saw the L plates I was ready for the unexpected! I was approaching a roundabout on a big downhill and I signalled I was turning right, the learner was approaching from the opposite direction and we arrived virtually at the same time!I was expecting her to stop (but I was ready in case she wasn't) as I was already on the roundabout but she decided to continue and was heading straight for me!!! I let out a roar and she came to a halt, I was very disappointed with her driving instructor as he really should have used the dual controls to stop the car on approach to the intersection! He did wave an apology though, I'm sure the learner driver learned an important lesson today and hopefully it will make her a better driver! Despite that scare I had a real blast once again, all is well that ends well as the saying goes!
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Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
- Region
- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
48 km to just eat Dem Cookiez at Klimatyczna 
I was lucky. Arrived at 5:37 pm, the cafe closing at six.
Irritated with never-ending Vado maintenance. While it eventually turned out the derailleur pulley had been in good shape, a chain link seemed to be stuck, making ride above 6th gear full of clunking. I might end up with a new chain. And the rear brake pad requires replacing...
Just prior to the trip, I replaced Ergon seat with Selle Royal Respiro Moderate Women's
The most comfortable saddle for my backside!
I wore casual clothes for the ride. Yet (as I visited my garage before) I could wear my full-face helmet. Good weather, too strong wind. I felt inadequately in just a T-shirt.
I was lucky. Arrived at 5:37 pm, the cafe closing at six.
Irritated with never-ending Vado maintenance. While it eventually turned out the derailleur pulley had been in good shape, a chain link seemed to be stuck, making ride above 6th gear full of clunking. I might end up with a new chain. And the rear brake pad requires replacing...
Just prior to the trip, I replaced Ergon seat with Selle Royal Respiro Moderate Women's
The most comfortable saddle for my backside!I wore casual clothes for the ride. Yet (as I visited my garage before) I could wear my full-face helmet. Good weather, too strong wind. I felt inadequately in just a T-shirt.
Mr. Coffee
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- Region
- USA
- City
- A Demented Corner of the North Cascades
Rainy day, well mostly. Started off super cold, and I was going slow because I am still beat from the previous two days:
The Google Maps gods giveth and sometimes they taketh away. The first two dozen miles were mostly on stretches of old highway, which what with the grass growing in the cracks, enormous potholes, and the misty cloudy weather made the whole thing seem post-apocalyptic. After clawing my ways through the rapidly developing western side of Spokane (numerous reroutes due to construction) I ended up on the rather nice Centennial Trail through downtown Spokane and on to Spokane Valley.
The river was FAT:
Another shot of the torrent, from the old world's fair site:
Nice section of the trail along the river E of Spokane:
The Google Maps gods giveth and sometimes they taketh away. The first two dozen miles were mostly on stretches of old highway, which what with the grass growing in the cracks, enormous potholes, and the misty cloudy weather made the whole thing seem post-apocalyptic. After clawing my ways through the rapidly developing western side of Spokane (numerous reroutes due to construction) I ended up on the rather nice Centennial Trail through downtown Spokane and on to Spokane Valley.
The river was FAT:
Another shot of the torrent, from the old world's fair site:
Nice section of the trail along the river E of Spokane:
PowerflyLee formerly known as CheetahLee
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Ha! I had one with lots of books on it, just didn't like the feel. Couldn't turn the pages back to re-readLee! You're riding that strange paper thing? Named "book"?
I'm in love with modern world. Fancy that, Harlan Coben just releasing his latest novel and, presto, I'm reading it on my tablet or phone!
Catalyzt
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- USA
I finally made it to Brand Park! WHAT a cool place! Strava closed out on me when I went to another app that used GPS-- I had to go to Google Maps to navigate the trails. Bummer, there's probably a work-around for that. Approximate stats from Maps and/or cycle computer:
Distance: 23.7 miles
Vertical: 2,300 feet
Total Time: 3 hours
Moving Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Max Speed: 37.6 MPH
The first part of this is a familiar ride, then all the way across the floor of the San Fernando Valley to the Brand Library. I really wanted to explore this area because it looked very inviting on the map, there are passing references to it on some MTB forums, but also I haven't been out there in a while, and have heard that during the pandemic, there has been substantial cultural drift on different sides of the Hollywood Hills... Wild rumors that deep in Glendale and Burbank, people now speak a different dialect that is nearly unintelligible, worship different gods, and some tribes have reverted to cannibalism. Had to find out myself.
(BTW, no disrespect to anyone living in Burbank or Glendale, I'm just being a clown, I actually worked in Burbank for years and was proud to have an office there for a long time!)
First stop was the Brand Library and Arts Center. Looking back towards the back side of the Hollywood Hills...
Then you ride up to a gate and discover signs that say "No alcohol, no smoking, no skateboards, no roller skates, no mescaline..." But where was the sign that said "No bikes"? There WAS no sign saying that! Only a narrow gate-- a bike can fit, but only if you lift it about three feet in the air so the handlebars clear the top of the gate. Glad I don't have an 80 pound bike! Up a winding, steep, cracked asphalt path... here looking back towards the back of the hills again, you can see the tiny antenna on top of the Hollywood sign...
Then on to an actual TRAIL... note those small rocks, which got steadily larger as we ascended. This is looking backwards... I was astounded to see this guy with a very formidable quadruped, but apparently, these are domesticated animals from the wolf family-- "dogs," I believe they are called. Probably used for hunting or defense... I didn't want to try speaking in the local patois, was afraid of giving offense, but the man and his companion responded well to my affable grunting and crude attempts at semaphore... both quite friendly, though I passed very cautiously.
The trail actually got a bit technical as I ascended... I passed a few hikers, always stopped to let them have right of way, very positive vibe, no tension, lots of nods and smiles. As I passed 1,500 feet above sea level, my oxygen mask deployed from the Moto's handlebars-- the smog has always been bad in the San Fernando valley, but apparently the air got even worse during the pandemic, and I appreciated that Bikes Direct included this as an aftermarket option for California riders. Stopped to take some shots here, nice views back towards Hollywood... again, the antenna is a good reference point for the Hollywood sign, and if that plateau in the upper left of the frame is about where the blue gravel track is (from my last ride).
The hills in spots-- weirdly-- remind me of Kauai north of Waimea, though that's a stretch-- just the geology, not nearly as lush, and, well, not as steep, or as high, either... let's just say it looks more like Kauai than it looks like the Adirondacks...
Was intending to do a big loop, but the downhill leg looked very steep, narrow, and rocky, and I do not have enough experience to recognize where I might lose control-- and I just couldn't SEE all of it, either. But I did not feel stupid wearing the motocross armor today. Indeed, when I turned around and descended the way I came, even that was a bit trickier than I thought-- I just have no sense of when I'll lose traction on the sandy, slippery dirt, but fortunately, the new Ikons had a lot of grip and were forgiving enough for a rookie like me. They do seem to be losing a fair amount of air... it works out, because I need high PSI for the first asphalt climb, but later, it was better having them 5 PSI lower on the dirt, but I suppose I have to figure out what's going on eventually.
Of course, when I was at the farthest point from home, I felt a stabbing pain in my gut-- diverticulitis flare up. I put it out of my mind, was having too good a time, but-- and sorry to seem like an old fart here-- was stunned to discover a well-ventillated BATHROOM in Brand Park-- door was propped open, handicapped stall big enough for the bike, I just rode straight in! Would have made it home, probably, but was a lot more comfortable after that for the rest of the ride! But the bathroom is great news-- I have enough range to probably explore another 5 or 10 miles uphill, so no worries if I come out again for a longer trip, picnic, or stop for a nap, etc.
Or about bringing more water and hydrating better, for that matter. I have a tiny, weight-weenie water bottle, but there's a fountain here, too.
Just one last shot and a map to close out his long post... the bike / horse bridge is VERY cool, the only place I know of where both bikes and horses are permitted. It looks like a piece of modern sculpture sitting by the 5 freeway, I drove past it 5 days a week for years without having any idea what it was. What a great day-- and I didn't let the flare-up spoil it. But I may have to plan more places to stop, for the bathroom, or just to rest. I read that exercise can, unfortunately, aggravate diverticulitis. And the more I think of it, I think this has probably happened before with body boarding over the last few years-- sudden gut pain after a long session, I just didn't know what it was. There is a brew-pub in this odd industrial area in Glendale on the way home-- outdoor seating-- I don't drink alcohol anymore, but I bet they have a non-alcoholic microbrew or something else I could have... So, as we get older, we adjust, we change our plan, even slow down if we have to... but we still ride.
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Distance: 23.7 miles
Vertical: 2,300 feet
Total Time: 3 hours
Moving Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Max Speed: 37.6 MPH
The first part of this is a familiar ride, then all the way across the floor of the San Fernando Valley to the Brand Library. I really wanted to explore this area because it looked very inviting on the map, there are passing references to it on some MTB forums, but also I haven't been out there in a while, and have heard that during the pandemic, there has been substantial cultural drift on different sides of the Hollywood Hills... Wild rumors that deep in Glendale and Burbank, people now speak a different dialect that is nearly unintelligible, worship different gods, and some tribes have reverted to cannibalism. Had to find out myself.
(BTW, no disrespect to anyone living in Burbank or Glendale, I'm just being a clown, I actually worked in Burbank for years and was proud to have an office there for a long time!)
First stop was the Brand Library and Arts Center. Looking back towards the back side of the Hollywood Hills...
Then you ride up to a gate and discover signs that say "No alcohol, no smoking, no skateboards, no roller skates, no mescaline..." But where was the sign that said "No bikes"? There WAS no sign saying that! Only a narrow gate-- a bike can fit, but only if you lift it about three feet in the air so the handlebars clear the top of the gate. Glad I don't have an 80 pound bike! Up a winding, steep, cracked asphalt path... here looking back towards the back of the hills again, you can see the tiny antenna on top of the Hollywood sign...
Then on to an actual TRAIL... note those small rocks, which got steadily larger as we ascended. This is looking backwards... I was astounded to see this guy with a very formidable quadruped, but apparently, these are domesticated animals from the wolf family-- "dogs," I believe they are called. Probably used for hunting or defense... I didn't want to try speaking in the local patois, was afraid of giving offense, but the man and his companion responded well to my affable grunting and crude attempts at semaphore... both quite friendly, though I passed very cautiously.
The trail actually got a bit technical as I ascended... I passed a few hikers, always stopped to let them have right of way, very positive vibe, no tension, lots of nods and smiles. As I passed 1,500 feet above sea level, my oxygen mask deployed from the Moto's handlebars-- the smog has always been bad in the San Fernando valley, but apparently the air got even worse during the pandemic, and I appreciated that Bikes Direct included this as an aftermarket option for California riders. Stopped to take some shots here, nice views back towards Hollywood... again, the antenna is a good reference point for the Hollywood sign, and if that plateau in the upper left of the frame is about where the blue gravel track is (from my last ride).
The hills in spots-- weirdly-- remind me of Kauai north of Waimea, though that's a stretch-- just the geology, not nearly as lush, and, well, not as steep, or as high, either... let's just say it looks more like Kauai than it looks like the Adirondacks...
Was intending to do a big loop, but the downhill leg looked very steep, narrow, and rocky, and I do not have enough experience to recognize where I might lose control-- and I just couldn't SEE all of it, either. But I did not feel stupid wearing the motocross armor today. Indeed, when I turned around and descended the way I came, even that was a bit trickier than I thought-- I just have no sense of when I'll lose traction on the sandy, slippery dirt, but fortunately, the new Ikons had a lot of grip and were forgiving enough for a rookie like me. They do seem to be losing a fair amount of air... it works out, because I need high PSI for the first asphalt climb, but later, it was better having them 5 PSI lower on the dirt, but I suppose I have to figure out what's going on eventually.
Of course, when I was at the farthest point from home, I felt a stabbing pain in my gut-- diverticulitis flare up. I put it out of my mind, was having too good a time, but-- and sorry to seem like an old fart here-- was stunned to discover a well-ventillated BATHROOM in Brand Park-- door was propped open, handicapped stall big enough for the bike, I just rode straight in! Would have made it home, probably, but was a lot more comfortable after that for the rest of the ride! But the bathroom is great news-- I have enough range to probably explore another 5 or 10 miles uphill, so no worries if I come out again for a longer trip, picnic, or stop for a nap, etc.
Or about bringing more water and hydrating better, for that matter. I have a tiny, weight-weenie water bottle, but there's a fountain here, too.
Just one last shot and a map to close out his long post... the bike / horse bridge is VERY cool, the only place I know of where both bikes and horses are permitted. It looks like a piece of modern sculpture sitting by the 5 freeway, I drove past it 5 days a week for years without having any idea what it was. What a great day-- and I didn't let the flare-up spoil it. But I may have to plan more places to stop, for the bathroom, or just to rest. I read that exercise can, unfortunately, aggravate diverticulitis. And the more I think of it, I think this has probably happened before with body boarding over the last few years-- sudden gut pain after a long session, I just didn't know what it was. There is a brew-pub in this odd industrial area in Glendale on the way home-- outdoor seating-- I don't drink alcohol anymore, but I bet they have a non-alcoholic microbrew or something else I could have... So, as we get older, we adjust, we change our plan, even slow down if we have to... but we still ride.
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steve mercier
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Lee said "That is not the droid you are looking for"View attachment 88095View attachment 88096
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This is the highest hill in Baltimore. The Inner Harbor is in the far background.
View attachment 88098
This is the rear shot of the above photo.
View attachment 88099
Cicada Eater nom nom nom
This little guy was left at the park, someone is going to be very sad
View attachment 88100
Is it wrong to feel good about my new bathrobe? TMI? hahahaha
I have an off-day tomorrow, going to an Orioles home game and with it being in the mid 80s, probably gonna have a few tall cool beverages
steve mercier
Well-Known Member
Stefan those womens seats are too short . I tried my wifes and she can keep it.48 km to just eat Dem Cookiez at Klimatyczna
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I was lucky. Arrived at 5:37 pm, the cafe closing at six.
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Irritated with never-ending Vado maintenance. While it eventually turned out the derailleur pulley had been in good shape, a chain link seemed to be stuck, making ride above 6th gear full of clunking. I might end up with a new chain. And the rear brake pad requires replacing...
Just prior to the trip, I replaced Ergon seat with Selle Royal Respiro Moderate Women's
I wore casual clothes for the ride. Yet (as I visited my garage before) I could wear my full-face helmet. Good weather, too strong wind. I felt inadequately in just a T-shirt.
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