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So last Thursday started with me strapping my wedge and driver to the back of Level 2 and heading to the golf course for some practice. I took a pic outside of our house probably around noon before I departed. The next picture is from the ER after a motorist with road rage cut me off and apparently punched me in the mouth. I don't remember anything after the guy either cut me off or ran me off the road until I came to in the ER. Level 2 spent the weekend in the property room of the local PD and fortunately, I got back everything including my earbuds, golf clubs and sunglasses. Oh, yeah, and my helmet too. Probably saved my life. I have no idea who hit me. I am supposed to get a police report within 10 days...
Late to seeing this but wanted to reply about how terrible it is and I really hope they catch the criminal who did this.
 
first snake of the year. it can be tricky seeing them in summer if they are not moving they are pretty small.
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I had to post this again.
This is a snake that posed for pictures last year.

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And a 🐢,..

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That's one cool snake!!
It's got it's picture on street signs,..

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Poisonous?
No.
The only poisonous snake in Ontario is the Massasauga Rattlesnake, and they aren't found close to me.
They are a threatened species and are very hard to find.



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I'm pretty sure the snake was an Eastern Fox Snake.
It was a very friendly snake.
It let me get within 2 inches for a picture.

The Eastern Fox Snake is endangered too. That's why it's picture is on a street sign saying to watch the out for them.

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They like to sit on the road and soak up the sun.
The sun turtles are worse. They love to sunbathe on the warmer roads and move really slow.

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I've pulled over and picked up a few turtles and put them beside the road.
They probably just walked back onto the road where it's warmer. 😂
 
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Took a ride up to the Stillwater Dam on the D&H Trail this week:

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One of the nice things about riding this time of year is you get to see views that are obscured when the trees are fully leafed out.

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I took to the singles yesterday including several at the local mtb park. There were a number of downed trees that likely were casualties of the wind storm that blew in last week. Coincidentally, Arbor Day was also celebrated around the same time and reminds us of the importance of our trees and green spaces.


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Trees company.

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Log books are discreetly hidden under a memorial bench for anyone wanting to leave a parting message at this picturesque viewpoint.

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It was a gorgeous day out and, for the record, another epic ride.

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There are times when I think that a traditional ultra light free-ride bike would be great to have on bike and hike trails. However, I’m so thankful that I have the power and range of an emtb to allow me to tackle climbs and get to the top faster as well as ride much longer with strength and stamina to spare.

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My ominous grip of choice. Super soft and tacky.

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Beautiful love watching this thread.
Post Card pictures for the Holidays.
@Stefan Mikes it's bad luck to cross a fallen tree.
You have to see the root if there's a big hole in the ground. If safe I go ride around the tree.
 
With the reference to @Prairie Dog's "fallen trees", I found it myself more convenient to ride a lightweight e-bike in the forest :)

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That’s the quandary that I faced on one occasion. If you recall, my desire to ride a non-powered ultra light weight mtb would have been ideal on a hike and bike last season to the top of the Prairie View Trail in K Country. The last 100 meters or so required that I carry the Levo up to the summit where the trailhead leading to the return down Jewell Pass was located Because of the steep and rocky terrain, there was no way I could lug it up without significant help so instead of the preferred looped route, I ended up riding an out and back.

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However, without the gobs of torque that I had at my disposal, I would have struggled terribly up to the point where my progress was halted. I would love to ride this trail again as initially intended just as long as I adhere to the buddy system.
 
Biker G
Here is an item you might want to look at for your camping trips, I have been thinking real hard on one for my bike> https://www.kellykettleusa.com/
 
I carry this folding saw on all my trail rides:

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It won't cut up a log like the one above but it will clear the branches off a newly fallen tree trunk so you can lift your bike over it.

I was caught on a trail by a sudden squall a few years back. Trees were blown down ahead and behind me and I had to cut my way out. Without that saw, I would have been stuck.
 
Yesterday I went for a typical short ride down to Mud bay. Absolutely gorgeous day that hit 25C or so. Shorts and T-shirt!



But... holy carp! I thought the days of the Nemesis puddle were over, but no... Not only is it back, but dayum... it has moved, multiplied, and it's huge!

This picture doesn't do it justice. It goes right around the corner, and must be 200 - 300 feet long! It's also freakin' deep.

This is looking back from the other side. My feet were immersed with every pedal turn, and completely soaked.



You are then immediately faced with the other one. A bit shorter, but just as deep. I was horrified at the thought of having to stop in the middle...



Warned a few cyclists heading the other way. Anyway... made it to Mud bay. What a fantastic day!



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Needless to say I chose an alternate way back...
 
I carry this folding saw on all my trail rides:

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It won't cut up a log like the one above but it will clear the branches off a newly fallen tree trunk so you can lift your bike over it.

I was caught on a trail by a sudden squall a few years back. Trees were blown down ahead and behind me and I had to cut my way out. Without that saw, I would have been stuck.
A saw like that would come in handy for trees with less girth just to clear the trail for others who might come along. Lifting a bike over a few logs doesn’t pose much of an issue but it becomes tiring if the trail is constantly littered with deadfall.

But... holy carp! I thought the days of the Nemesis puddle were over, but no... Not only is it back, but dayum... it has moved, multiplied, and it's huge!

This picture doesn't do it justice. It goes right around the corner, and must be 200 - 300 feet long! It's also freakin' deep.

This is looking back from the other side. My feet were immersed with every pedal turn, and completely soaked.
Holy carp is right. You may have well been better off riding in Mud Bay.
 
My wife and I rode the Root River State Trail yesterday from Lanesboro to Rushford Minnesota.

It is in Amish country and not long after beginning our ride there were some buggies parked off the trail. Coincidentally, it was the Minnesota fishing season opener and a number of Amish were fishing this weekend.

The horse in the harness attached to a cart did not belong to Amish, however. The give away (to me) was the red and orange Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign on the back on the cart. Some Amish will use the SMV sign, however.

The last photograph is an eagles nest. There was an adult eagle nearby, but I didn't get a photograph.



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A saw like that would come in handy for trees with less girth just to clear the trail for others who might come along. Lifting a bike over a few logs doesn’t pose much of an issue but it becomes tiring if the trail is constantly littered with deadfall.
This is true. I've done it many times, most recently last season on the Pine Creek Trail in PA.

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I carry this folding saw on all my trail rides:

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It won't cut up a log like the one above but it will clear the branches off a newly fallen tree trunk so you can lift your bike over it.

I was caught on a trail by a sudden squall a few years back. Trees were blown down ahead and behind me and I had to cut my way out. Without that saw, I would have been stuck.
That Corona Saw is carried by our local Home Depot as well and appears to get a thumbs up from the folks over at Pinkbike. 👍
 
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