Gotta get out and ride this stuff too. Not just build. It’s all part of our testing and reliability protocol around here.
Mellow times today. Just a random locals session.
We did run into Travis and company from Penticton today. I think someone got a clothing sponsor recently. I can’t see many other reasons for wearing a lime green and brown striped jersey otherwise.
We went on another building binge today. Not as much work done, but we DID manage to build a few ramps. “Master of Slag” is essentially rideable now.
Oh yes, we did our Remembrance thing too. Can’t think of a better tribute than buffing up the playground that we call Canada.
…but we’re STILL riding. A random hookup on the PinkBike bulletin boards got me in touch with Ryan from Onterrible. He won’t be afraid of a little snow.
It was hardly more than a skiff anyway. Oh yeah, that’s our buddy Chuck D. Railer there. Figures he’s the only local dumb enough to charge the Bog when it’s icy.
If you’re wondering what the current standard for trail building is these days……it’s something ABOVE the following shot.
A friendly word of advice to the new trail builders out there. Use fresher wood for the framing. Don’t be afraid to overbuild it. A small sledgehammer and 10″ spikes are great choices for tying it all together. Also, angled cross-braces on everything, and try to pick lines that are actually practical.
We’ll fix it later. Blue skies and a bit of dust are too rare a commodity right now.
I HAVE to show you Ryan’s grandparents’ pad. I am going to buy this place one day (any investors out there want to take a chance?).
Log cabin, ten acres, trail access, and a crap view.
I’m not telling you how much either. Find your own.