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The Weather Is Getting Worse…

Posted on by Smoke

but you guessed it….we’re STILL riding. Ryan came up to Westbank for a session on the local today, and even Barb got out for one.

It was misty enough to remind me of the Shore, and it was definitely slick enough on the upper sections. Check out my skidmarks going UPHILL (Barb slid off the side about half a second after this shot).

Another contact from PinkBike (a Saskatchewan loc, hence the nickname “Chewonit”) was out with us too, and althogh he copleted the first lap with us, he also managed to total his rear wheel on a minor bump near the top. Another one of those random rear wheel catastrophes that seem to happen to virtual povot bikes.

Yet I digress. Here’s Ryan dropping in the snow.

Actually, the trail dried up as the day went on, and the stuff from here down was just fine (which is why there’s no pics of it).

Quality Control

Posted on by Smoke

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.

Yet More Chocolate Feet.

Posted on by Smoke

Good old Wa. He’s sent me another one.

Hi Will. How do you like that? A brand new stunt for you, courtesey of Dirty Dave Diddler.

A reasonably epic day of fall colours and great conditions.

Will really liked this move. Why do the Brits ride so well and just generally make themselves so easy to get along with. We may never know, but here’s hoping this trend continues….

Our tenant Dan joined us for one last lap in the near dark. I’m including this shot as it represents the very first step-up/step-down combo for our Dan. If you’re not impressed, keep in mind that it’s his first one, it’s dark, and oh yeah…..he lost one leg in a motorcycle accident only 2 years ago.