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Epic Rides....

Posted by Colin on 2006-07-10

For some, an 'Epic' ride may be just making it to the North Shore for a taste of the trails or possibly hitting that nemesis stunt on J-Rig or Upper Oilcan. Maybe hitting Whistler for the first or 30th time. Could be a progressive session at the local jumps, pulling a 3 off the 20 footer or maybe a 600 km xc ride across the continental divide. For myself that next 'Epic' ride is one of the many things that keeps my constant stoke up for riding my bicycle. It seems that every year my list of desired conquests continues to grow. 2006 started with a trip to Peru for the Megavalanche (more on this later) and has since included some racing (the North Shore Rippers are Epic in there own right), the Beyond the Valleycliff of the Dolls (more of a death march) and a couple of jaunts up Goat Ridge. It is the Goat Ridge ride that brings me to my computer this early morning. I was lucky enough to do a heli drop a couple of years ago and was so giddy that I have been trying to tour some bud's up the hill ever since. NSMB Freeride Team 'Captain' Trevor 'T-Bone' Hanson has had D.Land in his sights for some years but has never been able to get it done. I was happy to help him knock it off his list as Tammi provided him a Fathers Day free pass while looking after their little dynamo Dane. Trevor lovin life as he looks out over Howe Sound about 4 hrs in. Soon after the 4 hr BVOD.... ....ride Ted Tempany put the idea of a Disney Ride into my head. A decision was made in 20 sec to get started at 7am the next day. Fionna Taylor and Simon from Courtney took little persuading to join us. These two travel around in their beat up van actively searching out their next biking adventure. Fionna's sculpted calves came in handy as she lead us up the 2 hr plus start climb on her Giant dh rig. Riding bikes for a living comes in handy. After stopping at the cabin we made an oxygen deprived decision to try to hike our bikes to the alpine. Simon, myself and Ted trying to stay warm at New View. The elusive alpine high up Goat Ridge. After 2 1/2 hours of further pushing up some seriously steep trail, with no-one wanting to crack, I finally pulled chute, sat down and said NO more. The push equated to only 20 min of dh although it was sweet and steeep. 9 hrs later we found ourselves savagly horfing burgers at woMan's in Britannia. For T-Bones amusement ride we where joined by Squamish local and BVOD founder Brian Raizer who has also wanted to get up Goat Ridge for 10+ yrs. The cabin.... ....and the view between my legs Makes a great spot for lunch. This ride is defined by its rock features. BVOD founder Brian Raizer getting his first taste of granite for the day. Me turning into the same face. Ted getting his balance and riding a fun spine. The guy is riding as good as ever. Leading us on his 3o lbs Ti hardtail. Trevor and I dropping into 'Big' rock. And going up for more. I'll never give into the spam but if I ever pay for something larger between my legs it will be one of these. This group of trials riders had so much fun going up what we bikers live for to come down. T-Bone and I dropping into a steep wall. Mr trials had full commitment along with full throttle to make it up the wall. I watched in appreciation a these guys flowed up the trail making the most of all the natural little hits. My MK III is the perfect mount for these big mountain rides. It pedals and descends equally well. After a few more trips up, Ted and I feel confident we will find a route down cutting out the hiking and turning this long ride into a much more flowy one. Even after 2 trips, 'Awesome Rock' still eludes me. This pic of Barb Haley and I was taken by Smoke on my first experience. Check out Bush Pilot for more pics of Smokes 'Epic' rides. Our 'Epic' is nearing an end as Trev and Ted look down over Britannia and Howe Sound. Marley was satisfied with his run for the day. I can't wait to hear about NSMB co-editor Stuart K.'s trip to the Alps to ride with Chris Winter of Big Mountain Adventures. A trip there or to Costa Rica is high in my dreamscape along with all the xXx stuff. Thanks to all the great sponsors for the support and making the next Epic (whatever it may be) that much easier.....Iron Horse Bikes, Fox Racing Shox, Denny's, Toyota, Sram, Magura, Syncros, Dakine, Adidas, Whistler and Wrench Force.

My new ride

Posted by Eamonn on 2006-07-07

It was a long wait, but it was sure worth it! With the help of Gerard at the John Henry Bike Shop (it

I love lake jumping!

Posted by neil on 2006-07-06

Yes, yes I do. Went out to the lake with a bunch of friends and blasted into the water! Got my flips back and my buddy Cory learned flips as well! Only got a few blurry pictures but more to come i'm sure! We built a much more burly booter for next time! Me flipping out! Stoked! Cory flail flip(2nd try) Group For training use only!

Red Bull Elevation Finals

Posted by neil on 2006-07-04

I know I know....its BMX! But its just such a damn cool event up on Whistler that I decided its blog worthy! Beautiful day but the wind was hard hitting for the finals, and that seemed to wig out a few of the riders. Cory Bohan did his first run in the tsunami of the day and still threw down moves to turn heads. Crazy mother trucker. Berrecloth was also riding really well, stomping a 360 over the transfer from the big set to smaller set and 360 the stepdown before the last jump. Only one of the day to do that. Double whips were thrown around like a filler trick! Also front flip no hander to turndowns! Even with all that there wasent a doubt in anyones mind who the winner has gotta be...riding 8 feet higher that anyone else... Final results: 1. Corey Bohan 2. Luke Parslow 3. Ryan Nyquist 4. Chris Doyle 5. Cameron White 6. Anthony Napolitan 7. Alejandro Caro Ospina 8. TJ Lavin 9. Darren Barrecloth 10. Romuald "Bibi" Noirot 11. James Foster 12. Dave Dillewaard 13. Brian Foster 14. Kye Forte 15. Kym Grosser 16. Paul Kintner 17. TJ Ellis 18. Dane Searls 19. Gary Young 20. Adam Baker And no blog is complete without some medeocore quality pictures!

Squamish / West Van (NBR)

Posted by jaydub on 2006-07-04

I decided to take a couple of days off from riding and play tourist with the camera. Friday was Cypress and Ampleside: http://picasaweb.google.com/jerrywillows/WestVancouver Sunday, the wife and I went to Brackendale, Cat Lake and "The Spit" for some sightseeing. The mountains in Squamish are breathtaking to say the least: http://picasaweb.google.com/jerrywillows/ADayInSquamish Monday was a trip to WBP with the crew.... dry, dusty and hot. It was awesome ! JW