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That Bottle cage looks surprisingly good. Might have to pick one up.

But the best bike in the world

still looks like a session.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/maxxis-minion-dhf-mtb-wt-tyre-3c-exo-tr/rp-prod183904

found the dhf exo in maxxgrip.

Posted by: hypa

Really? Devil's Club, the blue trail?! That blows my mind. I love that trail. In fact, I was transferring from the new wood to the old wood earlier this year and was happy with my ability to do so. The point is, that is such a simple trail and one I would never consider to be dangerous. To have an injury there is one thing, but to lose a life? Fuk me..... 

This fits into what I've been feeling the last two years. What we do is dangerous. But I love biking and it truly is a huge part of who I am. The anxiety I felt last season was tremendous and ruined more than a few good rides. But to see the carnage this season from these tragic deaths, to the mega injuries suffered by the pros, it weighs heavy on my mind. 

43 days park Whistler. 2 days Silver Star. 1 day Sun Peaks. Plus many more km's of dirt.

I had 2 crashes. 1 concussion. 4 wasp stings. Bruised ribs, and a shoulder injury that still hurts.

That said, in the end, I care less about me and more about the safety of my loved ones who I introduced to biking.

They took out the old wood last year in September if I'm not mistaken.

Posted by: hypa

On PB this morning there was a story about a 35 year old from Burnaby who died on a-line on Friday. I remember seeing the chopper overhead that day. 

The last death I heard about was the fellow who went otb on crabapple, but that was years ago. Is 2019 a tough year for our sport, or are we just hearing about these accidents more now?

RIP to the rider. Needless to say, everytime something like this happens, it shakes me to the core.

I think someone died on Devils Club on the tall bridge, going too fast last year.

Posted by: shoreboy

So how many days did people get in the park this year?

An even 50.

Posted by: Cabana76

Posted by: Angu58

I saw what I think is the new YT Capra CF Pro in the park today. White and burgundy colour scheme, kind of like this https://www.bikes.com/en/bikes/instinct/2020?tid=72 but without the orange decals. Full Rockshox build.

Did it look like it could have a water bottle cage?

No. Same frame, different spec + colours. Too bad, though.

I saw what I think is the new YT Capra CF Pro in the park today. White and burgundy colour scheme, kind of like this https://www.bikes.com/en/bikes/instinct/2020?tid=72 but without the orange decals. Full Rockshox build.

Park was good. Buddy went OTB on the last Little Rock kicker on lower Angry Pirate, where it meets Crabs. Park was muddy and really slow, more so than normal mud. Garbo was really cold, and Fitz was nice with my flannel shirt. I hope the weather holds good, doesn't freeze, and that lines aren't too bad tomorrow.

heading up right now. Garbo looks frozen, and so does Fitz from instagram. Looking forward to the last weekend on my Norco, after 3 seasons of park, westside, and shore.

Posted by: nickel

In the end it will become Duffman methinks. Single black mostly loamer with some slabs.

There's no sign yet so keep your eyes open. Bypasses the entire skidroad portion of old duffman. Goal is to make it more attractive to ride sidetrack, Mackenzie river, no duff or duffman from the split with freight train by having something better to ride at the end. 

Hope you like it!

thanks. Couldn't get up today, but probably tomorrow.

Posted by: nickel

for anyone who didn't catch it, Garbo opened yesterday. There's a new thing hiding in the woods for you where duffman meets the end of sidetrack. It'll stay open in theory unless it pours rain.

What's upthere? haven't been up since early September, but going today.