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The old Stairs Of Despair brought much joy and adrenaline in the days before suspension, back when my only armour was a stem pad. Getting down them wasn't the scary part, it was negotiating the left turn at the bottom!

Sad to lose someone who loved mtn biking so much.

It used to be about what I can ride.

Now it's about when I can ride it.

Anything that keeps riders in the woods is a good thing.

Thanks for hanging in through all this disruption. With all the chaos across the border, it's easy to forget how easily things can go sideways up here too!

It's always good to have an event that brings the mountain bike community together and reminds people how passionate we are about the trails.

Congrats on cleaning Bookwus. Well done! I rode it yesterday and, being officially old, I decided to walk a couple of sections. Maybe if I wore the same armour as when I was younger?

Sigh. Kids these days...

It had me checking the calendar. Maybe someone in marketing screwed up and released the video too early?

Well that gives me my shot of adrenaline for the day. Sweet!

How has this not been posted here?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gl99R6FM5s8

I have 4,000 km on my Ohm Sport over 2 years and the battery is fine. The chain was replaced this summer, but it's hub drive so chain wear is much the same as most bikes.

My friend with a mid-drive e-bike says he wears chains faster than usual.

Posted by: TheWasp

I wouldn't miss the Stairs of Despair that's for sure.

There's no despair left in those stairs!!!

Posted by: grambo

Saw that on instagram. Awesome news, glad I took a few minutes to craft a personalized email to DNV a couple days ago. Sounds like making noise helped.

Sending thanks helps too. Council receives so many complaints that the positive comments stand out!

There are two contact names on the DWV page.

If that doesn't work you can try someone in Community Relations & Communication on the Contact Us page.

North Shore Emergency Management is conducting wildfire exercises in Cypress Falls Park on Thursday, May 2. This includes helicopters and smoke.

Don't panic.

Especially worthwhile if you want to prove that 26'ers are still alive.

There's no snow on trails below the 4th switchback!

Thanks for letting us know. It's good to have options!

I should add the usual disclaimers that the UMP is both unsanctioned and unfinished, so ride at your own risk. There will be times when there's active construction on it. Please respect the workers and heavy equipment. Hitting an excavator can ruin your whole day.

Watch for hazard tree removal and road maintenance on Fern Trail impacting This impacts Sex Girl, S.O.B. and Trunk Monkey.

Proceed with extreme caution as there may be temporary trail disruptions due to falling and grubbing until mid February.