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One of my partner's co-workers has two kids at home who are now seriously bored (already). They don't normally ride much but yesterday mum and kids dug their bikes out and went for a quick spin around the neighborhood. 

Youngest daughter panics when approaching a junction and slams brakes on. Mum (at the back of the group) swerves to avoid daughter and crashes, using the side of her face as a brake (and breaking her bike as well).

Luckily, just flesh wounds and Mum is a nurse so can patch herself up without visiting ER!

True story, bro...

(I'm attempting to ride every day until told not to though I'm definitely avoiding anything too technical and being even more "car-aware" when on the road. 

I'm also toning down the aerobic side as it's still relatively cool outside and I don't want to catch a "general" chest infection that compromises my system should I end up with Covid-19, which is fairly likely as my partner is also a nurse, and therefore she's at high risk as she can't self-isolate/WFH)

Hey Cam, maybe invite the dog into your next interview. Sounds like it wanted to be included! 😉

Great podcast though!

Fail @ Q13...

No option for "I eat whatever shit food I want, whenever I want"

Maybe they won't consider insuring me if my diet isn't up to scratch...

Hmmm, no mention about sweat or heat management...you could of easily checked this out in a sauna if it being "the wrong time of year" precludes doing that here (or grabbed an all-expenses paid trip to somewhere hot) 

;-)

Also, no mention of "crash replacement" policies. Some manufacturers offer(ed?) a replacement helmet at much reduced cost if damaged in a crash. Is that still a thing? Would be useful to know...

For the record, I'd prefer year round DST, however, I'm mystified by those people who claim it's difficult to adjust when the time changes.

I've never had a problem! Maybe I'm lucky but I'd be interested to hear exactly what "problems" peoples body clocks have adjusting...

Apart from maybe forgetting to change your alarm clock on the day before the change, what else is required to "adjust"?

(Granted, I work office hours, in an office, so I'm not affected by shifts or having to work outside.)

So, last night! Plenty of notice, eh?

I stopped off for a quick beer in the Brewers Union (Delicious British style cask bitter!!!) last week on the way home from Downieville.

The brewery isn't exactly new though...it was there when I did another roadtrip about 8 years ago. 

I'd echo what Todd said about the MRT...it's a destination trail, something different than the hard core biking we have here in BC, but enjoyable all the same. 

And for those not swanky enough to stay in the Best Western with a hot tub, nature has provided her own hot tub in the form of Macredie Hot Springs a couple of miles up the road.

Love it!

_There is no expiry date on a helmet. You can wear it until you damage it or some part of it gives up based on wear and tear. That could be 10 days after you bought it or 5yrs.

What you should do is inspect it once in a while to see what shape it’s in._

I think jdot is referring to UV damage to the shell. Probably not really a significant problem is you only ride on cloudy, tree covered North Shore trails…

It's gonna need a lot of work. Pushed/rode Expresso last weekend and there's an awful lot of trees down across the trail…

Strava have launched an automatic routing capability to Strava (Premium only) so I've been playing around with it a bit.

You can select running or cycling and road or dirt plus route length. So I selected a 50km dirt ride from my house in North Van and it suggested 3 routes, all of which took me over the very top of some of the North Shore mountain tops or ridges into the watersheds. 

One route suggested riding down the Grouse Grind! 

Anyone else feel free to post the comedy results up here! 😉

Yeah, riding alone isn't helping! Particularly night rides when I'm out exercising my dog!

When I'm out with riding buddies there isn't a huge difference in skill or fitness levels amongst us but it's very rare that we stop and scope out or session anything. 

I know that Endless runs various training courses but just wondering whether there is anyone else locally (North Shore). I know Ryan Leech does on-line training but I'm sceptical about how effective that would be (for me, at least...)

I've been riding for many many years and my "skills"  have had their ups and downs over that time. However, I seem to be less comfortable when the wheels aren't on the ground.

I'm more at home on janky, techy stuff than fast/flow trails 

I used to be comfortable doing drops of a couple of feet though I've never liked gap jumps and Im not very good at clearing tables either. 

I can't bunny-hop properly and I can't manual either though I'm not that bothered about doing those for "showing off" purposes but would like to be able to improve my flow by using these skills.

So, where/how to learn?

Would a day at Coast Gravity Park allow me to session stuff enough to get my confidence up?

Or would I be better getting private/small-group lessons? If so, who would you recommend?

Objective: ride the whale bone on Entrails and nail the rock drop at the entrance to Boogie Nights would both be good starts!

Tons of other riding opportunities in Washington, Oregon and NorCal as well. Epic road trip times!

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"The Mt Macpherson trails are a lot more fun if you ask me."

+ Martha Creek DH plus Frisby Ridge (recently extended) and Keystone Standard Basin if you like XC alpine trails with great views.

Fromme car park gate currently closed due to winter conditions per NSMBA

From the NS News:

Multiple witnesses told investigators the driver and the cyclist were both headed up the hill when the cyclist veered into the same northbound lane as the driver of an older model Acura sedan.

Is there a reason why you must go up No Quarter?

Otherwise, I'd suggest going in via Mountain View park (lower Griffin ascent, King of the Shore, up MTN Hwy and down Leppard, CC (taking the easy ride around to avoid the ladder bridges), Kirkford and then the Griffin's to MVP to finish 

Seventh could be added to that loop if weather/skill levels permit...

Luckily for me, I sold my bike locally! 

But some good tips about breaking down the bike as I'm looking at flying out to Europe next year...

Thanks Vik

Did you sell through eBay or someother method? Eg Pinkbike?

Ever had any hassle from buyers changing their mind or complaining it's not as described?