its friday

Well actually my Monday cause I am back to work today..... Start to commute to work tomorrow on the bike cause I need the regular kilometers to get my shit together. My lack of bike fitness is crackin me . Yesterday I was struggling big time and almost got the boss to come and pick me up. Anyway enjoy the girl Friday pic.

The Epix

Fantastic weather greeted us for a day of riding some sweet trails. Early start with the pick up of Jason at 7am. Quick stop in Cartlon for a take away coffee and then to the start point at the stock yards car park were the crew were hooking up. I was impressed with Ash's 4WD as he had the ability to brew up a coffee with his espresso machine. Very nice indeed!
Plenty of ascend product was on offer and I would have to say that the Ascend mob have it sorted cause there bars are by far the best I have eaten and they taste fantastic.
The crew gathered and after a few photos we hit some of the trails around the stockyards and when ridden in the right direction were heaps of fun. Nice drops and bermed sections of trail. I was suffering from the go on the single speed but hell it was a great day to be alive.
After some fun single track and a decent climb on a single speed we headed out over the connector trail to the plantation area to try our hand at some of the fun ladder bridges and and flowing single track. Everyone had so much fun on the connector that we rode back up it to do it again. Jason was filming whilst riding and came a cropper into a tree. No injuries just a great bit of footage. I was suffering like a dog on the gearing chasing the crew on the geared bikes. I have decided to swap out the Cross Mark tires cause they are a bit unpredictable I feel. I like tires to hook up and yesterday when cornering I could not trust them as I felt they were going to just let go.
After a bit of lunch we headed back over the connector trail to the stockyards for a descent which was heaps of fun.... one thing that the area has is well built berms on tight trail. I will be looking forward to the GMBC Yowie in a couple of weeks.
So with smiles from ear to ear we shot the shit packed the cars and headed home.
My opinion of the area has changed and when ridden with a large group with some local knowledge fun can be had in this park.
Will post photos when I get some or check out the Felt Epix site.
Happy trails

take care out there

Shit happens and sometimes you don't know when or how. Take care on the road and always be waiting for the unexpected. Seeing media reports like this just make me more aware how lucky you are to come back after going for a ride.

Epix

day off from work with sunshine - check
bike - check
sweet trails - check
Felt Epix - Priceless

Little to rooted after the ride so more posts to come. Watch this space and this one for more info about the day.
Later

the night loop

Had a hit out on the local night loop through 4th Hill area last night with Jason and Gav. Had a few thoughts of our departed mister sister..... all well he is in tropical Queensland booo hoo! life is tuff for some.
Anyway headed out for a loop and enjoyed it heaps. Lots of climbing which is only going to get me fitter (well that's what I was saying to the parts of my brain asking me what the fuck are you doing this for, there are easier trails) and what goes up must come down. Always good when you are getting smashed by fitter people. Jason has thrown down (not that he knows til he reads this) the challenge of riding all hills no matter what cause the on the last hill last night he smashed it... I have only every walked it cause I am usually smashed by the time you get to it. The joys of being bike fit!
The loop needs a touch up here and there cause the spring and winter have given the plants some overdrive growth. Need to take out some chopping implements next time. 4th Hill was predictable as ever until Jason threw in a nice single track descent..... have to remember that for next time.
The locals were out drinking in there garages last night near 4th Hill and had the place lit up with more fairy lights than you had ever seen (some ones on the pills I reckon.... or the magic mushrooms) and were quite bedazzled by us pedaling by. Everything was covered from trees to caravans and houses..... strange, might be getting ready for Christmas early.
Got the roller board finished and today was day one of core strengthening...... it will hurt tomorrow. Will post a pic of the rack as it has been named by yours truely.
Felt Epix this weekend..... its going to hurt!
Happy trails!

only in America

Just what you need for a car v's cyclist argument.... small but would pack a punch!