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New Bike First news is that I have a new steed. I got myself a Norco Bigfoot hardtail in the sales and added my disk brakes and tyres. Well chuffed and i have to say that I think that this bike is at least 100 times better than my last shoddy effort. Luvin it! |
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Koala Last time we were out we spotted this strange looking Koala half way up a tree. You dont see many of these to the pound. If anyone else spots more interesteing wildlife let us know!!. |
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Freeflo
Freeflo is dead! It is no more! i wrapped
up Freeflo as it was taking too much time and effort for not alot
of gain. Look out for Malkygee's next project soon - because there
will no doubt be some other hair brained scheme.
Kirroughtree
Lots of Climbing for no reward about sums
it up - the only highlight is McMoab but it's not worth going
for that alone. I thought the Seven Staines was meant to cater
for all tastes but Kirroughtree dosen't even come close. The jewel
in the Seven Staines network is still Peebles with it's mix of
trails it has something to suit everyones tastes. The trails are
now so big you can make up your own routes combining Black and
Red routes.
Freeflo
This is the R9 from Sinister Bikes which has just been sold to a
customer in Scotland. He is very happy with the bike and I think
it looks great.
The R9 has 9 inches of travel from a 5th Element shock making it
a Downhill weapon.
Keep your eyes open on your travels and you might just see it at
a downhill course near you.
Trail News
Secret
Trails
So me and Rob decided to
go and make our own downhill trail the other day at a top secret
location. We got some old pallets for a bit of North Shore style
action and headed to the venue. We then humphed pallets around to
our desired location. Just as we stopped for a breather i looked
to my left and what did i see - the tell tale signs of North Shore.
Someone has already started what we set out to do - and what a good
job they have done aswell. So we decided to ride their trail and
check it out. Half way down the first section the trail splits and
the left fork had no obstacles so we thought it fitting to build
a couple here to help make the trail. We spied a couple of felled
trees and used them in conjunction with one of the pallets and made
a sweet ladder jump over a drainage ditch. We them made a skinny
over the next drainage ditch (pics to follow). The purpose of these
obstacle was to keep the trail flowing. Now if anyone reads this
page and knows who built the big drop off, see-saw, doubles and
other drops then please let us know who you are as we would like
to congratulate you on your fine work. If you dont know wether or
not we are talking about your trails or not then here is a clue
- You will have seen a couple of pallets at the side of your trail
and a saw was left for all to use beside the biggining of the trail
at the big drop.
contact malkygee if these
are your trails
Snow
Fest at Traquir
Monday 20th December and
Me and the Shields meister were at Traquir forest today, which is
part of the seven stains network. Traquir rock man its way cool.
We have to get out here more often the trail has nice single track
from Minch Moore, Technical rock gardens, swooping forest trails
with rock obstacles and the ultimate finale of big jumps and drop
off's which is favoured to the downhill - by the downhillers no
less. The last section is crazy stuff man it has to be seen to be
believed. Today was i good day even though i was quite tired after
being at Peebles with Fraser and Scotty on the Sunday, which was
also most excellent. Oh and it was white with snow today which made
up for the tiredness.
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Crazy Canadians
Just wanted to show you guys these pics of the tail in Canada where
the Crankworks festival and videos were shot/held - whatever.
See videos section for detail on how to download the preview of
Crankworks.
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Mabie Forest
Mabie forest is quality now that the 2Km of North Shore style trails
have been finished. Opened by Kona Clump Robbie Bourden, The boys
were there not long after to see how the trails had progressed from
their unfinished state as they were the last time we saw them. More
has been added with a meaty drop on the way to the North Shore section,
if you've been there already you'll know what I mean, followed by
a muddy downhill section and then nice downhill though some trees.
This is great because it breaks up the long journey over to the
other side of the loch to the North Shore.
If you have not been to Mabie Forest yet, well get up there - it's
quality man!
| Ive also spotted a drop of about 3 feet that i want to try - but have not got the balls together yet. Its also very near my house so i dont want to drop it and fall off in full view of all my neighbours. It will happen its just a matter of time. |
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Cross Country
Well after a cross country mission at the weekend just like the old days I have decided to get myself leaner and fitter during the winter months.
Today me and the boys (Shieldsy, Rab and Fraser) were out on the Mugdock run again and we all agreed that it is a top run. During the week i will write a review and possibly some directions for the route that wee were on allthough there is a multitude of trails out that direction and the possibility of linking it with Queens View and the Whangie.
Peebles A-Line Airfest
The boys have been to Peebles on a number of occassions and the new jump fest that is the new part of the Red Route is absolutely fantastic - more of this please. I have suggested that the boys from the new top secret trails that I cannot mention as yet should incorporate some of this stuff into their routes if they want to compete with the Peebles course.
Other Stuff Videos Ive been checking out previews of some new video releases, namely The Collective and New World Disorder 5 and i must say that these two vids look like entertainment of the highest montain biking form. Some sick moves and terrain on these ones check out the previews before you buy at pinkbike. Also checked out footage from the Crankworks festival that they held a that Mountain Bike Mecca that is Whistler, those Canadians are sick man! Ben Lomond Look at that view i dont know about you guys but it makes me want to tackle the infamous tube buster that is the Ben of Lomond. The pic of Fraser, Kirk Rabbit and Shieldsy at queens view makes my photography look almost professional and remember always wear your lid - especially when going down granite slabs. The Ben of Lomond Pic look that good that me and Shieldsy are going to go on Monday 20th December to have another go at it! We will let you guys know how we got on next week. Keep your eyes peeled for Pics maybe even some video footage. |
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