Fattwins 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 So I thought id throw together a picture TR of the riding here. We are still just getting started but we have some good trails kicking about that are distinctly Japanese. Thanks to Dan, AK77 and Stemik for the pics. Found a cool steep trail that linked 2 small ski resorts together. Cool Bamboo grass at first that kept the trail nice and hidden. Riding out to the trail head, Jer letting the locks flow in the breeze on the slow flats. Ryan and Jer at the trail head. A very Japanese Trail A 5 minute push up after about 10 minutes of downhill. At the top of the Highland ski resort or Highland one run wonder. Coming out of the trail and into green sports. I like this picture, Steve and I climbing and chatting on the way up Minekata. After 20 minutes of single track we decided to take a picture on a fire road. The climb up Aoni course, a cool village just outside of town that is protected. Only old houses here and terraced rice paddies. Steve going through an old Gate that has been up for a few years. The course has this cool section of natural banks about 3 minutes of back to back fun. We hiked the best one a bit to get some shots. Stuntcok a few weeks back having fun on the Minekata single track. Stuntcoks pensive! It isn't half as good as the rides you guys are on but man I love my Rocket. It has addicted me to Biking like I never thought I could be. Having a good bike doesn't make you better but it sure does feel way more stable. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 who's training with tri-spokes on? kinda a waste IMO nice pics, thanks for the stoke! And for the 411 on the bike webpage here too mate If no Tateyama then maybe some trail rides Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 The tri spokes is a j blokes ride. He bought it used and they came with it. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Originally Posted By: Creek Boy who's training with tri-spokes on? kinda a waste IMO Sawwwww the pic and thought the same CB! Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Nice! I really have to bring my bike over next spring. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 The biking is growing every year so you should. Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Nice FT We've got a real nice set up for biking over here in Scotland. Last weekend, Bob, Danny & I rode the Pheonix Trail at Mabie Forest, part of the 7 Stanes Project - http://www.7stanes.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-5S3EZC - which I was blown away by. Pretty much 18km of singletrack, with hard climbs, flowing epic decents, plenty of technical rocky & rooty sections, berms, northshore features, drops and really varied scenery. I rode the Aokiko course in Hakuba (short technical downhill with lifts up) a lot before I left in the Summer, so it was nice to get out and ride something really long, varied and with climbs. A really great way to spend an afternoon, and the trail head is only 25 mins drive from my house, stoked! We didn't really stop much at all, but here's a few pictures. bob danny & bob blurry shot of me right at the very end of the trail bob Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 nice one EBC...i rode Mabie earlier this year some nice features on it Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 Yeah super fun huh?! I was just stoked that all these awesome trails are right on my doorstep. Think we are going to ride Glentress tomorrow - http://www.7stanes.gov.uk/forestry/achs-5rnfvj - whooop whooop Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 enjoy glentress and make sure you have a cake in the HUB. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 I'm with you on that Stemik!! The HUB make awesome brownies and flapjacks!! Glentress is great, I've been down there once or twice, great fun!! Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 so i went to glentress to check out the awesome brownies and flapjacks (actually i had caramel shortbread mmm) at the weekend, and here's what happened... danny & bob nice view on the climb danny & bob on the fire road looking back down to the fire road climbing Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 climb done, time to ride trail another nice view Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 photo stop pit stop dude bob & me bob puncture! Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 another awesome day out riding, another 18km of fun. glentress kicks some serious ass, i found it much more technical than mabie... really had to pick lines and commit. mabie seemed more x-country, up and down, up and down. glentress was a big climb to the top, then super fun downhilling the whole way to the bottom, with lots of drop offs, berms, technical rocky sections, table jumps. the HUB was awesome too. for glentress Link to post Share on other sites
eskimobasecamp 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 http://www.7stanes.gov.uk/website/oldsite.nsf/ByUnique/INFD-5RXDCS Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 nice EBC, my mountain bike should be here within a week - Im stoked since I havent had a mountain bike since Hiroshima when BP and I used to terrorize the Hondori Gonna be nice to ride again and I've found plenty of riders out here and mountain trails lets riding! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Does BP own a bike? CB if the bike comes in before the weekend dont unack it and get your arse down here and ill show you some stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 mate, its my Bday this weekend and am stayin in Kansai Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 Too bad Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 are you thinking of Tateyama for the 3 day?? Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 dont I wish! If I can get my work done maybe that is 99% no Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 ok, well, Ill prolly head up there then, deal with the ski stuff, check rapies, drink beer, sit in onsens, pray for snow, and work for good beer, hows that sound? Its not worth it for me to takyubin my stuff back and forth as it will add up and be a waste of money ya know? Taz might be keen on going up as well, will keep ya informed mate Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 my bike's in Osaka! Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 Wait so you are coming this weekend or next? Link to post Share on other sites
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