Thursday, 7 June 2012
28th/29th May - What Mountain Bike photo shoot.
The grand Bowland rides are due for a future edition of What Mountain Bike so I showed Max Darkin of Roughrideguides and photo star Russell Burton around the fine Bowland Fells. Perfect weather and unusually dry conditions underwheel made for two days of awsome riding and snapping, far more relaxed than the somewhat rushed sessions in the rain during January for the Hebden Bridge ride in MBUK which came out last month. It should hopefully be a 15 page mega ride guide so I'm looking forward to seeing it.
26th May - intermediate course
Scott, Jon and George had come over from York. Jon's pre course form had said "I have no interest in downhill or jump style riding". Well by the end of the day I think he was happy to say that climbs are the necessary bit to reach the top of the downhill bits, better still if they have jumps. The other two also found themselves extending their comfort zone well beyond their expectations with Scott completely reviewing how he scoped out lines down rocky/rooty sections. What had been a search for the easiest line became finding the straightest line with a suitable kicker at the start to launch over as much as possible without even touching it. Bouncy had become smoooooth. What with the mid 20's temperatures I reckon we managed the finest day of the year so far.
"Hi Steve.
Thank You so much for the day out riding. The course was well worth every penny and we all feel that you do a fantastic job! The personal attention we all received on our individual skill levels was second to none.
We all have achieved far more than we thought we could and can't wait to put our new found skills to the test.
Thank You for the pictures, they look great and I will definitely be recommending you to friends and family.
Thanks once again and keep up the good work!!
PS I'm going to purchase your book. "
Scott, Jon and George had come over from York. Jon's pre course form had said "I have no interest in downhill or jump style riding". Well by the end of the day I think he was happy to say that climbs are the necessary bit to reach the top of the downhill bits, better still if they have jumps. The other two also found themselves extending their comfort zone well beyond their expectations with Scott completely reviewing how he scoped out lines down rocky/rooty sections. What had been a search for the easiest line became finding the straightest line with a suitable kicker at the start to launch over as much as possible without even touching it. Bouncy had become smoooooth. What with the mid 20's temperatures I reckon we managed the finest day of the year so far.
"Hi Steve.
Thank You so much for the day out riding. The course was well worth every penny and we all feel that you do a fantastic job! The personal attention we all received on our individual skill levels was second to none.
We all have achieved far more than we thought we could and can't wait to put our new found skills to the test.
Thank You for the pictures, they look great and I will definitely be recommending you to friends and family.
Thanks once again and keep up the good work!!
PS I'm going to purchase your book. "
Using the first root to clear all the others and smooth out the obstacle.
Sweet
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