“Did you know Hebden Bridge is known as the lesbian capital of the UK” #euroadventure
My first day in the UK was set in the quite peaceful little town of Hebden Bridge, and as I adventure outwards to other cities in the UK and run into Brits they always respond with the question above in EXACT wording. It is the funniest thing:
Brit: “Right, where didja stay lad?”
Me: Hebden Bridge.
Brit: “Did you know Hebden Bridge is known as the lesbian capital of the UK.”
LOL. Every time! The town is small and has beautiful mountain biking, quaint small shops, and awesome stone walls around the area. But, it is known for the lesbian population. I get a kick out of that.
Here is a link to a BBC article about it
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16962898
A funny side note related to this is the Titus On-One Planet X super frame designer lives there. So if you ride one of their bikes it was most likely “Designed in the lesbian capital of the UK”.
I like that, it makes me smile.
Jeremy
Enjoying some post ride beers at the Stubbing Wharf. After some serious technical northern English trail riding on a Fatty bike, a Rockstar, and an unnamed prototype hardtail 29er Brant, Matt, and myself settled in for some local beers (Copper Dragon, Golden Pippin).
I’ve never ridden it and have to say even though it was uphill my whole ride (it was getting dark so I turned around) it is a really nice trail. It needs some tree cleaning from the storms, but the tread is really nice.
Typical oregon
Snow?
the bike likes the view
the view
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Word in from Titus Cycles that the new El Guapo is almost ready. First words from my mouth were “Whoa. What a great looking frame.”
The image hyperlink takes you to more pictures.
This is pretty fast.
GoPro HD: Aaron Gwin Downhill Race Run - Sea Otter Classic 2012
Travel Oregon - Mountain biking Bend, Oregon with Cog Wild.
Firelane 5.
I shot this video yesterday morning. I think it came together nicely. I place all the shots, ride them, then retrieve the camera afterwards like Les Stroud (Survivorman) would.
The goal is to show the essence of mountain biking. The ride to the trail, the sounds for the trail and forest, the click of the free wheel. I hope you enjoy it.
I make these videos to make my wife smile, if they make you smile send me a tweet, facepage, or plus let me know what you think of it.
I did a morning session on the FTM.
I like this bike a lot.
While riding it, I was thinking “I don’t want to ride any other bike, i like this one.” and “I could see myself riding the High Cascade 100 on this bike.”
I shot some video of Firelane #5, but ran out of battery before finishing. I guess I will have to go up and ride it again (hahaha). Lesson: take the extra battery with ALWAYS.
On a side note: I really need a minion to hold the camera while I ride ;)
What do you do when you happen to ride your bike to the grocery store and buy an item too large for your rack?
You harness the power of all those years of watching TV in the 80’s. You are in Fred Meyer’s super grocery. You can get anything there.
WHAT WOULD MACGYVER DO?
He would go to the bath section of the store, find a random basket. Then go to the hardware section and get some zip ties. Then head to the beer isle and test fitting a case of Deschutes Chainbreaker in that basket. Purchase those items and build this super rack while at the store.
Ride home young man with a smile on your face knowing you just elevated your bike commute game to the next level.
Beer Run Level 2
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Karate Monkey in commuter mode
For your Lunch Hour viewing pleasure. The Trail Collector II.
goose bumps. That is all. #mtb
Video of riding around in Britain. Enjoyable video, your trails are where you make them.
If I just rode around in a mile of my house I would end up riding on Nike HQ, a highway, Home Depot, and a gas station. I wonder if the American infrastructure will be the same 300 years out? Somehow I doubt it.
Riding in LL Stub Stewart Park today with the FTM. I took the opportunity to sneak out of the house and get a ride in today with the blessings of the wife. She said go for a couple hours, but cut the grass when I get home. That meant ESCAPE!
I took the Banks-Vernonia State Trail from the Manning trailhead in. I have been wanting to do the BV trail for a while now and figured today would be the day (it was sunny). Banks-Vernonia State Trail is a Rails to Trails project that connect the little towns of Banks and Vernonia here on the west side of town. It was a old railway so the grade is nice the whole way into the state park. It got me thinking about connecting a tandem with a tag-a-long and a Burley to tow the whole family in for a picnic.
I ended up going into the park and up to one of the scenic overlooks that has a great view of the Coastal Range. It made for a lot of climbing, but was worth it.
Past that range is Ocean, son.
After that I headed to the mountain bike area to see what was happening there. A bit of it is still under construction, but it will be sweet once done. I am really digging the twisty slaloming between the trees they created up top. You really have to be on your toes or you will run into a tree or off the trail. I look forward to when it connects to the trail I helped build last month. It will make for a great destination and probably my go to trail system once finished.
Before you go check the maps and trail status online at the Oregon State Parks website.
Did I mention I like riding this bike?
Same spot, different angle.
Who doesn’t like pictures of trees?
![Special thanks today to Hayes Components for the new sweet Answer gloves! These will go great with the Team Zendoughnut kit as I ride Mountain Bike and Cyclocross events this year.
You can follow them on Twitter and show them some love. @hayescomponents @AnswerProducts . Obligatory link to the gloves so you can get yourself a pair.
ACTION SHOT!!!
This is me pointing at you to got ride your bike, and look sexy with some Answer gloves.
[please excuse the cheekiness, it was sunny and I like that.]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26rroCSqq1qbmkqyo1_400.jpg)
Special thanks today to Hayes Components for the new sweet Answer gloves! These will go great with the Team Zendoughnut kit as I ride Mountain Bike and Cyclocross events this year.
You can follow them on Twitter and show them some love. @hayescomponents @AnswerProducts . Obligatory link to the gloves so you can get yourself a pair.
ACTION SHOT!!!
This is me pointing at you to got ride your bike, and look sexy with some Answer gloves.
[please excuse the cheekiness, it was sunny and I like that.]
Titus FTM Aluminum.
I picked up a Aluminum version of the FTM yesterday to see the difference between this and the carbon version. Yes, the carbon will be lighter and sexier, but I was looking to see the build differences and ride characteristics between the two materials. Normally one doesn’t get a chance to compare each frame a company makes, so I am taking advantage of the situation.
This bike is a older demo, but still had a really nice build kit. SRAM XO shifting, FOX suspension, and Magura braking. As most of you know I am mainly a Shimano guy so switching shifters is always a fun experiment for me.
Check out that 3K carbon weave and shiny gold. Ride like a king!
It also came with some bling to spruce it up. As I posted earlier it came with Portland Designworks Speed Metal grips which are really nice looking and feeling.
Love that anodized frame color.
On a ending note: You can pick up Portland, OR made Aluminum FTM today either at the Portland warehouse or online store for $899.99.
Bike Geek, Cancer Survivor, and geeky dad. Writes about cycling, two wheeled culture, and the bicycle industry.