The Magic Mushroom tour.....IN THE RAIN!

Another day another ride. A bit slick so I took it really easy. I had a bit of a crash 2/3's of the way down but it was nothing cause i was going at only 70% and on the brakes. Steve shouted great photo chance so I snapped a shot of him riding by a perfect mushroom. Take a look!


I think that if you ate that mushroom you might actually find the yellow submarine that the Beatles were singing about! Great ride and will head out to the Evergreen event later on tonight.

Another day another Minagata ride

Some nice Sake at Steve's house the night before led to another early morning ride. After fixing the bike the night before, then breaking it then fixing it again I went to bed. Woke up in the morning, had a cup of coffee and waited for Steve. Steve was a bit surprised to see the hard tail ready to go I think. Super glue, self tapping screws and a hacksaw is what the bike needed I told him.A stunning day really so glad to be out in the cool morning air. I had to take this shot I only wish that I had a better camera. Really thinking about a Nikon upgrade.
Although the bike was fixed the derailleur was not set right for the new chain. The chain kept slipping which was very annoying. Steve got up 60% fixed which allowed me to actually climb up the hill rather than walk. Thanks Steve, maybe one day ill buy a good bike. What a prefect day! Too bad we didn't have enough time to really enjoy the view.


My mug I love taking shots like this. You can just make out Goryu in the background.

Steve flying down the trail. Actually I didn't have the camera on sport mode but I like the color of the picture.

This one of my favorite sections on the ride. Once you drop in here the course is a scenic single track that is quite fast. It was a bit slick with morning dew but it was still very fun.

Sweet Rider sunday day 2

I must say that I had great time. Met some cool people and improved my biking skills 2 fold. The only problem now is that I ride much faster and crash harder. It was very hot but that made the course perfect for 2 days.

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James jumping
Matt banking at the bottom

Steve running the wal
Chris showing us up per usual
Yanik on the Wall
Andrew with a great wall ride
Andrew again.
and again
Yours truely on a wall ride of my own
Chris about to fly

MTB sweet rider Jam wicked time

What a sick day 1 at the mtb jam! Met some great guys and gals and got to ride with Andy a bunch as well. Great conditions I rode 12 laps non stop and was dead at the end yet still wanting more!

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A great view for my first run!
Chris A sick rider who just had so much more skill then me.

This feature was great a fun wall ride and prefect! First time I could ride it without it being wet.
The shot is of Chris.
Andy showing me up riding a bridge feature.
Andy getting in a little bunny hop wall ride!
Andy enjoying the bank!
You actually pick up speed at the end of the bank which is so much fun!
Great day I cant wait for tomorrow.

An afternoon ride in the heat!

Man it was hot today. Had to go to work to cut the school grounds with the kids. After that we played some Ringette, which they called (Floor hockey). It was fun the kids were pretty good actually. On the way home I knew I wanted to get on the bike. Called Mitch but he was too busy so called Steve hoping that his kids sports day would be finished. So at 3:30 pm we got on the bikes. Went up Minagata again and did our favourite course. We do it too much but its so long and today the conditions were prefect! Steve with Some northern Nagano Mountains.
The View was nice so we went to the top before our ride. Looking at Goryu with some nice sun rays.

After having a great ride down Minagata we decided to try and find the elusive Goryu Trail. Here is the start it was a wild ride super technical and really fast. One brake miss and you will go mach speed.

Sorry I forgot my camera so I used my cell phone.

Ms Newmarch and Ms Kowal

My good buddy Kyles wife Lynn. She still looks great pretty much the way I remember her when she was only 19 or 20. Reysa and Keagan their beautiful kids.
Hannah and ryesa man they were/are good playmates.

My work place

My work place has some great views. Today we had an Art day and the kids all went outside and drew pictures. My job was to sit there and make sure that no one came and hurt the kids. Had a good time just sitting on my arse for 3 hours watching them paint and laugh. The view of the local mountains isnt bad either. Mount Jonan didnt want to pop out of the clouds but it was still nice.
Yuji on of the best baseball players at school drwing a tree and laughing about it for 3 hours.