Snake-o De Mayo

I love seeing fellas like this when out on a ride. Minding his own business, happy to let me grab a shot. Makes me realise that I'm out in the great outdoors, with all her majesty and creatures, AND I'm also in California where it's quite possible you'll stumble across a 4ft fucking snake once in a while! Love it!

Glorious.....

When I first heard of downhill riding, I didn't think it was for me. Too extreme. Too dangerous. I was too old. I didn't see the point of riding stuff THAT steep or sketchy. But after giving it a go, warming up on some blue runs and then liking a few black runs, I started to get it. And regular riding was never the same again.... For a start, I was faster and more aggressive. I liked it! But I could never justify getting a downhill bike of my own... could I?

Fuck it. I did. And here she is. Perfect, shiny and ready. I'm taking her out tomorrow for a break in ride (at China Camp) along with Chris and his lovely new Santa Cruz Syndicate V10. It's going to be a fantastic season. Whistler is already booked and Northstar opens in 5 weeks time. We have our sleighs ready. Now we just need to get the feckers dirty!