Thanks Pinkbike, It's Been A Great Few Years!

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momo91 (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:00)

Ian you showed us the world of photography and to tell, you was the first photographer that I liked in this sport, I hope that you will continue to make us dream with these pixels which fractured the eye !
Good luck for the future Salute

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mnorris122 (Mar 8, 2013 at 9:19)

Ian, you don't need to say thanks to us, we need to do that to you. Thanks for showing us the awesome world of photography, and for all the mind blowing pics. You were a great mod, and we'll miss ya.

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SJA59 (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:54)

Ian, You have been an inspiration for thousands of riders and photographers over the last few years on Pinkbike. Thank you for everything you've done for the incredible sport of mountain biking. Wishing you the best of luck at Niner Bikes, looking forward to seeing your work in the future! -Long time fan

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JCSmith (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:03)

I hope he did breach a contract.

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Waldon83 (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:21)

Well done Ian, congratulations.

Pinkbike; When do I start?

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JCSmith (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:52)

Sorry I meant didn't.

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Waldon83 (Mar 11, 2013 at 13:44)

My vote is on Matt Butterworth from Kelowna on this one

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Samdoster (Mar 11, 2013 at 15:48)

Sick picture Drool

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N-DUBRacer (Mar 12, 2013 at 15:39)

Its been an honor to view and like your work...farewell my friend.

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scottsecco Mod Plus (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:22)

It was awesome working with you Ian! Your input has improved Pinkbike a ton, best of luck on your new adventure. Beer's on me at Crankworx haha.

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parisgore Plus (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:49)

Can you even buy beer Scott?

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brycepiwek (Mar 10, 2013 at 22:14)

Maybe Scott has a Fake ID?

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mattdennison (Mar 10, 2013 at 22:31)

Root beer

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reecewallace Plus (Mar 10, 2013 at 23:04)

roflcopter

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sherbet Mod Plus (Mar 8, 2013 at 9:10)

Ian it was a great pleasure being able to see your work on this site, and have so many awesome events covered by your skill! I do hope you'll still be on the site and still keeping us up to date with photos! Best of luck in the future man!

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taletotell (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:26)

Don't leave you punk! You are awesome and PB needs you! Niner can steal someone else's photographer! Good luck man. Keep posting shots up on PB. I'm sure we haven't seen your last POD.

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MecDude22 (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:30)

Good luck Ian! I am an amateur photographer in a photography class at my university and you are one of the big reasons I got into mountain bike photography. Your photos tell the greatest of stories and many have made us fellow riders amazed at how beautiful and passionate this sport can be. Best of luck to you in the future!

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brule Mod Plus (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:53)

Gonna miss ya at events man, but best of luck on this new adventure.

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lunatyk (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:39)

thank YOU very much for everything, ian!

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sngltrkmnd (Mar 8, 2013 at 10:12)

You've left the campground better'n you found it, Ian, and not enough people make that effort. It's been a real pleasure coming back to PB every day to see your great work and leadership. See you out on the trails....

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almostwise Mod Plus (Mar 11, 2013 at 4:57)

Best of luck Ian, Niner have scored themselves one hell of a photographer. Thankyou for all the time and memories you have given PinkBike. Although we are all sad to see you go, I think I speak for everyone when I say, bring on the epic photo montage! Salute

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Caiokv (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:05)

Good luck in the future Ian!
You are among the main reasons that made me buy a DSLR camera, and spend a lot of the money, that I would have spent on my bike, on lenses! But it was totally worth it!
Hope to see a lot of your work around!!

Cheers!

Caio
Salute

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Chamakazi (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:14)

Thanks Ian, you've done so much for Pinkbike and it's community! You've definitely been a strong inspiration for me and most of the photographers on Pinkbike, I've always thought of you as the god of lighting. Good luck with your future adventures.

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hwipwill (Mar 8, 2013 at 9:58)

Thanks for all the great shots that set the bar high for the photographers on this website. You give great advice and leadership, and your pictures are second to none. Hope to see some of your work here soon again. Have fun at your new job!

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dave-m Plus (Mar 8, 2013 at 7:57)

Happy trails Ian!

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madmon (Mar 10, 2013 at 18:35)

maximum respect Ian.I always look forward to your body of work. Stunning and so creative with an amazing eye for the natural look. See you sometime hopefully in a warm tropical climate.

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oldschoolj Plus (Mar 11, 2013 at 16:03)

Best of Luck Ian, it has been a great couple years, your photos have been inspirational and capture everything a photo means to us riders. Meeting you a couple years back in Whistler was memorable for myself, I now own a camera and am learning to capture that great shot. Looking forward to seeing and hearing of your new adventures! Cheers

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rich-and-famous-media (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:12)

You made amazing art from taking spectacular photos It's a shame to see such a big pinkbike icon leave. I hope that once in a while you would still post some photos Onto pinkbike so we can be remided of your wonderful work. Good luck Ian keep shooting! -RichAndFamousMedia

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tobitobi (Mar 11, 2013 at 14:27)

Welcome to Colorado, Ian. I hope you like beer, there are some of the finest breweries in Fort Collins. Sadly this likely means less pictures from you on Pinkbike, but understandable that you probably don't mind travelling a bit less.

(Yes, I do life in Colorado (Boulder actually), despite the Swiss flag left to my name)

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drop20 (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:41)

I just want to thank you for all of the amazing photos that you take, and have taken. Also for all of the other talented photographers who's photos you picked for POD!!! We will miss you but i look forward to seeing your photos with niner!

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JoseMPM (Mar 11, 2013 at 19:17)

Thank YOU Ian, thanks for all your amazing work and pictures, please come "visit" some time and best of luck on the next stage of your life, even if it revolves around 29ers hehe. I'll have to go take a look at them even if it's only to see some of your amazing work!

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z05m (Mar 11, 2013 at 17:15)

Thanks so much for the "eye candy" of your amazing photos Ian. I even referred your photos as a reference to a young upcoming mtb photographer I know. I'm sure he will learn from them.

Best of luck in your new endeavors, you will be missed.

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prancisfena (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:33)

Dear Mr. Hylands, your photos rocked. Made me want to take up action photography. Sadly I'm really bad at it. HAHA. Goodluck, Godspeed!

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Jim-laden (Mar 8, 2013 at 10:54)

It was an honor working with you, I have learned a lot. Wish you the best !
Happy to hear you will still be around, please continue sharing your inspiring pics (even though they might not be about bikes)!

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geebeebee Plus (Mar 9, 2013 at 3:59)

All the best for your next adventure Ian. Thanks for bringing us so many inspiring and beautiful images from across the world into our living rooms. Your departure will be a big loss to the PB community.

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janthony (Mar 8, 2013 at 9:09)

you brought the game Ian. Thanks for all the excellent content these past few years

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readingracing (Mar 12, 2013 at 15:44)

Congrats Ian,your contribution to Pinkbike is bar none! Pinkbike is the only real source for everything Mtn Biking that I touch base on multiple times a day,and can't imagine an existence without it!

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Goldenwalt (Mar 11, 2013 at 15:23)

Hey Pinkbike, you should hire Dan Severson to replace Ian. You're already putting up a lot of his work. He frames his photos better than most any other photographer out there. His work speaks for itself.

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JoseBravo (Mar 11, 2013 at 9:47)

Thanks to you Ian for sharing so many photos and stories with us pinkbikers, aint gonna wish you luck, with the amount of skills you have I think you are not going to need it.

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sethd (Mar 11, 2013 at 6:37)

see. this is why i love the mtb community. we show much love for everyone. best of luck in the future ian niner picked up a great photographer. Salute

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juanzo (Mar 11, 2013 at 4:25)

There are a few photographers that everyone in the sport knows his name. Ian is one of them. That is no little thing to say. Thanks, man, and good luck!

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acadian Plus (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:55)

congrats on the new gig Ian - best of luck.

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peytodog (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:59)

Super happy for you on your new adventure Ian, and I have a feeling that we will be seeing lots of you work here in the future.

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finnrambo (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:26)

You better be doing guest input! Thanks for all the sick pics and POD selections as well as articles over the years, and especially thanks for the photography tutorials!

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finnrambo (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:33)

also forget to mention how I find it hilarious Ian thinks he'll be replaced, true modesty right there

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galliwasp (Mar 11, 2013 at 10:08)

Ian, you have raised the bar for photo quality during your time at Pinkbike. Many great shots. Thank you. Best of luck and positive energy to you during your new adventure.

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haitman (Mar 11, 2013 at 9:35)

you are the master chief photographer go where you go, it will be interesting to see you next work, and i am sure those bikes will have better sales from now on

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ktmman143 (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:36)

Great to hear that news, I remember seeing the job positing and now see Niner had hopes for the best to come their way. Lets go ride when you move here to the Fort

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parisgore Plus (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:01)

Congrats Ian, it's been pleasure listing to you snore in countless hotel rooms over the last year. Thanks for everything. Good luck !

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dunc201 (Mar 8, 2013 at 14:05)

sad too see you go Ian. now he's gone does anybody else think he looks a little bit like jack nicholson from the shining?

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ButtonPusher (Mar 11, 2013 at 0:39)

all the best Ian..! thanks for filling our screens with your goodness for the time that you did...

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cameronumf (Mar 8, 2013 at 11:10)

Do you have a facebook page for your photography?

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karl-burkat Mod (Mar 8, 2013 at 15:25)

www.facebook.com/IanHylandsPhotography

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cameronumf (Mar 9, 2013 at 14:17)

thanks bro

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IanHylands Mod Plus (Mar 10, 2013 at 12:12)

Thanks Karl! You can also find me at ianhylands.com

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downhillnews (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:24)

Congrats Ian I will be at Sea Otter this year hope to see you there on the trail or the DS course!

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recklessness (Mar 8, 2013 at 11:33)

You'll be missed Ian. Please at least keep kicking some photo content our way.

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will-castaneda (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:38)

Your photos will be missed Ian as well as your articles and everything you have done for pinkbike. Fabulous shot as well!

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JBizzle (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:54)

Since you are going to niner lemme know when you wanna get rid of your Santa Cruz nomad

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danyul (Mar 8, 2013 at 9:46)

Best of luck Ian! Thanks for setting the bar on quality photography!

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hanussen (Mar 11, 2013 at 5:17)

Thank you Ian for choosing so many great PODs, including some of my own pictures :-) All the best for the future to you!

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elbry (Mar 8, 2013 at 9:08)

best of luck at the new job

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downhillscotty (Mar 11, 2013 at 7:27)

Keep up your hard work man and the swett photos also. Good luck where ever life. Takes. You man #1

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carlosamigo (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:23)

Thanks for the advice and crits, you've been a major influence to us all. All the best in the new job yo!

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X1080experimentalX (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:27)

im going to miss your banger photos on this site but wish you good luck with your very talented lifestyle !

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SnowshoeRider4Life (Mar 11, 2013 at 4:33)

It should have been a Thomas Vanderham parting shot....

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razorback0725 (Mar 11, 2013 at 2:31)

Good luck and thanks for the nice photos... sure made a nice background for my computer screen...

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Spazzdick (Mar 11, 2013 at 0:05)

Best of luck with everything at Niner bikes, your photos will be sorely missed from here...

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matteoganora (Mar 10, 2013 at 10:33)

thanks for all the time you spent for making pinkbike even better! we'll miss you!

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soemarlien (Mar 10, 2013 at 10:01)

i always be your big fans ian Big Grin

thanks for inspiring me, from couple years ago.

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SEADEVIL (Mar 10, 2013 at 4:30)

All the best Ian, thank you for the lens choices and advice also....wish you all the best for the future, Seadevil !!!

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snoopy24777 (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:02)

noooooooo you were the best!!!

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JOSEPHHENRY91 (Mar 11, 2013 at 15:59)

Im pretty sure thats not a Niner in the Pic , Good luck in the future Sir !

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TheCOJayhawk (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:13)

Welcome to Fort Collins, Ian! I hope you find the Rockies as inspiring as I find your photography!

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Mirks Plus (Mar 8, 2013 at 9:33)

Good luck in your adventures. All the best and I will just have to creep your pics on google Wink

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chrispilling (Mar 8, 2013 at 9:58)

You did a lot of good for this site, Ian. Good luck to you!

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Angryham (Mar 8, 2013 at 9:19)

Aw Good luck mate, Moving onto equally as green pastures Salute

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erdadh (Mar 11, 2013 at 2:41)

good luck and may the God of photography be with you..

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rickyretardo (Mar 11, 2013 at 10:33)

Good luck Ian, Niners are sweet! so is Colorado!

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codak (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:01)

Sad to hear you're leaving, hope for the best in the future!

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C-Bass50 (Mar 11, 2013 at 20:54)

Thanks bro!!! Have a great time with Niner!!!!

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BeWicked (Mar 12, 2013 at 12:49)

All the best Ian!! Enjoy your new job!

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Fastjohn1 (Mar 12, 2013 at 18:31)

We'll miss you on pinkbike Ian, good luck at niner!

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TAridingMTB (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:10)

Good Luck Ian. You've inspired me massively.

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j-maul (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:22)

Good luck on your future endeavour Ian.

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RatHunter83 (Mar 11, 2013 at 6:05)

Thanks for all the sweet shots Ian. Best of luck at Niner.

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fullbug (Mar 11, 2013 at 7:43)

i just wanna know how we get you back here, ian?

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boogaloo77 (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:56)

i miss your awesome photographs allready Frown

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FS4M1K3 (Mar 11, 2013 at 11:23)

best of luck in the new endeavor Ian! your gonna blow em away

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godaddyeo Plus (Mar 11, 2013 at 5:50)

You will be missed on a daily basis here!

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bmar (Mar 11, 2013 at 0:00)

Nice parting shot. Good luck.

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Dally666 (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:37)

I've enjoyed! Thanks man. Best of luck!

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northwestdhdad Plus (Mar 8, 2013 at 10:06)

Nah, THANK YOU!

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mchenrya (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:54)

Colorado!!

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JCSmith (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:02)

Saw that coming when I saw the opening.

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vanja (Mar 11, 2013 at 0:08)

Thanks for your help Ian and good luck at your new home!

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MTB-RnD (Mar 8, 2013 at 19:47)

Good luck Ian, thanks for the awesome photos!

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wheel-addict (Mar 10, 2013 at 19:57)

Best of luck at Niner Ian!

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Dutchboy3000 (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:18)

Need a new photographer?? Smile

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JonnyLotus (Mar 8, 2013 at 10:14)

just look at his mouth

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sammers50 (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:00)

well im just excited to now live with in 20 miles of an amazing person in the mtbing community!

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mrmizzle5 (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:55)

Ill look for you shreddin the front range soon

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RampageRules (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:04)

daww you picked the best photos Frown

peace!

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Goldfinger (Mar 9, 2013 at 5:47)

Thanks Ian! Good Luck for the Future...

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bisman (Mar 10, 2013 at 15:02)

you´re the best my friend, awesome simply awesome!!

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mike-gamble (Mar 10, 2013 at 22:27)

Best of luck with whatever the future brings Ian

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Protour (Mar 10, 2013 at 22:39)

great work and I hope you'll be back...

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numshi (Mar 9, 2013 at 0:20)

Big ups Ian!! And good luck for the future!

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smileyboy (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:24)

Goodluck on your new co. I will miss your comments on POD's!

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christopher-berry (Mar 13, 2013 at 14:01)

Goodluck Ian!

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mhopper (Mar 8, 2013 at 14:53)

good luck man!

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hardtail29er (Mar 11, 2013 at 20:48)

Dang I wanted that job

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jdizzel (Mar 12, 2013 at 13:13)

colorado all the way!!!

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khsfactoryracing (Mar 12, 2013 at 9:51)

The BEST in the BIZ!!

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gojammedia (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:32)

WOW! Good luck Ian.

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ErwinR (Mar 10, 2013 at 23:10)

great photographer

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jerryhazard (Mar 11, 2013 at 0:02)

Good luck Ian Hylands!!

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Bullitproof (Mar 11, 2013 at 2:00)

NOOOOOOOOOOO! not possible...

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rainan (Mar 11, 2013 at 0:56)

Good luck, man Wink

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warganicc Plus (Mar 10, 2013 at 21:56)

Thank You Ian!

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leelikesbikes (Mar 11, 2013 at 8:06)

Congratulations Ian!

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levybeanz (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:18)

29ers aren't gay anymore!!!

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Kristo (Mar 8, 2013 at 8:24)

good luck!

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eurospek (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:13)

Must be nice.

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panzer103 (Mar 10, 2013 at 20:24)

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Thanks Pinkbike, It's Been A Great Few Years!

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