2016 has been a big year for trail development in Revelstoke, with the addition of some new machine built trails up in the alpine, it has truly become a favorite place to ride. Stephane and I decided to film "
the Rooster" because of its flow and diversity. Check out what else is going on in Revy,
here.
Filmed by: Andrew young, Andrij Chubaty
Edited by: Andrew Young
Supported by: Kona Bikes
Revelstoke mountain biking trails
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However, I personally need something that doesn't feel too weighty and traps in heat. Something light, durable and has good wicking properties is all I need. Yes, you can get those type of pants/shorts for less than $175
POC is just known to be an expensive brand so I see your point as well.
Aggy is da man....
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Due to Article 9, Japan does not possess much international ‘hard’ power. The government of Shinzo Abe is slowly moving away from the ideas set forth in the nearly 70 year old Article. At the moment, Japan possesses little international hard power. Japan is, however, a prime example of international soft power. It possess a rich history and culture, which is recognizable worldwide and whose traces can be seen nearly everywhere. Japan also possesses a very strategic location in Asia. Perhaps most importantly, Japan has the ability to create a large military, along with the capacity to create nuclear weapons, however they choose not to. Japan, although not a member of any Power 5 group, still is one of the most powerful countries in the world. As an ally with the United States, Japan holds similar economic and political goals to the superpower. Japan, famous for its work ethic and serious attitude, is sure to behave itself and follow all international discussion rules to a T. Japan will often oppose any resolution that may lead to China becoming uncontrollably powerful or anything that would allow China to encroach on its economic state or disputed territories. Japan also would be a strong proponent of soft trade policies, as it must import a large majority of its own foodstuffs, and exports manufactured high tech goods throughout the world.
Japan’s main and most powerful ally is the United States. Japan is also allied with Australia, who imports food and raw materials to the island nation. Japans geographically closest ally is South Korea. They work together to tackle the regional threat that exists in North Korea. However, Japan and South Korea have various territorial disputes based on small inlets in the South China Sea, as well as some historical policy disagreements. Japan has also recently kindled its relationship with India, as an opportunity for infrastructure development and military security.
Japans largest opponent throughout the world is China. Separated by the Sea of Japan, the two nations have a history of war and terrible violence against one another. At the moment, the two nations are not actively against each other, however their relationship remains tense. Japan invaded China and was the attacker during terrible events like the Nanking Massacre, yet now Japan is worried about the rising power of China as it continues to grow and challenge even the United States. North Korea is also a clear opponent of Japan, as evidenced by an extreme dislike for North Korea by the Japanese people, as well as no formal relationship channel ever having been established.
Japan’s largest transnational issue stems from disputes over territory located in the Sea of Japan and north of Japan, near Russia. The islands in the North are disputed between Japan and Russia, whereas the islands in the Sea of Japan are disputed by South Korea, China, and Japan. Japan also faces its own recently emerged ‘war on drugs’ as the nation attempts to battle increasingly popular drugs like ketamine, methamphetamine, heroin, and others.
Up until the Syrian civil war began in 2011, Japan maintained friendly if sparse relationships with the Middle-Eastern nation. In 2012, Japan imported around 9 billion yen worth of machinery like automobiles to Syria. Since the civil war has begun, Japan has decided to stop sending economic development aid. Instead they have given millions of U.S dollars’ worth of yen to humanitarian organizations like UNICEF in order to assist the crisis in Syria. Following Japan 9th Article in the Constitution, Japan has sought for a ceasefire above all other options. They side with the United States in its attempts to end the conflict by diplomatic means, while implementing their soft power to bring humanitarian aid to the region. How Russia and America interact during the Syrian crisis is worrying to Japan, as it does not which to have negative relations with Russia any more than necessary, while also supporting the United States in its decisions. Japan hopes that the Syrian crisis can be solved diplomatically as possible, for if the situations is solved by Syrians the situation will end up much better than a foreign state-led end. Japan also wants to assist the humanitarian efforts as much as possible.