Rene Wildhaber at 2010 Trek Scratch and Remedy OCLV Launch in Moab, Utah, United States - photo by brule

Riding shots on the 2010 Trek Scratch. Pics by Sterling Lorence. This shot was taken on a legal trail and not off the beaten path.

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Laurence-CE (Oct 29, 2009 at 11:37)

Really like the shot...loving the moon too Big Grin

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spoiler (Oct 30, 2009 at 5:45)

Pod! That's impressive!

IronHorse-Chris (Nov 12, 2009 at 0:14)

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet

clans (Nov 12, 2009 at 0:15)

WOW! A perfect shot. Smile

pavenger (Nov 12, 2009 at 0:23) (Below Threshold) show comment

Respect man, Respect

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pavenger (Nov 12, 2009 at 0:26) (Below Threshold) show comment

It looks to me like your riding on Cyrptobionic soil. Those bacteria and fungi are what keep the environment in the moab area alive. Respect the bike mecca of moab and stay off of the soil.

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dhiller661 (Nov 12, 2009 at 0:44)

lol what? ^ looks like a trail to me

cottoneyedjoe (Nov 12, 2009 at 2:08)

thats what I was thinkin.

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amando96 (Nov 12, 2009 at 3:43)

this is an example of a good POD, no need for a 100ft gap Salute

nunukula (Nov 12, 2009 at 3:50)

now THAT´s a pod, awesome !

MikeStreet (Nov 12, 2009 at 4:06)

I hate u so much for that 2010 Totem Frown

but I love it for being POD, great pic Big Grin

DirtRebel (Nov 12, 2009 at 5:49)

Nice shoes Rene! Beer

oneednewbike123 (Nov 12, 2009 at 6:26)

DAMN SICK POD!!!

hendu (Nov 12, 2009 at 7:00)

MikeStreet thats not a totem i think its a lyric the totem has tribal design just under the crown on the right stantcion

357media Plus (Nov 12, 2009 at 7:02)

lol look at his face Razz

B-Nay (Nov 12, 2009 at 9:02)

Pavenger^^First of all have you ever heard of shadows? And its Cryptobiotic soil, If you were such an expert on what it looks like you might actually know how to spell it.

Zane92651 (Nov 12, 2009 at 9:31)

nice helmet

aflo661 (Nov 12, 2009 at 11:55)

Sweet picture, diggin' the moon! It looks like he's riding on Mars, very cool.
SHOW THAT CRYPTOBIOTIC SOIL WHOS BOSS!

EvanFraser (Nov 12, 2009 at 14:37)

thats a sweet shot !

Rideslots (Nov 12, 2009 at 16:56)

Very awesome!

GoxBoxSocks (Nov 12, 2009 at 20:28)

Respect, Man! Fungi REPRESENT

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elzorroinphilly (Nov 12, 2009 at 9:31)

It's too tough to tell what the makeup of the soil is considering the contrast in that area of the picture. No need to pontificate about sustainable trails when you don't have enough info to confirm what you think you see. That being said, I appreciate it when a young buck has concern for an issue that should be important to all trail users. That is RARE on PB.

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DirtbagMatt (Nov 12, 2009 at 8:40)

I'm cryptobionically annoyed at the whiners at the top of this post! Rip it!

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gbhfghinn (Nov 12, 2009 at 9:56)

great to see a good shot taken without a flash for a chenge, sweetest shot!

Gunnar (Nov 12, 2009 at 18:30)

I was kind of thinking that the shot would be better with a flash on the left to lighten up the shadows, but I guess that would take the "natural"-ness out of the photo...

Great shot, well worth POD!

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bkbroiler (Nov 12, 2009 at 18:26)

Great shot...looks like he shaved for the occasion too!....Top quality SL! Odd legality disclaimer though....Guess that really is an issue huh?!

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seraph (Nov 12, 2009 at 21:53)

Must be his own personal steed, since the Scratch 9 doesn't come with a Lyrik Team Dual Air or Minions.

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onetime (Nov 12, 2009 at 4:06)

This guy is sick, he usually smashes Megavalanche, usually on a bike shorter, lighter and skinnier than most others, and usually in lycra. Lit!

urbanattack (Nov 12, 2009 at 7:22)

rene f'n rips! check out his footage in the bonus features of the last cackle factor, it'll make you wonder why he didn't have an actual segment.

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Wyman (Nov 12, 2009 at 16:09)

nice nice....i like pics like that have the dirt flying. always looks good!

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rockhopper15 (Nov 12, 2009 at 15:12)

sick picture. deff pod. i like the spray style of the soil. sterling lorence is the sh*t

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stinkyrider55 (Nov 12, 2009 at 5:24)

LOL XC red bull helmet Razz

awsome pic btw Smile

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Tomas101 (Oct 29, 2009 at 13:20)

Amazing Photo Brule!! POD!!!!

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antonh (Nov 12, 2009 at 23:52)

respecting the soil you ride is admirable and responsible. Jumping to conclusions is lame. Sic pic!

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younglink (Nov 12, 2009 at 7:28)

Nice blue skies, mid morning shadows and a guy ripping it; nice.

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el-shreddo (Nov 12, 2009 at 16:29)

Ha, look who´s clipped in! Worthy pod nevertheless.

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IronHorse44ata (Nov 12, 2009 at 7:40)

My favorite POD I have seen in weeks.

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chicken45 (Nov 12, 2009 at 8:36)

Geils Foti! Endli mal eis vome Schwiizer! :-D

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marco4848 (Nov 12, 2009 at 12:10)

bot my favorite, but good shot

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Rockurshoxoff95 (Nov 12, 2009 at 13:40)

nice moon in the backround

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thewaitisbak (Nov 12, 2009 at 17:36)

i see dead people.............haha nah jfwy

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matt111 (Nov 12, 2009 at 19:19)

i need to get me a redbull xc helmet

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Reggaes (Nov 12, 2009 at 13:46)

fast i say ... very nice bar too

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ralf888 (Nov 12, 2009 at 8:31)

had to be sterling! nice shot mate!
cheers!!

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balvan (Nov 12, 2009 at 7:12)

sick sick sick pict Smile

very nice

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Ublik (Dec 4, 2009 at 11:16)

Nice kneepads. sweet helmet

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kaisermanu Plus (Nov 12, 2009 at 0:22)

what has he got ? like 900mm wide bars ?! looks sick though

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andy101 (Dec 23, 2009 at 7:09)

that sucks ball's

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megastoked (Oct 29, 2009 at 13:12)

awesome capture, love the dirt flying !!

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cullano (Nov 12, 2009 at 13:19)

gnar

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varteco (Nov 12, 2009 at 10:14)

cool... nice moment!

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SamCam (Nov 12, 2009 at 9:57)

Hmm,Yes that picture is f*gnifitastic!

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Mazekwon (Oct 29, 2009 at 11:41)

Wow he is ripping! POD

wesmtbrider (Nov 12, 2009 at 13:29)

get some.

Mazekwon (Nov 14, 2009 at 12:39)

wtf are you talking about?

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diogodavinha (Nov 12, 2009 at 13:33)

wonderful...awesome,pod!

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chillaxer1221 (Nov 12, 2009 at 16:09)

this is epic

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a17adams (Nov 12, 2009 at 14:05)

nice shot bro

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jesusrendon (Nov 12, 2009 at 15:05)

nice

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nrezbiker (Nov 12, 2009 at 13:56)

its aight

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elzorroinphilly (Nov 12, 2009 at 9:32)

Haha talk about pontificating! You can neg me for it...

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davidstuartkelly (Oct 29, 2009 at 12:39)

love it, and it doesnt look fake like some i have seen...

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ben1023 (Oct 29, 2009 at 12:33)

thats really nice lookin man. props

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matata (Oct 30, 2009 at 2:40)

perfect!

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natewynanscreations (Nov 12, 2009 at 7:34)

sick

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bigal243 (Nov 12, 2009 at 21:14)

all around EPICNESS!!!!!

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milanboy1986 (Nov 12, 2009 at 4:33)

WOW~~~!!!THAT IS SO SICK!!!

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davidmcadam (Nov 12, 2009 at 5:00)

this deserves POD unlike some of those multi frame glued together things

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smoranc Plus (Nov 12, 2009 at 6:54)

SL is the master man!!! Cool shot mister Lorence.

Cheers

Beer

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orangefreak5 (Nov 12, 2009 at 5:53)

o wow a pod thats not DH/FR/DJ

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giantrider03 (Nov 12, 2009 at 23:58)

nice POD.

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hotpinkbike (Nov 12, 2009 at 17:24)

nicce pic....

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tniedoba (Nov 12, 2009 at 9:24)

oh boy, that's amazing ;D

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JejQ (Nov 13, 2009 at 1:03)

POD FAIL again! WTF is that?

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bjh0003 (Nov 3, 2009 at 15:42)

Love it, so fast

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blackpegasus (Nov 12, 2009 at 0:07)

superb... great POD

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Chornbeak (Nov 12, 2009 at 20:40)

niceeeeeeeee!

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mtb1stdegree (Nov 12, 2009 at 17:39)

i bet my pic is better than that one http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4269332/#top

seraph (Nov 12, 2009 at 21:51)

You'd be wrong, then.

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VagosDH (Nov 12, 2009 at 16:40)

q men tan pro

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sTOPs (Nov 12, 2009 at 9:02)

POD!!
Awesome Wink

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Rodri17 (Nov 12, 2009 at 4:25)

POD amazing photo Wink

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Piotrek441 (Nov 12, 2009 at 4:10)

awesome photo Wink

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sashilo (Oct 29, 2009 at 13:15)

wow,very good. POD

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innesgraham (Oct 29, 2009 at 12:34)

noice POD in future

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ihartmybike (Nov 12, 2009 at 4:28)

trek all the way! great shot!

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Muttley (Nov 12, 2009 at 5:47)

hes so f*ckin gnarly.

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nhp890 (Nov 12, 2009 at 9:02)

Wow. Amazing resolution.

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elbry (Nov 12, 2009 at 9:22)

sweet pod

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Jasny (Nov 12, 2009 at 5:48)

POD POD POD
Awesome !!!

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mitch133 (Nov 12, 2009 at 12:43)

why is this pod hes not even doing anything wtf

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Americanahstan (Nov 12, 2009 at 1:32)

Brilliant!

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riders123 (Nov 12, 2009 at 0:10)

sucks

hawica (Nov 22, 2009 at 9:50)

i thot it was quite a good shot actually

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ma11 (Nov 12, 2009 at 7:07)

i dont think this is a pod worthy pic........still cool but not pod

widebars23 (Nov 12, 2009 at 14:55) (Below Threshold) show comment

I agree.

Colin994 (Nov 12, 2009 at 16:34) (Below Threshold) show comment

same here

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impacking187 (Nov 12, 2009 at 6:59)

pavenger

"It looks to me like your riding on Cyrptobionic soil. Those bacteria and fungi are what keep the environment in the moab area alive. Respect the bike mecca of moab and stay off of the soil."

word.

urbanattack (Nov 12, 2009 at 7:20)

moab wouldn't be the bike mecca that it is if everybody stayed off the soil. the man's on a trail, not ripping untouched terrain. go cry a river to trek, they organised the launch.

impacking187 (Nov 12, 2009 at 8:30) (Below Threshold) show comment

if you actually read what pavenger wrote, it says 'cyrptobionic soil' acutally he spelled it wrong( its cryptobiotic), but do you even know what that is? not all the dirt in moab is that type. and if you've ever seen a photo shoot, a lor of times they make their own trails.

Jimby (Nov 12, 2009 at 8:58)

Holy crap, you guys have endangered DIRT?? thats nuts! Sweet pic mind, you cant argue with that, cryptobiotic soil or not!!! Smile

pavenger (Nov 12, 2009 at 10:03)

I'm glad to see one person in the whole of pinkbike who sees where I'm coming from. I am by no means a tree hugger but it's just outof respect for my favorite place to ride on this earth. And yeah, my bad on the spelling, I've been up all night studying and it gets a little hard to type on my iPod at times

brule Mod Plus (Nov 12, 2009 at 10:16)

This photo was taken on a Jeep Trail east of Moab near the Red Cliffs Ranch. It's on a well used path.

pavenger (Nov 12, 2009 at 10:38)

Sweet deal brule. Sorry for jumping to conclusions off of not mch info but as I'm sure you've seen as well, far too many people go trail blazing in Moab.

scrippsranchDJ (Nov 30, 2009 at 16:16)

Jimby, it's not simple dirt. Inside the dirt lives a delicate eco-system which helps neighboring plants and organisms currently in the dirt by helping stop erosion, and improve water retention. And it's not only found in the U.S. in fact cryptobiotic soil can be found on every continent!

Trampling this dirt can cause twice as much water run off, cause 6x more dirt erosion, takes 5 years for it to visually recover, 50 years for the crust to rise to it's former state, and 250 years for the lichens and moss to grow again. It's real delicate shit!

Jimby (Nov 30, 2009 at 22:32)

Wow, that sounds pretty easy to mess up! No wonder you dont apprecieate people tearing trails into it. I meant no offence with my comment, but it was a little ignorant of me. At least i know now. Every day's a school day!!

Thanks for the explination and not for just letting rip with insults like a lot of people seem to do on here. It must make trail building in certain places a bit of a nightmare!

At least the guy in this photo isn't messing with the delicate stuff. So its still a damn fine piece of riding and photography! Smile

scrippsranchDJ (Nov 30, 2009 at 23:27)

No problem man, I didn't know anything about it until today lol Look what the internet can teach! Learn a new thing every day Smile

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