Dave Addington at Blue Velvet in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada - photo by gottagobiking

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williee (Sep 21, 2010 at 16:02)

wow... like really wow, one of my favs on pinkbike!
totally love it POD or im gonna be heart broken! Razz

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ShastaOutdoorMedia (Oct 10, 2010 at 21:01)

Saying POD here would be totally unnecessary...how about POY! Love the frank aesthetic of this...nothing fancy, no flashes, no crazy venue, just some sick riding and picture

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NS-FreeRider (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:00)

Love it, faved! Best POD in a while tup

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KalebWeston (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:00) (Below Threshold) show comment

its aiight..

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krausehouse (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:00)

such a good pod!

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DylanHeppner (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:00) (Below Threshold) show comment

WOrst pod ever.

stp-0 (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:01)

this is properly unreal looking! so good!

z-man (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:02)

siickk set that gnarbar nice and high

Conor-Smith (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:02)

Damn, son.

shredder117 (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:11)

this is what makes me wanna ride!

KURTSUCKS (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:11)

I think u guys found the long lost hanging gardens.

borocks (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:13)

i didnt even know where the rider was at first

carlmontnative (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:16)

thats the trade mark of whistler's garbanzo zone, the blinding fog. riding in that fog, on blue velvet was the best experience iv never had. it brings me back every year

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Demo-250 (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:17)

http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/5627004/

This shoulda been POD. (Same photographer, same rider, same trail)

Edit: Oh well, still a sweet POD.

carlmontnative (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:28)

ever*, not never^^^^

Braggcreekbiker5 (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:33)

AMAZING PICTURE GREAT JOB!

guy38 (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:39)

looks like the trees fallin down behind him lol

the-kona-stinky (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:47)

amazing, simply amazing...

xpirimint (Oct 16, 2010 at 1:19)

They're both great

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crissyg (Oct 16, 2010 at 1:50) (Below Threshold) show comment

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHOTOSHOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tbrozz (Oct 16, 2010 at 3:58)

awesome, looks like hes riding on the edge of the earth

njdfan101 (Oct 16, 2010 at 4:46)

Whistler 3

Caiokv (Oct 16, 2010 at 6:14)

So we have a half POD today?
Kidding, nice pic!

mtbforlife4 (Oct 16, 2010 at 7:19)

super sick pod

CrashProned (Oct 16, 2010 at 7:35)

I would say that this captures the essence of mountain biking....One guy. One bike. One trail. And nothing could be better for him. Away from all the hustle and commotion of the city and his life...I LOVE IT! Salute

Rideslots (Oct 16, 2010 at 8:10)

Such a good POD imo! I love it!

jbike101 (Oct 16, 2010 at 8:48)

i literally stared at this for like 10 minutes, such a sick POD

biketool (Oct 16, 2010 at 10:23)

... and makes for an awesome desktop background!!

mtb1stdegree (Oct 16, 2010 at 12:18)

there making another sequel to "The Fog", should be sick!

squampton09 (Oct 16, 2010 at 13:07)

is there even a rider in this picture?

the-kona-stinky (Oct 16, 2010 at 13:07)

yes, yes there is

the-ultimate-cyclist (Oct 16, 2010 at 13:21)

sick riding? just looks like the guy is sitting on his ass to me, certainly some nice scenery but i think there needs to be some gnarly riding element to it aswell...

NorcoTweek (Oct 16, 2010 at 14:22)

sweet pic but it took me a while to actually see the rider.

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 14:50)

why are there a bunch of cotton balls to the left?

williee (Oct 16, 2010 at 20:39)

thanks for making it POD i am not heart brokin Wink

benjiscott82 (Oct 20, 2010 at 11:50)

wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow...

canadaeh3 (Oct 20, 2010 at 12:54)

sicckkkk pic....POD

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race4pinks (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:03)

Note to self, Visit Canada

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KURTSUCKS (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:14) (Below Threshold) show comment

Note to our future leaders, Lets invade canada! imma lend my future sons to the military for the cause.

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KURTSUCKS (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:36) (Below Threshold) show comment

The noble cause!

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crowe (Oct 16, 2010 at 2:24)

we kicked your ass once...we'll do it again!!! lol.

but you're more than welcome to visit all ya want!

devulge96 (Oct 16, 2010 at 3:36)

^^pwned

jbike101 (Oct 16, 2010 at 8:50)

when did canada ever kick anyones ass, really i actually want an answer to this lol

melikebikealot14 (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:00)

I think he's talkin 'bout hockey in the olympics, like it was really that big of a deal

SessionNH (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:04)

cam zink won rampage.. USA. i love my Canadian brothers and sisters from the north though.

powpowpow (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:19)

Canadians kick everyone else's asses (in their head)

kazam13 (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:32)

every time the usa invaded canada in the past we've burned down the white. which is twice so dont try any funny shit.

giantwhip (Oct 16, 2010 at 10:01)

War of 1812

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powpowpow (Oct 16, 2010 at 11:16)

Our dicks are so huge. No jokes

kinetic-uk Plus (Oct 16, 2010 at 14:32) (Below Threshold) show comment

Shittest POD ever.

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 14:49) (Below Threshold) show comment

haha canada doesnt even have a military, they do but its a shity one at that and the only reason it is shitty is because they know that if someone starts a war with them they know we will go over there to do the dirty work for them, there a bunch of cowards and pussies
http://www.pakdef.info/forum/archive/index.php/t-8083.html
i dont see canda anywhere? do you?

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 14:56)

canada doesnt even have nuclear weapons

kinetic-uk Plus (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:00)

Ok don't get your knickers in a twist If there is a WW3 you'll regret saying shit like that because Canada might be our allies in the next war.

swize (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:02)

BLAME CANADA, BLAME CANADA

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:07)

yeah and whoever has half a brain will be the united states alies because we have the most bang for our buck

devulge96 (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:08)

Americans are trigger happy... End of.

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:08)

and the uk has 200 warheads compared to our 10 000
great pod btw

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:12)

well back to the point if the us wanted to they could whip canadas ass 10 times before canada knew what hit them but we are allies and we will save their asses if we need to, to keep our country safe

devulge96 (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:26)

Yes, but our special forces take the piss out of yours...WE EVEN.

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:37)

not so fast navy seals and the rangers and delta forces are right up there next to what are they the british special forces? oh ya and i forgot the green beret as well

kinetic-uk Plus (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:40)

S.A.S, the original and first SF of the world my friend, still got respect for the U.S SF too so don't start bashing the U.K because the U.S and U.K are allies and have been since WW2.

Freenorco (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:41)

Aha you guys are so funny Smile

The reason Canada is so great is cause we love everyone Smile

and we don't invade random countries for weapons of mass destruction Wink

devulge96 (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:41)

SAS are far better than delta force,
there was a thing before when 40 delta force soldiers couldn't get these hostages, we sent in two sas members and they suceeded...

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:44)

yes you had the first but its like biking when biking first started yeah i give those people respect but since then there are much better and there always will be

kinetic-uk Plus (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:46)

S.A.S are the first Special Foces in the world and they taught everybody from the Foreign Legion,Navy Seals Spetznas etc. the tricks of the trade, but I'm not going to dis-respect the SF from other countries as they're just as good nowadays, if you start bashing other countries you have no respect and need to grow up.

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:47)

wasnt bashing them just saying the united states are right up there with any other sf

kinetic-uk Plus (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:51)

Yeah they are, Navy Seals and the Delta Force are up there with any other SF no doubt, there would've and will be times when the S.A.S and Navy Seals work together in missions too, just we won't know about it as their missions are top secret.

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:53)

yeah, and we learned from you and you learned from us and thats how it will always work

IanHylands Mod Plus (Oct 16, 2010 at 17:40)

While all you guys are so busy bashing each other and amassing warheads and training special forces etc and arguing about whose is bigger the Canadians are riding their bikes and drinking Canadian beer. Doesn't sound so bad to me...

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 18:21)

i dont even know what beer taste like

melikebikealot14 (Oct 16, 2010 at 19:20)

QUIT FIGHTING CHILDREN, don't you know that everyone, everywhere is equal?

kinetic-uk Plus (Oct 16, 2010 at 19:29)

well said melikebikealot Salute

theskidkid (Oct 16, 2010 at 19:31)

haha nice pic PBW Untited Pinkbike of the World

deej69 (Oct 25, 2010 at 6:38)

hey you theskidkid suck my canadian balls know why no one likes americans because of a*sholes like you 8======D

Freenorco (Oct 25, 2010 at 7:42)

AHAHA I just read this, I was out riding my bike and drinkin beer. Whata coinkydink Big Grin

theskidkid (Oct 28, 2010 at 14:15)

dont be aprick deej69

Freenorco (Oct 28, 2010 at 19:34)

Hey!! wanna trade countries for a week?

Rockurshoxoff95 (Oct 29, 2010 at 4:56)

Kids who feel like they absolutely MUST argue over a picture need to get lives !! srsly this picture went from omg i want to visit canada cause of whistler to " S.A.S is waaaay better than the canadian army or the delta force! Calm the hell down people it's a picture and personally i don't think anyone even cares about hate mail on pictures so what's the point of arueing ?

crowe (Oct 29, 2010 at 5:46)

i totally agree! i was only joking about Canada kicking U.S. ass. i know sarcasm doesn't come across that well on the computer, but think about it!!).

awesome pod btw!!

deej69 (Oct 29, 2010 at 6:12)

how am i being a prick when you f*cking trash my country wich btw is way better than the us

Rockurshoxoff95 (Oct 29, 2010 at 10:52)

This... This really is priceless haha

Freenorco (Oct 29, 2010 at 18:02)

hehe im loling Big Grin

KURTSUCKS (Oct 29, 2010 at 23:43)

Hahahaha...how is it better?
one battle group in our navy has way more punch than the rest of your army and navy combined!~!!
hahaha! hell i bet our coast guard has more pwnage power than your tiny fleet!
hahahahahaha

devulge96 (Oct 30, 2010 at 4:07)

Americans are trigger happy. End of, now stut up and go ride.

Freenorco (Oct 30, 2010 at 9:13)

Party at my house!! Leave your guns at home Wink

deej69 (Nov 1, 2010 at 5:45)

who the hell cares about your god damn coast guard? did anybody f*cking ask you? no now shut up and go stand around the local jumps trying to cool as per usual

melikebikealot14 (Nov 1, 2010 at 5:49)

shut up all of you

eliwholikesbikes (Dec 25, 2010 at 2:12)

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL american kids

RockyMountainRMX Plus (Jan 8, 2011 at 11:38)

Silly Americans you'd never invade us. who do you get All your oil from? and your ores and pot ash and lumber? all from Canada. So think twice if you ever invaded us. we'd cut you off and you'd be useless Wink

crowe (Jan 8, 2011 at 16:34)

if they invaded us, all our oil, ores and lumber would be theirs. that's how war works.you invade, conquer and pillage.

devulge96 (Jan 8, 2011 at 16:44)

Feckinghell...

Everybody shut up.

KURTSUCKS (Jan 8, 2011 at 19:57)

This "conflict" has ended months ago so you shut the hell up dude!

Get an ice cream or sumthing...

Freenorco (Jan 19, 2011 at 9:49)

Yea it is kinda getting old Razz

even though this is fun Smile

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OlSkoolJake (Oct 16, 2010 at 8:50)

I love how all the haters of the PODs are usually little groms or trend whores. Who are only into MTB for the style points or cause they think they are trick ponies. I like this pic BECAUSE he isn't doing a flip-whip or a tuck no-hander whilst wearing skinny jeans it's true MTB. Trails, bike nature & no stlye groms anywhere!!

SessionNH (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:05)

hahah yes... I HATE skinny jeans.

Heman (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:06)

Well said jake.. Come on guyz.. the jeans are innocent =]

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kona620 (Nov 10, 2010 at 23:10)

y the f*ck are canadians fighting americans we did kick there as in previous wars they may have nukes but they wont use them thell end up f*cking up there own country just as much as ours and we have a better military thasn america just were smarter and dont fight every contry that dosnt give us oil and CANADA LOVES EVERYONE if u destroy us you stop any chance of beautiful PODS like this one in good OLD CANADA

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komodo1 (Oct 16, 2010 at 5:39)

I was there once. Wish I was still there

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theriotact (Oct 16, 2010 at 12:28)

i love how if someones not doing something insane, people are all like oh yeah this is a shittay pod. some people cant appreciate great photography and epic trails like this. Razz

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rafafut97 (Oct 16, 2010 at 14:47)

I do not like this photo. here is that this picture should be pod: http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/5738263/ # top. observe the picture and comment, because it is a great photo, with some of the best riders from Portugal. Please comment

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str4tegix (Oct 16, 2010 at 3:09)

the place is unbelievable, but in my opinion the rider is too small on the pic. 99,9% nature, 0,1 rider, thats not ok on a riding picture, but thats just me, still lovin' the photo Smile

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santacruzbullit5 (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:42)

moving to Vancouver Canada after i get my degree in 2 years.....cant wait

bike-aholic (Oct 16, 2010 at 16:23)

good man

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Pininator (Oct 16, 2010 at 22:34)

At first I was like "WTF?", but then I was like "FTW!!!" Sick-and-a-half shot!!

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demomal (Oct 16, 2010 at 2:31)

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! What a view, what a trail, what a shot! Nice one gottagobiking. POY

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mckaymartwig (Oct 16, 2010 at 17:09)

Look up serenity in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of this photo. One of the best, if not the best POD ever

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ahurst95 (Oct 16, 2010 at 5:44)

omg, absolutely epic mate!! sick shot

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Northwest-Freerider (Oct 16, 2010 at 22:47)

This is a perfect shot definetely P.O.D.

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avegoldenbc (Oct 16, 2010 at 8:26)

is it just me or does it look like biker has left foot down stopped on the side of the trail. would be great pod if biker was actualy riding the trail with flow?

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adnhrt (Oct 16, 2010 at 7:11)

amazing picture nice fog and everything reaaally gorgeous.

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Andrevag (Oct 16, 2010 at 4:48)

Great POD

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diogodavinha (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:01)

wooow, so diferent...wonderful pic...congratulations!!!!

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Traviskoepfli (Oct 16, 2010 at 7:53)

nice pick! i like the fog rolling in

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dirtjumpsam (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:57)

Not liking the look of that north shore.. SLIPEREY Razz

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costaDH290 (Oct 16, 2010 at 14:43)

EPIC TRAIL!!!

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dhjose1 (Oct 16, 2010 at 5:44)

great trail in unbelieveable weather

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RafaGamas (Oct 16, 2010 at 4:31)

Great photo

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kaizh (Oct 16, 2010 at 8:26)

ahhhhhhhhh the mist!

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vhdh (Oct 16, 2010 at 11:53)

awesome !

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sammyboy2038 (Oct 16, 2010 at 19:49)

flat tires are ruining my days off work is there any solution to goatheads ugh

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LSBNig831 (Oct 18, 2010 at 13:40)

Such a sick Photo. Favorite for sure.

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evan-pelham-rider (Nov 6, 2010 at 12:39)

this is suchhhhh a sick photo :O (Y)

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konagoern Plus (Feb 18, 2011 at 3:41)

awesome photo, the foggy composition does the rest!

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supersonicrider (Oct 16, 2010 at 19:23)

blue velvet ftw man

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Crockett (Oct 16, 2010 at 18:51)

Great pic!

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re-fresh (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:39)

Very cool picture, a deserved POD.

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socnick83 (Oct 16, 2010 at 10:32)

That is worthy of my Desktop Background for a bit!

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kita (Oct 16, 2010 at 15:22)

imagen dream !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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pachuco (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:17)

Nothing special for me, but respect for someone who likes this.

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mollymarj (Oct 16, 2010 at 8:00)

cool pic

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blueskywtb (Oct 16, 2010 at 1:52)

wooooo

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xsol (Oct 16, 2010 at 2:04)

not riding fast :/

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dvanula (Oct 16, 2010 at 7:32)

epic location!

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weasal01 (Oct 16, 2010 at 1:16)

awsome

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gaz-miggydh (Oct 16, 2010 at 1:02)

sweet POD !!

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ttr225yamaha (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:16)

sick photo man, good job

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takos03 (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:20)

beautiful forest and sick place to ride..

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romich (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:54)

wonna work there..

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kisiello123 (Oct 16, 2010 at 3:12)

cool!!

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kowalbiker (Oct 16, 2010 at 2:06)

sick shot !!! Smile

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Gruta (Oct 16, 2010 at 6:10)

POD no doubt about it, framing could be better non the less.

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hugslyh (Oct 16, 2010 at 3:53)

wooooow POD

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umf-rider888 (Oct 16, 2010 at 5:51)

nice place! Big Grin

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jackmmmmmm (Oct 16, 2010 at 8:35)

epic

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hedshot1234 (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:55)

Dapper!

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blu3 (Oct 18, 2010 at 11:08)

I´m out of words...

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rjarvis (Oct 15, 2010 at 13:04)

pod.

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DamsG (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:11)

Wahou ambiance mystique !!!

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kanter (Oct 16, 2010 at 6:17)

Sweet pic. Ive seen it a lot worse though.

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Gonzo9401 (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:14)

Nice photo Wink

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DeafMike (Oct 16, 2010 at 16:31)

MIST part 2 ?!?!? LOL

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falvey221 (Oct 16, 2010 at 10:29)

nice!

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Rucking-Fetard (Oct 16, 2010 at 12:55)

thats the worst edting ever omg

gottagobiking (Oct 16, 2010 at 14:48)

What editing? This is pretty much straight off the camera

Heman (Oct 16, 2010 at 22:19)

Youre a real f*cking-Retard arent ya?

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wat03green (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:58)

Sick shot

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SessionNH (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:57)

Wet abortion sludge slushy

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cougar797 (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:32)

beautiful

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ratman (Oct 16, 2010 at 12:10)

Sweet POD Dave!

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konasam101 (Oct 16, 2010 at 10:35)

fogg

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blackpegasus (Oct 16, 2010 at 2:20)

why POD

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energiemg (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:33)

one of the best fotos i`ve ever seen...

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potash (Oct 16, 2010 at 2:43)

fog rules

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benbiker (Oct 16, 2010 at 22:07)

Buetiful

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luke111 (Oct 16, 2010 at 21:21)

what does POD mean?

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zelmer (Oct 16, 2010 at 2:00)

hmmm.. nothing special

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bmoony (Oct 16, 2010 at 16:33)

sick picture....shit riding

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dlangeslag Plus (Oct 16, 2010 at 5:29)

this has to be the only trail on the mountain I can't stand. the flow and jump size allows for no progression what so ever

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DylanHeppner (Oct 16, 2010 at 0:00)

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY BAD POD PINKBIKE SUCKS!

mtbforlife4 (Oct 16, 2010 at 7:18)

u suck thts a sick pic

Heman (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:01)

Dylan if Pinkbike sucks then why the f*ck are you on it? Dumb ass...

DylanHeppner (Oct 17, 2010 at 11:25)

All pinkbike dose i picks these stupid downhill pictures. There the same things every single day...

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floorflight (Oct 16, 2010 at 3:38)

that is photoshop big time

Argyll (Oct 16, 2010 at 4:23)

Perhaps a little extra "saturation", but other than that no trickery.

jbike101 (Oct 16, 2010 at 8:53)

for all the people that think this is Photoshop, just slap yourself

Heman (Oct 16, 2010 at 9:04)

Hey jbike slap? You meant shoot didnt ya?

jbike101 (Oct 16, 2010 at 16:33)

well i dont want them dead, yet... bom bom bom lol

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devulge96 (Oct 16, 2010 at 3:38)

I'm sorry...but how is this pod? All I see is a rider riding along the ground, and a bit of fog? Very confused

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