Lorraine Blancher and Paulo at Near Santa Teresa in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica - photo by ldhbaker

Ripping a smooth section in the Costa Rican afternoon sun!

Photo of the Day on Apr 25, 2011 - more PODs

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SenorSimon (Apr 25, 2011 at 0:28)

Sweet flick! Looks a bit as if they were running away from King Kong. Nevertheless, in my humble opinion the picture captures the essence of mountain biking Smile

Cheers to ya'll !

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jeremy-sawatzky (Apr 25, 2011 at 0:40)

I didnt know we could ride on Pandora.

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Devinallan000x (Apr 25, 2011 at 1:00)

I didnt know how shitty my trails are till I saw this >.

crunchss (Apr 25, 2011 at 1:08)

I agree with Devinallan000x, this makes my local trails look like perfectly flat, mowed fields!!

Jayb1rd (Apr 25, 2011 at 2:06)

What an amazing shot! Brings me back to the days when I watched the first Jurassic Park! Stoked! Big Grin

MiloXC3 (Apr 25, 2011 at 2:28)

Come on, I'm expecting a dinosaur or elephant to jump from behind the tree.

These trails look so magic! Makes my trails look like a dump.

hugslyh (Apr 25, 2011 at 2:55)

one thing is for sure they aint staying still the t-rex is gonna get some dinner Smile

epic shot really love the colours

ashattack (Apr 25, 2011 at 2:59)

This makes me so jealous of Lorraine and Paulo!!!

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ridgeback4thewin (Apr 25, 2011 at 4:20) (Below Threshold) show comment

I'm sure you'll all agree that we see trees everyday, so not VOD.Bad camera angle and riding on footpaths is illegal. positive props please.

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bikeaddict123 (Apr 25, 2011 at 4:23)

you're right mate definitely not VOD... good enough for POD though. and seriously asking for positive props? i hope you're taking the piss

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jaketinnelly (Apr 25, 2011 at 6:13)

Who the hell are you ridgebackftw? Whats the point in leaving your stupid comments all over pinkbike? You're probably an immature 13 year-old who thinks they're funny.No wait....my 7 year-old cousin would be more mature than you...

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Jayb1rd (Apr 25, 2011 at 6:24)

I dont understand how people mistake POD's For VOD's?!?!

jaketinnelly (Apr 25, 2011 at 8:54)

He wants the negative props. read his comments on his profile.

newworlddisorder (Apr 25, 2011 at 12:22)

its just...so...

CrashProned (Apr 25, 2011 at 13:55)

this shits so hot it leaves a toilet bowl steamin....

mtb1stdegree (Apr 25, 2011 at 15:59)

My trails dont have leaves on the trees Frown

ldhbaker (Apr 25, 2011 at 18:32)

Not a footpath Ridgeback4thewin... purpose built bike trails in an epic area...

jbike101 (Apr 25, 2011 at 20:24)

its just... perfect

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bendy (Apr 25, 2011 at 0:18)

this is one of those pictures that actually makes you go wow then go =O for five minutes after just staring at it.

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Michaelliu (Apr 25, 2011 at 5:45)

Well,this kind of scenery is widely seen in my hometown.But i have to say that the sunshine and its background make me feel very fresh.It seems like i could smell the green.Good job!Congrats!

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laboranti-azzurro (Aug 22, 2011 at 7:09)

lol funny how some people enjoy the picture, but sorry, we only have plants and tiny animals, no freak-movie monsters around here lol Wink

... yea it is a very nice place to ride, but it is not the only one, too bad mtb here is a minority and people here are not interested in a real sport like mountain biking... so, the few b@#$%rds left that more for less know how to rip the trail, are just wishing for 5 thousand canadians to come here to sell their bad-ass banshees lol so maybe someday our country would turn to wheel sports and stop ruining the landscape building soccer fields...current 99% is soccer [fail] 1% the rest of sports lol... after all like a friend said, costa rica, if you see it from a ferryboat it won't look like it has mountains, it'll look like a whole mountain... pity there is no enough people to enjoy the trails here...

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jdavidson (Apr 25, 2011 at 0:14)

the best picture ive seen in a long time, easily

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rockuk (Apr 25, 2011 at 11:28)

I've found my new desktop background, thank you!

sngltrkmnd (Apr 25, 2011 at 12:02)

a landscape orientation would be the dogs nuts

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lonchera (Apr 25, 2011 at 21:02)

Our trails are awesome....alot of variety and alot of potential....let me know if you wanna come and ride down here, I'll make sure you ride the best with some awesome local riders

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flatlandgod (Apr 25, 2011 at 20:13)

Awesome POD! Never biked when I was there. I wish I did after seeing this pic. I know one thing about Santa Teresa, the surf is so good. Check out surfjobbie.com

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nathanh (Apr 16, 2011 at 19:16)

POD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MtbTico (Apr 25, 2011 at 6:38)

This pic brings me home! Costa Rica is such a beautiful place to ride! Awesome picture Smile

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oldskoolflow (Apr 25, 2011 at 17:53)

To quote the locals in Costa Rica "Pura Vida!" I wish I got to ride when I was down there... So much potential.

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MexicoMTBcom (Apr 25, 2011 at 16:41)

Good to see Central America in a good light! Plenty of seemingly never-ending singletrack through cloud forests to be had out here... Saludos! MexicoMTB.com

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bikesrshveet (Apr 25, 2011 at 16:37)

sweet. lord. check those colors. let me let you in on a little secret...
i just creamed and had to change my pants because of this.

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Jakob45 (Apr 25, 2011 at 11:26)

This is one of those pictures where you get up after seeing it and get the bike out of the shed what a shot

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dnsukraine (Apr 25, 2011 at 23:27)

please give it to us in highest resolution, i will print it out and hang on my wall

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ldhbaker (Apr 25, 2011 at 18:28)

Huge thanks to Big Mountain Bike Bike Adventures for the trip! Amazing!

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craigtwo (Apr 25, 2011 at 10:13)

*High Five* Liam, see ya in a month for some shredding! Sick shot!

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bmxican296 (Apr 25, 2011 at 6:41)

Pura Vida!

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pope-figaro (Apr 25, 2011 at 6:22)

this pod is truely one of the best in time!

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oliviachen (Apr 25, 2011 at 1:24)

looks like the place i hiking last week, beautiful!

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DMeneses (May 2, 2011 at 16:29)

We rock!!

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howshow (Apr 25, 2011 at 20:53)

Very nice. looks peaceful.

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reveal715 (Apr 25, 2011 at 20:29)

heaven is a place on earth lol

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thatkid9 (Apr 25, 2011 at 19:11)

i look at this and all i can think is...i need to go ride...

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Joe-F (Apr 25, 2011 at 6:56)

Oh yeah... it´s great here!

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ANDRESPINTO (Apr 25, 2011 at 19:10)

how i miss my Country Frown

today pod making me homesick

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bikexpert (Apr 25, 2011 at 12:11)

Sow Amazing :>:>:>:> Pod RESPECT Wink

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insanebutscared (Apr 25, 2011 at 11:10)

pure epicness!!!

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Eastbamo (Apr 25, 2011 at 12:14)

THIS IS SPARTA - THIS IS POD! Big Grin

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trekiscool (Apr 25, 2011 at 12:24)

This is mountain biking. This gets me soooo stoked to ride.

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joaKing (Apr 25, 2011 at 12:36)

ameisin , the green of the trees with the light of the sun... just awesome

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kmanmarkle (Apr 25, 2011 at 17:20)

WTH how is thisa pod XD LOL

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benjamin69 (Apr 25, 2011 at 19:03)

heavenly

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tylertyler (Apr 25, 2011 at 19:38)

its so pertty

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minibiker892 (Apr 25, 2011 at 21:13)

so green

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Superflow (Apr 25, 2011 at 21:44)

Found my new wallpaper!

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ScottVlovesMTB (Apr 25, 2011 at 16:44)

oh my!!! thats freaken amazing! best POD in a long time

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tomnorco (Apr 25, 2011 at 16:24)

I knew this would make POD Smile

only took a month tho Razz

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vt6spd (Apr 25, 2011 at 13:37)

Awesome POD. I am really liking the POD's lately.

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justin-shudo (Apr 25, 2011 at 13:49)

wow! i wish we got sun like that in vancouver! POD!!!

FetusOven (Apr 25, 2011 at 14:25)

I wish we had Vancouver.

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bmxmatt10 (Apr 25, 2011 at 15:00)

I will probably get neg props for this if any ones see's, But i don't know why this got POD, The riders arn't doing anything, It's just the view that got POD, Might aswell make pics that don't have riders in it POD

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pedalmetal (Apr 25, 2011 at 15:52)

Lush!!!

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slutz1195 (Apr 25, 2011 at 13:30)

such a sweet pod, such good lighting and the green is pure and sharp

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jjm290rulesman (Apr 25, 2011 at 8:36)

proper pod!

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michaelcrt (Apr 25, 2011 at 0:48)

definitely pod

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RootRider (Apr 25, 2011 at 4:52)

U gotta love MTB, I do! Smile

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pdro (Mar 26, 2011 at 18:01)

POD!!!!

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mountainman24 (Apr 25, 2011 at 5:16)

My favorite shot on pinkbike

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taletotell (Apr 25, 2011 at 4:19)

Once again, a POD that makes me want to go ride. I love it.

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kamikazekazi (Apr 25, 2011 at 3:54)

its having a great feeling8->

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Banan725135650 (Apr 25, 2011 at 2:30)

Beautiful! Epic!

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frgres (Apr 25, 2011 at 2:41)

Zajebisteeee!!! Awesome!!!

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sheiffa (Apr 25, 2011 at 2:50)

this photo has a great climate, good choice for pod Smile

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brajal (Apr 25, 2011 at 3:18)

Pura vida Paulo!!!!

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singletrailrider (Apr 25, 2011 at 2:29)

epic scenery..

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katinasd (Mar 26, 2011 at 10:45)

So goood

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djox (Apr 25, 2011 at 9:09)

Its like they riding on a other planet..

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haffe (Mar 26, 2011 at 10:45)

i'd love to be there (:

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djox (Apr 25, 2011 at 9:18)

Watch out for the monsters behind you..Super nice pics.

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chiar (Apr 25, 2011 at 9:33)

it reminds me of the north Smile

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luis-beri (Mar 25, 2011 at 5:00)

great!!

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Leander (Apr 25, 2011 at 5:37)

Finally something new! POD

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voltagerider Plus (Apr 25, 2011 at 8:15)

Awsome pic!

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balvan (Apr 25, 2011 at 6:13)

Incredible picture...POD!

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FedKell (Apr 25, 2011 at 5:37)

amazing light, perfect.

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pokalface (Apr 25, 2011 at 8:08)

pod

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SpencerStevens (Apr 25, 2011 at 7:05)

I lke the colours and the way the sun's coming in on the right. Good work.

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eastofski (Apr 25, 2011 at 2:20)

that's awesome

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mikeinjasper (Apr 25, 2011 at 0:01)

Awesome!

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Kubsik (Apr 25, 2011 at 1:37)

Needs
no
COMMENT!!!!

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alanbowie (Apr 25, 2011 at 4:29)

Great photo!

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xxjakeeboixx (Apr 25, 2011 at 14:15)

good but not pod

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Cory40 (Apr 25, 2011 at 11:05)

BAD ass POD!

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dhjose1 (Apr 25, 2011 at 5:14)

really beautiful

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djbruno (Apr 25, 2011 at 4:40)

yeah nice pod!

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frei (Apr 25, 2011 at 4:01)

PERFECT!!!

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sanguinetti-94 (Apr 25, 2011 at 11:05)

wank

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mikezero (Apr 25, 2011 at 3:02)

Nice!

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fread (Mar 24, 2011 at 17:15)

IF THIS ISNT POD, ILL KICK GOD'S ASS

PennyFarthingDH (Mar 25, 2011 at 0:46)

This is soooo sick! Its gotta be POD! Smile

globemc2 (Mar 25, 2011 at 0:58)

That is such a BEAUTIFUL photo! Agreed with the both of ya this has to be POD!

tomnorco (Mar 26, 2011 at 20:53)

POD almost like it's out of a fiction novel, so unreal looking

D1RTbmxjump3r (Apr 25, 2011 at 0:01)

Wow!!

xxzero412xx (Apr 25, 2011 at 0:01)

time to plan a trip to south america

rippin-norco (Apr 25, 2011 at 0:02)

Now that, looks like the perfect trail.

dh0023 (Apr 25, 2011 at 0:02)

that is super sick. POD!!!

boostmaster (Apr 25, 2011 at 1:13)

that is BEAUTIFUL!

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gee-milner Plus (Apr 25, 2011 at 2:13)

One of my favorite pictures in a long time.

Farrellb (Apr 25, 2011 at 7:52)

"Take a ride through scenic Jurassic Park!"

jusm (Apr 25, 2011 at 12:39)

....God just laughed at that.

konasam101 (May 9, 2011 at 7:45)

lol looks like the Amazon1

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