Sam Sedun at Memphis in Duncan, British Columbia, Canada - photo by jonlake

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Photo of the Day on Oct 22, 2011 - more PODs

Selected by Ian Hylands - and winter is here on the west coast. Gone are the days of sun and dust. No more beers on the patio, or swims in the lake. Now it's time for mud and rain, wet roots, and soggy shoes. It's an awesome time of year...

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Husky360 (Oct 22, 2011 at 0:44)

You Canadians are so brave and skilful with your bikes - You guys are the best at doing such crazy stuff on your bike so we can stand in awe of your photos. This photo is just off the hook - such balls to pull that stunt.

Shredder-boy (Oct 22, 2011 at 1:50) (Below Threshold) show comment

Hahaha lol lol

SkumPeaks (Oct 22, 2011 at 2:53)

nice. I luv seeing the core of riding ! no matter what bike

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shockabahala Plus (Oct 22, 2011 at 3:33)

These photos are taken in front of a live ostridge

ericpalmer (Oct 22, 2011 at 4:50)

is that the Canadian version of our African Ostrich? haha

Matthew233 (Oct 22, 2011 at 8:03)

lool well you know we try our best Razz

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tdoyle1995 (Oct 22, 2011 at 8:53)

riding through a puddle isnt that brave... putting the camera close enough to the puddle to get a good shot is brave

jackmackenzie95 (Oct 22, 2011 at 10:23)

He was being sarcastic Razz

Sackio (Oct 22, 2011 at 10:36)

mud

epavichthesavage (Oct 22, 2011 at 13:45)

i don't care if he's being sarcastic. the world knows it to be true

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jackmackenzie95 (Oct 22, 2011 at 14:34) (Below Threshold) show comment

canadians think it to be true Wink

jumpingman (Oct 22, 2011 at 15:35) (Below Threshold) show comment

^ true that ^

GabrielDugas (Oct 22, 2011 at 16:25)

@hackmackenzie95 : awesome man, you can read mind on an entire country, understand what are their thought (even the french ones!) about the actual pod and generalize an answer! never thought someone like you exist!

FeBrewAry (Oct 22, 2011 at 16:56)

his back tire looks like a thin road tire

jo3diablo (Oct 22, 2011 at 18:31)

go ahead and try to be funny with your sarcasm, canada is the best place in the world to be with some amazing riding.im canadian and proud of it!

all-out-bmx (Oct 22, 2011 at 18:49)

^^damn straight! (i did NOT try to +prop husky)

Daemongrad (Oct 22, 2011 at 19:33)

To all... I don't much care for this photo either and can handle a good bout of sarcasm, but that canadians think it to be true crap is a load of bull... keep that stuff to yourself please, don't hate here, we all enjoy biking and that's what it's about.

dh-freeride (Oct 22, 2011 at 19:45)

the camera is really not that close, tdoyle. lol. looks like cyclocross.

TheBAMFpro (Oct 22, 2011 at 20:57)

shut up your just jealous because canadas bike parks are the best in the bis. if it wasnt for canada mtb wouldnt be where it is today.

Husky360 (Oct 22, 2011 at 22:29) (Below Threshold) show comment

Yes they are the best bike parks, but no I'm not jealous - I actually live here in Canada at the base of the north shore and have been here for 1.5 years. So before you go downtown and burn it down, I was more having a dig at the emu on the bike who rode through a puddle and the arty-farty types who get off on these images slightly related MTB. Where is MTB today? We going to finally see a DH world cup winner from this great MTBing nation?

hustler Plus (Oct 22, 2011 at 23:02)

@dh-freeride: Looks like cyclocross? Which part - the low seat height, pads, moto-shorts or ankle-high shoes?

Nmullen25 (Oct 22, 2011 at 23:35)

or the dual crown fork?

epavichthesavage (Oct 22, 2011 at 23:36)

you obviously can't appreciate that this photo is pretty much biking at its core
its not "artsy fartsy"
he's not a "emu"
dude's just ripping and the guy managed to capture a cool looking shot here in our beautiful country and you have to come along and be a smart ass about it.
don't like how we rock n roll here?
then take your ass and go back to Australia because Canada is obviously not hardcore enough for you

ebehn (Oct 22, 2011 at 23:58)

Husky, if you were really talking about bravery and skill you would look at FMB standings not DH.

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jonlake (Oct 23, 2011 at 0:50)

Husky it's a photo get over it, If it's such a concern to you how I shoot MY photos, then by all means go out and shoot photos that get you stoked. Some people like NWD style where its all big jumps and flips, some people like Lifecycles where there's a story and a vibe. I'm by no means artsy fartsy, I changed up my style for a shoot, and tried new things, that's how people progress. Sam is by no means an emu, he's quite fast and skilled on a DH course...I'm not going to explain the photo, as like i said you're more than entitled to your opinion, and who am I to try to change it. I just find it funny how a photo that has absolutely NO effect on you what so ever could cause you so much anguish. So in that regards I suppose I've succeeded, as any great photo generates an emotional response. I'm flattered, Thanks

epavichthesavage (Oct 23, 2011 at 1:09)

^oh boy i can't wait for husky to log back on to see the ownage that has just been served

justincs (Oct 23, 2011 at 8:09)

Huskey 360 u know damn well canucks don't want a downhill championship until they change the rules and allow cross-checking in 4X and a 3 drink min on downhill events, I do my best work on a 3 drink min. just ask the wife !!!!!!

shockabahala Plus (Oct 23, 2011 at 10:18)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-WHfRzTNS0

pieman6 (Oct 23, 2011 at 18:38)

Huskey, I'd love to see you go up against Sam. He'd be down the mountain before you even got two pedal strokes in. That kid is fast!

jackmackenzie95 (Oct 24, 2011 at 2:57)

Chill...i was joking Razz

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Bennyy4x (Oct 22, 2011 at 1:57)

UK weather 90% of the year..

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justincs (Oct 22, 2011 at 5:27)

Vancouver Island only gets 2 seasons rainy and cold/rainy...............

Drood (Oct 22, 2011 at 7:36)

So 100% haha Razz

JHewitt (Oct 22, 2011 at 15:26)

not something you wanna win bro...

GabrielDugas (Oct 22, 2011 at 16:26)

never understood how can it be called winter? you guys don't have a shitload of snow and minus 30 degrees during your winter? ain't that autumn?

cullano (Oct 22, 2011 at 22:30)

I remember last year when the uk got 10cm of snow, It was like the world was coming to an end.

GabrielDugas (Oct 23, 2011 at 9:25)

my bike is already in the basement. snowboard is getting ready, in a month we shred POW!

bbeaudoin (Oct 23, 2011 at 21:58)

Arizona only gets... "Today is sunny, tomorrow is oh sunny too. Wait the next 4 months are sunny. Lets ride!"

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eastofski (Oct 22, 2011 at 3:08)

This photo makes me miss summer here in England. Gone are those long hazy days of drizzle, mud and overcast skies, hello months of downpour, slop, grey skies and being wetter than an otters pocket

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lalodh (Oct 22, 2011 at 11:24)

Then come live in México.........300 days of sun and warm air.

Cheers

justincs (Oct 22, 2011 at 18:04)

and cholera!!!!

randomborvo (Oct 22, 2011 at 22:30)

Otters pocket? ... our winters here arn't really winters.. i am on my 19 month in a row of riding a bike here in B.C. . . i cannot complain... nice nice nice photo.

dicer (Oct 23, 2011 at 8:04)

f*ck mexico i dont wanna die

GabrielDugas (Oct 23, 2011 at 9:27)

don't wanna die? man life is f*cking good in central/south america. travel a bit and you'll understand! (don't need to be super rich to apreciate good things!)

ManuelMTB (Oct 23, 2011 at 19:04)

justincs & dicer: you should come down here before you write your stupid sh*t!
You'll be amazed of the riding in this beautiful country...you freaking ignorant rednecks

dicer (Oct 23, 2011 at 19:47)

Parts of the country may look nice, that being said you won't catch me in a third world country.

justincs (Oct 24, 2011 at 0:00)

i have been 2 Mexico twice and Belize ......and truely it was beautiful, the weather, the people, the food, the beer(Bohemia-me gusto) the scuba diving.....and espanol pure poetry ...but 14 years and 14 doctors later and this rash just won't go away ....i knew that chick's voice was just a bit too deep!!!!

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IanHylands Mod Plus (Oct 18, 2011 at 11:56)

Nice one!!

jonlake (Oct 21, 2011 at 11:03)

Thanks Ian

taylorsmith (Oct 22, 2011 at 0:01)

Sick Jon!

lmbngtracer7975 (Oct 22, 2011 at 0:02)

Puddlicious!

ckruper (Oct 22, 2011 at 0:15)

I heart Prevost

The picture gets me stoked for winter shredding, nicely done!

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CurtTheHurt (Oct 22, 2011 at 16:38)

What's with all the negative comments from the Brit's? Jealous of our terrain?

justincs (Oct 23, 2011 at 8:00)

They're still pissed Charles married a horse.......

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elcripple (Oct 22, 2011 at 10:07)

this photo could also be of summer in scotland...

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joeesnouf (Oct 22, 2011 at 0:20)

rad picture jon, and sweet puddle splashing sam!

sapiensam (Oct 22, 2011 at 1:00)

was defenantly worth getting my socks wet

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starcbiker (Oct 22, 2011 at 0:03)

excellent capture! its amazing to think of all that happens when you simply ride through a puddle..

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Arawn (Oct 22, 2011 at 12:01)

thought the water was some crazy looking root for a split second till i saw the rest of the water! amazing quality!

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vannucci2 (Oct 22, 2011 at 6:26)

so many elements in one picture , this is sick!

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JacobNeufeld (Oct 22, 2011 at 10:38)

Yea jon!!! you got pod!!! such a sweet pic man

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albino (Oct 22, 2011 at 1:50)

sick pic, skinny tire

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hardtaildh08 (Oct 22, 2011 at 14:54)

not really impressed its fairly standard, ive seen alot better pics on pinkbike that would deserve pod more. *neg props coming*

dkidd (Oct 22, 2011 at 16:16)

glad to oblige.

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ReubenKrabbe (Oct 18, 2011 at 14:17)

Put it in a riding catigory so I can vote for POY

ReubenKrabbe (Oct 18, 2011 at 21:56)

I'd like to, but I feel like I need a big excuse for that ferry. A shoot or a job or something. Some time it'l happen

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norcorider20 (Oct 22, 2011 at 0:34)

nice job jon..great shot.

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tworldsmine (Oct 22, 2011 at 13:15)

is it me or I can see a pattern revealing itself here? get a biker, find some mud, ask the biker to go thought the paddle, shoot some pictures, bombard pinkbike with it...

it is a nice photo- but come on guys- pull your fingers out and get some astonishing photos again... something crazy... amazing... wow... great...

not a paddle please?

dkidd (Oct 22, 2011 at 16:15)

someone's a bit jealous eh?

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dkidd (Oct 22, 2011 at 16:03)

POD JLP!! nicely done buddy!

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raptz (Oct 22, 2011 at 3:32)

Lindooooo

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themountainbikeking (Nov 7, 2011 at 5:58)

Sweet!

Cheers
Scout @ Mountain Bike King

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menon (Nov 7, 2011 at 15:06)

POD! Gud work Jon! this is neat!
Dude, u sell yo 1D yet?

jonlake (Nov 7, 2011 at 15:19)

unfortunately no!

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chomers (Oct 23, 2011 at 11:52)

jonlake Pod your sick buddy.

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saneo (Oct 22, 2011 at 2:26)

MUD !!!!!! YA YAAAAA !!! Razz

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DiegoRo (Oct 22, 2011 at 14:17)

MUD FEST! YEAAH!

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Lolz101 (Oct 25, 2011 at 13:23)

Love!

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littlemountain (Oct 22, 2011 at 19:54)

nice

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status1 (Oct 22, 2011 at 9:00)

YA JOHN

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iPhil (Oct 22, 2011 at 3:44)

insane quality! :oo

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getsomesy (Oct 22, 2011 at 1:38)

nice puddle on poorly maintained trail. not.

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ReubenKrabbe (Oct 18, 2011 at 14:16)

kicking ass

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Freeriderf4rlife (Oct 22, 2011 at 14:12)

win^

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chrispilling (Oct 22, 2011 at 7:24)

Yeah Jon! Good job dude

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memeDH (Oct 22, 2011 at 9:57)

good job !!

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Bikeordeath (Oct 22, 2011 at 15:49)

Also he isn't wearing spandex.

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htstreet (Oct 22, 2011 at 5:08)

crap pod yet again by ian hylands ...

hillatoppa (Oct 22, 2011 at 8:41) (Below Threshold) show comment

Yeah, crisp shot and good timing... but seen it before.

Freeriderf4rlife (Oct 22, 2011 at 11:58)

Quit sippin that hater-aid

hillatoppa (Oct 22, 2011 at 13:13)

not hating at all... just stating a fact dude.

htstreet (Oct 22, 2011 at 13:41)

ME? im not hating!.... na haha its shit

mikyleee (Oct 22, 2011 at 13:53)

If you like it, enjoy it
If you don't like it, don't comment stupid shit.
Simples! Smile

jonlake (Oct 22, 2011 at 14:01)

Parkrider2: If you don't like a photo that's totally cool, photography is completely biased. Being an internet tough guy on the other hand is pretty lame. Also if you live in a glass house tossing rocks might not be wise. I'll hold my comments, on your personal photography work champ. Thanks for looking! http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/6835638/

htstreet (Oct 22, 2011 at 14:26)

im not hating on the photo its self,i thinks its a very good picture ,just there are better pictures out there that could be pod if you get what i mean ?

jonlake (Oct 22, 2011 at 14:54)

That's fair enough, I realize he's not front flipping, But biking is more than just massive hits, Was attempting to focus more on the vibe for this shoot. The season here is rapidly changing and I wanted to try to capture that. Think of it as a shot that would be found in Bike rather than in Decline. I do see your point as well.

dbodoggle (Oct 22, 2011 at 21:32)

@ jonlake i totally agree. I love the shot - makes me think of the opening sequence of the Seasons video by the collective with Steve Peat.

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bluezac17 (Oct 22, 2011 at 13:02)

Is that a road bike?

fox1406 (Oct 22, 2011 at 14:41)

no...iff you look closely youl see that got dualcrown forks...a though it too because of tires..but hell which roodie rides a dual crown fork..xD

jonlake (Oct 22, 2011 at 14:56)

If you enlarge the photo you can see that the reason the tire looks so skinny is due to center knobs are darker due to the water, so the edges are a little lighter/caked with mud.

Bikeordeath (Oct 22, 2011 at 15:50)

Also he isn't wearing spandex.

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