Johannes Pistrol. at Dolomites ( Latemar ) in Munich, Germany - photo by Big-Col

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NittyGritty (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:05)

That climb up must have sucked ass...

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billythemouse21 (Oct 2, 2012 at 5:45)

defiantly worth the hard work, amazing shot and must have been a thrill.

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Bullitproof (Oct 2, 2012 at 9:19)

there is no trail here.. maybe the shaft to mordor

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billythemouse21 (Oct 2, 2012 at 9:27)

Johannes Pistrol rightful king to the throne of Gondor rides the trail into the depths of hell... Mordor.

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warhorsey (Oct 2, 2012 at 13:49)

@mnorris122 look what you started Wink

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rhamman (Oct 2, 2012 at 15:48)

Those knee pads won't help if he falls to the left.

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finnrambo (Oct 2, 2012 at 18:43)

and they wont help if he falls into mordor either Wink

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mtbkid38 (Oct 2, 2012 at 20:51)

they wont help if he falls either way

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mattypants (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:05)

Come on pinkbikers what's your best guess on what it says on the rock to the right of his rear tire?

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mr-man-guy (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:10) (Below Threshold) show comment

i have no idea, the resolution is to low...

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kierwanpritchard (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:25)

I564 Gam hant Forcedi o ?
maybe Wink

awesome shot though.. love how the glasses, t-shirt, watch and bike are all the same colour!

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scottrallye (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:28)

Another POD of mountain biking... wait for it... in the MOUNTAINS! Woot! Awesome shot.

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Lehel-NS (Oct 2, 2012 at 1:37)

And even the cap on the piggyback of the shock is orange to match the rocker and the headset!

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Big-Col (Oct 2, 2012 at 3:08)

The words say "Not for Pussies!" ;-)

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Big-Col (Oct 2, 2012 at 3:10)

@Lehel-NS, yes it's a custom anodizing option at www.tf-bikes.at. Nice, isn't it Wink

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WestPennHunter (Oct 2, 2012 at 3:47)

@Big-Col I don't know if you're joking or not, but I like it.

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Adym (Oct 2, 2012 at 4:40)

P. Sherman 42 Walloby Way Syndey

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panzer103 (Oct 2, 2012 at 4:59)

if you can read this you are now falling off the Mountain

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flamshmizer (Oct 2, 2012 at 5:07)

Adym can't spell Wallaby.

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smokey101 (Oct 2, 2012 at 5:44)

you only know how to spell it because your from the country where that line or quote came from

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Angryham (Oct 2, 2012 at 7:30)

just keep swimming

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bikingninja (Oct 2, 2012 at 7:51)

what bike is that

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mat74 (Oct 2, 2012 at 8:19)

No left turn dead end...

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dimi1975 (Oct 2, 2012 at 8:22)

If you are reading this, you are off the track!

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henraldo (Oct 2, 2012 at 9:45)

Adym also can't spell Sydney.... just sayin'

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randybadger (Oct 2, 2012 at 9:51)

It probably says "......... is gay" if mountain top graffiti is anything like toilet graffiti

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mat74 (Oct 2, 2012 at 10:47)

Or NO BALL GAMES

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philip92 (Oct 2, 2012 at 11:07)

it says, 'Don't write on the rocks!'

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ScaryGerry (Oct 2, 2012 at 11:55)

2564 days... Osama Bin Laden was here... Damn you mountain bikers!

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FullTiltBoogie (Oct 2, 2012 at 12:14)

written on the rocks - "Abandon hope all ye who descend here."

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reverend (Oct 2, 2012 at 22:48)

Gotta admit, I'm diggin the fact that at least some of the responses here show that people have read some books. Who'd've thunk there'd be literary banter on Pinkbike?

Ian, great pick. Not always the biggest fan of fisheye lenses, but this works nicely.

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bok-CZ (Oct 3, 2012 at 12:55)

@bikingninja
if you wanna sell your house you can choose one here:
www.liteville.de

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Mekaneck (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:03)

lean back, lean back!

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epicsauce97 (Oct 2, 2012 at 9:47) (Below Threshold) show comment

DCC! (Dude Cool Comment!)

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shredds (Oct 2, 2012 at 17:10)

DGC! (Dude Gay Comment!)

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epicsauce97 (Oct 3, 2012 at 6:39) (Below Threshold) show comment

DSU! (Dude Shut Up!)

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shredds (Oct 3, 2012 at 11:49)

DCO! (Dude Chill Out!)

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philip92 (Oct 5, 2012 at 11:07)

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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peelman (Oct 2, 2012 at 13:01)

You do NOT want to make a mistake there! Long long way down and a long long way to the nearest hospital I would imagine...

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Nickroy (Oct 2, 2012 at 14:55)

No there is a chop shop near by . .

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peelman (Oct 6, 2012 at 12:45)

Chop shop? WTF is a chop shop?

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Nickroy (Oct 9, 2012 at 12:35)

The Car body repair shop in american slung . . did you never play video games or see Fast and Furious??!!!

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six66 (Oct 10, 2012 at 10:20)

Dont know if a hospital would even do any good if you fell off that.. Thinkin ya might just need to find a crematorium

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Nickroy (Oct 11, 2012 at 6:03)

Creepy . . . and greek word too (crematorium - κρεματόριο)

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Xc2dh1 (Oct 2, 2012 at 8:26)

Perfect spot to blaze one..... Wink

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cheeseboy78 (Oct 2, 2012 at 3:56)

Johannes is one very stylish dude - both in his choice of clothing and bike accessories, as well as his extremely stylish riding! Great photo Colin!

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SarahStuttard (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:06)

Looks like he has little cloud wings! Big Grin

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MackemMark (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:19)

Or just let one rip. Lol

Amazing pic! My new desktop background Smile

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sir-mustache (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:34)

probs let one rip. i couldn't decide between the last like 5 POD's so they're all set as my desktop background Smile

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lionsphinx Plus (Sep 17, 2012 at 14:27)

wow!pod!

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racerfacer (Oct 2, 2012 at 8:28)

Riding off the top of mountains after hiking up is so much fun. Opens up so much potential for riding.

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mac123 (Oct 2, 2012 at 14:19)

What bike is this?

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WDCCUTS Plus (Oct 2, 2012 at 12:56)

No safety rope at this height?. Wicked shot

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timyoo (Sep 17, 2012 at 21:22)

Awesome!
love your photos as always Smile

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BikeNERD007 (Oct 2, 2012 at 15:50)

Looks as if he farted the could Razz

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berminator7 (Oct 18, 2012 at 8:58)

yep... i would definitly shit myself

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machaut (Oct 2, 2012 at 21:36)

this photo makes me want to jump on my bike and explore

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kodok3ribu (Oct 2, 2012 at 20:53)

is it my eyes, or that pic is rotated a bit?

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selchinator (Oct 2, 2012 at 15:58)

kind of a big cliff on his left

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havens11 (Oct 2, 2012 at 10:34)

the stairway from heaven! sick photo

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SLCNMM27 (Oct 2, 2012 at 9:38)

Huge nuts! Awesome shot!

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adamlabarthe (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:04)

He is trying to pick his line, thinking in his head, I got this right....?

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stuartpenney (Oct 2, 2012 at 3:21)

Is that a Canyon (the bike that is)?

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brunoge (Oct 2, 2012 at 3:48)

liteville 601

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Big-Col (Oct 2, 2012 at 4:34)

Liteville 601 with the new Syntace wheels Wink

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casums (Oct 2, 2012 at 2:11)

Looks like hes gonna do a 1200ft drop in like .5 seconds. BENDER STYLE!!!

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doubledeuce (Oct 2, 2012 at 6:28)

Nice! I wonder what lens was used? 10-22? 15mm? I need to know! haha

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dtaylor93 (Sep 18, 2012 at 3:19)

Insane!!!

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oldguyair (Oct 2, 2012 at 9:36)

That exposure is...indecent.

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atbcyprus (Sep 18, 2012 at 0:34)

Nice one

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samtomkins (Oct 29, 2012 at 21:33)

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levybeanz (Oct 2, 2012 at 16:40)

Tooooooo sick!!!

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nomad2010uk (Oct 2, 2012 at 6:16)

No lift hi hi

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margoov (Oct 2, 2012 at 0:02)

amazing view...

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karol8080 (Oct 2, 2012 at 3:06)

amazing

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Jamiecannondale1989 (Oct 2, 2012 at 13:14)

amazing !

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BIGD11 (Oct 2, 2012 at 18:11)

Dose anyone know what bike that is???

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deadpool2e (Oct 3, 2012 at 0:00)

Liteville 601

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