plainsrider
- Member since Jan 30, 2015
- Male / 52
-
Warminster , United Kingdom - 2 Followers
- 651 Trailforks Points
Recent
plainsrider edspratt's article
Apr 12, 2024 at 6:43
Apr 12, 2024
Video: Raw Practice Footage from the Mairiporã XC World Cup 2024
Nicking idea's from Vital, however it just doesn't work for XC. Such a big company & don't seem to be able to produce any original, decent content. Not looking much better for 2024.
plainsrider edspratt's article
Apr 1, 2023 at 4:16
Apr 1, 2023
Red Bull Hardline Told Not to Return to Welsh Mansion After Damage
This doesn’t do the sport any good as this Grade II listed building is owned by the local authority in Snowdonia in Wales, where there is a campaign to get better access to the trails. Snowdonia National Park is also where a number of the UK bike parks are hosted. That means the very same people who decided this ban will be the very same people who make decisions on trail access & planning permission for buildings & construction. It is hard enough to get the sport accepted in the UK as it is without this sort of negative publicity. These are supposed to be Professional athletes, brand ambassadors, influencers, they should act like it & set an example.
plainsrider edspratt's article
Feb 13, 2023 at 11:19
Feb 13, 2023
Stefan Garlicki Has Also Signed with OnlyFans
To be fair they are a little slow to the game. A porn site sponsored an MTB team back in 2015
https://mpora.com/mountainbiking/third-biggest-porn-website-world-xhamster-sponsors-italian-mountain-bike-team-promosport-racing/
plainsrider edspratt's article
Dec 22, 2022 at 4:18
Dec 22, 2022
UCI & Warner Bros. Discovery Release Complete 2023 World Cup Calendar
Probably to scupper Red Bull Hardline, which is usually held after DH season has finished.
plainsrider Canyon-PureCycling's article
Nov 28, 2022 at 2:47
Nov 28, 2022
Video: Follow the Canyon CLLCTV FMD Team Through 2022 in 'How We Roll' - Episode 1
A great video, got a bit of an old school Syndicate vibe about it. Just hope we see Tahnee back racing at the top soon.
plainsrider henryquinney's article
Apr 29, 2022 at 5:09
Apr 29, 2022
Henry’s Waffle House: Mountain Biking is Getting Too Easy
I'll agree with that we have had some of our local trails sanitised, corners straightened, small trees removed as, you had to have a knack to get wide bars through. I see youngsters rocking up now in full downhill gear, full sus bikes, pads & they look at you weird as you cruise down the same trail on a hardtail, with XC tyres on it.
plainsrider henryquinney's article
Apr 29, 2022 at 5:03
Apr 29, 2022
Henry’s Waffle House: Mountain Biking is Getting Too Easy
Speak for yourself, don't tar all of us over 50 with the same brush.
plainsrider henryquinney's article
Apr 29, 2022 at 0:34
Apr 29, 2022
Henry’s Waffle House: Mountain Biking is Getting Too Easy
I really wish someone would do a Pyschology analysis of the Cult of e-bike on the internet. Don't get me wrong they have their place & yes they are great for people who may otherwise not be able to ride or replacing cars as transport.
However the vast majority of people who comment & their reasons for owning one, come across as if they are trying to justify it in their own heads, rather than convincing others, they probably would have been better off buying a copy of the Chimp Paradox, reading that & not buying an e-bike ;-)
You want to ride an e-bike, crack on but stop trying to brainwash the rest of us & Oh don't be a dick on the trails.
plainsrider mikelevy's article
Apr 28, 2022 at 23:43
Apr 28, 2022
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 119 - Road Trips Gone Horribly Wrong
Great Podcast as always, Henry brought a very valid point. Have you guys considered doing a podcast about Mental Health, we are probably all guilty of the MTFU attitude
However if it strikes a chord & helps just one person...
plainsrider mikelevy's article
Apr 21, 2022 at 23:13
Apr 21, 2022
First Look: Rapha's Fast & Light Pants are Made For Your Hottest Rides
I'll second that. I can only wear trousers/pants when it is cold, the best ones I have found which are fairly lightweight & have a decent inseam for a 6ft 2in rider are Madison Flux Trousers & for waterproofs Royal Racing Storm Pants. The Madisons are a lot cheaper than the Rapha offerings.
