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Time to GoPro or Go Home.
TCC has acquired a GoPro helmetcam so we can now capture all the sweet rides. Jonny and I rode the big loeppky over Christmas. Now if only I could figure out how to uphold the dang thing…..
New bridge takes shape on Minnewasta Lake Trail
Nothing like waiting for -16c to dig in 4-16′ 8×8′s for a new bridge. Sometimes you just have to cowboy up. Thanks guys!!
Tuesday night ride amps up!
Tuesday night ride was epic. 43.2 kms, dust, then drizzle, couple of flats, close call with a deer, lot’s of dark, some canned light, cold beverages…good times. It’s the time of year where the familiar singletrack becomes the unfamiliar. With half the group bringing lights, there was lots of light poaching going on after sunset. Looking forward to some of the best riding of the year now that Fall is kicking in. Ride time is still 6:30, bring a light.
Way to go Alf & Jason. 3rd & 4th place respectively at 24 Hours of FalconRidge. You did us proud!
Alf finished 27 laps and Jason 24 laps. Not bad for a 1st effort on a 24 hour race. Best part was Alf describing how he and Jason showed up in a station wagon, no lawn chairs, no support crew. Just bikes, lights and food. Thanks to the organizers who laid out a fun course and created a memorable event. Next year Tinker comes out in force!
tuesday classic
The Deerskull is back.
Tuesday night ride rocked. Alf had scouted trails and what had been covered by a foot of rotten snow a week ago was in prime shape. Apart from some of the margins near open fields, the entire deer skull line was fantastic! A soft base under a dry cover made the flow a little sluggish but it was great to play on singletrack again. Good turnout, lot’s of visiting stops…just good to hang out with the gang again. Rick W came late after birthing calves or something and ended up riding the Big Loeppky, thinking that is where we had gone. Little did he know we had shuttled the bikes via the Lariat cowboy-mobile to the base of the stonehenge and staged the deerskull from there. Rick said the Loeppky was fantastic once he got through the tiger poop in the dips leading up to the trailhead. Next week ride start time will be 6:30. Alf had the hi-tech idea of posting the ride on a white board so those coming later would know who went where….with all the choices of trails around Tinker, what can I say.
Yeah, I know, pics would be a good thing. I’m open to anyone taking on the club photographer role. I’ll post some soon.
First ride
Jake takes his first kick at biking with dad, Trevor lending a hand. This is how it starts and we know how this first experience becomes the start of many. Let the good times roll!
Who’s sick of the winter commute?
Want to gain Altitude??
Jonny sends a big HI to all of you, having had some good Manitoba fun over Christmas break. He is selling his 2010 Rocky Mountain Altitude, specs as follows:
Rocky Mountain Altitude 70 18” for $2800
Bike is in great condition, exquisitely maintained and tuned. Drive train fully reconditioned, new brake pads, extra set of new Continental Mountain King tires included. Fox RLC fork factory tuned last week.
Climbs fast and descends even faster. Bike is light, stiff, responsive with top-notch components. Fun to ride.
Check out http://www.bikes.com/main+en+01_102+ALTITUDE__70.html?BIKE=792&CATID=1&SCATID=3&Y=2010
Contact Jonny at jonnyfri@yahoo.ca or call 403-524-2817 (or call the shop 204-822-3017)
The Clan grows by one
Introducing Sophia Jolene, proud parents Jolene and Trevor and brother Jacob and grandparents Sharon and James. Born January 7th. Newest addition to the clan and youngest TCC club member.
baby sophia
