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Roo · Forum Master Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 442

Did anyone get up to much this year? I made up for not going to the alps last year (or at all before that) by going for nearly two weeks in July and doing the megavalanche, that was an incredible experience. I then followed it up by going out to whistler for nearly 2 weeks, and I'd probably say that trip overshadowed the mega. I was out there during crankworx so that meant it was twice as crazy, riding with world cup downhillers during the day on 5 minute downhill tracks stuffed full of jumps, hips and berms, partying until well into the morning, up early and shooting pictures, riding with guys like wade simmons, another night and another party, repeat for about a week. The morning I had to leave I just seemed to be in a daze, I'm surprised I came back with everything!

Needless to say, coming back home after 3 weeks of riding with friends on some of the best trails on the planet with some of the best riders is so hard, I have 0 urge to get out and ride my local hill!

Hamish · Forum Veteran Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Posts: 1011

Sounds fantastic. To say I'm jealous would be an understatement.

I've not had the chance to get away on any biking holidays this year. Off to New York for a week in October and might try and get a day or two's riding upstate.
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Roo · Forum Master Joined: 16 Aug 2006 Posts: 442

They were both amazing trips, it feels like the past 3 months have actually been 3 years, done so much riding in so many different places.

I went to new york in June as well, that was no bikes but the city is a cool place, just so different to what I'm used to. Definitely make time to have a walk at night on broadway!

grinch8 · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject:

I went to whistler for two weeks around the begging of july, was pretty crazy! didnt take my photos, but made a whole long video!
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JAW · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:52 pm Post subject:

Argh, you're making me jealous! Evil or Very Mad

I've had my longest ever summer holiday, but haven't been on any riding hols - couldn't afford the alps due to the exchange rate! Still would love to do the mega some day, though. I know what you mean about zero inspiration - it sucks so badly when the local riding is worse and you have to push up every time!

If you get a chance, be sure to post up some of your pics from abroad people!

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