Downhill mountain boarding in Cumbria?
Well, maybe. Checked out the track, measured it at 1750m, took photos, figured out the logistics, and found a tenner. Now all I’ve to do is get permission.
Mountainboarding in the animal kingdom
Went looking for a bit of poaching that was hinted at a while ago and found something so much better. I don’t know what it’s called so I named it Animal Kingdom as it seems to have a wooden animal at the top of each run. The runs are pretty chilled footpaths with all kinds of stony corners, rock drops, logs to jump, roots to ride over, and trees to hug.
Dangerous Downhill Adventures
Getting ready for a mountainboarding roadtrip to the Lake District and Scotland – The Plan
Day 1 – Tuesday
Drive up to the Lake District. Might stop by Surf the Turf on the way.
Day 2 – Wednesday
Ride Helvellyn, the third highest mountain in England at 950m, with a 4km hike up/ride down.
Day 3 – Thursday
Check out the proposed Downhill Track for next year’s competition and maybe ride somewhere else in the Lakes.
Day 4 – Friday
Drive up to Scotland, pick up Marvin from Sterling, and ride the Perth BX track
Day 5 – Saturday
Ride Dunkeld and check it out for a downhill comp next year.
Day 6 – Sunday
Think the plan is to ride somewhere around Crieff.
Day 7 – Monday
Drive home
Things to remember to take with me
My boards; Little Boy, Monster Mash and John Wayne. Tent, sleeping bag, thermarest, and other assorted camping paraphernalia. Riding bag with tools and maps. Books, GPS, and of course plenty of Diet Coke.
Full mooooooon shotover seshun!!
Been in front of a computer all day, its a mild evening with a clear sky and a full moon. What else is a guy to do?
Rode some of my old favourite runs on shotover with my flexi nosno and snowboard boots. I found not tying the boots all the way up gives me greater ankle control in carves and slides, to the point where I’m sliding on just one wheel and staying up on toe-side slides that would have thrown me on my head with any other set-up. It feels a bit weird, almost like not having wheels.
Another awesome session that should see me right till I get up to the Lakes on Tuesday.