ECMTB Epic Road Trip Contest - 2021

JeffV · August 16, 2021, 11:10am

I am not a jumper at all but I happened to watch this drops video from Joy Of Bike just before going to Brookvale and it just clicked:

I was able to do the s, m and l drops in rapid succession. I do a bit of a pop off them though. Can’t help it.

That series is great.

JeffV · August 16, 2021, 11:15am

Scoring check point:

Contestant	Score
BBQBruce	41
Jackieo	36
Rolls	29
streetgang	28
jeffv	27
camurray	27
IanMHFX	27
ksue	26
Lukas_Poole	25
TamBan	23
SalsaMan	23
Drgonzo	21
nickw	20
supercraig	20
Durt	20
BecciT	20
nige	18
thinkontheclock	18
WandaD	18
Nicole	17
DarrenT	17
Marine	16
chrisml	15
dogaudet	15
Kristin	14
Joanna	14
PlushRush	14
Chiz	13
Lawrence	12
LindaD	11
jetter	10
CheekE	9
gokatgo	8
DEBO	8
alena.drinks.tea	7
Cambo	7
smithers	6
goose	5
Mobettah	5
JBrownlie	5
abcdgallant	5
cj0hns	5
EMat	3
landandwater	3
bruce.lusby	3
Soxgirl1983	3
Northshoreshredder	2
coaster2	0
KatherineOrlik	0
Thunderstrike	0
FitAngie2264	0

@BBQBruce and @Jackieo with solid leads. Still a month and a half to go though.

Durt · August 16, 2021, 11:26am

Yeah same here, did all 3 in rapid succession but then for whatever reason when I went back to do the large again I didn’t pop as much and/or went slower than the first time. Epic fail!

NickW · August 16, 2021, 12:51pm

Think I watched you do that as was there Friday am.

Hopefully you’re healing up well and from what I saw it was just more speed that you needed.

N

Drgonzo · August 16, 2021, 3:58pm

I haven’t been to Brookvale yet this year, but if I had a toonie for every story I’ve heard of someone out with an OTB injury there this summer, I’d have enough to fill my gas tank to go there myself
You have to wonder, Is it purely anecdotal?Higher volume of riders there? a particular terrain feature/features with an inherent problem or an abrupt difference from the surrounding flowy goodness? Again, just speculating, no disrespect to the builders or anyones riding abilities, I haven’t been there recently myself.

Soxgirl1983 · August 16, 2021, 4:23pm

Finished off two weeks of PEI vacation with a trip to Bonshaw to complete all 4 trailheads!

Scooter55 · August 16, 2021, 4:52pm

Iniclude more of that fantastic bike in your next picture

cj0hns · August 16, 2021, 4:58pm

ecmtb_roadtrip to Empire Trails in Gore! First time there and it was great. Trails in good shape and lots of variety. Shout out to Empire Trails for all the work I’m sure it takes. Also, big shout out to Schoolhouse Brewing in Windsor, which is a great spot for some after-ride rips—though apparently not on Monday (they’re closed). Oh well…I probably didn’t need a Monday lunch-beer anyway

streetgang · August 16, 2021, 5:30pm

@Drgonzo , prob a combo of several of those factors:

B’vale is very popular. Seeing 100+ people there on some weeknights regularly. Obviously more riders = more incidents.
having a jump/skills area allows riders to concentrate a higher # of jumps in a short period. If you go trailriding you might see a couple of jumps during your entire ride but being able to do laps of a jump park allows you to do dozens of jumps during your visit. Again, more jumps = more potential incidents.
social media, instantaneous texting, groups chats, etc all tend to amplify the perception that there are more injuries. Used to be that if you weren’t present or directly involved you might not know someone had crashed until the next time you met up w your ride group.
the potential for injury is elevated the higher up in the air you are. Quite simply, if you come off then 9.8 m/sec^2 takes over. Crash in a corner or on a root, usually no biggie. Crashing from height usually carries a solid impact w it.

Jumping is a LOT of fun but like all skills it needs to be developed. Worst thing you can do is decide to tackle a new feature or skill before you understand the mechanics and execution of it. Or have been instructed on it. Just watching someone else do it doesn’t necessarily lead you to understand it. Just ‘winging it’ might work a couple times but eventually you’ll get bit.

Skills/jump parks have multi-height and progressive features so you can develop and master one height level before going to the next.

No matter how good you are you’re going to go down in this sport but with proper gear, graduated progression, saddle time and mentors you can cut the risk substantially and still have fun on jumps. Or you can also have lots of fun without jumps. To each his own.

@Durt , get healed up and get back on that horse when you’re ready!

Joanna · August 16, 2021, 6:22pm

That Island is on Fire
Fabulous few days in PEI

Shout out to…

Bits Bikes Brews
Copper Bottom Brewing Company
The Pizza Box
Richard’s Fresh Seafood
PEI BIKE GUY

*Keji to Cardigan = 527km
** and basically another OTB for Brookvale

JeffV · August 16, 2021, 6:25pm

Wow, @Joanna, I think you are on fire!

Big points, big fun on that trip!

Joanna · August 16, 2021, 6:49pm

Thanks @JeffV
Definitely a fun trip!

JeffV · August 16, 2021, 7:26pm

Some stats: 288 trailhead visits, 135 shoutouts.

Drgonzo · August 16, 2021, 9:24pm

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Fightin’ Irish

Finally made the trek to Irishman’s RD. Rode Longbow trail for the first time, what a gem!
Shoutout to Bulwark for the awesome Hopped Cider for post ride Bevy.

Nicole · August 17, 2021, 1:58am

Goose River, Fundy National Park! By far the hardest ride I have done to date… the climbs ommggg but what an incredible trail!!!

WandaD · August 18, 2021, 12:56pm

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Time to check my home trails off the list. Great morning ride with @Jackieo at Woolastook. What a way to start the day! (And with Milltown Roasters coffee of course).