Happy Holidays everyone, have some Cake

Remember when mountain bikes had narrow bars? My 760 wide bars barely fit between these trees, I can only imagine how many knuckles they’ve claimed since bars went wide… Also hats off to the guy who threaded this needle at speed, I was puckered just watching him. #mtb #mountainbike

Winter riding is go! Despite the trails being covered in crunchy snow and ice the Contis had plenty of grip to get around. As I so often like to say: there is no bad weather, only bad gear. #mtb #mountainbike

Setting up my #Chromag Stylus for some proper winter hardtail riding this season. I laced up Astral rims to Hope hubs and threw on some meaty tires for winter riding. Now to dial in my cold weather kit… #mtb #mountainbike #hardtail

This is why I love having a 3D printer. I designed and printed a missing brake hose clip in under an hour instead of waiting days for one to arrive in the mail, plus my cat was entertained! #cad #onshape #3dprinting #mtb #mountainbike #bikesky

You will be visited by three spirits

Tokowaka is a really refreshing #mtb film, it exemplifies the sheer joy that being in your bike can bring. The connections to the trail’s history and future add another layer, maintaining what was made before you and preparing it for those who come after you. #bikesky #mountainbike #morekidsonbikes

Another fantastic season ender with #SENEMBA at the Turkey Afterburner. The weather was cold but the rain held off and the fire is warm. #mtb #mountainbike #nemba #bikesky

Another fantastic season ender with #SENEMBA at the Turkey Afterburner. The weather was cold but the rain held off and the fire is warm. #mtb #mountainbike #nemba #bikesky

Like a dragon on its hoard of gold(en turkey).

Ideal pre-Thanksgiving day yesterday, a solo #mtb ride in the morning and took my kid to the #pumptrack in the afternoon. I may have burned enough calories to offset today’s gluttony. #mountainbike #bikesky

There’s no way I’m the first person to buy a Ratio Mech derailleur, is there!? This is too wild, I can’t wait to install it and try it out. #mtb #mountainbike #mountainbiking #bikebuild

#bikesky poll: If you were given enough parts to build a bike and either a 120mm 29” or a 140mm 27.5” fork what would you build and why? #n+1 #mtb #mountainbike

Sometimes you just need to close the laptop and go for a ride. #mtb #mountainbike #worklessridemore

I know my daughter will be excited to get a @prevelobikes.bsky.social Zulu Two for her birthday, but that’s over a month away and it’s taking all the willpower I have to NOT assemble it right now and give it to her tomorrow. #mtb #morekidsonbikes #bikedad

This trail looks insanely fun, especially covered in all the #crunchyleaves! #mtb #mountainbike

Dang it’s cold out there today, gotta switch to the bigger pack for carrying layers. #mtb #mountainbike #fallriding #crunchyleaves

Rummaging through the parts bin and realizing you’re a headset and frame away from a complete bike… #n+1 #idontneedit #mtb #mountainbike

I think I’m really starting to dig this trail digging thing. It was especially satisfying that I got to be the first person to ride the trail that we had just dug. Thank you #NSNEMBA! #trailbuilding #mtb #mountainbike

Is #trailbuildsunday a thing? Here’s 3 features we worked on today: 2 berm updates and what we called Dean’s Drop. Named for the builder who said “wouldn’t it be cool if…” We collectively said “Hell yes” and immediately got to work. #mtb #mountainbike #trailwork #trailbuilding

Traditions are just peer pressure from dead people. Sincerely, People who live with children and/or animals at daylight savings time.

I've been getting back into the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series after many years, and the most relatable part is how everyday objects like doors and elevators have been imbued with artificial intelligence and it just makes them obnoxious and frustrating to use and everyone hates it.

#art #design

New frame day! After riding hardtails exclusively since the mid 90s I finally Transitioned (get it?) to a full suspension #mtb and I don’t regret it. #mountainbike #bikesky #

For any cycling parents out there I can’t recommend a Kids Ride Shotgun-style seat enough. The bonding time in the saddle is unlike anything else and I am genuinely sad that my little one will probably be too big to ride like this next year. #mtb #mountainbike #kidsrideshotgun

LFG!!! Another banger from @pinkshiftmd.bsky.social

A really well thought out and insightful take on the ever more intrusive shit-storm that is AI art

Almost four hours at the pump track and she still didn’t want to leave. What’s it take to wear out a 3.5 year old? Five hours? I don’t know if I would survive that. #pumptrack #mtb #mountainbiking

Highland Mtn had some hero dirt yesterday, sunny days after rain are awesome. I love the looks I get when I roll off the lift on a hardtail, fortunately nobody saw me soft huck over two berms. #mountainbike #mtb #bikepark #chromag

Fantastic daddy-daughter day at the pump track today. Stoked that she graduated from the beginner track to the “big” track, she’s really getting the hang of it. Mixed emotions about having to literally carry her off the track kicking and screaming. #pumptrack #mtb #mountainbiking

Yesterday was perfect weather and perfect conditions for a ride at West Hill Dam. #bikesky #mountainbike #mtb

Support independent animators, they make awesome shows. This pilot episode for Knights of Guinevere from @danaterrace.bsky.social and @glitchprod.com is ridiculously good, I can’t wait for more!!

It is natural to know despair in dark times, to feel dread and uncertainty. But do not immerse yourself in doom. Seek out joy and light, wherever you can find it, to keep despair from being the only feeling you have space for.

Been sent this from Eurobike, a prototype balance cargo bike for 3-5 year olds. Just take my money.

Public Lands are not for sale.

Science is cool.

Affirmation of the day? More Knobby Less Snobby! Open your mind, your heart, and increase your tire size to include all roads, all peoples, all genders, all ages, all skill levels...one love, all! Bigger tires and bigger hearts! Link in bio #mtb #gravel #bikelife #cycling #bikepatch #ridebike #shred

All I ask is that you read this article.

This just went from a good ride to a great ride. #bikesky #mountainbike #mtb #icecream

I consider today to be my first real ride of the season and it was great. I’ll be sore af tomorrow but it was worth it. First time riding with the TrashGearCo mudguard, as advertised it blocks mud and is made of trash; 10/10 #mtb #mountainbiking #hardtail #trashgearco #moxie.bike #bikesky

It’s St. Paddy’s weekend and everything is falling apart. Sláinte.

First ride of 2025, still lots of ice out on the trails here in the northeast. I’m probably going to stay off of them for a while unless I grab a fat bike with studded tires.

Excuse me, I’m trying to work here….. ok fine.

Taking a break from ::gestures at everything:: to do a little CAD project. Here’s a couple takes on a clip for a @stinnerframeworks.bsky.social X MADE photo stick clip, one inline and one radial. I suspect I’ll like using the inline one since it would slip nicely in the map pocket of my frame bag.

I wish I had heard this song sooner, I’ve got it on repeat now.

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Happy #caturday everyone, here’s Friday and DeeDee expressing their moods

I asked a friend if she would like to enjoy some bread I had picked up from a Jewish deli while listening to The Brandenburg Concertos. She declined and said "I ain't no challah Bach girl".