#fromwhereiride

Starting the day right! It's been at least 5-6 years since I last rode Jurassic (2) and Carnivore (6) at Bunya - both black diamond trails. Partly because of the scary names 😜, but mainly due to lack of fitness. . The fitness still isn't there, but today I put on my big boy pants and gave them both a go. Will need a couple more practice runs before I do either of them at speed, but managed to get through them both without any spills. . Also my first time riding up the rock garden out of Creek Track (4) - small victories 💪🏻. . #fromwhereiride #outsideisfree #mountainbiking #cyclist #cyclistlife #wymtm #mtb

Maximum effort on the trails rewarded with a trip to @cleanskincoffeeco on the way home. . #cyclist #cyclistlife #mountainbikinglife #mountainbike #mtb #fromwhereiride #outsideisfree #getoutsideridebikes #coffee #maximumeffort #strava

First time out riding at Bunyaville in forever - reminded me how unfit I have become. Quite glad to have had to have stopped mid-ride because of a slithery boi across the trail 🐍. Still good fun though! . #fromwhereiride #mountainbike #cyclist #cyclistlife #outsideisfree #snakes #strava #gianttrance

Loving the new plates for the Ranger. 🙌🏻🚲💪🏻 . #ppqplates #ppqwin #personalisedplates #bike #fordranger2020 #wildtrak #mtb #gianttrance #cyclist #cyclistlife #fromwhereiride

Finally (!) saw the benefit of n + 1 today. Was all geared up for a roll out on my 29er hardtail, only to discover it had a flattie as I was loading onto the car. Instead of spending time repairing it I just grabbed my full-suspension and carried on. Still need to fix that puncture though 😒 . #cyclist #cycling #cyclistlife #mountainbiking #mountainbike #fromwhereiride #cyclistsofinstagram

Not a big numbers ride this morning - unless you count my average heart rate! Haven’t been out on the full-suspension since the beginning of March so decided to take advantage of the good weather and dive round a few of the trails at Bunyaville. Fitness definitely needs work! #mtb #mtblife #cyclist #cyclistlife #singletrack #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride #dadcyclist #giantbikesaus #trance #fullsuspension

Quick pre-dusk ride around the suburb on the 29er before cracking open a well-deserved @modusoperandibrewing Sonic Prayer IPA to commence the evening’s refreshments #wattsbeforehops #earnit #cyclistlife #craftbeer #craftbeerlover #ipa #fromwhereiride #outsideisfree #greenenergy #trekbikes

Finally got back out to the @brisbanevalley_railtrail this morning after about a year and a half. Fernvale to Coominya, and back again - solid 40km banked (probably the furthest I’ve ridden since last August!). #mtb #xc #trekbikes #cyclistlife #brisbanevalleyrailtrail #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride

Behold the face of the man who has barely touched a bike in the past few weeks (illness, family/work commitments etc) and decided to squeeze in a cheeky 30km on the hardtail today. . Even so, lovely day for it! . #cyclist #cyclistlife #fromwhereiride #outsideisfree #mtb #knackered #wymtm #baaw

Today’s findings: .

1. I really need to practice unclipping from the pedals when I hit obstacles (especially my left foot) .
2. The @goproanz Chesty mount is awesome, but I need to adjust the angle of the camera. .
3. I need to pick a new helmet - more specifically one with a visor. I might as well wear a blindfold when climbing up into the early morning sun. . Was a little more cautious out in the trails than usual - mainly because it was my first time in a long time clipping in while off-road - but also things were pretty sketchy after the rain earlier this week. All-in-all though, a morning of good clean fun (and by ‘clean’ I mean muddy af!). . #mountainbike #mountainbiking #mtb #xcmtb #cyclist #cycling #outsideisfree #fromwhereiride