Tag: MTB

Fat Bike

Near post winter depression

Olov.S

Yeah it´s that time of year again. Those two month of nothingness between fall and winter. October and November usually sucks big time. No snow, cold, damp and dark outside. Or at least that´s how it usually is. But this year has been over expectations. Ok, it´s about 5 mm of snow and darker then… Continue reading Near post winter depression

Fat Bike, Trails

New friends, same old trails

Olov.S

It´s funny how cycling makes people come together. I´ve made so many new friends during the years. Some just over the internet and some in real life and some both. I few weeks ago i met Eric. An Alaskan who moved here a few years ago for love. Eric is an enthusiast, just like me,… Continue reading New friends, same old trails

Trails

Instigatin´on the Snake Trail

Olov.S

Since we got the bike club going loads of stuff has been going on at the local trails. Our trail boss Robert made a awesome trial on the local little ski slope. Not the highest peak in the area but sweet conditions for mountain biking. The area has miles of run and Nordic ski trails.… Continue reading Instigatin´on the Snake Trail

cycling, Trails

Swedish Lapland Bike Summit – Demo version

Olov.S

We had some big plans regarding our bike summit in Björkliden. The idea was to have a big international event with bike pass witch included food, cabins and loads of other stuff like guided rides above the arctic circle. But we´ve decided to move it one year forward and aiming for 2016. However we will… Continue reading Swedish Lapland Bike Summit – Demo version

MTB

Tennis ride by the river

Olov.S

   My oldest is going to tennis camp this week. Two hours a day, great stuff and she loves it. I´m not very interested in the white sport but so happens to be the tennis court is located just along one of the best local trail spots.     To day i went for a… Continue reading Tennis ride by the river

Bikes, MTB

Midsummer solstice ride

Olov.S

Every year Sven has his own little tradition to go ride in the midnight sun on the brightest day of the year. This time he invited some friends. We met up around 10 pm for a 10 km ride to a small forest lake. I had to force myself since i almost fell asleep while… Continue reading Midsummer solstice ride

Bikes, MTB, Workshop

Surly Instigator 2

Olov.S

Ever since i had my On-one 456 I've had a soft spot for steel all mountain hard tails. When sold it to buy a full suspension Specialized I've kind of missed it. I dont know why i have this weakness for these kind of mountain bikes. Perhaps it is the feeling of old school Going… Continue reading Surly Instigator 2

Bikes, Family life, Fat Bike, Workshop

Mech Sunday

Olov.S

The day after snowy Saturday was maintenance Sunday. Due to the crappy weather the day before we were about to cancel. But all of a sudden May showed her best side.  We finally got to re-place The Lars fork. Salsa reclaimed the Bearpaws on all 2014 Mukluks a few months ago. The Lars got a… Continue reading Mech Sunday