Who wants to ride??

Hey Troops,

I just returned from a week long road trip, and am stoked to see that the weather has been holding and conditions are back to prime. Lets meet tomorrow@ 5 @ Cougar Ridge or 5:30 @ Station Flats. If you could please give me a heads up, if you are in for rippage, that would be much appreciated.

I was thinking some quick sessions, for the up and coming fun race on Toothless, this weekend. Plus, other Moose treats of course.

I just have to somehow get my bike back in order.

See you all tomorrow!

Reg

Coalition postponed to Tuesday the 30th

Hey Troops

Last week was another amazing ride night. 4 laps on a week night at this time of the year is capital E epic. Super rushed for time here, but I will just post the pics, so you all can have a gander.

And than it was dark. It's only dark but lights do help.

Have a great week everyone. I will be soaking up the fine flow of whistler... Sorry, I am not trying to rub it in at all.

Go Ride!

Reg

Coalition hike a bike Pictorial

I realize everyone appreciates different styles of riding, and I sometimes feel a little too strongly, towards unique terrain, working to obtain it, and establishing the mountain in mountain biking.

As we were hiking up last week... I kept doubting myself. Are others really going to be enjoying this anywhere close to my level...? Really, should I be dragging a group of riders up a mountain that not many would ever think of carrying a 40lb bike up? We kept on pushing, I kept on pondering and we finally persevered to the top. We pointed our bikes down, and I was so intrigued and elated to see everyone finding the stoke, exercising the riding skills and getting all tacky in a totally unique and foreign environment. Stepping out of the box and stepping up to the plate! Amazing riding everyone!

As the following Foto's demonstrate(Photo with an F is more Fun)...

First you have to work for it, "because it's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll", as a friend of mine likes to say.It's not that bad, one step at a time! And now, "we go down"!
Terry's virgin ride on his new bike. The brakes work that's for sure!
Jason just lovin, "The Rock"!

Foto above has Regan showing that tech is his thang!
Yeh, that's right, that's my line!
Phil cookin the steeps.
Discussing/showing some of the lines and spotting some of the crew.

Lazy, isn't so lazy, and loves the tech.
Keeping it steep and deep on two wheels!
Terry and Jason dropping in.

Pete exercising some demons and stepping it up. Nice work buddy!
Gary and his Knolly killin it!
The most Canadian American I know... Lovin the Canadian terrain, as per usual.


Chilaxin, snering a beverage/fire and celebrating an awesome ride! Good times yo!

Thanks for the wicked pics Logan and Pete.

See you all tonight!

Reg

Tonight we Ride - meet a half hour earlier

Hey Troopers

It's prime fall riding conditions right now! So, I figured it best if we meet a half hour earlier than normal. If this is a concern to any of you Coalitionites, let me know VIA email.

Sorry for the Delay in the blog, yet again, but I have been waiting on the foto's from last weeks hike a bike. I had a quick glimpse, but need better resolution, before I can post them up. Hopefully, that will be today. Teaser included of the, "great rock slab session of 08". Super stoked on the pics and the technical riding representation from the troop. More on that later, with the posted pics.

So, 5:30 @ Cougar ridge or 6 @ Station Flats. My lights are on charge and ready to go!

Cheers,

Reg

Ride night postponed to Wednesday!

Troops,

It looks like it may be best to postpone Coalition night to Wednesday this week. It's calling for showers tomorrow evening, and with the lower temps, riding in the wet can be a little uncomfortable. I hope this doesn't hinder any one's ability in coming out.

As discussed, we will be putting our fat tires down on some unique terrain, in the form of a hike a bike in the front ranges. It's not that big of a hike and provides ample ops for some very interesting sessioning.

Lets meet @ Valley Ridge for 5:30 ish (Turn right off TransCanada into VR, go straight through the traffic circle, turn left at the 4-way, and park on the right hand side beside the fence of the golf course).

If you could confirm if your in, that would be much appreciated.

See you all Wednesday!

Reg

It's still the season!

Yo troops,

The Coalition is keeping this season alive and kickin. The more I get to follow some of you rippers on the trails, the more I am amazed at the amount of progression, as a result of these Tuesday sessions. Stoked to see and be a part of it all.

Last Tuesday saw a conquered 3 lap minimum without the need for lights. The Coalition sampled the tasty treats of JG on the rocks, SLF and Toothless. Conditions where divine and the system efficient! By system, I mean shuttling, and you know it's efficient when you are doing 3 laps in 2 hours. As for pics, none from last week here, but we will have to make up for that on next weeks ride.

People, It's still the season! Fall beautiful Fall! The air is crisp and fresh, the dirt is moist and tacky, and the post ride high fives are remembered and reflected upon. Get out there and seize!

Hopefully, Ill be pointing my ride at this trailhead on numerous occasions over the wknd here.

For next week, we may mix it up a little, and hit up a hike a bike in the Bow corridor. Il attach some stoke pics(courtesy of Tyler Reid photography). Look to the blog here on Monday for confirmation and logistics.

Have a great weekend!

Cheers,

Reg

Bring your hoodies!

Troops,

Tonight is a go! I need confirmation from 5 people to make it work... so send me a quick email or text if your in. Bring warm riding gear, lights and your brapp!

Last weeks Coalition night was an epic. We cruised through our 3 lap minimum like a bunch of all stars. Lap three was a full on night lap down Race of Spades. Good times! Ill be updating the blog when I have more time here.

Lets ride!

Cheers,

Reg