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    Trail Closures: South Coast Region

    Here's a regional (South Coast region) thread to keep track of short and long term trail closures. When posting, please provide applicable resources/recon, ala links to FSR status, fire status, etc...
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    Graham Jarvis clinics - July 2015 !

    As per the ADVrider thread (http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1071784) - Jarvis is coming ! "July 24 to 27 2015 Graham Jarvis will be putting on three (maybe four) one day clinics on Vancouver Island. Graham is a Hard Enduro and Trials world champion and a sought after riders clinic...
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    Summer clothing - recommendations

    Summer's here and its hot ! Would appreciate recommendations re breathable, well vented clothing, from inner layers to outer. - underwear (non chafing, light, breathable, comfy) - socks (blister free, breathable, comfy) - outer wear (light, vented, fits over armour, durable) - gloves...
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    Squamish Motorcycle Festival - July 3rd to 5th, 2015 !

    "Join us for the second annual Squamish Motorcycle Festival. We’re expecting over 2000 people this year in the beautiful Sea to Sky Corridor, where street, road, dirt and trials riding are celebrated." More info here: http://squamishmotorcyclefestival.com Dang - Squamish is my kinda town !
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    Romaniacs !

    Here's a dedicated thread for the toughest Extreme Enduro event on Earth. Romaniacs - picking the right class: http://www.redbullromaniacs.com/for-riders/picking-the-right-class/ So, anyone here ridden Romaniacs ? Thinking about it ? With the addition of the new "Iron" class, Im considering...
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    KTM SX MY16 - Radically New

    New KTM SX models: http://blog.ktm.com/interview-of-the-month-how-to-develop-a-new-generation-ktm-rds-manfred-edlinger-talks-about-sx-my16/ Plenty of airborne orange here:
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    Summer riding - Northward !

    Kicking off what looks to be a great Spring/Summer season :D with thread dedicated to riding Sea To Sky country. If yer headin anywhere from From Furry Creek to crossing the Fraser via the Big Bar ferry (and beyond), post up here !
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    Under powered ?

    My 690 was having some issues with power delivery, after trouble shooting, I found the culprit: I've since replaced the stock front sprocket with an Ironman 15 ;). Think this will help with my fuel economy ?
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    10 deadly sins of riding bikes offroad

    Birchy shares his wisdom: http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/stories/1331717632475/10-deadly-sins-of-riding-bikes-off-road
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    Inspirational riders: watch and learn !

    X Games Women's Enduro X Final: While from 2013, this features some great racing from the amazing Laia Sanz, and Sandra Gomez Cantero (sister to Alfredo Gomez): Sanz's form is top notch, check out how she handles the pivot turns in the corners !
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    KTM's first official female Enduro Factory rider - Laia Sanz !

    LAIA SANZ OFFICIALLY SIGNS WITH KTM ! Laia has won 13 women’s world titles, and ranked 9th overall in this years Dakar ! Congrats to Laia - KTM's first official female Enduro Factory rider ! http://www.enduro21.com/index.php/component/k2/item/2708-laia-sanz-officially-signs-with-ktm
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    KTM 1050 "Adventure"

    I was very excited to hear of a "smaller" adventure model from KTM: http://www.ktm.com/travel/1050-adventure-eu/highlights.html#.VS0yJ5TF_R8 its apparently the replacement for the 990SMT :confused: ... here's the accompanying blather: "a supremely competent and well equipped motorcycle at an...
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    Newbie ride - thank you DSBC !

    :clap: Twas another great event ! A HUGE thanks, and hats off to the crew for all their hard work, in making this possible. Also, thanks to Alex for making lunch happen, hot dogs on barbie post ride were delish :). B loop was challenging, and well engineered - tacking into account the über...
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    B ridin' in the Whack !

    Anyone up for a ride tomorrow (Tues Mar 10th) ? I havent poked about Vedder and/or Church trails since last year, and hence thought I'd pay em a visit. Nothing heroic, just some fun "B" trails n such. Thanks.
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    KTM 1290 Adventure

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    Riding software: apps, e-zines, etc...

    In our gadget crazed age, here's a thread to share useful digital resources: e-zines, apps, and helpful tips and tricks to use em! From online magazines (e-zines), to software (ie: Garmin GPS, Google Earth, etc...) to "apps" for mobile devices - if you think its useful please post a link here...
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    Winter riding - Northward !

    Anyone up for a recon mission into the Squamish River Valley tomorrow (Sat. Nov 13th) ? A leisurely tour along mostly FSRs to enjoy the scenery, and see what Mother Nature is up to up there. Days are short, so we'll need to meet up no later than 9:30, and head back around 2:30ish...
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    Riding videos

    Here's a thread for insightful, instructional, and inspirational riding videos ! I'll start this off with some very insightful footage on suspension performance "in the wild" from Romaniacs: Slow-mo study: the world`s best Enduro suspensions @ work:
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    2014 Newbie ride pilgrimage !

    Anyone care to meet up for the ride out tomorrow morning ? I'm leaving Vancouver around 7:00.
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