#BMX Trails

[means1974]

Late Summer session. First time through some real big jumps.

[quick-release-velozine]

Summer 2016.

[bikeaospedacos]

Gabriel Chaves conquista o título do BMX Estilo Livre 2024

Com a forte chuva deste domingo, em Carapicuíba, a definição, como no ano passado, foi feita com os resultados de sábado

Com a forte chuva deste domingo, em Carapicuíba, a definição, como no ano passado, foi feita com os resultados de sábado Pelo segundo ano consecutivo, o maior adversário dos finalistas do BMX Estilo Livre 2024 surgiu de fora da pista do Caracas Trails, em Carapicuíba, na Região Metropolitana de São Paulo. No entanto, neste domingo, minutos antes do início da bateria final, a forte chuva acabou…

[jeffambrose]

Hard to believe but I’ve been chasing Zac on two wheels for 30 years now. Literally thousands of miles together from BMX bikes in 1994 to some of the most amazing trails and roads I’ve experienced last week in Knoxville. With the rides fewer and farther between these days the shared miles carry more weight.

[viceroywrites]

reunions and opportunities - chapter nine

gary x fem!reader

both of you didn't get the ideal high school experience it would make sense that you both would be dreading the reunion.

little did you know how many doors would open after that.

ao3 version here - chapters on tumblr are slightly rewritten and restructured.

content warning: fic contains smut in later chapters. discussions of mental health including trauma and potential ptsd (aka gary is traumatized). this chapter contains smut - dni if you are a minor.

chapter nine

Gary had a distinct ranking of the best events that happened in his life: landing a punch on Brock Samson, Christmas, getting his first BMX bike, and meeting the cast of Firefly.

Little did he know that he would be adding a new event to that list this evening: losing his virginity.

The combination of a few glasses of red wine throughout dinner and seeing you in the dress that seemed to accentuate your figure perfectly (he’d have to thank Sheila on a later day for that) led to the compromising position Gary found himself in - his large sweaty palms resting on your hips with you sat between his thick thighs as he savored the taste of your soft lips.

Soft pants echo in the living room as you and Gary finally separate for air, a string of saliva connecting both your lips following the desperate make-out session. 

“Do you want to keep going?” You say, your hands resting on Gary’s broad chest as you look down at the henchman. Gary finds himself distracted by the patterns your fingers draw against the fabric of his sweater before gazing up at you.

“Oh God, yes but… -” Gary bites his lip, hesitating as he tries to find the right words which causes you to tilt your head in confusion. It takes a few seconds of silence before the wheels that are turning in your head finally click.

“Oh my God, Gary… this is your first time?” You question which causes him to wince at your query before nodding his head reluctantly. 

You lean forward, causing Gary’s grip on your hips to tighten as he feels your soft chest rest against his. Your lips press against his chin, placing a trail of kisses that leaves him trembling beneath your touch before your hand reaches up to cup his stubble jawline to press a reassuring kiss on his lips. 

“I’ll take good care of you, okay?” You purr softly against his ear, causing him to let out a groan in response. “Let me know if you want me to stop at any point, we’ll take things slow.”

He nods eagerly, following your lead as you slide off his lap and take his hand, guiding him to the bedroom. His heart is pounding through his chest and his hands are damp from sweat as his wandering eyes get sucked into the hypnotic sway of your hips. Gary gulps, his Adam’s apple bobbing as you take a seat at the edge of your bed, beckoning him with the curl of your finger to join you.

“Don’t be afraid to touch me, your hands were only on my hips earlier.” You give him an encouraging grin, taking his hands and guiding them to your chest, causing Gary’s cheeks to turn red. You had picked up on the henchman’s appreciation of breasts pretty quickly after a few lingering stares, particularly when you were wearing anything that accentuated your chest from tight tops to lower necklines.

“S-Sorry… didn’t want to be too forward. Does this feel good?” He stuttered out, watching your expression carefully as his large fingers grip tighter around your breasts, almost creaming his pants at the sensation of the soft flesh sinking into his fingertips. 

You let out a soft sigh of satisfaction, nodding in response, which Gary takes as a green light to massage and squeeze them further. “O-Oh my god, they feel so much better than I imagined.” He groans mostly to himself. If you asked Gary directly for his preference, ass or tits, he would deny having one vehemently up and down. However, his weakness has always been boobs since he had first discovered that Cupcakes magazine in the forest and yours felt heavenly.

While Gary did his own exploration of your body, your eyes greedily took in his stocky frame, loving how the sweater he wore accentuated his broad shoulders. Wanting to feel and see those muscles bare, your fingertips crept at the edge of his sweater, pushing the fabric up.

Gary jumped at your touch, shuddering as your cold fingers caressed up his large abdomen before lingering at his pecs. He gazed down and chuckled at the sight of you impatiently tugging at the fabric, flattered at how eager you were to see his body.

“Alright, alright, and I thought I was the excited virgin.” Gary pulled away briefly to tug off his sweater, revealing his bare upper body to you for the first time. Your eyes indulged in the eye candy - trailing from his wide shoulders and toned upper arms to his pecs before landing on his ‘Hench 4 Life’ tattoo plastered across his abdomen.

“You have a tattoo?!” You exclaim with a teasing grin, your fingers tracing the letters. Gary bites his lip, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment and pleasure before shakily admitting, “Technically I have two.”

Your eyebrow raises in curiosity and Gary groans in defeat, turning around to show you his second tattoo - a butterfly tramp stamp. You can’t help but let out a giggle at the sight of it, “You have to be the most loyal henchman I’ve ever met. Practically giving your body to the Monarch, you slut.”

Gary rolls his eyes playfully before turning back to face you, his large frame pinning you down and towering over you as he rests his hands by your hips, sinking into the mattress. He leans down to press kisses on your neck, tickling you with his stubble before his hand tugs at the zipper at the back of your dress, “You’re a bit overdressed, m’lady. Not really fair if I’m the only one half naked.”

You hastily unzip your dress, you and Gary’s hands both impatiently tugging the fabric off before it drops to the floor, being left in just your bra and panties. Gary’s mouth goes dry at the sight, one of his hands cupping your breast through the lace bra while the other fumbles with the clasp at the back.

The moment he unclasps the pesky piece of lingerie, Gary’s fingertips fumble against your hardened nipples, shuddering at the sound of your moans as he squeezes and tugs on them. “Oh my god, they’re so soft.” He mutters.

“Y-You can suck on them if you want.” You stutter out before letting out a surprised yelp as Gary takes up your offer immediately as he tucks his head down, cupping the flesh before wrapping his lips hungrily around your nipple. 

Gary feels like he’s died and gone to heaven, suckling on your chest while his hands continue to grope the soft pillowy mounds. His eyes roll back at the sensation of your hand palming the sizable bulge that is straining through his jeans, his groan vibrating against your flesh. 

His hands release your breasts and shakily trail down your abdomen to your hips, his fingertips caressing the edge of your panties. “May I?” The burly henchman checks with you before continuing and pulls the fabric down at your nod, almost ripping it with his excitement.

Kicking it to the side after it slides down to your ankle, you spread your legs wider, allowing Gary to adjust himself between your legs. Seeing the uncertainty flash in his eyes as he takes in the sight of your damp slit, you take his hand, guiding him on how to touch you.

Your eyes roll back and your toes curl at the sensation of Gary’s large thumb brushing against your clit on accident, arching your hips against his touch. Gary takes note of your reaction, relishing in every whimper and moan as he slowly circles his thumb against your sensitive nub as he carefully slides a single finger inside your hole.

His fingers are thick in comparison to yours and you shudder at the stretch it gives. Gary gazes at you in awe, amazed how wet you are for him already as he slides a second finger into you, groaning at how you arch against his touch. 

“Fuck, Gary, I need you. Please.” You whimper and Gary’s eyes widen at your desperate plea. He pulls his thick fingers out from your hole and begins to unbuckle his pants hastily. Gary tugs both his boxers and pants down in one motion, kicking it to the side, leaving him in just his socks, embroidered with the Monarch logo that Dr. Mrs. had gifted him after seeing him walk around with way too many holey socks.

Gary’s length sprung out, average in length but making up for it in girth and thickness with his balls looking quite heavy. His pink tip is already leaking out pre-cum. You can’t help but lean your head down to lap up the clear bead causing Gary to flinch and shudder at the sensation of your warm tongue against his tip.

“Oh god, as much as I would love a blowjob, I might nut the moment you put your mouth on me and I need to have you.” Gary panted, grabbing your shoulders delicately and pulling you away from his aching length. You chuckled and laid back into the sheets.

Gary adjusts his positioning between your legs, shuddering as he presses the tip against your wet entrance but huffing as he is unable to slide into you on the first try. Seeing his frustration, you lend a helping hand as you reach between your spread legs, biting your lip as your hand wraps around the base of his shaft and guides him towards your wetness.

You both let out a soft gasp as Gary’s length finally starts to sink into you. Inch by inch, Gary slips deeper inside your warm walls, letting out a groan as he slides all the way in, “Fuuck, you feel amazing… so warm and soft..” 

Your legs tremble at how Gary’s dick stretches you out, whimpering as you feel his tip sink deep and hit the sweet spot that causes your toes to curl. “You can move, Gary… please, I need more.” You pant out and Gary gladly indulges your requests.

His hips snap forward, the sensation of your hole tightening around his dick unlike anything he’s ever experienced. Gary chases the high, loving every single noise you made, from gasps begging for more to elongated moans.

Gary’s thrusts become more and more desperate, practically rutting against you in short yet deep bursts, as you tighten your legs around his chubby frame. Pulling him into you, your moans and whines are suddenly muffled as Gary leans down to kiss your lips hungrily, your tongues colliding together as the lewd sound of skin slapping together grows louder, echoing throughout the bedroom. 

His large hands can’t help but explore your body, his fingers digging into your flesh and dragging up and down the warm skin. He wanted to be as close to you as possible, feeling every inch of you as if you might disappear beneath his grasp. Every sensation felt overwhelming and one final snap of his hips combined with your nails digging against his brawny back brought Gary over the edge.

Letting out a loud groan, he came, causing you to whimper at the sensation of rope after rope filling up your insides. Heavy pants escaped Gary’s lips as he caught his breath, his forehead and upper body lightly glistening with sweat. He finally gazed down at you apologetically, “Sorry… It felt so good. You didn’t finish, did you?” 

You shook your head about to sit up but Gary’s large hand pressed down on your stomach. You looked up at him in confusion before gasping as he replaced his softening shaft with two of his thick fingers. “B-Babe, it’s fine!” Gary chuckled tiredly, tilting his head, “You really thought I wouldn’t make sure you cum, m’lady?”

Any protest dies in your throat as Gary pressed his thumb against your clit, rolling it in delicate circles. “Just want to make you feel good…” Gary mutters against your lips before ensnaring them into a deep kiss. Despite the henchman lacking in technique, he makes up for it in spades with his eagerness as his fingers pick up the pace, listening to your pleas and commands obediently. 

Your thighs tremble as you finally come undone, a muffled cry vibrating against Gary’s lips. Gary finally breaks the heavy liplock, pulling his fingers out and shifting so he can wrap you in his muscular arms. You sink into Gary’s warm chest almost out of instinct, snuggling up into the broad expanse of his torso. 

“That was awesome…” Gary says breathlessly, stroking patterns absentmindedly into your back as he relishes in the moment. You chuckle, listening to his pounding heartbeat with your cheek pressed up against his skin. Both of you sat comfortably in the silence for a bit, enjoying each other’s company, before Gary got up reluctantly to get a clean-up towel for the both of you.

“Are you sure you haven’t had sex before, babe? You sure know a lot about aftercare.” You comment with a grin, shuddering lightly at the sensation of the warm cloth dragging against your inner thighs, surprised at Gary’s gentle touch. Gary’s cheeks flushed at your comment, “I’m a virgin, not an incel. Plus I’ve read enough Reddit posts on r/sex to know how to be a gentleman in bed.”

“Well, technically, you’re not a virgin anymore.” You tease as your hand takes the shirt and clean pair of underwear that Gary passes to you. Gary slides on his boxers, slipping into the covers with you and pulling you back into his arms. “And it is an honor to lose it to you, m’lady. Like hands down, tonight ranks as one of the best moments of my life.”

“Even better than fighting against Brock Samson?”

“Okay, don’t push it.”

Soon enough, the long day caught up to you both, slumber hitting you faster than expected.

It was the first night that Gary finally was able to sleep soundly.

[mezmer]

cyclist hate is so cringe. can you imagine hating somebody for riding a bike and following cyclist laws. if you see a cyclist with a nice road bike, cycling jersey, reflectors, expensive looking helmet, i promise they are probably following bike laws and have read them. i have to remind people all the time they're literally following the law lol. a crackhead with a bag of 40s on a children's BMX bike however, may or may not be following cyclist laws. i recommend any drivers go and read up on those for your state before you get pissed about somebody "riding in the road" cuz if there's no bike trail or lane that's where they ride lol

[lunarsilkscreen]

Sonic (The Hedgehog)

Sonic is effectively a simulation of what happens if an AI guided missile gains sentience. This is most apparent in Sonic Adventure 2 [SA2], where he is literally dropped from an aircraft carrier in a guided missile strike against the Military Industrial Complex.

[SA2] set the defacto standard on what a Sonic game *should* be, with the follow up handheld titles following in its footsteps. Bringing the new mechanics to the old style 2D platformer we know and love.

The latest Sonic Game approaches a post civilization SonicWorld very much in the same vein of the FFXIV Endwalker expansion. Melancholy, devoid of hope, devoid of other people to interact with. But endless expanses to explore. And memories to reminisce about.

This feels like a sequel to the failed SonicRPG.

[SA2] set the standard because this was a time where extreme sports dominated our culture. Skateboarding, BMX, MotoX, Snowboarding, even Rollerblading occasionally became huge.

SA2 cashed in because Sonic was the poster-child for Extreme Sports. He was biologically designed to be extreme.

There's a series of Mods for Jet Set Future, one includes a modification of the first SA1 level with some JetSet mechanics included.

Essentially playing JetSet, while completing a sonic level.

This is how I feel a Sonic title should be. Faster, Extreme, and Stylish. Take away the points for chaining tricks together and use the tricks as alternate modes of getting towards your goal, and that's what a Sonic game should feel like.

The latest Sonic game, while I haven't played very much of it, seems to have a mindset of putting a bunch of different visually interesting launch pads to change the dynamics of traversal, but it feels more sandbox-y. More like a SkatePark. Not that it's a bad thing. SA1 features something similar, being able to run around the world exploring before jumping into the next painting to collect stars to unlock the next stage and new areas.

Oh wait .. did I get my games mixed up? I don't think so it, that sounds right.

What Sonic tends to get wrong most of the time, is that Sonic is a character that has learned everything from extreme sports, and instead of going to the skate park, the whole world is his skate park. And he uses his insane free running abilities to get to goals completely.

Sure he's super fast, but that's not his whole character. He also does things that look like tricks that have a meaning in regards to traversal.

I think a Sonic stage should be like a Snow Covered Mountain with multiple trails of different difficulties. They all end up at the same finish line, but you can take different trails based on where they connect, where you start, and how the trail changed over time.

[nozomijoestar]

DECLARATION OF STATE

Formally Announcing the Asuka Kazama City State

State Flag:

Explanation of colors and symbols:

Thin light blue stripes for freedom, dark blue stripes for bicycle, medium blue center stripe for courage and authority, cassette in center for the guarded nature of Asuka's heart but she continues turning ie. Existing to serve whatever function she determines for herself, also represents her use of Kazama Style as a keep away defensive offense art much like how Asuka refuses to simply let others be close to her, barn swallow bellow the cassette for free spirit, travel, Asuka's symbolic animal, rising above obstacles- followed by a light green spiral trail representing wind, Asuka's default ki color, and the Kazama Style and Kazama Powers

Government Type: Autocracy

Ruler Title: Peacemaker

Current Ruler: Asuka Kazama

Referral Address for Ruler: Her Excellency

Official Languages: Japanese, French, English

National Color: Blue

National Animal: The Zinogre

National Vehicle: Bicycle

National Bird: Barn Swallow

National Dish: Takoyaki, Bentos consisting of rice rolls tied horizontal by seaweed, folded omelettes, pickled radishes, a cherry tomato, and hot dogs cut to look like cartoon octopuses

Origin Martial Arts: Kazama-Ryu, Street Brawling

National Sport: BMX Racing, Cycle Sports (including competitive jumping off towers on a bicycle), Martial Arts, and felons or delinquents being released into a blocked off section of town streets to be hunted and challenged by participants- whoever knocks out the most criminals/public nuisances wins prize money and medals

Administrative/Capital Center: Kazama House and Dojo

Currency: Cassettes (coinage and bills; Asuka's face is minted on the coins with a barn swallow backing, the bills show Asuka in portrait riding her bike or in her gi for higher values, Zinogre for lowest value bills)

Major Districts: AsuLili Administrative District (known for its Monaco-Japan fusions and the University of Homoeroticism), Cycling District, Martial District, Residence Hills District

Military: Militias trained in Kazama Ryu and offense focused cycling (forever at war with the Martial Kingdom of Feng Wei and the State of Jin Kazama, tenuous peace with the Lili Nation, allies with the Ling Nation, Republic of King, and Leo Federation as well as the Alisa Micro-Republic, Neutral to Jun Kazama Province and potential ally with the Kazuya Sneaker Empire)

Education: Preschool through University with High School and University being optional higher education that is free and government subsidized

Major Exports: Bicycles, Martial Arts Equipment, Octopus, Rice, Theorems and Treatises on Homosexuality

Transportation: Centered around buses, trains, bicycles, and walk friendly streets- no cars, motorcycles restricted

Legal Drinking Age and Age of Majority: 18

Public Security System: Vigilantism legal and case validity assessed by mediators

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This post allied with the Kaz Nation and Jun Kazama Province @scalproie / @kazamajun

[fallauween]

Susan River Fall Colors by Mike Lee

Via Flickr: The Susan River Canyon near Susanville California, USA is a beautiful area 365 days a year. But it can be absolutely vibrant if caught on the right autumn day, such as this drizzly October Morning. This image was captured about 2 miles east of the Devil’s Corral Trailhead on the Bizz Johnson Trail. It’s looking upriver from very near one of the two tunnels on the trail, which is an old railroad grade that is now part of America’s vast Rails to Trails network of such grades turned to paths for non-motorized travel. “The Bizz” follows what was long ago part the Fernley and Lassen Branch of the Southern Pacific Railroad. It travels approximately 25 miles from the town of Susanville to Westwood, about 16 miles of which is along the Susan River. I’ve spent many years living in the area and now travel the trail as a middle aged man in hiking shoes, many years removed from when I traveled it as a teen on a BMX bicycle.

[trifoliate-undergrowth]

The job listing: "at least 1 full year of trail maintenance experience required"

me: I technically only have about 6 months and then some other related skills but I'll just apply and see if they get back to me

Interviewer: Oh wow okay so you are actually super overqualified, this job is just like. maintaining the BMX tracks, not cutting your way through brush in the wilderness.

Me, internally: Then Why Did You Require Trail Experience. In Your Job Listing.

[atplblog]

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[tecnoandroidit]

La ENGWE EP-2 Pro Boost è una fat bike elettrica pieghevole robusta e versatile, pensata per l’uso urbano e avventuroso. Il telaio in lega d’alluminio di qualità offre un aspetto minimale e resistente: la batteria è nascosta all’interno del tubo obliquo, sbloccabile con chiave, conferendo alla bici un’estetica elegante e pronta a sporcarsi allo stesso tempo. Questo design nascosto contribuisce a un look nero opaco con logo, difficile a prima vista da distinguere da una bici tradizionale. La struttura è solida (il peso intorno ai 26–27 kg), e il sistema di piegatura è classico ma efficace: basta sbloccare la cerniera centrale per chiuderla in due in pochi secondi. La bici piegata occupa certamente spazio (circa 100×60×70 cm), ma si ripone facilmente nel bagagliaio di un’auto o si porta a spalla per brevi tratti. Prestazioni su strada e fuoristrada Su strada l’EP-2 Pro Boost offre un’esperienza dinamica: il motore da 250W (legale a 25 km/h) spinge con una coppia elevata (circa 75 Nm in modalità Boost), garantendo ripartenze vivaci e buon tiro in salita. In città può sostenere comodamente i 25 km/h, mentre fuoriporta le grandi gomme da 20×4,0″ offrono grande grip e comfort sui sterrati. In prova è risultata stabile anche in mezzo al traffico o sotto la pioggia: un recensore ha percorso vicoli irregolari a 30 km/h senza problemi, schizzando tra pozzanghere e buche, con i pneumatici grassi e la sospensione anteriore che assorbono bene gli ostacoli. Grazie alle gomme larghe e all’ammortizzatore anteriore (escursione circa 80 mm), l’EP-2 Boost “può affrontare praticamente ogni strada o sentiero”. Il freno a disco meccanico anteriore e posteriore da 180 mm è reattivo e sufficiente a fermarla anche sul bagnato, sebbene non raggiunga l’efficacia dei dischi idraulici di fascia alta. La bici è certificata per 25 km/h con pedalata assistita, in linea con le leggi europee; la modalità Boost serve per accelerazioni rapide, e può aiutare a superare pendenze fino al 17–18% (come dichiara il costruttore). In pratica, con un conducente leggero e in pianura è possibile sfruttare al meglio la potenza del motore anche su sterrati semplici, mentre per fuoristrada più impegnativo (salite ripide, trail tecnici) il motore limitato a 250W mostra i suoi limiti (in effetti il grado massimo di salita è di solo 10°). Motore e batteria Il motore brushless da 250W montato nel mozzo posteriore eroga una coppia di 75 Nm alla massima potenza (attivata dal pulsante BOOST). A differenza di versioni più potenti, in Europa l’EP-2 Pro Boost è omologata 250W e non possiede acceleratore, ragion per cui la velocità è controllata elettronicamente. Il sistema è basato su un sensore di coppia che garantisce assistenza immediata e proporzionale alla spinta sui pedali: secondo la descrizione ufficiale, questo migliora l’efficienza e il comfort di pedalata. La batteria è da 48V 13Ah (≈624 Wh) ed è integrata nel telaio; è rimovibile con chiave per poterla ricaricare separatamente o sostituirla in futuro. Il tempo di ricarica è di circa 6–6,5 ore, tipico per questa capacità. L’autonomia dichiarata arriva a 120 km in modalità PAS (livello 1) – o fino a 100 km come indicato dal venditore italiano – numeri ottimistici ottenibili solo in pianura con pedalata moderata. In modalità solo elettrica (senza pedalata) l’autonomia scende intorno ai 40 km. In pratica, su tragitti misti città/collina è lecito aspettarsi autonomo tra i 50 e gli 80 km con una carica piena, variabili dal livello di assistenza e dal peso del ciclista. Comfort di guida ed ergonomia La EP-2 Boost è progettata per offrire una guida comoda: la sella imbottita è larga e, come segnalato da chi l’ha provata, resta confortevole anche dopo diversi chilometri; il suo profilo moderno aiuta la ventilazione e riduce l’affaticamento sui glutei. I pedali e il manubrio sono posizionati a un’altezza ergonomica, con impugnature antiscivolo ampie (etichettate come “handlebar BMX upgraded” dal costruttore), che consentono una posizione di guida eretta ma stabile. Le gomme cicciotte (20×4,0″) fanno da “ammortizzatore naturale” sulle asperità: in combinazione con la forcella anteriore ammortizzata (tipicamente 80 mm di escursione), attenuano gli urti provenienti dal terreno, riducendo vibrazioni su mani e polsi. Grazie a questi accorgimenti, la guida dell’EP-2 è – come confermano le prove – più confortevole di molte fat bike senza sospensioni. Facilità d’uso e trasporto Essendo una bicicletta elettrica pieghevole, l’ENGWE EP-2 Pro Boost punta molto sulla praticità. Il meccanismo di chiusura centrale è semplice da azionare: con due rapidi movimenti di sblocco la bici si ripiega in due, abbassando il manubrio e le pedivelle. Il risultato è compatto, pur trattandosi di una fat bike pesante: da aperta misura circa 177×120×100 cm e pesa sui 26–27 kg (valore paragonabile alla Fiido M1 Pro da 26,8 kg). Non ci sono ruote o leve dedicate per spostarla a bici chiusa, quindi in ascensore o su treno va portata sollevata, ma le dimensioni rimangono ragionevoli per una fat bike. L’avvio della pedalata assistita è intuitivo: basta accendere la chiave generale, selezionare il livello di assistenza sul display e partire. Non essendoci acceleratore a pollice, la spinta è permessa solo premendo il pulsante “BOOST” per le partenze o pendenze; il montaggio in serie del sensore di coppia fa il resto del lavoro in modo naturale. La batteria si può facilmente estrarre dal telaio con la chiave (utile per caricare indoor), un plus per chi non può ricaricare nel box. Dotazione tecnologica La dotazione è piuttosto completa per il prezzo. Sul manubrio trova posto un display LCD a colori, che mostra velocità, livello di batteria, modalità di assistenza (e-bike pura, assistita o bici muscolare) e chilometraggio. Il sistema offre 3 modalità predefinite (elettrico, pedalata assistita, solo muscolare) e 7 velocità al cambio, per un totale di 21 possibili rapporti. Sotto il display c’è anche un sensore integrato di luce ambientale che accende automaticamente il potente faro anteriore a LED in condizioni di scarsa luce; il faro illumina molto bene la strada, come confermato nelle prove su strada. Dietro di esso è presente una lente che funge da luce di stop quando si frena, migliorando la visibilità notturna. I freni sono due dischi meccanici da 180 mm (detti “a farfalla” nel marketing ENGWE), dotati di leve in alluminio a tre dita. Non sono idraulici, ma sufficentemente potenti da garantire fermate sicure su asfalto e sterrato leggero. Il cambio a 7 marce è di tipo base ma affidabile (solitamente Shimano a cassetta con leve combinate, come nella maggior parte delle pieghevoli). Nel complesso, ENGWE offre un pacchetto tecnologico adatto alle gite urbane e fuoristrada leggere, senza pretese racing ma con tutti i requisiti standard (dagli attacchi per portapacchi posteriori al sellino semi-gel). Sicurezza e affidabilità La EP-2 Pro Boost trasmette sensazione di solidità grazie al telaio spesso e alle componenti robuste (perni in acciaio, viteria abbondante, ecc.). La guida stabilizzata dal baricentro basso e dalle gomme larghe aiuta a prevenire cadute sui terreni sconnessi. L’erogazione dell’assistenza è abbastanza dolce e controllabile (grazie al sensore di coppia), il che riduce lo slittamento delle ruote in condizioni viscida. ENGWE dichiara una certificazione internazionale e offre 1 anno di garanzia su motore, batteria e controller, fornendo quindi un minimo di tutela post-vendita. In Italia la bici rispetta i limiti normativi (250W, 25 km/h, pedalata assistita), perciò non occorrono patentini o assicurazioni. Bisogna fare attenzione all’alta velocità: la versione internazionale da 750W (non destinata all’UE) può raggiungere 45 km/h, ma il modello Boost europeo è autolimitato a 25 km/h. I sistemi elettrici hanno protezioni IP standard (sospetto IP54 su parti elettroniche), comunque le prove su strada ne hanno mostrato una discreta impermeabilità al bagnato. In sintesi, l’affidabilità è buona per la fascia di prezzo: nessun difetto grave è stato segnalato dai tester indipendenti oltre alla fragilità dei freni meccanici e alla necessità di fissare bene la serratura di piegatura. Rapporto qualità/prezzo Con un prezzo di listino intorno a 950–1.000 € (su Amazon si trova intorno a 999 €), l’ENGWE EP-2 Pro Boost offre un ottimo rapporto qualità/prezzo. Per meno di mille euro si ottiene un’e-bike da città e fuoristrada ben equipaggiata, con doppia sospensione, cambio 7 marce, display a colori, luci LED e batteria di capacità elevata. Come riferimento, la Fiido M1 Pro – concorrente diretto – costa circa 1.099 € (in offerta da 1.499 €) ed equipaggia un motore da 250W con 556Wh di batteria; l’ADO Beast A20F (o A20F XE) è più caro (sui 1.400 €) ma offre 65 Nm di coppia e sospensione integrale; la Bezior XF200 si avvicina sui 1.200 € con motore 1.000W, 720Wh di batteria e 130 km di range dichiarati. Alla luce di ciò, la EP-2 Boost risulta estremamente competitiva: per pochi euro in più rispetto a una normale city bike elettrica pieghevole si ottiene una fat bike elettrica più performante e versatile. Il pacchetto ENGWE sembra quindi indirizzato a chi vuole un mezzo “tuttofare” (pendolari, escursionisti leggeri, pendolarismo su treni/autobus) senza spendere cifre elevate. Confronto con modelli simili Caratteristica ENGWE EP-2 Pro Boost Fiido M1 Pro ADO Beast A20F XE Bezior XF200 Motore 250W brushless (75 Nm) 250W hub (55 Nm) 250W hub (65 Nm) 1000W hub (limitato 25 km/h) Batteria 48V 13Ah (624 Wh), rimovibile 48V 11,6Ah (556,8 Wh) 48V ≈11–14Ah (da specifiche ADO) 48V 15Ah (720 Wh) Autonomia dichiarata 100–120 km (PAS) 80–90 km (87 km) 120 km (PAS) 130 km (PAS) Velocità max (assistita) 25 km/h (limitata) 25 km/h (EU) – fino 50 km/h sbloccata 25 km/h (limitata) 25 km/h (limitata, 40 km/h sblocc.) Ruote 20″×4,0″ fat tire 20″×4,0″ fat tire 20″×4,0″ fat tire 20″×4,0″ fat tire Sospensioni Anteriore (80 mm) Anteriore (80 mm) + posteriore idraulica Anteriore + posteriore Anteriore + posteriore (molla) Freni Dischi meccanici 180 mm Dischi idraulici (2 pistoni) Probabilmente a disco (secondo modello) Dischi idraulici Peso ~26 kg 26,8 kg ~24 kg 27 kg Prezzo indicativo ~€999 ~€1099 (offerta) ~€1200–€1400 ~€1199 (sconto su €1499) Rispetto alle altre fat bike pieghevoli, l’ENGWE EP-2 Pro Boost offre caratteristiche analoghe (stessa misura di gomme, sospensione anteriore simile, display a colori), un motore potente (75 Nm) e una batteria leggermente più capiente rispetto alla Fiido M1 Pro, con un prezzo spesso inferiore. Contro la ADO Beast ha meno coppia ma risulta più economica, e contro la Bezior ha molta meno potenza massima (1000W contro 250W) ma una gestione legale più semplice (autonomia simile e peso leggermente inferiore). La scelta dipende dalle esigenze: chi cerca una fat bike elettrica da 25 km/h, economica e ben equipaggiata troverà nell’EP-2 Pro Boost un’ottima soluzione. Read the full article

[bikeaospedacos]

Gabriel Chaves é o melhor das classificatórias do BMX Estilo Livre 2024

Argentino, vice em 2022, teve a melhor nota do sábado no Caracas Trails. Finais neste domingo começam às 10h

[pepperf]

Ah, full article:

AN Abergavenny man who went on an illegal wild boar hunt with pals in the Forest of Dean, claims that there is a ‘necromancer’ living in the woods.

Semi-professional long-distance runner Johnny Turnip explained, “We stumbled across the necromancer’s lair after a white deer caused Big Tony to crash his Bedford Rascal.

“The ugly albino creature just appeared out of nowhere and stood in the middle of the road staring at us like we were the ones naked and running through the woods without any purpose.

“Now while Big Tony has got the blood of a lot of furry things on his hands and has no aversion to killing innocent animals, he’s very particular when it comes to his vehicle. The last thing he wanted was Bambi’s brains all over his windscreen and so he swerved to avoid the dumb animal.”

Turnip explained that they missed the deer but left the road and clipped a tree stump which caused the van to crash.

“It was a bit A-Team!” Recalled Turnip. “The band went flying about 20 feet in the air and flipped a full 360. Luckily it landed on its wheels, in a sort of clearing. However, whether in panic or instinct, Big Tony pressed down on the accelerator and we we went flying along this forest trail for about 30 feet before I heard him scream, ‘Gertcha! Brakes knackered! Jump boys, jump!’ We opened the doors and bailed just before the Bedford Rascal smacked headfirst into one of the biggest oak trees I’ve ever seen.

“Fair play the way we jumped from the van and rolled effortlessly on the ground must have looked pretty spectacular. It’s not something any of us have had to do since our early twenties but we’ve still got the old magic. Any bystanders would have probably thought we were the S.A.S on manoeuvres rather than just former car thieves.”

Turnip added, “Me and Puerto Rico Paul were a bit dazed from the ordeal at first and just laid on our backs looking at the darkening sky as if to say, ‘What next you bastard?’ However, we’re not millennials and don’t do self-pity. We were soon pulling one another to their feet and wondering if Big Tony had packed plenty of beer when we heard the wailing.”

Turnip recalled, “It still gives me goosebumps to think about it even now. It was a primal cry of absolute grief that could turn a man’s bowels to water. Worse! It was coming from Big Tony. He was on his knees next to his van with his head in his hands. He just looked at us with tears in his days and said, “She’s gone boys. It’s the end of the road for Saucy Lil.

“Now while it was news to us that Big Tony had given his van a name and a female one at that, we both knew the affection he had for his motor. It was slightly perverted to my mind but Tone’s always been a bit on the spectrum when it comes to his relationship with anything with wheels. He was the same with his first BMX. Anyhow, we may have made fun of his weird obsessions, but we respected Tone’s grief, and when Puerto Rico Paul whispered in my ear, ‘Perhaps we should do the right thing and cremate the old bitch?’ I ignored his dark sarcasm. It didn’t come from a good place and right now Tone needed time to mourn his loss.”

Turnip explained that after a few hours of being left alone with Saucy Lil, Big Tony rejoined his friends who were using the last of the power on their phones to play Wordle. He simply announced, “Long may she ride! Let’s unload the old bird one last time and butcher us some boar!”

Turnip said, “They were his last words on his lost love and we didn’t pry. It was sad for us all to see the old van bust up and mangled, but the Forest of Dean was as good a place as any for a vehicle to rust in eternity. Hopefully, it would one day become home to a family of ferrets.”

=Turnip told the Chronicle that after unloading the two crates of lager, four bottles of whiskey, six pouches of tobacco, and ten cans of beans from the van. He was a bit concerned about how they would survive a few nights in the forest.

“I said to Tone, ‘Is this going to be enough?’ He just looked at me funny and said, ‘How much do you plan on drinking JT?’ ’No!’ I said. ‘I’m thinking more of what we’re going to eat?’ ‘We’re going to chow down on some hog, boss,’ he said in a weird American accent. To which I replied, ‘And how the hell are we going to hunt it?’ Paul tapped me on the shoulder and as I turned he pointed a shotgun at me and smiled like a child on Christmas morning. The game was on and the whiskey was in the jar!”

Turnip added, “We had the booze, the smokes, and the gun needed for a successful pig hunt! Admittedly, we didn’t have any water, but there was bound to be a stream nearby. The lack of a tent, sleeping bags, and complete ignorance of exactly where we were could present a few problems further down the line but we were masters of our destiny, born to woman but belonging to the wilderness. We were like a pack of coyotes and no tame dogs were stealing our bone. We decided to set up camp for the night and get drunk. Killing pigs could wait until dawn!

“Big Tony siphoned some petrol from the van and we made a fire. It nearly got out of hand but after a few whiskies, we were joking about accidentally burning the entire forest down. We carried on drinking to the early hours and arguing about who would win in a fight between a crocodile and a bear when the old man of the woods turned up and warned us all about the necromancer.”

To be continued…..

[It's from here, The Abergavenny Chronicle, and seems to be a regular bit.]

big things happening in england

[jeffambrose]

Hard to believe but I’ve been chasing Zac on two wheels for 30 years now. Literally thousands of miles together from BMX bikes in 1994 to some of the most amazing trails and roads I’ve experienced last week in Knoxville. With the rides fewer and farther between these days the shared miles carry more weight.

[leattmtlb]

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