I am passionate about all things to do with mountain biking and despite being in my 50's now still enjoy racing and trying to progress my skills. I am lucky to ride with a great group of like minded friends who luckily have a sense of humour. We call ourselves Dad's Army not because we are dad's but rather after the old TV series. Basically a bunch of old fools who are incompetent but still think we are cool. The videos show new mountain bike tracks, mtb races, mountain bike reviews and general mucking around on bikes. I have joined the E bike fraternity and absolutely love them so most of my reviews are E bikes these days. The channel name came about because when ever we went out on a ride we would tell those that couldn't make it that they missed the "best day ever"
The Problem with powerplay is the lazy power delivery and no overrun. It is the most powerful motor but only when you can sustain pedaling on easy climbs like this one. When it's technical terrain where you have to crank the pedals to avoid strikes the Powerplay becomes really slow and can't hang with Bosch's instant power delivery and overrun. Bosch gives near full power when you touch the pedals. But powerplay requires a one crank to get started.
I don't have enough fingers for the number of times my glasses have been struck by overhanging greenery. On a couple of those occasions I've wondered what my eye would be like if struck directly. I wear scrip glasses so sadly I can't wear the ones you have here.
sounds like a great trip, looking forward to seeing you try out some random bikes as well. on the topic of the dads army whistler trip. who in the dads army group would have the best videos from that trip [if any] and what is their channel name? don't want to miss all the whistler action.
I actually like the brand. Shouldn't make inside jokes on videos. In a recent video, Steve admitted to owning 6 of them and Zak 10. That is why I made the jokes.
Did my first bikepacking trip, 425 miles, down pacific coast highway 101 five years ago at age 61. I’ve bike packed every summer since. 60 is the new 40, no big deal.
You will ride offroad until your first serious accident, when you learn how long it takes to heal. 50 is nothing. I'm 74 and still rising, just not offroad or in traffic. The trails shown in this video are very mild.
Yes, the trails in this video are mild, but if you follow the channel, you will see we do double black trails also. We have all had surgery due to serious accidents but for some reason keep coming back for more. If you continue to watch the channel at some point, it will become clear why this video was made and why the trails were mild.
I reckon having one vacation / travel vlog video and one mountain bike day video separate would be sweet. I assume some people only want to see the riding, like if they search for that park specificly. But to see the local towns you go to, 'touristy' stuff you do and random food you eat would be cool too
Buy a good quality second hand e-bike that has already depreciated from new , then sell it at the end of the trip, just like the tourists do in NZ with Vans.
Thought about that, but I still have an issue getting e bike from Italy to Scotland. Also need big vehicle to fit e bike in and didn't want to buy anything.
I started riding mountian bikes in 1980. My first mnt bike was a Bianchi flat bar road bike I put knoby tires on. I am now 62 and still shredding. I am not old enough yet for an ebike.
I'm glad you like your mountain bikes. I personally believe the "I am not old enough for an e bike" is the wrong way of looking at it. Maybe you don't want an e bike, but age is irrelevant. Nobody says I am too young for a motocross bike. E bikes are just enough type of adrenaline sport more similar to mountain biking than motocross. Many of the young DH racers use them for training as you can get laps in when no shuttle is available. Nearly everyone has your attitude until they spend some serious time on a good e bike. I know as all of my friends said the same as you initially.
54 mum of 3 boys and just moved to a Scott emtb. Live for mountain biking, downhill adrenalin, fresh air and good times. If you ever want a lady to join in with the boys at Woodhill one day let me know! Have I ever mentioned e bikes!! 😂
Thank you for reminding me. I often forget to mention E bikes. We do have some ladies that ride with us. If you see us out there come say high and join us for a lap. Won't be at Woodhill until September as just started a new adventure.
I'm sorry to hear that. I'm not sure where you are, but there are usually riding groups you can join up with. Sometimes literally riding up to people and chatting for a while, then ask if you mind joining them for a bit. I do this all the time. Doesn't always work, but I have made friends in this way.
Last time they had a promotion on their bike lights, they gave me a pair of glasses as a gift. Honestly, I was really surprised and delighted by these glasses. I didn't expect such a high-quality item as a freebie, and I really like them. Mainly because they make me look cool, haha😜. Now, I don't just wear them when mountain biking; they also help filter out those jerks who blast their high beams at me when I'm driving. Since they also provide UV protection, I wear them when I go out, too. I really don't want to buy a bunch of different glasses, it's too much hassle.
I am not sure. I think that code may work all the time on any purchase on their website. I could be wrong but the same code has been used for all of my light promotions. I genuinely love my glasses. I am on holiday and wear them all day even when not riding.
64, fairly recent rider (4 year) ride with a group of 40-50 year olds. Started on an Levo now I ride my acoustic as much as my e bike. The group still out rides me but graciously wait at the bottom. They have definitely made me a better rider. Spent a day at the bike park in Big Bear California, I am really enjoying the ski lift up part. I have never ridden Whistler, skied it plenty, but I have done both at Mammoth and it is worthy of a trip. Hit Mammoth and Tahoe, then head to Colorado and that is an epic trip, skiing or riding. Great video, liked the interviews.
@@bestdayevermtb2 yes both Mammoth and Big Bear allow class one. Northstar in Tahoe allows them. Most ski hills that have become summer bike parks allow them. I ride my Levo on 95% of the public trails in San Diego. Colorado can be a little challenging as some of the ski areas are on Federal land and it depends on the land manger if they allow e bikes.
