Fresh Dirt with Ricky Styles!

Weekend of fun!

2010-06-15T00:21:00.000-07:00

Hey Putt Putters,

Well it's Monday and I'm feeling that nice burn you get when you've been riding your heart out all weekend. It all started in Britania Beach Saturday morning, we met at the Galileo Coffee house in Britania at 10:30am. On Site we had Sean Dickson, Trevor Porter, Andrew Deboer, Simon Lidner and Spencer Fitschen. The plan was to ride up to the Cabin via 401 the Glens hitting Goat View down Danalle via Handle bar heights up to the Happy Shack. Fantastic sunny day playing along the way. We stopped at the cabin for a snack got the chainsaw(Spencer lugged it on his back) in order and headed up the goat trial. Some big fallen trees were cut out of the way and we proceeded. The crew feeling the burn of the constant climbing all day long. Especially Simon after trying to follow me up this small detour,wrong way, dead end trail, up the goat which was to say at the very least a trek up very steep and exposed terrain, something only a goat would feel comfortable on. After a look at the GPS realizing where we were proceeded back down to find the rest of the crew waiting and wondering where we had gotten to. We then continued up the proper Goat trail and got about half way up until we decided to turn back. Some of the trials soldiers were pretty much spent and I was running low on gas. So we headed back down losing Trevor once and I again missed a turn had to wait for rescue from Andrew. All in all it was a fantastic ride, I would like to thank the Crew of Andrew Debeor, Gerry Shuttleworth and Cory for cutting new lines through and around the logged area on one of the main trials leading up to the cabin. Sounds like they worked from 11am to 8:30pm last Sat.

Well that was it for Britania, it was off to go Camping with my sweetheart Krista in Paradise Valley on the Cheakamus River. Set up Camp right next to the river, got a fire going, cooked up some yummy eats downed some yummy brew and hit the sack in my awesome Rooftop tent.(rooftents.ca)or (hightractionsports.com) Just flip it open and your good to go. Just park on level ground or you can take it off of the vehicle and place where you want. Where in this case we placed it right next to the river. The sound of the rushing river has got to be one of the most relaxing sounds to sleep to. Love it! Morning came and the sun was shining again, finally dragged ourselves out of the comfy sleeping quarters around 10:30. Proceeded to get the coffee going and realized we had left the bodum on the kitchen counter at home, so it's Mcgiver time, just boil water in a pot, once boiling mix in your desired amount of fresh Galileo coffee. Take your cup of choice, place one blue disposable shop towel in the cup in a bowl shape and pour your coffee in. The shop towel filters the grains, remove and your good to go, mmm coffee by the river. Next up veggie omelettes and yummy cherries. Well we got packed up around 1pm and headed home. Krista got her downhill bike and gear together and headed to Whistler to rip with some friends in the bike park. I loaded up the trials bike again and headed for Conroy Creek for a much awaited opening of Cory and Jean's new trail Beaver Pelt. In attendance on this Sunday Sunday Sunday was Tim Tallevi, Andrew Debeor, Sean "throttle" Dickson, Cory and Jean. The Trail was amazing! Nice use of the terrain, riding along rock spines jumping over crevasses up some cool chutes, sweet views of the Tantalus Glacier along the way. Overall the trial is nice and trialsy/techy but not annoying, has great flow and some fun line choices depending on the panties you might or might not be wearing that day.lol had to say it! Well we completed Beaver Pelt and continued on to ride Trial and Error built by Andrew Deboer. Cory and Jean being as dedicated as they are headed back into Beaver Pelt to do some more exploring and some polishing up on their new trail. Andrew had built a huge splatter/jump that Sean and I hit a few times. Sean hit it first even though I won the Rock Paper Scissors contest but then sally-ed on my first attempt. Sean hit it with success which gave me the confidence. I hit it in 3rd and 4 rth. Love that Gasser 4 rth gear. At the end of the day Sean, Tim and I rode Sean's trail Sally up to the summit above the parking lot. Steep steep and more steep. Good times. Love those great weekends of riding and the outdoors.
So long for now!!
P.S. If your interested in seeing the GPS lines we rode this past weekend in Britania and Conroy along with photo way points. Send me an email to rick@hightractionsports.com and I'll send you the file. All you need is google earth on your computer. You can view the pictures of the waypoints and overlay the trail onto google earth. I'll include a couple images to give you an idea, these are just images they won't work on google earth, no zooming in and such.

thanks for reading and keep funning! remember fun is money and this weekend was.... priceless

Ricky Styles

breakfast and smokies

2010-05-15T09:05:00.000-07:00

Justin from Britania who has the Smokie stand has decided to join us and sell breakfast starting around 8am and smokies the rest of the day.

rick

Brittania Beach trial invite. video

2010-05-14T12:32:00.000-07:00

Check this video for invite.lol
thanks
rick

High Traction Trial in Brittania Beach May 16

2010-05-14T09:04:00.000-07:00

Hello hello hello,

Well it's that time again, trial in Squamish, oops I mean Brittania that's right it's been moved to Brittania this year and it's a little earlier this time, hope for no rain.
This trial is getting a reputation for big walls and cool sections, some might even say "it's gnarly dude", Spencer Fitschen has been out for the last month or more, actually he's been working on this thing since last year, I know because was with him a few times last year when we cleared areas for a "trial one day" he said. Sure enough it's happening in Brittania. Very exciting!! Brittania is one of the original trials areas built over 20 years ago by different hardcore trials dudes such as: Andrew Dean, Andrew James, Spencer F. Glen Woloski, Mike Boothroid, I think a guy named Rick Ward and Mark Dendecker the legend himself, known to be one of the best in this area! Wish he would come out and ride. Maybe he's riding underground Chin style who knows.

There are two loops; 10 sections for the Beginners and Juniors, and 17 sections on a
longer loop for all other classes; there are even a few Champ lines.

Directions are as follows: North up Hwy 99 to Britannia Beach, turn right off the hwy at
Britannia (there is only one light) follow that road (Copper Drive) up to the top of the
hill past the trailer park then turn left when you come to Goat Ridge Dr. Follow to the
top and you will find us there. The whole drive from the highway is 3-4 minutes, please
be mindful of the posted speed limit (30 KMH), and if anyone needs provisions, there is
a well stocked store at the foot of the hill on the highway (including all types of
tasty beverages), and a great little fish and chip shop as well. Mtn Women it's called.

Should be some cool prizes for all categories.

So whether your riding in the comp or just out for a hike or casual ride to watch some sweet riding come on out and bring your camera, most sections are in the forest so prepare for low light. Some nice view points of Brittania Village and the ocean down below as well. Some key spots to check:
between section 6 and 7 amazing view point called stone rock, huge wall called awesome rock on section 9 and nice view as well between 14 and 15. To see awesome rock copy and paste this link www.vimeo.com/11390979

Hope to see you there.

ricky styles
ps.
for some great pics from over the years click on this link for Andrew Deboer's site. www.picasaweb.google.com/trialsguy for his video's click http://www.vimeo.com/trialsguy/albums

playground whistler

2010-05-03T11:13:00.000-07:00

It's Monday back to work day, nice and sore from riding this past weekend. Saturday Clayton, Simon Lidner, Andrew D., Kelly Walters, Gerry Shuttleworth and I rode Playground in Whistler. Here's some shots and vid. from the ride. Sunday rode Conroy with Frank Varga, Ola Mau, Sean Dickson and Tim Tallevi. No picks or Vid. (You'll see some in the older posts)Good times. Conroy Creek half way between Whistler and Squamish and Playground 5 mins north of Whistler are my two favorite rideing areas

styles

Here's the link for the youtube vid from ioco april 25th
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqaEi58UcO4

secret track

2010-04-28T13:21:00.000-07:00

here's some footage i just came across while makeing the new movie, a track i built a little while ago somewhere in the Okanagan,

fun! more to see in the upcoming putt putt 2 looking to release next month.

ride on!

Styles

2010-04-19T23:25:00.000-07:00

Well it's Monday night, just heading to bed, thought i would post a little note, got out with Spencer today, took a ride in Brittania to check the loop for the HighTraction Trial and found some amazing areas for sections. should be fun, that Trial is in Brittania may 16, parking at the cauldasack on copper drive, more details later. On another note, I was out riding yesterday with some friends, tried to get up a fairly simple little 3 step next to 20 foot cliff, didn't make it, lost my footing and fell all the way down, luckily I wasn't too badly injured just a big slash in my arm and bruising and swelling, could have been much worse, got lucky. just wanted to say, be careful out there, look before your leap. here's i vid of me hitting a big splatter with a little step afterwards, thanks to geoff aaron showing me the way. andrew d's footage.

later.

styles

Geoff Aaron riding GasGas Trials at Ioco,

2010-04-15T09:58:00.000-07:00

Hey Putters!

Here's a nice little Video of Geoff Aaron hitting some big walls at Ioco.(fyi he's 6'4" and he's up off the ground about a foot on the bike you do the math) Very cool.
More to come, let me know if you have any special request's for video you might want to see, I've got lots. On this segment notice he touches no feet to the ground that would have been a clean! lol
Styles

2010-04-14T09:11:00.000-07:00

Hey there! Well it's been a while since I posted a blog, actually Sept. 1st 09 I think. I moved back to Squamish mid last summer from Naramata. I have been quite busy with moving and getting re-organized. Squamish and the Sea to Sky Corridor is the place to be for Trials, MTB and snow action. Never mind the lakes and beaches. So I've got lots of photos and video to get going for the new putt putt 2 teaser. I will be posting some highlights here on Fresh Dirt so drop by often. If you have questions about trails in the Sea to Sky Corridor feel free to contact us. There are all levels of riding here as well, so don't be shy come and ride.

Here's a little clip from yesterdays ride in Brittania on a Trail called Reach Around off of Energizer Bunny. It's a splatter over a gap you don't want to fall into. (Cory D. I assume you built this) Just a little something to get you going.
more to come....e.g. footage of Geoff Aaron and Wilson Craig in Conroy creek south of Whistler last Sunday, Trial in yankee flats in Vernon, Geoff's trials clinic and more.

Ride On!
Styles

Conroy ride, aug 28/09

2009-08-31T23:59:00.000-07:00

In attendance was Tim T., Trevor P., Andrew D. and myself. Good times on the endless rock and beautiful views of Conroy. Trevor who comes from a background of downhill racing and enduro was feeling very at home after about 10 or so rides on the trials action.
Thanks for the ride
rick

arc levers in stock!

2009-08-06T14:56:00.000-07:00

Trials Motorcycle Arc levers are now in stock! They sell for 85 each, very worth it. Super adjustable and great warranty. "fold em don't break em"
contact rick at r1styles@telus.net or 604 213 9378.

thanks,

rick

Day 2 on route to Joss Mtn, near three valley gap

2009-08-03T17:53:00.000-07:00

Day 2,
Headed out from Kelowna after having a nice breaky. Got the neccessary grocerys and headed for Joss Mtn. Arrive at the camping area unloaded and headed up about 12 kms of fire road to not finding the trail entrance. After some searching ripping up different service roads finally found the entrance. The troops gathered and up we went. The trail was fairly overgrown at the beginning, still very neat cruising through the beautiful vegatation. Eventually we busted into the alpine at a spot called the Ampatheatre. Had a rest there and continued up to the Cabin, evuntually reached the cabin at 7800 ft above sea level. Very cool. We then proceeded to do some trundling(rolling rocks) some laughs for sure, sean was loving it. I think Justin got the biggest one to go. Had a quick ride down and proceeded to Golden to Join Cory for riding the rest of the weekend.

over and out.
rick

Day 1 Trials motorcycles in B.C. Canada. 5 day trip to Golden

2009-08-03T10:46:00.000-07:00

Okay finally got some time to post some stuff from our trip last week, First day left Squamish on Route to Kelowna, cruised through downtown van. as we had to pick up the first Roof Top Tent in Richmond. pics later. The crew consisted of Sean, Tim, Gerry and myself. Sean mostly rode his street bike, sometimes putting it the trailer to have a break and a hang out. A quick stop outside of Keremeous for a quick climb to a summit Sean had checked out and wanted to hit. We then had a drop off of a GasGas enduro in Summerland to some happy riders. Finally we arrived in Kelowna where Andrew and Cheryl James welcomed us with a nice BBQ and bevys. Gerry slept in his van and the rest of us all had nice beds to sleep in. thanks guys.

trials adventure in bc

2009-07-21T17:35:00.000-07:00

Hi all,

Just to you let know, me and some friends are heading out of Squamish on Route to Kelowna to stay at another Trials guys house for the night. We will be hitting the beaches from Penticton to Kelowna thursday afternoon. Then a BBQ at Andrew's house and then maybe an evening ride in Peachland. Heat depending. Friday morning(possible ride) we'll be again hitting the beach and then off to Golden for the weekend. We will be riding the Cliffside trail along with a couple Alpine rides on the weekend. Probably riding morning and evening with river action inbetween. Sunday night could be hitting White Swan hot springs for the night then off to the Kooteneys for a day and then home to Squamish.

Anyone interested in Joining us along the way is tottally welcome. If you need parts, gear or a just a good time call Ricky at 604 213 9378.

See Ya!
Ride On!

Superstar Trial Video Pictures

2009-06-23T13:25:00.000-07:00

Here's some pics and video from the Sunday. Lot of riders came out for the fun challenging sections. Started to rain for the second lap, which made things a bit interesting. Jnr/Int. had three laps of about 10 sections. Adv. Exp. and Champ had three laps of 10 sections. It was tight to get back within the time limit. A few riders got time penalties.
bye for now.
styles

Golden Ride

2009-06-17T09:08:00.000-07:00

Okay Golden. Sweet riding on Mt. Seven. Rode with Justin Peterman and Cory Knapp Sat. night.
Ride began with me trying to unload my bike which was locked up to my truck, not happening, realized my key for the lock was at Home. So off I went back to Justins to cut the lock, got it done in no time and we were off. Blazed the Cliffside loop, got out of the trial at 10:30pm with it just getting dark. Golden being right on the time zone line you can ride nice and late with out it being to hot. Sunday consisted of two rides. One from mid morning till 2ish then back to Justin's newly built dock(he lives right on the Columbia river) for a nice swim and Salmon bbq. Then back into the trails at 7 for some more punishment. If your looking for a good challenge Cliffside has got it. Big rock walls technical sections and steep hill climbs. Don't worry if your mellow there's sally lines for you to rip.
Off to Kamloops... more pics to come, my connection just went all slow where I'm at right now. post them later
Styles

Hey You! Click here for a Ride in Naramata, Golden or....

2009-06-12T17:21:00.000-07:00

I out to will be heading to Golden tomorrow for a evening ride and a Sunday ride. Most likely ride Monday as well. Then off to Banff,Calgary area for a bit then back to Kamloops/Sunpeaks back Naramata for a nice rest. Let me know if you would like to join. Phone # at the bottom of the HighTractionsports home page. Then Superstars is the next big ticket event happening on June 20-21st. Two day event with very fun and challenging sections put in by Mr. Kit Williams and his Daughter Kristy Williams, who I will be trying to beat by the way...Also the big boys Dean Wangler, Wilson Craig, Ryan Bell?, Todd Nordin, Steve Day, Andrew Watson,Thomas Cordner and some of the HighTraction team, more later. Check back for video and pics from the next few days. For you all heading down to the Maple Ridge Blue Mt. trial, have fun and rip it up.
click on the link for Blaine Jensen's Video of the Outlaw National trial in Summerland. Nice work Blaine. Copy and paste or however you like to this on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHHGdBOaPmU

Below is a little vid of "Styles" and "Throttle" riding Hydro Rock in Conroy's Thunderdome!

On another note...

2009-06-08T12:51:00.000-07:00

Spent last weekend in Kelowna hanging with the Legendary Andrew James. Instead of riding we opted for some Training Kite action at the beach and then some Of road rock racing where the these modified Jeeps and buggies race twice through two different tracks(one each) best combined time wins.
Then the bonus stage where they had climb up this fairly steep rock face about 10 feet high turn around and go back down. One truck did flip over on the way down. Still waiting for the pics on the crash.
Anyone up for learning how to Kite? I think Andrew and I are going for it!
Bye bye oh a vid for ya!

Conroy Ride last Wednesday night June 3rd

2009-06-08T12:14:00.001-07:00

Sorry for the late post on this ride, been a bit busy with life lately. Here's some shots from the Conroy creek ride half way between Squamish and Whistler.
In attendance: Goldy, Andew Deboer, Kelly Walters(tired after a 48hr fast), Clayton, Tim and I. Super fun ride, rode pretty much the main lines showing the boys from Whistler around. On the way back to the parking lot Tim and I rode the new Double Exposure(until otherwise named) trail built by Throttle and a couple buddys here and there. Sick trail goes pretty much straight up these bluffs that over look the parking lot. Deadly for a quick fix for some up and lots of rock, some loose switch back to a glorious view of the Tantulas Range Glaciers when you reach the Ridge at the top.
thanks for ride,
now back to life..

Squamish Trials results

2009-06-04T18:40:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys and Gals out there, here's the results for the Squamish Trial from Sunday May 31.
Great event good times. Thanks to everyone who came out and rode or took pictures or simply just hung out. Spence and Chessy with the awsome beer trophys and chocolates. Prizes were also given to top 2 finishers in each class.
Story about the trial coming soon, here's the results for now. Lot's of photos from the trial coming tonight or tomorrow.

styles

Junior: 1st Oliver Cordts
2nd Tanner Nordin

Intermediate: 1st Kevin Wildeman
2nd Kevin Brennan
3rd Alex Walton (was fourth but moved up after recount of cards)

Advanced 1st Ted McDowall
2nd Jessy McDowall
3rd Andrew Deboer

Sportsman 1st Bob Clark
2nd Chris Walton
3rd Ted Blow

Senior 35 1st Phil Plasterer
2nd Don Doerkson
3rd Shane Black

Expert 1st Dean Wandler
2nd Todd Nordin
3rd Rick Hunte (Styles)

conroy ride 5:30ish

2009-06-03T01:36:00.000-07:00

Wed night ride at conroy creek, 20 mins north of squamish, turn right at salt sheds and park in the back. should be fun. Here's a vid of Andrew's Face/Edge in Brittania.

Squamish Trials Event

2009-06-03T00:26:00.000-07:00

Hey All!
Just guick note to say the Squamish Event was a huge success and super fun as well. We had 40 riders show up. Spectators were out and the rock was mostly grippy. Fun challenging sections. Spencer and the crew put some sweet sections in. Thanks for all the heart and hard work.
I'll have the results up sometime tomorrow. The trial pics will also be on the home page slide show and in the lounge pics area under squamish trial hopefully tomorrow. Here's a couple teasers for ya! Thanks Jamie Pierotti and Andrew James for the shots.

Good night!

Styles

brody rippin on the jumps

2009-05-29T00:13:00.000-07:00

I was in Crumpit woods today helping Spencer with some sections on the advanced expert loop, wow! he's made some sweet sections, lots of work. Good rock obstacles, get ready to be entertained and have fun! anyway on the way back to the parking area in Valleycliff, I ran into Brody hanging with some friends. I met Brody at the Hare Scramble at Cat Lake a few weeks ago. He raced his trials bike there. So he's telling me how he's just tried jumping his trials bike on the double at the entrance area. Brody being an avid mtn biker on the jumps. Found it easy to master some trickery. It was awsome, he was doing little supermans, no footer can cans and stuff.
Here's some pics.

squamish trial directions, sunday may 31

2009-05-28T14:10:00.000-07:00

Sunday May 31st. Sign up 9:30 ride at 10am.

Directions from Vancouver are: head north on Hiway 99 go past the chief(huge rock on right of highway) go down to the bottom of hill and turn right before bridge onto a gravel road. Go about 2 or 3 kms turn left at junction and a go a few hundred feet to parking and sign up area. From Whislter go south all the way through squamish, pass valleycliffe lights down hill past the Native centre on right go over bridge turn left onto gravel road.
Spectators can park in Ravens Plateau at the end of Valleycliffe. Turn into valley cliff on Valley drive or Guilford drive, at Westway avenue turn left go all the way to Ravens Plateau, where the road turns right 90 degrees park there. Follow path from the corner of road turn right go over the little bridge and head about 400 feet to sign up area.(you'll be behind the houses in Ravens plateau on a gravel road) Ask for directions to either the junior/intermediate or advance expert loop.
thanks see you there.

rick

sticks and stones,

2009-05-27T11:30:00.000-07:00

Last minute, going riding in Whistler sticks and stones, 5:30
call if you want to join 6042139378
rick