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Edit GoPro HD videos Free Easy and Fast

August 5, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

Unlike the standard GoPro that recorded in .wma, the GoPro HD are encoded in mpeg4 h.264 format. Now although this format has been around for quite some time, a lot of video editors will not import the MP4 format. Like many others I was unpleasantly surprised by this, and I did not have a clue where to start, so in all cases like this, I got my help from Google. What I did know, is what I did NOT want. To spend a lot of money on a professional video editor A massive resource hog running … [Read more...]

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Owenhouse Bicycling and Fitness Bozeman

July 28, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

A day before I did one of my rides in Bozeman, I went through my camelbak to check all my spare parts. I have made it a habit to carry 2 of everything I might need to at least get me off the trail if anything happens to my bike. I noticed that I only had one spare derailleur hanger, so I wanted to get a second. It was for a Giant, so I needed a Giant dealer. With a bit of research I found that Owenhouse Bicycling & Fitness in Bozeman was my best bet. Straight from my ride the next day … [Read more...]

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Crashes on Curly Lake Highline Trail

July 24, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

Crash on Curly lake Highline Trail Tobacco Root Mountains

Yesterday I did the Curly Lake Highline Trail in the Tobacco Root Mountains near Cardwell. 6 brutal hours, 4 hours mental climb and 2 pretty bad crashes within 5 min. Result, bruised ribcage, swollen wrist, possibly a torn calf muscle and lots of bacon. If the swelling of wrist and bruised ribcage doesn't improve soon, I'll have to pay a visit to a quack Next stop.. Helena Montana Video stills of the 2 crashes [ videos will be uploaded soon with the trail article] . … [Read more...]

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Giant Trance X4

July 23, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

Yesterday I went to Owenhouse Bike Shop in Bozeman for a $12 spare derailleur hanger and left the shop with a brand new bike.. a bit impulsive? maybe!... a necessity?... No!.. But it sure feels good. So now my big problem is I have to decide which bike to take on which trail!!... man, life is a b1tch!! About the Giant Trance X4 2009 . Frame Technology Trance X is cutting-edge superiority with features like a hyper-engineered main triangle, absolutely dialed geometry and 5 inches … [Read more...]

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HDR Mountain Bike Photography

July 11, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

This year I have started shooting HDR images on the trails, personally I am really intrigued by this method, and I actually like the outcome of the photo's. For everyone that has never heard of HDR photography, just google it for plenty of info, but in short it means the following.. In image processing, computer graphics, and photography, high dynamic range imaging (HDRI or just HDR) is a set of techniques that allow a greater dynamic range of luminances between the lightest and darkest areas … [Read more...]

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Mayhem heading to Michigan

June 10, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

Finally, I am on my way to Michigan, where I should arrive on June 14th to start my 2010 Mountain Bike Trails USA Tour... I had to make drastic changes to my plans, I had planed to start in the Lake Tahoe area California, 2 weeks ago, but after arriving in the USA on May 14th I received a letter from the USCIS [ U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services] that I had to appear in person for a meeting, so that delayed me by 3 weeks. The second reason I changed my destination, is because I … [Read more...]

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Giant on the Trails

June 9, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

Images of last years adventure of the Giant taken on various USA Trails during the 2009 Mountain Bike Mayhem Tour … [Read more...]

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Downhill Mountain Bike Racing at Beech Mountain North Carolina

June 8, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

Beech Mountain Resort has teamed up with Lees-McRae College's Cycling Program, to offer three downhill mountain bike and slalom racing events in 2010. Three race weekends are set for the summer: July 10 and 11 August 7 and 9 September 11 and 12. Amateur and professional categories will be offered. The Saturday downhill race will take place at Beech Mountain Resort and the Sunday Slalom race will take place at Lees-McRae College. To find out more information about the 2010 … [Read more...]

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Best energy drink for diabetics

May 31, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

I am really happy I found this product, and would like to share it with the MTB community. I myself am lucky, I do not have think twice about what I take with me to eat or drink when I shred the trails, and yes, like most riders I take high energy drinks and Energy bars... and still, after a good few hours I feel drained.. so I can't even imagine how difficult it must be for a diabetic. How many of you know someone with Diabetes?.. Here's my story: When I started riding at the age of 16 … [Read more...]

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Roam

April 10, 2010 By RIP3D Leave a Comment

The most highly anticipated mountain bike video releases of the year, ROAM is the second film from the critically acclaimed group of film makers know as The Collective. Shot on gloriously detailed 16mm film, ROAM really pushes the boundaries, as much in terms of cutting edge riding as breath taking cinematography. Shot in eight primary locations including the North Shore, Moab, Prague, Morocco Whistler Bike Park, British Columbia and producing 100 hours of raw footage. Roam promises to be … [Read more...]

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