derestricted

For some reason left hand wallrides feel more sketchy.

Christof.

Slideshow

I havent posted anything in a while so felt like sharing a few thoughts and links that have crossed my path recently……

Since I went on holiday the markets seem to have turned on their heads, especially Oil, Gold and the US$, and more than a few have been stung by it.

Some people think the recent military action is the beginnning of the end while, as often, there seems to be more and more going on than meets the eye….

Last night I listened to a couple of students near me in a pub discussing whether it was justifiable to kill 6 Billion in order for 1 Billion to have adequate resources to live on…is it? Is that even a legitimate discussion?!

Meanwhile people just keep on spending stupid money on houses, including this one just along the coast from where I was on holiday… or this extra ordinary converted church I photographed recently, on the market for an unlikely £3m…

Or this Behemoth, on for £10m…

So in the wider world, are certain groups really still intent on provoking war?

Its easy to let it all just overwhelm, so I’ve been going here and dreaming of simple pleasures and next winters snow….

However, its clear that the months between now and when I actually get out of both this creaking industry and this stinky cynical city are going to be one hell of a ride…..
Luke

Slideshow

Short hike up GaisbergSpitz

Last night we went for a sunset bbq, but missed the sunset and somehow managed to not bring any coals (until after sunset), a bbq, (just a tinfoil tray), knives, tongs or anything else. The food tasted like wood but the beer was good.

Slideshow

My good friend PJ Just got back from a trip to Iran and checked in:
“Some pics of Persepolis, Yazd and Shiraz, the ancient Persian capital.

Persepolis just about humbles anything I have seen in Italy or Greece. Built during the period of Kings Darius, Cyrus and Xerxes about 500 BC.

Amazing texts and scriptures by various Kings, showing how far ahead the Persians were in regards to early Democratic thinking as well as basic human rights.

Drove by Natanz too, where the underground nuclear site is located. 30k each way littered with manned anti aircraft positions. There was definitely an aura of readiness and imminent attack possibility.

Very tense in that region and friggin hot, from 44-48 every day.
Various pics of ancient villages, anti Israel and pro Hezbollah propaganda too…as always;)

Later…
P”

Slideshow

Just wanted to share some shots I took at the WRC in Finland, have the feeling that Derestricted needed some motorized stuff and not only bicycles… The rally was quite cool, pain in the ass to get from stage to stage as a spectator though, but when these guys comes 160+ on tiny gravel roads just meters away from you it’s kinda worth it.

The finnish way of having a party…

Slideshow

Random Egyptian hieroglyphics copy on a wall in the countryside outside Salzburg.

We went on a 50km ride around the outskirts of Salzburg. Uphill is not my thing at all, but it was pretty fun.

Slideshow

hahaha

Several of the crew from my work at Kiska cycled up to the top of a nearby mountain, those more inclined to the downhill met them at the top and together we had a pretty sketchy but super fun steep, full of roots and rocks ride down through the woods. I didn’t really get any action shots, it was too dark in the woods and although I pressed the button, the camera refused to take a picture almost every time.

Slideshow

Loving this Westbeach spring Jacket. Super lightweight, lets the heat out and stops the wind getting in. Makes me look a bit like a humbug but I like it a  lot.

After climbing half way up three times over the last year, we finally made it to the top of one of the Hochkönig peaks. It was a pretty tiring climb but not too technical, although there were a few sketchy parts. Felt so good to stand at the top though.

Slideshow

And what better way to bring on the weekend than to laugh at this idiot! (although to be honest for all the crimes he has commited he should be locked up rather than laughed at!)
Peace.

Slideshow

Sunset bomb down from the top of the mountain above Salzburg with our friend Steve who is visiting from Berlin…

Slideshow

Interesting concept and great photos make up this campaign for Australian Clothing company Insight.

Slideshow

I havent skated for years but there is a small park by my work, so a few of us headed there at lunch a couple of times this week. After a few tries I got my boardslides dialed in again which felt great.

Slideshow

We drove 4 hours up into Germany for a very nice, and eventually very drunken wedding, with one of the best live bands I have ever seen.
Man, I got way too drunk though, the drive back the next day was evil.

Slideshow

This is by far the most fun and usefull aplication I have come across for a while. You have a button within your browser and can then seach and view Youtube, Google, flickr, Amazon etc in a much richer and more interactive manner. Check it out here, it’s free.
I added a widget to derestricted.com too, so whenever I have photos under a post you can launch them in PicLens too once it is installed by clicking the icon next to comment.

Slideshow

From 147 to 122 in 2 weeks, thats a big drop. How low will it go, and how long will it stay down? If I knew I would be a rich man.

Zooming out a bit, the drop is still fairly small though…

Slideshow

Outside of the office last night…

Slideshow

this one is all about brand building, hence the big logo..

Some nice detailing though..

Slideshow

Former Kiska designer Martin Petersson who was responsible for the KTM X-Bow, the KTM SX and other bikes, and who now designs bikes at BMW (for middle aged men, or some new secret projects?), sent me these great photos of a race he went to last week in Northern Germany.

Slideshow

My friend yann designed some Alpinestars riding gear for Andre Villa and sent me some photos of him riding. Wicked.

Slideshow

Been getting into smacking a few golfballs 5 mins from work at lunchtimes with some friends.

Slideshow