Guy rides from Ottawa to Whistler on a DH Bike

[axisofevelknievel]

Article (http://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/pique/index.php?cat=C_Columns&content=Travel+story+1227)

[sAFETY]

Intense needs to hire him for an add:

"Best pedaling DH Bike on the planet! How many frames have gone both down AND UP the rockies?"

[jd4130]

holy crap, that guy is the man. I thought i was tough the first time i pedaled up a mountain on my DH bike. good times

[*GiMpY_jR*]

thats freeking amazing.. when i got to whistler i'd take a break then do aline

[thewalrus]

I wonder how many tires he went through - 2.5" soft compound downhill tires don't last very long on pavement!

Also: How the hell do you mount panniers on a rear-suspension bike? Lock the rear suspension at max-out travel?