Riding with Whiskey

Follow Cam Friday from Nelson, NZ  on Maitai Face with the legend that is Whiskey Mike. 

When I asked Mike where he got his nickname from, he basically smiled and mentioned that he may, or may not have had some good times with a certain brown beverage. As delicious as whiskey is, I can say that it has never really been a friend of mine. I am more of a beer guy... And tequila. Lots of tequila. 

After having the pleasure of riding with Whiskey last year, I had naturally assumed that his nickname came from his reckless style on the bike. Got some fucks to give? Mike does not. Throttle open at all times. Loose as. After riding around Nelson a bit, this style makes perfect sense. In order to make it down some of these tracks, you have to be okay with your rear wheel swapping around a bit. That is normal. 

Whiskey is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet. He was more than happy to tour myself and Tom Sampson around Nelson on some of his favorites. We did a shuttle day with Gravity Nelson and banged out 7 laps of steep, tech, natural  trail. These trails don't have berms and are not sanitized or user friendly. How refreshing! I could definitely live in Nelson. 

 Mike and his wife started YUM Granola a few years ago and set up shop in a shipping container in their driveway. I have a ton of respect for people that build a business from nothing. These guys make some of the best granola in the world. Check out YUM  HERE
Careful though, if you order some, you will be addicted. Your next bad habit. Don't blame me. 

Back wheel love. Mike has a style all his own. Witnessing debris flying off of Mike's rear wheel is a normal occurrence. If you ride close enough, some of the debris may hit you in the face. Don't worry, that is normal. JRA. Scandinavian flicks and nose picks go together like peanut butter and jelly. 

Back to the top for another please. Keep it locked right here as the New Zealand odyssey continues. Yup, still snowing in Colorado.