2021 Mountain Biking

[Mothertucker]

Ugh! But it's dry heat, right?

Not in August, probably around 40% humidity that day, which certainly isn't tropical, but tolerable if you are prepared. It's rattler heaven down there too.

 

[Doug Briggs]

Not in August, probably around 40% humidity that day, which certainly isn't tropical, but tolerable if you are prepared. It's rattler heaven down there too.

Learn something every day. I hope to visit there sometime in the not too distant future.

 

[Doug Briggs]

With a late start, the mileage was low, but fun!

Trails in Summit can be rough and rocky. This one eventually was, but for the first few miles it was sweet, tight single track.

Looking across some sort-of wet lands at the 10 Mile range.

An unofficial 100 mile maker on the Colorado Trail (CT).

No one said 'cheese'! Documenting the new Hippo Trail re-route.

The Tiger Dredge.

 

[Andy Mink]

Awful day. Low 70s, no smoke, and not a cloud in the sky!

Mt. Rose proper is the tall one in the back ground. Mt. Rose ski area is towards the left on Slide Mt.

First clear shot of Downtown Reno in a while.

I'm not sure what color that is above the hill. I seem to vaguely remember it...

Above the wetlands at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park.

 

[ZionPow]

Best air quality in a long time. Leaves starting to turn near Snowbasin!

 

[4ster]

One more crystal clear blue sky day.

 

[Andy Mink]

Some trailhead work in the morning and park fun in the afternoon. I have the hardhat because it said wear a helmet!

 

[Tom K.]

^^^ @Andy Mink SENDING IT!!!

Here's a funny little story: I took this pic accidentally.

It looks like my young friend is pointing at my saddle, WHICH BROKE TWO MINUTES LATER!

He says he was hexing it.....

This, of course, occurred within a few feet of the outermost point of our 3 hour slugfest.

My legs really ache after riding all the way back standing 100% of the time.

I might not be "tip top" tomorrow.

 

[nay]

ms nay had work in Eagle yesterday so I went with her. I really love these trails, perfect long western slope erosion gulch fall line drops off a plateau with backcountry drop ins above that. Spots of brake slotted chalk chutes full of moon dust add to the fun.

Worlds Best is part of the enduro race we’ve done twice here in 2019/20 - I’m so much faster now. You could easily bag 5K vert just staying front side. I think this is my favorite kind of riding - it’s low obstacle tech but screaming fast. @Doug Briggs will recognize the last pic. The peak shot is looking back towards the Vail backcountry, the first is where I-70 is heading East back towards Vail. Such a gorgeous day.

 

[4ster]

Another nice day but I could see the smoke drifting in…

& the hills are getting ready to pop!

 

[AmyPJ]

^^ cool shot of that rocky section on Brim! ?? I might see you tomorrow. We could be dodging Xterra riders.

 

[4ster]

We could be dodging Xterra riders

That’s what I’m afraid of, I don’t like getting passed
Here is the course map, figure they’ll be doing pre-ride mañana. Bigger bike ride since they canceled the swim.
Run, bike, run.

 

[firebanex]

If I had skills with filters.. these might look close to how the sunset actually looked. Great after work ride on Tuesday night, leaves are just about done and temps were about 28* for the entire time.

 

[AmyPJ]

That’s what I’m afraid of, I don’t like getting passed
Here is the course map, figure they’ll be doing pre-ride mañana. Bigger bike ride since they canceled the swim.
Run, bike, run.
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Ugh, I was thinking Last Chance would be a good option. Might encounter runners galore (who will NOT be happy to see us.)

 

[4ster]

Ugh, I was thinking Last Chance would be a good option. Might encounter runners galore (who will NOT be happy to see us.)

I especially don’t like being passed by runners!


We will figure it out. Not too worried about the runners. When I had one of the pros staying with me a few years ago she only wanted to check out the mountain bike route don’t bother with a training run. Same with my niece when she did Xterra.

 

[Tom K.]

Things started out this morning looking like a fine day for a ride:

So I took my brand new race bike -- happy belated birthday to me -- on its first real ride, and found some great colors!

And then passed by a great rock feature!

4,600 feet of climbing. Nap time!

 

[nay]

Section 16 today with my son who decided to call in at work as “not coming”. The rain this summer has turned this downhill into a full face helmet affair. He forgot his half shell and only had his full face and goggles and that was spot on, especially since he ate shit in an erosion rut and ended up in the trees. The lower erosion control railroad ties are all 2’ erosion chute drops now. I really like the Fox X2 in the air, but a coil is a better choice in here to stay planted.

The drop once out of the madness is a new trail called Lion Trail and that’s a couple miles of whip fast flow with side features to pop off if you want. Just good stuff.

 

[Tony S]

From today's ride in Durango. @martyg has been helping us with local insight.

 

[martyg]

From today's ride in Durango. @martyg has been helping us with local insight. View attachment 143014

My pleasure. If you haven't been to Horse Gulch.... loop the Meadow and Stacy's. Retrace a bit if that loop and head to Telegraph. Up Telegraph. Drop into Big Canyon / Cowboy. Ride back dow to the valley. Puck up the @nimas River Trail back to town. I live at the top of Horse Gulch and that is a go-to ride.

If you are around this weekend, big fundraising rides for Fort Lewis College cycling team. Gravel, road and mtn. Big party at the campus afterwards. Deadline to sign up is tonight.

Let me know how I can help. Hit me up uf you want to meet for lunch. Enjoy.

 

[Tony S]

If you haven't been to Horse Gulch.... loop the Meadow and Stacy's. Retrace a bit if that loop and head to Telegraph. Up Telegraph. Drop into Big Canyon / Cowboy. Ride back dow to the valley. Puck up the @nimas River Trail back to town.

https://strava.app.link/TTCSXCdRNjb

First ride west of New York State for me. Ever.

We stopped a LOT for pictures and breathing.

Have to leave Saturday morning, unfortunately.