Jump Session #1

Today was all about clearing that one gap jump at the top of Culvert Trail.

We took a few practice runs at it . . . and then hit it and cleared it . . .

and then cased it. Then it turned into a flat changing (and broken chain fixing) session as we tallied up three collective flats for the day. Jumps and flats -- all in all it was a good start. Now we are readying for Jump Session #2.

kd

MTBing is the Best Medicine

When the weight of the world is on your shoulders and you're having difficulty pulling out of a funky mood . . . there's nothing like getting on your bike for a quick skip and hop down a beautiful trail to set your world straight and put a huge smile back on your face. The welcoming glow of single track. (Auburn, CA)

kd

Awww, race cancelled

Apparently the first Gold Country Gravity Cup race was cancelled due to lack of participants (come on people!). However, an "event" is still happening that day, April 3rd . . . and apparently a bbq. - Thanks for the nod Olmstead. haha.

kd

Sometimes We Hike

. . . and sometimes we need to take our bikes back to the places we hiked and ride. -Fern Creek Trail, Mt. Tamalpais.

Mud

With all the rain it's been a bit muddy around here lately. Luckily, it doesn't stop us from doing what we love the most! However, it does mean that almost as much time is spent on clean up as it is on riding -- and sometimes you have to choose your lines competing with where the water is running -- and even past some waterfalls in rocky areas where there hadn't been a waterfall before. (It catches you a little off-guard when you come flying up to it). It all just adds to the gooey, slippery, sludgy excitement. It's in complete juxtaposition to the gritty, powdery dirt of summertime at Northstar -- which I am dreaming of too.

Since the Gold Country Gravity Cup Series in Auburn (our backyard) starts in three weeks and there is training to be had, I hope Stonewall has a chance to dry out a little because here we come! Muddy or not.

kd