Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Red Hills

 I took Gage to Red hills for the first time last week. I've been avoiding taking any of the family down there because it can be very exhausting and not a lot of fun for people who aren't ready for that kind of suffering. But the weather was way to nice to pass up, besides he has to ride there eventually. 
 You can tell by the look on his face what he was thinking of Red Hills by this point. Not a happy camper!
 He was so angry that he didn't even enjoy Waterfall, my personal favorite trail there. I guess its an acquired taste. He shouldn't feel too bad I take Sean there every year and every year he swears he'll never ride there again.
 Lucas and I went back Saturday. Unfortunately I think this whole next season is going to look a lot like this. I did get Lucas to model my new hand powered chainsaw though.  I think your supposed to show it cutting wood not as a scarf, just saying.
 Before
After. That little saw works like a charm. I hope that we can get everyone doing a little maintenance on every ride. It would make the spring cleanup so much easier. Also in situation like this one it keeps people from routing the trail around the main line and potentially drawing attention from the eco warriors. Awesome ride overall. Couldn't ask for nicer weather.

Saturday, January 7, 2017

Starting off the new year right!

 New Years Day! Had to start out with a ride. Snow or no snow. We decided to climb Lightning and descend the Dam trail.  I actually got Brent out is the cold wet trails. He had to admit he had fun.
 Brent brought Scott and his wife Lisa. They were loving riding new trails even if parts were covered in snow. Honestly I loved riding down in the snow. It wasn't that hard to stay on the trail. Climbing in the snow was very tiring though.
Definitely lots of foot work to stay upright. Lisa was a trooper though, I don't think she complained once.

Monday, January 2, 2017

Just like old times

I managed to steal Bobby away from his family on his last day in California. We took advantage of the great weather at Red Hills. It was lots of fun riding and talking with Bobby. Half way through the ride I realized our conversations were like he never left. I couldn't even guess how many hours we have talked about tires and wheel sizes and every other part that must be making us slower over the years. Have fun is the Islands "Loafer".