yes they are..Don't be taking me out of context damn it. Those sections are as "cliffy" as I want.
yes they are..Don't be taking me out of context damn it. Those sections are as "cliffy" as I want.
We were actually all there except for Carl by 9am and that was AFTER a full breakfast. SoLooks like you guys had a fun ride, couple of questions, what are all those tall green things? They are everywhere and look like they could do some damage if you hit one. More importantly, how did you manage to get such a large group riding before 2pm? Everytime you are in the dez, between waking up, eating, prepping, eating, deciding exactly where to ride, and eating, it's a miracle to get a group of five going before sunset.
Let me know the secret.
So here is another installment. After I uncorked my bike from the tree and we had a little rest, we were off on the next section. I catch up to Trav on this trail and follow him to the end. Listen to the end when we stop...
Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0XBBFaBsZs
Looks like you guys had a fun ride, couple of questions, what are all those tall green things? They are everywhere and look like they could do some damage if you hit one. More importantly, how did you manage to get such a large group riding before 2pm? Everytime you are in the dez, between waking up, eating, prepping, eating, deciding exactly where to ride, and eating, it's a miracle to get a group of five going before sunset.
Let me know the secret.
No kidding right? When rinding out at Spangler, I leave my house at 6am, arrive at 8am and on the bike by 8:30am. On this trip, I left at the same time, drove a short 1hr to the destination and did not see the saddle until 10:30amLooks like you guys had a fun ride, couple of questions, what are all those tall green things? They are everywhere and look like they could do some damage if you hit one. More importantly, how did you manage to get such a large group riding before 2pm? Everytime you are in the dez, between waking up, eating, prepping, eating, deciding exactly where to ride, and eating, it's a miracle to get a group of five going before sunset.
Let me know the secret.
You were rocking those trails Trav. I think I have more vid of you on another section.sweet. i never get to see myself ride. Thanks for that CDA... sorry i was so slow.... its those damm turns and stuff.
That was a fun little section. I have a few more so stay tuned.nice vid! I think from all the Vids so far, that trail is my favorite.
i almost had a head on going up the fireroad on sunday. 2 guys coming down both lock up...i lock up and slide between the 2 of em.Another great video CDA. One thing that I always get bugged about is oncoming traffic. When you guys are in the front and clipping along, do you ever think of someone doing the exact same thing only going in the other direction? I think I am more conscious of this ever since my buddy got whacked. I love to be in front if possible to avoid the dust factor but this always haunts me, especially on the tight narrow trails.
Another great video CDA. One thing that I always get bugged about is oncoming traffic. When you guys are in the front and clipping along, do you ever think of someone doing the exact same thing only going in the other direction? I think I am more conscious of this ever since my buddy got whacked. I love to be in front if possible to avoid the dust factor but this always haunts me, especially on the tight narrow trails.
i almost had a head on going up the fireroad on sunday. 2 guys coming down both lock up...i lock up and slide between the 2 of em.
This is also why i usually dont ride on the weekends. I get my rides in midweek when the trails are less crowded. If i can actually get soemone out with me ill push it and not worry about head ons... but if i see people it definitely slows me down cause of that thought.
When it comes to roads in general or wide trails I "try" and stay as far right as possible...the possibility of head-ons is lessened (IMO) As for dust, I was told by a friend of mine who use to race desrt and what he says is true...if you're behind anybody and it's dusty, ride faster, get up closer so the dust they kick up goes around you......yea, that's the look I had when I tried it and he went down...kind of like when A2 dumped it in the ditch on the rez ride except HIS eyes were bugged out because I almost "center punched" him in the boys! . I decided to ride sweep (drag for us cowboys) and suck up as much dust as possible to help the environment...
yea i was all the way to the right... the thing is even tho its a fire road there is a single track of smooth usually... they were in that smooth track going wide as well.