HOV

Q:How many vehicles does it take to get 9 mountain bikers to a trailhead.

A: 8

The funny thing is that only three of the vehicles didn’t start at the shop.  I’m well aware my truck is a P.O.S. but come on.  Skid jumped in with me and EVERYBODY else drove separate and alone.  We got a little bit of stinkeye as we rolled through the high-rent district  parade style.  That’s right,…wassup.

Aside from our ecologically irresponsible carpool, we had a good time.    The point of tonight’s ride was to check out the reroute of the new Rush “flow” trail from the top of Clark’s.  After a nice warmup climb up Hog’s Hollow we regrouped and headed down.

You may remember I had ridden this trail before.  And since then has “discussed” it on UMB a few times.  Last time we rode it, the trail was good for a few hundred yards and then started doing odd things for a downhill-specific trail.  Namely going uphill.  The reroute has completely abandoned the second section in favor of totally different real-estate.  The trail now rolls mostly downhill, and will become one of several good options down.  Several bermed turns, and rollers are riding in nicely though they currently are covered in marble sized pebbles that make cornering tough.  There are still some jumps that are frankly stupid.  Either immediately before or after 180 degree switchbacks which require substantial reductions in speed.  Some new jumps have been added on straightaway sections that are fun, nothing dangerous just opportunities to get your wheels off the ground a little.

Things could go very well for this trail and I’m excited to see what future plans are for the bottom half.

We opted to climb Clark’s back up and it’s good to see that my legs are finally coming back.  Jake took first in the unofficial TT aspect of tonight’s ride followed by Oilcan.

I beat the only person I was worried about beating and I’ll leave it at that.

Fun ride, thanks guys.