Our main goal for the ride was to clear the singletrack section leading up to Antelope Peak of cholla. From Scott and Lee's recon trip, we learned that the trail was overrun with cholla. We did not find too much on the first singletrack leading up to the gasline section (pictured below)
Here is a typical field of cholla before we cleaned the trail. All of the sections around Antelope were the worst... they should all be ridable now.
A few cholla in the shoes...
Max and I hiked to the top of Antelope Peak to sign the register. Here are a few shots.
We enjoyed ourselves most of the day, laughing and brushing the trail here and there. The pace was somewhere between group riding and race pace for most of the day.
After the arch at Willow Springs the weather forecast of 20-30 mph winds ESE finally become apparent. Max cruised ahead of me back at Willow so we were both soloing the head wind. I had to make a run into Circle K for some much needed food was we neared the car.
Daily Mileage: 67 miles
January Mileage: 67 miles
3 comments:
Ouch! Even with Mr Tuffy's lining your tires, looks like those cholla's could still puncture the sidewall...
Good job, guys.
Larry
RideTHISbike.com
Only one flat, not too shabby.
Sweet - lotsa of miles and trail clearing as well.
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