Get Off My Trail
The mountains called and I could no longer resist. Skull Crack started easy, turned into a pretty good climb, rewarded me with spectacular views and then stabbed me in the leg. It’s a very overgrown trail and I’m guessing it doesn’t see a lot of wheeled traffic. The branches from low scrub oak grab and scratch at your arms and legs. One rogue branch caught
North Fork Park is a great introduction to the pure joy of riding a trail because the trail is awesome. We started on Spork which is MTB only and directional depending on the day. These guys showed no fear or any drop or switchback. There are climbs but they don’t last so long that they wear out my youngest. After Spork we rode 365 and
The Tree was lonely. I had time. The ride – Jardine Juniper Trail The bike – Ripmo
Morning meetings mean no morning ride which means afternoon ride which still means sweating like crazy in the heat. Logan Canyon is still the place to go to drop a few degrees and prevent baking your buns. The ride – Providence, Utah The bike – Bianchi Cavaria
I had no intention of riding as far as I did but sometimes the asphalt calls to me and my legs are OK with not stopping. The ride – Porcupine Dam, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
The sunflowers are in full bloom. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
Bren keeps asking to ride. This time he didn’t puke which is a great improvement. The ride – Jardine Juniper Trail The bike – Ripmo
Not a fast ride. I must have been really slow for the vultures to hang around waiting for me to drop. The ride – Porcupine Dam, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity
My Assegais have seen better days so it was time for new ones. I always forget how nice and grippy new tires are. While enjoying Providence Canyon the road crews closed and started chip sealing my path home so I added some distance to the ride on the return. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
Some rides require a lot of persuasion to keep my legs in motion. This was that kind of ride. Luckily the beauty of Logan Canyon is great motivation. The ride – Paradise, Utah The bike – TIME VRS Fluidity