If you go high enough there is still snow
Took the Ripmo on another ride on Logan, Utah, United States The ride – Logan, Utah, United States The bike – Ripmo
Tag: Ibis
Is it April?
Day two on Providence. Remembering my sore butt experience from yesterday I avoided the lower portion of the trails. With temps approaching the 50s in the valley the lower part of the road was a river of icy mud all the way up to the second parking lot where the snow was still hanging on providing a nice base upon which to ascend. The upper
And then I was on my butt
First day of the year. The Beargrease has been itching to get out so we tried out the trail and immediately my butt was introduced to the large patch of ice dominating the entrance. I used some colorful metaphors to describe the scene – me lying under the bike on the ice and considering giving up. However, putting on all this gear to go ride
Artistry in ice
Today was absolutely perfect. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
There’s something there that wasn’t there before
There’s a bit of new trail at the very top that will likely only exist during the winter. I love new trail. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
Above the rim shake
Green canyon started a bit slushy, then it was really perfect, then it was truly terrible. The top of the trail was post-holed. Riding it was like getting punched in the gut over and over so I bailed. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
Ice road trucking
Providence canyon was pretty perfect today. With everything perfectly packed I made it to the waterfall again and had a great descent. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
New snow
New snow means better traction and re-breaking trail. Glad for some white, fluffy stuff. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
Slick rocks
Slip sliding on the ice and rocks today. We need new snow. The ride – Providence Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo
Single speed, pay to play day
The Forrest Service now requires money to play in Green Canyon despite volunteers doing all the work. I forgot my battery so today was a single speed day. Luckily I left it in a low gear. The ride – Green Canyon, Utah The bike – Ripmo