Different trails, different Experience,dangerous encounter while Mountain biking

[Giulianna23]

Not sure where you were, but the short answer is, "yes." My partner has unintentionally squished one snake of unknown species and almost squished a cotton mouth.

Where we ride they like to come onto the trail to sun. All you can do is try to look ahead.

On the flip side there have been many many rides with no snake sightings.

Thats in Lubbock Texas.

I was aware of the terrain ,flora and fauna. I even told my son from the very first day to look ahead just in case...but never thought I was going to see one of those soo darn close. I am glad I didn't tell my son to go in front like sometimes I do.

Another thing is that we got a lot of thorns in our tires and a few flats . Had to get some self seal tubes to be able to keep the tires rolling. Do you guys use a specific kind of tubes or liners to prevent continuos flats?...

My son enjoying the trails

She made sure I remember not to mess with Texas

Me having a blast!

My lovely bike