Nov 4 Rides

[bike4ever]

fastdogs - Did you ride Al Foster at Castlewood State park? I saw a family loading their trailer as I was leaving the parking lot.

It was beautiful in the 'Lou yesterday. I met two new women mountain bikers early in my warm up. One had her bike upside down with issues. I made a quick adjustment to her brake pad, and she was back on the bike.

I was able to ride with shorts and a long sleeve jersey. The trails were all covered with leaves which means you can't see the rocks. I went to a technical section to try and clear a very washed out part. Unfortunately, I landed hard on my knee. I'm glad I had some tissues with me.

As I was finishing, I ran into the two women from earlier in the ride. They were asking about the beginners trails in this park. I took them to one called "Love." It really is one of the easier trails for true mountain biking in this park. On our first slight climb, one girl didn't get into the easier gear and did a tip over on the trail. She landed hard on her knee and that was the end of our ride. Oh well, I just continued up the trail for another loop. It still was a beautiful ride.

[fastdogs]

I've never been to castlewood state park yet- it's been recommended though. I got on al foster trail just off of 109, outside of eureka. There's a parking area there where we loaded up. You can't miss the pink folding bike! Say hi if you do ever run into us, always interested in meeting more of the TE people!
vickie