Tips for mtn biking in the rain?

[Tabby]

I haven't been to the forum for awhile, but thought I'd chime in too!

As a basic standard, we close our trails for 24 hours/inch of rain and folks are pretty good about posting on local forums trail conditions and damage.

Saturday we were out and though we started sunny and dry, it decided to rain about 12 miles into our 19 mile ride making the last 7.5 miles pretty slick... slick roots, slick rocks, slick logs, slick leaves, slick off-camber clay soil. After a couple falls on those slick obstacles I opted for walking over them and riding what I could on the trail within my comfort level. I was totally frustrated, but finally made it back to the car with only a couple bruises and scrapes. I couldn't figure out how to manuever the slick stuff. Other suggestions would help .... even though I find no shame in walking.

[fatbottomedgurl]

Yeah we stay off the trails here when it's wet in southern california but I wish they would get that message to the equestrians. Horses can destroy a beautiful single track.