July 4 - Knebal Springs Trail

6 riders out for some fun. Plenty of climbing, but it was not without its rewards. The ride was capped by a 45-minute descent back into the campground, a good reminder to me about why I like to mountain bike so much. Those guys down at Mt Tam were on to something, and it wasn’t about transportation, it wasn’t about making a statement, it was about having fun, pure and simple. Not every ride has to be a test. Unless of course you are out to prove that you can finish a 20-miler after a maple bar and a crème-filled donut. Looking forward to hitting the McKenzie River Trail later this month or next.

Oh, and if you are in town this weekend and feel like watching some cool track racing, check out the Alpenrose Velodrome Challenge, Friday-Sunday at Alpenrose Dairy. For more information, including a spectator guide (Track Racing 101), go to: http://www.alpenrosechallenge.com/

-Smack