The Alliance got out and rocked some trail maintenance yesterday on the Goose. It was a success and you can all thank Big D, Kimmy, Fixie, Tude and Jordan for not running into those tree branches next time you are out that way. If you happen to get hit in the head so hard that you forget where you are at, you also can thank us for ensuring that all the signs say Gooseberry Mesa Trail, just in case you, you know, forget…
The group split twice. Danny and I ended up riding back to the car together only to find that his truck was gone. We first thought that was because Kim had taken the girls home but the note you see to the left explains the real reason. They made it back just a few minutes after we got done.
So the short of the long, a good time was had, and some work got done on the trail.
Photo evidence.
I hope to see more of you out next time.
Moving on.
In community related news, Fixie has officially started at the shop freeing me up to do other things, like not spending 10 hours every day at the shop. This also meant that I got to ride after work today because there was still light in the sky when I got off. So Dave and I headed on over to what used to be known as the Rhythm and Blues but I have renamed, since I have that kind of power, the Dichotomy of the Rhythm and Blues.
I enjoyed this little ditty. At 2.5 miles, it’s not really much of a ride, I did two laps to say I had rode, but it is a good work out. I found myself either on the brakes or mashing on the pedals. There isn’t much in between for this trail. Hence the addition of Dichotomy to the name. I would recommend this for anyone who wants a quick after work ride or is just sick of everything else in the area. It has its own flavor and it is fun, just come prepared to replace some pads afterward.
In related news, I have now had some good rides on the “prototype” tires. And I am impressed. More so with the front Ground Control tire. It rolls fast and corners like a champ. The Captain is no longer my choice of tires up front. The Fast Track in the rear rolls just as fast as the old version but seems to hook up a lot better in the loose stuff. I have only lost traction a few times on steep climbs, and that’s on my singlespeed. Definitely impressed and I’ve found my new tire combination. Not that there was anything wrong with the last set I had. These tires definitely don’t suck.
And to end this post off, a little reminder that we will be rocking the streets of SG this Friday. Meet at the Main Street Garage and come prepared to bust a lung. We will be invading Iggy’s when it is all said and done.
I think that is all.
Out.