Man, we did an epic trail work-ride today.
There were 6 of us, Danno, DFT, Frenchy, Kennton, Dell, and myself, and we had 5 saw's.
Danno, Frenchy, Ken and Dell all pedal that nasty road in, while DFT and I took the easy way in, in my car!
Danno, Dell, Ken, and I went up Trabuco to Bell to Yeager. DFT, and Frenchy hike-a-biked up Yeager, and finished where I left off on Monday.
DFT says he is the KING of the Hike-A-Bike, and some how talked Frenchy into joining him. They did an outstanding job!
We were able to clear most of Trabuco, after the Christmas Tree. There were a couple of spots that we didn't get, but it's all ride-able now.
Are we having fun yet?
Trabuco trail pics from after the Christmas tree on up to the top.....Before
After
More to do....
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Before
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After reaching the top of Trabuco, we took a little break, and headed on over to Bell Ridge.
Ken asks again, "are we having fun yet"?
While we were working-riding Bell, we spotted the very rare Bell Ridge Tree Monkey!
This is a very rare animal. Enjoy the picture!
Bell looked a lot like Trabuco today.
That's right. Riders that ware full face helmets do trail work too!
These guys are worth their weight in gold if you ask me!
After
You can't get views like this at Aliso!
Santiago Peak.
Man, by the time we got to Yeager, we were done busting a$$, and ready to ride!
DFT and Chris did wonders to the top section of Yeager, and it showed. With the exception of a couple of downed trees that will need chainsaw work, this trail is clear!
Time for some FUN!!
Danno on the log drop turn, first try.
He didn't make the turn to the second drop, and hiked back up and did it again. He cleaned it that time around!
Second try is a charm!
I had a good old slow motion OTB, almost into a tree.
As Maxwell Smart would say, "missed it by that much"!
When we got into the steep sections of trail, I ate it hard. Took the end of my handlebars to the middle of my chest! I was surprised not to have an ODI imprint there!
I think DFT went off the edge of the trail, and down about 10-15 feet before stopping. He was fine, and continued to ride the rest!
All of the other guys gave it a go, but I don't think there were any cleans up there.
Danno giving the second steep a shot.
Dell on the same section.
Now, the last roller on this trail is steep, and requires a lot of brake control, and skill to get down.
I believe Ken road it, then crashed on the turn at the bottom, with Danno also riding if from part way down.
DFT dropped it clean!
The rest of us saved it for another day!
I have to trow out a HUGE THANKS to these guys for sharing their New Years Eve day with me, working on these trails!
I can honestly say that Trabuco, the upper portion of Bell Ridge, and all of Yeager Mesa, are ready to ride!
2009, here we come!