Sunday, February 19, 2006
ShOrt HoRse MouNTain TriaL
Nick and I where looking for a slow trail to ride since we had some mean air visiting from alberta. Well we found one, I have only riden short horse twice because it is so techi and gnarly it seems like a constant game of power moves set up and a few power hills where you balence finness.
The trail was in great shape with no snow but it was cold around 20 at the top but plenty of sun and fun kept up warm. Sometimes a ride is called epic because it is long but around here it can mean a number of things. In the case of short horse mountian trail it is because it it is wicked as pissed rattlesnake. This trails has shoots and ladders, drops, rock wall rides slabs, gap jumps and rolly loose scree that makes you cringe at what may happen should you stack it. We did not wreck so it was a blast!!
Check out this trail if you dig it double black rocky.
Top tips for fighting frostbite and hypothermia on long rides.
1. put vasaline on your face (prevents cold spots).
2. use winter cycling boots!
3. search the single track, (for every mile per hr reduction it is close to a degree in wind chill).
4. start with warm sports drink. (it won't freeze as fast since it is a solution and you can drink more when it is't ice.)
6. head for the hills (see wind chill)
7. be modular don't count on one piece to keep you warm and pack a dry base layer in case of the sweats.
8. Bring over gloves. (they keep the chill away on the road sections)
9. Ride into the wind to start with (then you will know what your getting into).
10. Tell someone where you went and bring a space blanket so they can come look for you if the above wasn't enough.
Have fun. Jeremiah.
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