Blacks Grove Group Ride

Every Wednesday night, pretty much year round, the folks responsible for building and maintaining the Black's Grove mountain bike trail system hold a ride. It is a "no drop" ride, meaning the pace is low key with focus on helping out new riders and working on skills etc. The ride is one lap which is around 8 miles. The first half of the trail is some of the most technical natural hand build trail in the state. Next month they will be hosting a race which will include a trail run.  

 

I try to get over at least once a year and the week after the bike race at Maplelag, I finally made it over. There were about 20 riders with a mix of male and females, ages and skill ability. Pretty typical each Wednesday.

Before I met up with the group, Ben Olson and Isaac Hale and I hooked up for a lap.

One of the quick drops.

In the very tight and twisty with Isaac and Ben. You find out real quick if your handlebars are wide.

Isaac cleaning a tight corner.

Isaac's dad Todd showing the kids how to ride a log.

Isaac had it the first lap, just missed the second time. Good stuff. Lots of laughs, no ego in this group and many of the group on the Maplelag team.
I've done the race a few times, hope to make it back this year. It's a tough course to race but always a good time.