Off-Season Trials Mayhem
This week’s bike trials group ride was a contrasting mix of pushing limits and complete mess.
There’s more than just one type of trials riding!
This week’s bike trials group ride was a contrasting mix of pushing limits and complete mess.
A pack of coyotes must’ve made a kill close to where we were riding, because at one point they started yelping. But that’s not really what this is all about.
As we ride these crazy seatless bikes on rocks and walls next to the road, drivers (and runners) going by just don’t know what to think.
When you’ve got a good crew, there’s nothing like that group ride vibe! Riding with this crew is always a blast.
Dan and I headed to Scott’s house for a session in his backyard. We barely scratched the surface of all the features Scott has for trials and mountain biking!
This was a fun ride on the shoreline at Rocky Neck State Park. In addition to fun riding, we had some interesting challenges, though I won’t spoil it for you.
During this group ride, we spent most of the afternoon riding a few fallen trees. Many attempts. Many fails. Lots of fun!
During this group ride at one of our local favorite spots, we took the opportunity to explore a part of the park area that we hadn’t ever ridden before.
Since it was such a beautiful day (and I’m on vacation), I figured a trials ride on some pallets in the front yard was in order. I started out trying to do a few basics, then figured it was probably a good idea to practice my nemesis: rollups onto tall Read more
Somehow everyone except Jim and I were busy this past Thursday for the weekly group ride. So it was just the two of us. Reminds me of a song… It’s interesting to watch the way different trials riders attack a given line. Each rider has their own strengths, weaknesses, styles, Read more