Ride Report Wind Tunnel testing on main divide 1-28-2012

So we went ahead with our B* to Motorway ride yesterday, it was windy!

We actually had a pretty good time and really stoked for Samir for sticking it out and getting out of his "confort" zone, this ride was I believe his toughest to date! Also big props to Grant on his coil sprung Ellsworth with a dual crown Maverick up front, that guy crushed it!

Thanks to Steve, Dan, Stevie B, Johan, Grant, Samir, Johan's buddy and Boaz for braving the wind and giving it a go yesterday.
Killer ride netting just under 26 miles with 4700ft of up, crazy wind- I believe the strongest gusts were over 60mph!- and of course loose climbs#-o


Dan, one of the fearless SSer's in the group



"The" Steve Ford



Johan



Samir



regroup on MD, towers in the background



the rest of the group, last push coming up to motorway



getting ready to descend! Motorway was in great shape and we only surpised a few hikers:lol:

 

Ha! I wussed due to the wind--trees were sideways at my house. Glad it turned out well for you guys. What was your total time out there so I can budget time for that route? Thanks.

 

Weird it was warm and no wind in the San Gabs today.

Dean

 

Thanks for the encouragement Neil. The ride was definitely well outside my comfort zone, but I'm glad I manned up and did it - only way to get better! I hope I didn't keep you guys waiting too long at the stops.

Seriously thinking about San Juan Saturday......

 

San Juan is the plan for saturday!...I promise you will love this trail!

Plus after the ride we descend on Bad to the Bone BBQ for much deserved grub!!