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Today we took a bit of an adventure ride. We rode Cow pies and Baby Jesus from our house. This was our first time up there this year. Conditions were better than expected, and that is for an eroded washed out old heritage trail . It was a tad overgrown , which was not so great because rattle...

Looks like a good time! Sorry I missed it but great to see so many out enjoying one of my fav places. I hope to be back out there in 3 weeks.

Thanks all! Very good information here to get me started.

That is a very good point. If I do not drink a second hydration mix around dinner, I will make a magnesium drink before bed. I have tried magnesium cream on my legs but that does not seem to help. Are there many different types of magnesium? Potassium is a good idea. My Hydration mix (nuun) has...

Thanks for the update and better picture. We are aware of the situation, but have not figured out who or why this happening. We are not aware of any closures on Skylands ( blue triangle blaze on white ). However, that picture looks to me like a section on Ringwood-Ramapo, one section north of...

Yesterday it got into the 90's, and there was some cloud cover. We did a longish ride and while it felt quite comfortable while riding, I got somewhat dehydrated. I used a hydration mix and drank water before, during and after the ride, and still got legs cramps while sleeping last night. I just...

With warmer temps, we did a tandem ride mostly on the loop today. There is a nice 30+ mile loop we do on the northern portions of the bike path ( loop ) and a 5 mile stretch on a connector road with a wide shoulder. The flowers on the first portion were amazing. We even ran into a rattlesnake...

After riding the Ibis for 8 months, I finally got on my Pivot again. While they both are XC bikes around 25 pounds, they ride a tad different. I was surprised that I did not climb as confidently on the pivot on technical climbs. I guess I have adjusted to riding the Ibis with it's slightly...

This is great news! ... and so glad that you have been able to get out and ride .

If you go clockwise, you get to go down a trail that has picked up names like: "DH" and "shrederoni!!!". Most riders prefer clockwise. However, a seasoned climber would be good in either direction.

We rode local today and after reading about sunset-like skies right before and after the eclipse, I was hoping for some great shots. However, not much more than a slight lower lighting took place. Flowers were amazing though. I got a vulture stooping in one shot and a hawk on a saguaro in...

Nice job!

I came upon a tarantula in the yard yesterday. I think I actually disturbed his home. They are really cool, and we normally do not see too many in winter as they are summer creatures. Art and I had a successful day transferring dirt to widen a path and lessen the grade. Art also moved all the...

Art and I spent a few days stuck at home until the smaller wash was passable for non AWD. The flooded part is now dried up and has been graded as well. While the small wash is just a trickle today, the big wash ( with the bridge ) is ripping. I am very thankful for that bridge. Yesterday it...

I find the Maxxis Forecaster a very reliable choice: 2.6 in front, 2.4 in rear. There are some tires that may roll faster but will suck in mud, and some that have a more supple compound, but will wear out faster and suck in loose condition. The forecaster is my goldilocks all around tire for...