Mountain Biking in Winter is Awesome!

Getting out in the mountain in winter for a trail ride is a blast when the sun is out and there is a light dusting of snow to provide for amazing scenery. The only dilemma  is which trail to ride. I found my self faced with this decision on a ride to Reddish Knob and Timber ridge at the intersection of Lynn and Wolf Trails. Which one to ride? Both have their own style , both are ripping fast, decisions decisions.  It was Wolf on a Wednesday this time!



Winter riding can take its toll on the equipment, so if you have been getting out there shredding it up in the mud, rock and snow don't forget to give back to your bike that gives you so much joy on the trail. It is the LAST week of our Mountain bike Winter Overhaul Package sale! Take advantage of this service to get your rig styled and dialed if you have been on the trail or getting ready for spring rides to come! Check out the details below and if you have a mountain bike with suspension check out Front and Rear suspension overhaul specials to keep your fork and shock buttery smooth. Ride on!

Sunday is FUNday

The Superbowl Sunday ride was amazing with classic winter conditions. While all of us on the ride were adding layers of warm clothes to avoid frostbite and hypothermia, our friends in the warm red rocks of Sedona, Arizona were trying to stay cool. Tim has made his voyage to the desert sun and red dusty trails of Sedona for a few weeks of riding. Here is a photo looking out from the High Line trail on the Bike and Bean weekly shop ride. Thanks for the photo Tim, let the good times roll, and watch out for that vortex!

Super Bowl Ride...The game where we are all winners!

The conditions for Sunday's Super Bowl Ride were about perfect considering it is February and the ride goes to the highest point in Rockingham County. The Fat Bike crew made it to the top of the 4360' peak first, the 100 plus riders that followed them had the pleasure of assaulting the mountain with friends from all around! The icy fire road conditions made for some sketchy moments but the falling snow created a scenic winter wonderland! Thank you to all the riders who keep making this annual tradition such a blast, the ride must be getting close to 30 years old....

Marsahll, Roland & John trying to beat the traffic!

Pre Work for a weekend of Fun!

The Super Bowl Sunday ride dates back to before most of us found our way to Harrisonburg and even before some of us were born. The ride first happened in the mid 80's by early Harrisonburg mountain bike pioneers and has turned into an annual event.   Thanks to the Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition members for a Sunday of trail work to open up the trails off Shenandoah Mountain.  Hone Quarry/Big Hollow/Red Diamond and Pond Knob are ready for your own personnal adventure and those other 100+ folks who will ascend/descend the highest point in Rockinghman County! Don't forget to join us on Saturday night for the screening of "Reveal the Path" at Court Square Theater.

[caption id="attachment_2099" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Matt Smith loaded to clear the Super Bowl Trails![/caption]

 

On to the Next One!

Rumors of a Mid-Season "Dynamo"

Did I hear someone mention the possibility of a mid-season Dynamo? This 100+ mile over-night bumpy road ride typically occurs in October, but the recent warm temperatures this January have spurred a few anxious riders to mutter the “D word” lately.  Check out the Dynamo blog for more details.  Ok, well the last blog post dates 2007, but there is a sweet poem to get everyone stoked.

Winter Weekend for Riding

We hope you were able to get out on your bike and enjoy the warm temperatures.  The mountain trails are all cleared of snow but soft conditions still exist.   Pick the rockiest trails for the most traction.   Perfect road moisture made it ideal for thin tire fun on the county gravel roads.   Dreams of future Harris Roubaix rides were dancing in our heads yesterday as the bumps of the road transferred through our wrists and up to our brains.  Mark your calendar for this years Harris Roubaix on April 7th!

[caption id="attachment_2059" align="aligncenter" width="426"] Gravel Road Riding....make sure you hold on with two hands![/caption]

See you tonight at Clementine for the monthly SVBC social! 7:30 Rubys!