Saturday, June 16, 2007

Mud Bog Biking!

On Saturday morning we ventured out for a bike ride with our friends Mark & Alicia. The weather forecast wasn't promising, but we took the opportunity to ride anyway! It continued to rain in Calgary, but once we made it to the West of the city, we escaped the rain zone and had a very decent day for a ride. The trails however, were a little muddy -- but what fun!! After the ride, we had packed a lunch and ate @ Station Flats and then had hot chocolate in Bragg Creek.

Here's a post-ride photo of our group. Mud cover legs, bums, backs and faces made for some great memories. As a matter of documenting a trail report for other bikers -- we rode Sulphur Springs. The trail ride up (and I mean up!) to Moose Mountain Fire Road is in good condition with several large mud/water puddles and the creek crossing is higher than normal, but still rideable. The trail ride down is in good+ condition. No pooling water. But with the amount of rain overnight and Sunday, it's tough to say...

A little dirt line comparison for you!

Wet shoes, socks and legs.

We're not supposed to post this picture. But we couldn't resist! (Sorry, Alicia!)

4 comments:

Louise said...

You guys are real troopers! Remember when HG, you and I biked out towards Beaver Creek - along River Rd? Probably the biggest trek I ever did, other than riding the property as a kid :) Now if I had a bike trailer... I could maybe get out more!!!

Amy said...

I don't even have to leave my yard to look like that. Gardening in the rain deposits mud in pretty much the same way.

It looked like fun. Anytime people are that dirty it had to be a great time.

Amy [nifty shop girl]

Katie and Scott said...

Ya, i think you're right -- there's a great sense of accomplishment associated with being that dirty too!! hee-hee

Brent said...

Great site you two. It makes me tired & envious just reading it. Keep it up, uncle brent