It was close to 50°F today and I rode at Whiting and Webster Park. In the parking lot I was putting my CamelBak on and saw two horse riders enter Webster Park. I didn't want to follow them in and have to pass so I rode at Whiting first. The Blue trail is still quite wet and muddy from the spring. Most other trails in Whiting were ok with only a few soft sections. I rode through the Green trail and liked it. This was my first time riding the final extension since I helped complete it. There have been several nicely constructed bridges added as Boy Scout projects. The last and steepest hill was a bit slick and I did not successfully climb it. I don't feel my climbing skill is quite where I left it in the fall.
Webster Park was also muddy. It was horribly worse than Whiting is many places, as would be expected in a trail system that doesn't have a dedicated trail crew. Throughout my ride I saw signs of the two horses that had just entered: horse crap and hoof prints. Later I saw them riding on an adjacent trail. On my way out I noticed the horse crap was gone on the first trail. Maybe the riders stop and clean up on the way out?
I rode my geared 24. I'm starting to wonder if my 29er would be better at these trails. I might try it next time.
With the spring here and no race looming I am finding little motivation
to spend time in my basement working out. It looks like I'm back to my
routine of one or two rides a week. I do have several events penciled
in on my calendar but no definite plans for May. Perhaps I should
commit to something for the sake of staying in shape.
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