Walk About With Atom

Last night Atom and I went on walk-about in Leaders Park. With the first (1st) loop of singletrack very close to complete, it was time to make sure we had a game plan in place for the remaining two (2) loops.

Critters that use the park, mostly deer, seem to pick pretty good lines. Knowing we need to route the trail to hit the bridges we’ve placed and connect in logical places with other loops, we’ve come up with a pretty good idea of where the remaining trail will go. Some of these critter paths will be bench cut a bit and used. After all, if the deer are going to use our trails, we thought it only fair they reciprocate. As of press time, there are no objections from the deer.

The good news – we’ve got a good game plan. The gooder news – there are going to be some very cool areas. We found one (1) particular reentrant that will act as a pseudo half-pipe. That will be very fun to come screaming down banking up one direction and flying down the other.

For those who know what I’m talking about when I mention the asphalt cave, we’re going to go right by this as it’s a great rock garden area to ride. For those who have no clue what I’m talking about when I say “asphalt cave” – you’ll see, trust me.

Another reason Atom and I need to go on walk-about, this will be the first scheduled dig sessions I’ll not be able to attend. I’m heading west Thursday morning bound for the Black Hills and the Black Hills Fat Tire Festival. All digging and no riding make for a crabby Snakebite. This will be an attitude adjustment in a positive direction type of trip.

Ride On.