Pond Jump
This Sunday was the annual Stowe Mountain Bike Club Pond Jump Party. Held out in Sterling Valley in Stowe, the event is held to show appreciation to all those that help and maintain our local trails each year.
There are a lot of classic Stowe trails in the general area of Sterling Valley, Loren's Loop, Maple Run, Godstreet, Seamus, Tamarack, Tony's, you name it. most of the quintessential XC riding is found out here. It has been years since I have made my way up there to play.
Before we moved away to the west coast, we were making the big drive from Burlington at least once a week. Some really good memories. It was out there that I met and rode with one of the world's most influential snowboarders, Craig Kelly. Craig died in an avalanche 2003 in British Columbia, doing what he loved most.
The party was a ton of fun. There were a couple of brave souls who launched the big ramp into the pond. There was a massive Weber charcoal grill, and tons of burgers and dogs, a keg, dogs, bikes, kids, as well as club members. I saw a few folks that I haven't seen in a long time. I am more determined than ever to get out the the Valley and ride again.
We took the opportunity to ride back to town from the pond, hitting a couple of trail along the way. It was mostly downhill, so we were able to rip down with a great deal of speed. The light was perfect. Every growing thing is lush right now. The cooler weather we are having right now is the trigger for every tree and plant to grow as much as they can before it gets really cold for a long period of time. Some of the weaker maples have called it quits already. Fall is coming.
The sense of urgency to get as much riding in as possible is reaching a fever pitch.
I got a good ride in on the Fluid 110. I am really pleased with the overall feel and performance of the fork. I still have some fine fiddling around to do with the air pressure settings, but I am pretty close to having it dialed in. White states that it may take up to 10 or more hours for the fork to break in, but I detect no stiction on the legs whatsoever. I can't wait to get more time on it.
There are a lot of classic Stowe trails in the general area of Sterling Valley, Loren's Loop, Maple Run, Godstreet, Seamus, Tamarack, Tony's, you name it. most of the quintessential XC riding is found out here. It has been years since I have made my way up there to play.
Before we moved away to the west coast, we were making the big drive from Burlington at least once a week. Some really good memories. It was out there that I met and rode with one of the world's most influential snowboarders, Craig Kelly. Craig died in an avalanche 2003 in British Columbia, doing what he loved most.
The party was a ton of fun. There were a couple of brave souls who launched the big ramp into the pond. There was a massive Weber charcoal grill, and tons of burgers and dogs, a keg, dogs, bikes, kids, as well as club members. I saw a few folks that I haven't seen in a long time. I am more determined than ever to get out the the Valley and ride again.
We took the opportunity to ride back to town from the pond, hitting a couple of trail along the way. It was mostly downhill, so we were able to rip down with a great deal of speed. The light was perfect. Every growing thing is lush right now. The cooler weather we are having right now is the trigger for every tree and plant to grow as much as they can before it gets really cold for a long period of time. Some of the weaker maples have called it quits already. Fall is coming.
The sense of urgency to get as much riding in as possible is reaching a fever pitch.
I got a good ride in on the Fluid 110. I am really pleased with the overall feel and performance of the fork. I still have some fine fiddling around to do with the air pressure settings, but I am pretty close to having it dialed in. White states that it may take up to 10 or more hours for the fork to break in, but I detect no stiction on the legs whatsoever. I can't wait to get more time on it.
Labels: Fluid 110, Stowe, White Brothers
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