Bikes, Beer and Grub

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Santa Teresa w/Robert (Nelson 34) and Newton (IAmHolland)

Nelson34 Checks out the Pivot

These brakes are rad!

Carbon Pivot!

Robert climbs Ohlone trail.

IAmHolland conquers the steep section at the end of Ohlone trail.

K-max was in the house!

Evening Traffic Jam

Lots 'o Gobblers

Nelson34 on the not so rocky first section of Rocky Ridge

At the top of RR.

Near the top!

Coyote Peak in the background.

Santa Teresa w/Robert (Nelson 34) and Newton (IAmHolland), a set on Flickr.

Great summer evening for a TNR (Tuesday Night Ride)...met up with Nelson34 (Robert) and IAmHolland (Newton) who are fellow South Bay Mountain Bike enthusiasts with a penchant for tough climbs and techy and rocky descents. Tonight's feature trail was Rocky Ridge and the challenge was to climb this without putting a foot down on the ground. Robert and Newton were stoked to give the No Dab challenge a try, but Rocky Ridge lived true to it's reputation as a worthy trail nemesis. Thanks to (http://www.dionridesbikes.com/) for laying down the gauntlet for this challenge on the NorCal board of MTBR.com. Tonight I did manage to no dab this beast, albeit at a crawling pace, but I'll take this small victory nonetheless. Couple the small victory with the camaraderie of fellow mountain bikers, treats to a strong summer breeze, sights of numerous deer and turkey and a terrific sunset timed with a fast descent down Rocky Ridge and what you get is an equation for fun, fun, fun!