Wrapping up the seasonal-trail season
477->Avery->Buckhorn->Clawhammer->Black->Buckwheat->Bennett.
Here’s Mike at the first breather, checking out the base of a 150′ Hemlock growing out of a huge rock:
and climbing out of a creek…. that he fell 3+ feet into….. off the bridge to the left…. in spectacular fashion….
We had a great time today. The ride was super-chill since Mike was heading on, after Kassi and I finished, for another 3 or 4 hours of riding. Once we got to Clawhammer we checked out a field where I was told here is an old settlers graveyard. We didn’t find it….
Here’s a shot of Mr. and Mrs. B. heading back to the bikes:
Again today the weather was beautiful. Warmer than yesterday by 10*, bright blue skies, a slight breeze…. spring has sprung….
thanks for the photos Kassi!!!
Oh, but the gnats were out in FULL-FORCE. It was the first ride of the year that we had to employ the ‘pisgah salute’, one hand over your head whenever stopped. The gnats go to the highest point… to your hand and out of your face.
I should have shot made an image of the salute.
Anyway, I felt great all day. The singlespeed wasn’t as intimidating as yesterday.
The climbs were fast and, as is expected when riding with Mike B., the descents were right on the edge of not safe and downright dangerous.
