By the way, my bike is amazing... The 2011 Specialized Epic aluminum frame with 2011 Fox TerraLogic 100mm fork. They together react to terrain so naturally that I feel like it's on a cruise control. And they occasionally bail out my mistakes too. I recently had a chance to ride my old Trek hardtail, because the Epic's middle ring had worn out and had to be replaced. I can't tell exactly what it is, but the differences are surely there between the two bikes. The Epic gives me more smiles while riding. I'm so happy I made the impulse buy last Spring...
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Santos, Ross Prairie, FL
Nayl's Trail East & West ... XC riders' dream? It was my dream trail. Super flowy and put it on the top ring and pedal! kind of trail. But occasionally come hairpin turns with roots, pump tracks, bumps... It's just fun clearing all of those. It may not challenge a lot to expert riders. But for me, it's something I can ride all day long and learn from it.
Ern'n'Burn Trail ... It's a twisting pump track feels like endless. Good practice to keep the momentum. I was a little tired after riding Nayl's, and losing a bit of focus. I didn't clear some sections in the way I liked.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Foster's Hammock, FL
Interesting trail. Although it is well marked, you can lose the track. I felt like orienteering rather than mountain biking. It's bumpy but once you know the direction, you should be able to ride fast. It was built just last fall, October, 2011.
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
San Felasco Hammock Preserve, FL
It's a trail system similar to Brown County in Indiana, just not as spectacular. But still I rode about 30 mi and had a good workout. Adequitely winding with small to medium up downs. You need to keep pedaling. Occasionally bumpy and full suspension should help.
http://www.sanfelasco.net/trails_bike.shtml
http://www.floridastateparks.org/sanfelascohammock/activities.cfm
The Rock, FL
Good weekday after-work trail. Except for those jump platforms and a drop, it's just an ordinary winding single track. Once you learn the course, you can ride it very fast.
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Fort Benning, GA
Another fun trail I want to come back. Well flowing, adequately but not overly hilly, rooty, bumpy, and twisty. Not too technical but gave me occasional challenges and good workout. I only found less than 8 mi but felt longer than that.
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