sprockets

some chris king universal hubs came my way

 they are a bit used.  fortunately, they are completely salvageable.  a few replacement parts and they will be as good as new.  a new 29er wheelset on the horizon.

I finally got around to putting v-brakes on the cross-check.  Now I can stop.

and yes.  the point of the scratch awl is a great base for a Cabin Loop

we stayed at that point last week for several days exploring the area.  Great place to park the car.  The loop could be done in one long day, but an overnighter on the bike is in order.  I am thinking of late June.

3 days in the woods is mighty nice.

more to come.

So I took a working vacation for 3 days in the North Country.  Granite Basin on day one.  Trail 351 to 348 to 347 to 345 to 351.  A great loop.  I think I did this a few weeks ago on the Prescott Monster Cross.  Traveling for work that involves a car full of demo equipment, makes one forget a thing or two.  Camera included.   Day two involved Flagstaff and Rocky Ridge, Upper Oldham, Sunset and Schultz Creek loop.  Rocky Ridge was simply awesome.

Luckily, a local was on hand to unknowingly guide me to the Rocky Ridge trailhead from my hotel room.

F.U.T.S. comes in handy to get back to town.  On a single-speed, this loop was sublime.  I did not know.  So after a long drive to Show Low, a ride on the White Mountain Trail system was in order.  Quite confusing.  A bit of night riding.  Lost myself sometimes.  I really need to explore the area more.  I tried to do a loop around the Buena Vista Trail.  Dead fall and unkempt trail posed many problems.  Awesome views though.  Trail aptly named.

social trail.  unmarked.  about a mile long.  super fun.

this bearing tree was of no help at all.

lots of quad and motorcycle riding around here.  Will I be back?  Oh yes.  There are a ton of options up in the White Mountains.

Good tymes.