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Brushy peak looked innocent enough

eric strt6

Resident Curmudgeon
Sep 8, 2001
23,187
13,447
directly above the center of the earth
Well it didn't looking like much more that a fast loop. I think I must have rattled my brain when I fell the other day because the west side trail climb kicked my arse. Yeah I'm older and out of shape but.... I didn't count on zero switchbacks for the first 2/3 of the climb. I was really thankful that my Trek Fuel has lock out on both the front and rear shock or I would have pushed a few more sections than I did. My new fitness goal is to climb this bastard with no dabs, stops, or hike a bikes.

It looks easy enough


hey I'm only 1/3 of the way up







getting into the single track







that killed me but I finally topped out







fun time







I felt Like Don Quixote





back home and it's time for a beer and a whole bunch of Ibuprofen



This was the first real trail ride I've done on the Fuel. So far I like it. I really do need to get a remote adjust seat post for it. I hate having to stop and raise or lower the seat
 

rockofullr

confused
Jun 11, 2009
7,342
924
East Bay, Cali
Yup that hill is a bitch. But the top is a treat.



I've been attempting to clean that climb for a few months now. I don't know If I will ever get past that little chicane about 2/3 of the way up by the small creek crossing. Too many obstacles not enough momentum.

Disclaimer: There may be some fun riding which is not featured on the map :D
 
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eric strt6

Resident Curmudgeon
Sep 8, 2001
23,187
13,447
directly above the center of the earth
Yup that hill is a bitch. But the top is a treat.

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I've been attempting to clean that climb for a few months now. I don't know If I will ever get past that little chicane about 2/3 of the way up by the small creek crossing. Too many obstacles not enough momentum.

Disclaimer: There may be some fun riding which is not featured on the map :D

It was the steep straights that got me, the chicane was not bad at all
 

JiyaCamerl

Chimp
Jan 22, 2013
1
0
Surely, look one hell of a ride, the weather also look so good for a ride. First ride is the ride to remember.