Glenwild Loop - report 7/7/09

[Sombeech]

Even though this trail consistently kicks my butt (like every single trail out there) I love it.

The little climb at the end kills me though, but it's still fun.

We had a good turnout tonight, and a few of us stopped at Cafe Rio after the ride just to make sure we wouldn't benefit from the exercise tonight.

Oh, gotta show off some of my sunburn blisters from boating last week.

[tallsteve]

Nice photo's- video to come?
I met my goal of riding the whole loop without dropping to the small, front chainring.
Having never done this trail before here's my impressions for what it's worth: The trail was just OK. Not one I would choose to do more than once a year unless I lived right there. Too many nicer trails close by. I expected the initial 3+ mile uphill climb to be longer and was a bit disappointed when the 3 of us hit the top. It was like, that's it? I didn't expect the uphill to be as rocky as it was (I think staying in the middle chainring here actually helped to not spin out on the rocks) and as brutally sun/heat exposed. More shade on the climb would have been nice. This would be a better early morning ride before it gets hot. The downhill run on the backside was fun and made more challenging with all the switchbacks.
I'm glad that I can now say I've done this trail and riding with you guys made it all the better!

[live2ride]

Damn Justin we need to get some sun block for you, nothing like a ride with the shirts and camelback rubbing against that all ride! OUCH!!

[PunchKing]

It was a fun ride! Glad I was there for this! Now if we can just get some of you Ogden boys to exercise once in a while. We could have been done with the trail while it was still crazy hot! Nice photos, sorry about your shoulders/back sombeech. Nudity would eliminate that particular problem.

[devo_stevo]

Nudity would eliminate that particular problem.

Isn't that what caused the problem in the first place? Since it's already there though, you might as well. Just don't take any pictures of that. The rafting trip was plenty.

[PunchKing]

Nudity would eliminate that particular problem.

Isn't that what caused the problem in the first place? Since it's already there though, you might as well. Just don't take any pictures of that. The rafting trip was plenty.

You may be onto something. I was referring to the apparent rubbing done by his bag. It seems sombeech should be keeping more cloths on to eliminate this issue. I hear coveralls can be purchased from walmart now.

[Sombeech]

Now if we can just get some of you Ogden boys to exercise once in a while.

I have a particular feeling this comment is aimed at me.

This is specifically why I'm trying to cut back on the Fat Chicks. They slow me down.

[live2ride]

Now if we can just get some of you Ogden boys to exercise once in a while.

I have a particular feeling this comment is aimed at me.

This is specifically why I'm trying to cut back on the Fat Chicks. They slow me down.

I am riding in ogden tommorow evening? I hit waterfall the other night, 2.75 miles with roughly 870 of climbing! Come ride thursday with me if ya want to?

[PunchKing]

This is specifically why I'm trying to cut back on the Fat Chicks. They slow me down.

I support and applaud you in your efforts! Keep up the good work!!

[Sombeech]

actually, I kept telling you guys I was waiting for you all "back there".

[Sombeech]

s'more pics, and I'm working on the video.

[Sombeech]

Youtube FINALLY processed the video. 5th attempt

[accadacca]

R.I.P. Jacko!

I have not been in the spotlight for a while. I was workin' those switchbacks!

[REDFOX]

Nice video and pics. I liked how you were looking for the little hops in the trail accadacca instead of just merely pedaling it.