Day 73

The Acequia Ride

The spring winds weren't blowing, so I took advantage of a warm, calm evening to take the North Long Loop on my mountain bike.  I was able to knock off 8 minutes from my previous time and my pulse was lower at the halfway point.  For details, see http://goatheadreport.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-north-long-loop.html.  This montage gives you some idea of the variety of road and trail conditions that one encounters in the North Valley. 

The videos at the end provide a more immersive feel for the experience.  Whether it's bouncing down hard pack, wallowing through sugar sand, or being humiliated by road bikes with skinny tires, it's a great way to spend an hour.