Last Sunday Greg and I head to Roberts house for a group MTB ride to Wharani Park. 30 or so people show and get ready to roll.

Some country roads and even some gravel roads lead us to a back way into the park. It was fun to ride with this many Mountain bikes again, but the fun didn't really start until later...

Now I haven't done a lot of off road this summer, but Greg has done less. His confidence is low, but Wharani is not that technical. It is alot of fun, and has some good climbs. It had been rainy off and on for the previous week, and the humidity was thick this morning. It turns out this kept the trail from drying out. The dirt was tacky, but the roots were slick. On the east coast this is nothing new, but wet bridges, this is something you never get used too. This trail has its share of bridges across ravines and ditches. Some have been in place for many years, allowing a film of slickness to build. The group encounters just such a challenge early into the trail. Slowing to navigate the 2 foot wide slimy obstacle, I hear a thump, and calls behind me of "Man down!" Greg slid out on the bridge. He pops rite back up and continues on. He recovers well, and I thought rode well. He just didn't feel smooth, and had to work hard because of it.

We did a couple laps and headed back just as the rains came. Robert invites us for some hot dogs but we decide to start heading south. Ihop hits the spot with some pancakes, eggs, and sausage.

Thanks to Robert Maye for the hospitality. Thanks to JRVS/Casey Auto Group for the email invite. Thanks to Homie Greg for driving. It was fun.