A 45 minute drive from our house, Findley State Park has an 8 mile mountain bike trail described as appropriate for beginners. We found the trail head and headed into the woods, soon learning the biggest, constant obstacle of the day would be mud. Though it hasn't rained for several days there were many puddles along the course and one section was closed.
We had plenty of riding to get a feel for our bikes. Ryan showed us how to take charge in several places, and we followed behind walking our bikes. KT and Katie did a good job sliding around the mud and decided they were hardcore, if for no other reasons, based on their muddy appearance. KT had a stunt-ful flop sideways over a log, resulting in a rear end to ground impact. She declined the opportunity for a blog picture of this particular bruise.
The after-party: cleaning muddy bikes in the front yard.
Katie had us puzzled when riding a section of road between trail sections. She successfully drug her foot down a hill to stop her bike and herself before riding into a lake. Turns out her brake ceased to function but Ryan had her fixed up in short order to continue riding, and braking without shoe soles.
AA's new bike, post de-muddin'.
Unfortunately we didn't get any pictures of the bikes in their mud covered state. After arriving home we did a bike washing session in the front yard. Of course Daniel was in on the action and did his best to be helpful, only occasionally spraying people instead of bikes.
Look out, 22 month old on the hose!
It's KT's birthday today and she declares the day a fun, successful experience on her new bike. We're looking forward to getting them dirty again!
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