Round 2 - Forest City Mountain Biking

After our only somewhat successful trip to the trails near Forest City, CA the previous weekend we decided to have another go at it. The weather was supposed to be windy and 75 in Sac town, perfect weather to escape the flats and skinny tires.

The drive up was beautiful, that is until about 15 min from the trail head... when we noticed SNOW. Only a few patches at first, but by the time we reached Ridge Road, the road on which the trails begin, there was a lot of SNOW....  Although this time around we were more prepared: maps, check; matches, check; chain tool and backup tools, check and check; we did not plan for SNOW.

Sad faces :(

We attempted to ride the snow covered trails with little success. Okay, maybe I was just unsuccessful...

The snow was much deeper and wetter that it looks!

After a short jaunt to determine that the trails were unrideable, we decided that we would go for a spin on the road to enjoy the scenery. But first Pete needed to tighten his loose cleat.... this resulted in a inch wide portion of the sole of his shoes, including his cleat, coming completely detached from the shoe! At least it happened at the car during already botched day. 

Pete is a trooper and decided to ride with one foot clipped in. Our spin on the road lead us down the valley into Forest City... which lead us to some muddy fire roads... which lead us to the single track we attempted to ride the weekend prior! Yippie!

Super cool little bike specific stone bridge.

We rode the single track up to where the snow got too deep and then back down the way we came. Super fun trail. Unfortunately it looks like we will have to wait till next season to get to the rest of them...