Rollin High on the Superfly

Maryland Mayhem

I don't have any pictures of the muddy mayhem that occured this past weekend as I took the trip solo.  So let me just tell you about all of the fun I had this weekend.

Headed out to Hagerstown MD after work on Saturday and arrived at the hotel around 6:30pm.  I decided to check into the hotel before going for a pre-ride so that I wouldn't have to worry about it when I got back.  Arrived at the trailhead by 7:00pm, and thought I had enough time to get in one lap.  Boy was I wrong! 

The guy needs a table!

This is me, today, just before our group ride at the Huffman Trails near Dayton, Ohio.  I am about to notice how much time my friend Andy spends bending over.  By the end of the post, you will see how much this guy needs a table!  In fact, I think I will bring one just for him to the next ride or race.

Yesterday, Joe and I drove up to the Mohican State Forest near Loudonville, Ohio for a ride.  I've been wanting to ride there for awhile, so since we had the weekend off, we headed that way.  I was supposed to meet a friend there, but she was running late, so we took off.  (don't worry, I am not mean - she didn't get there for another 45 minutes to an hour)  Anyway, we decided to do our own thing instead of riding together.  Neither one of us knew an approximate ride time for the trail, that was the reasoning. 

Muddy Mountwood

I was hoping that this race wouldn't be a repeat of last year - it sure was close.  The trail remained dry for the most part until race day.  The high for the day was 44 degrees with a light rain that became heavy at times.

The race took place at Mountwood Park in Parkersburg, West Virginia on Sunday April 13th. It was race #2 for the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association, as well as race #2 for the Ohio Mountain Bike Championship.  (although OMBC #1 was canceled due to weather)

This is why it's called the Smoky Mountains.....

Here's a picture from Saturday April 5th while on our way to the SERC race at Tsali trails in North Carolina.  Yep, that's right, my friends talked me into going.  Turned out to be a good thing, I made the podium again in 3rd.

Mapquest said to take route 441 through the Great Smoky Mountains National Forest which was very scenic.  However, it took a really long time to go a short distance and we chose another route home.  I did get a few pictures of the mountains during the ride - this one turned out to be the best one.