JD, Daniel and I have been sneaking away after work and meeting up at the Crabtree/ Rocky Road/286 area the last few weeks for some nice evening riding. As we are warming up, we catch up on what's going on with each other and more importantly, pick which trails to ride.
Since the development of 286, I know that the trend amoung riders in the area has been to hit it up. While it does offer something new and different, I find my rides there are left wanting in some way. As a result, I convinced the guys to head over to my old stomping grounds, Rocky Road, for a ride a couple of weeks ago.
It was as I remembered...tough, challenging, frustrating and invigorating. I have to admit that I love the challenge. Sure it's not the smoothest trail out there but if you clean it, head to toe, you have truly accomplished something for the day.
Daniel and I fondly refer to Rocky Road as "The Humbler" simply because you can feel fit, shred every trail in the area and still get broken down by RR. I love that...
So, sure 286 is sexy and new and deserves to be riden but don't forget about your old friend Rocky Road. Don't listen to Pirate and the single speed haters of the world(sorry John couldn't resist). Get out and shred it, I promise its worth it!
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1 week ago
3 comments:
Don't believe the hype! Rocky Road is totally a conspiracy of the tire manufacturers designed to destroy your sidewalls and make you buy more products. Plus, it makes my body hurt. Keep it SMOOOOOOOOTHHHHHHHHH.
RR does offer quite the beat down.
I'm no hater, just a not-like-so-much-er. There was a while a few years ago where it was my favorite mid-week trail, but changes in the condition of the trail (and my fitness level) eventually caused me to forgo it for more open pasture(s).
Glad to hear that you guys are getting out together regularly. Any pumptrackin'?
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