Thursday is group ride night. Danny Kelly, the man, the myth, the legend has 30+ years of biking, competitions, and leading group rides. From novice mountain bikes to experts on two wheels, the group rides have something for every mountain biker!
Bikes must be in working condition, and ready to ride on mountain bike trails. If you are unsure have your bike checked out by one of the awesome local bike shops in town! Each rider must have a helmet, water, storage and extra tubes for their bike. The location of the rides will be updated on this page and unless we have bad weather you can count on the ride taking place. Locations and meeting points vary so check in regularly to find out where and when. Wanna ride?
THURSDAY NIGHT GROUP RIDES
Attention Riders! We love dogs, however because of the size of our group, please leave you four legged loved ones at home for the Thursday group ride.
GROUP RIDE
When: 6/4 @ 7pm
Where: Lower City Creek, Pocatello
HEY ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!
The trail Gods were generous with the rain recently so we are returning to windswept hills of City Creek this week for some of the sweet sweet hero dust;)!
We will be starting this time at Lower City Creek Parking Lot. We have been told of a race going on the same day so we are gonna go a little wonky to make sure we miss racers. Mostly likely we will start up Bench Trail immediately for a quick grunt of climb and to start our climb up the hillside. This trail is more a physical grunt than a technical one, but keep an eye out for people going down as it is dual direction. We will keep this up till we get to burrito for a slightly more mellow climb than climbing out of DeathValley and then start up Meadowlark for more switchbacks than you know what to do or think about. Burrito has some couple of gotcha spots when entering into the canyon area to a short grunt of climb up the other direction, but meadowlark is a straight forward climb. From here we have two options, Serengeti and Under the Top. Under the Top starts with big sweeping switchbacks and then some good exposure singletrack mixed with sweeping through trees. Serengeti is big, wide, and fast all the way over to City Creek Upper. Most likely we will take Serengeti. We will then start a nice flowy downhill, AFTER we climb back up on Cross-Cut till we hit the Twisted Bench Trail and then back to the trucks!
A good solid loop for this weeks two wheel adventure!
Reminders:
Final say on trails are up to the attending officers. If you don't know where you are going, WAIT FOR AN OFFICER, and follow their direction. We are at the beginning of the season, so be safe, stay hydrated, and stay within your abilities!
Possible Trails:
Keep an eye out for SRMBC Signs and always be bear aware!
Meeting Point: Lower City Creek Parking Lot
Ready to Ride: 7pm
Shuttle Meeting Point:
Meet Before:
Special Notes for Ride
This is a dirt ride! Bring all gear and be prepared for hills and loose terrain. Bring a light in case you come out in the dark. Be prepared to get wet as some of this loop may have some mud. We are riding in the areas of wildlife so prepare as necessary. We will generally have two loops that you can choose from; one being more challenging than the other. If you can go you won't be disappointed. Also, when parking, keep in mind other vehicles. If you are first to arrive pull all the way in to leave room behind. Riders under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by a responsible adult. Thanks!!
Gear Up
Always wear a helmet and any other appropriate safety equipment for the riding conditions.
Never Ride Beyond Your Abilities
There is no shame in
walking sections of the trail you don't feel confident enough to ride,
and don't let anybody tell you otherwise.
Use Appropriate Equipment for the Terrain
Some bikes
are better for different situations. Just because you can see tire
tracks, doesn't mean you can ride it with your bike.
Keep Your Speed In Check
Always keep your speed at a level that will allow you to adjust to any unforeseen obstacles or changes in trail conditions.
Know The Trail
Never push the limits on a trail you are
not familiar with. You need to get to know the trail you are riding at
slower speeds before you can ride it like the trails you're used to.
Slow Down for Blind Corners
You never know what or who is around a corner when you can't see past it.
Stop and Look
Stop and look at sections of the trail that look like they may pose a challenge before you ride them.
Plan on the Crash
Always look at the consequences of
crashing in a particular section or on a particular stunt before trying
to ride through it. Sometimes a section can look easy to ride but can
have deadly consequences to a crash.
Start Small, Go Big
Work your way up to obstacles and
stunts. Find ways to practice moves in less difficult and dangerous
situations or at lower speeds before committing yourself to something
more dangerous.
Play It Smart
If you think what you are doing is not
the smartest, you are probably right. Think about what you are doing and
trust your instincts.
Be Wildlife Aware
We ride in the wilderness with all that call it home. Be on the lookout for any that could do you harm and carry your bear spray.