Well, we have two distinct and creative courses
designed and laid out! Not without many issues though. The snow has been a
big deterrent for high-altitude routes, so we had to settle for lower.
Within the last week though, the snow has melted at a rapid pace! We were
hoping to have a section of snow for the A riders, but don't think it's gonna
last. As usual, we've been working hard and playing hard. Us and our bikes
are the worse for wear too. Flats, damaged radiators, toasted chain &
sprockets, wasted tires, blown fuses, close calls with Bambi, etc. etc.
However, if we didn't like getting out and exploring, we wouldn't do it, and we
hope all the Black Dog riders enjoy the routes! Here's some pictures of us
doing our thing for this year's event thus far...
Dan on the Devil's Mile section. Why the Devil's
Mile? Because the mileage at the start of this section is: 6.66 - (and
it's exactly one mile long) yikes! We'll be going down, not up, it this year -
much easier. |
Dan hid behind a tree and ran out to scare Randy. It
didn't really work, but was fun anyway. |
Someone buried their pet, Nick Nick, at Skyline parking area. |
Smile, Dan, it's morning! |
Jim drilling Randy. Yup, that's a real drill and
Randy's hoping Jim doesn't go to the bone! (Randy needed a way to zip tie his
elbow guards to his shoulder pads) |
On the way to Lolo Pass. Epic beauty. |
Jimbo at the top of Stairway To Heaven section. |
Same pic, but the other direction. |
Me looking like a dirtbag. |
This was (left to right) Randy, Jim and Dan's response after they were told there was
free beer in Parkdale. "See ya!" |
Randy and Walt going over yet another windfall. Randy is
wondering if his XR will slide all the way to Portland. |
This is about how we feel getting ready for (and after) the
Black Dog! (FYI, this piece of work is just East of Sandy, OR, North side
of Hwy. 26, on
the way to the Black Dog.) |
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