French Creek Family Ride

Today was family day at French Creek. Well, half the family. Son Spence and I rode around for a couple hours in the western side of the park. Temps were in the 40s but there was no wind. Occasional glimpses of the sun made it feel nice and warm. Of course going up and down hills and over FC's rocks works wonders as a body warmer no matter the weather.

Spence's old man getting his bike ready.

Spence assembling his ride - a Trek 4500. He's about due for another bike soon and I think watching his old man's 29" wheels roll over rocks might've convinced him to try them himself next time.

Let's roll!

Spence stares down a log.

Here he comes...

Breathe!

Descending a rocky section.

Spence tackles a few more of FC's finest.

Packing up. Spence says there's a cheese steak with his name on it somewhere. His old man says there's a Victory Donnybrook Stout with his name on it somewhere. Pack faster.

So it was a great ride. There was a fair amount of traffic on the trails but it wasn't too bad... always came right when we needed a break. Talked to one 30-something on a brand new Specialized Enduro - beautiful bike, great for bombing the rocky downhills here. Watched another guy tackle a steep rocky ascent on a rigid SS 29er... beautiful bike, carbon fiber fork and all. Trail conditions were awesome - tacky but not soft. Hmmm... cooperative temps, no wind, some sun, awesome trail... could almost smell summer. No wonder everyone had smiles plastered on their faces.