I've only recently become involved with mountain bikes... Brought into it by a good motorcycle friend, John, I must admit it's more fun than I thought it be. I find it also to be a great conditioner for my climbing and other riding activities. This area will be used to showcase local riding areas, and talk about the sport from a novice perspective. Look for updates periodically as my skills grow, and I get out to more and more different areas.
If a decent ride is being planned, it'll be noted in the discussion area of the site. Or if you have something you want to discuss, start a topic, or drop me a line.
| My bike... - When John talked me out into a local riding area to try mountain biking, I used my GT Tempest rigid. I bought it in 1996 to do the 6 mile commute to work, and to do the occasional approach ride for climbs. After a couple times out on the local single-tracks, I realized I needed something more... After some shopping, I found this spec'd out Specialized (Rockhopper comp - Disc) for a great price. It should provide some great riding, and be a good platform for me to upgrade as my skills increase... |  |
| Green Mountain... This area is a state forest located near Bremerton, WA, map to the right shows the main groomed trails. Not a real mountain, it rises about a thousand feet above the surrounding terrain. There are several single-track trails and gravel roads that can provide some decent entertainment over several days. We typically take a fire road up to the top, and then single-track down. Click here for a review of some trips, and beta of the trails... |  |
| Stottlemeyer... Owned by Pope Resources, the area is an active logging area located near Poulsbo, WA. However, the area has numerous single-track and fire roads, with the primary attraction here being the nice loamy soil. The map to the right shows the fire road system within the area - there are about a dozen unmaintained trails that rely on use in order to be free of vegetation. Plus, we are in the process of carving out new trails... Click here for a review of some trips, and beta of some of the trails... |  |
| Mt. Muller... I had driven by it numerous times, wondering how hard it could be to MTB in an area a bit more expansive than the areas noted above. Over 3,000 feet of climbing, a 14 mile loop, this ride turned out to be both challenging and fun. John and I set aside a date, and invited others to join us. Alan and Andy were foolish enough to take us up on the invitation, but I think a fun time was had by all. Click here for a review of the trip... |  |
