RR: Titcomb, not what it used to be. (w/pics)

well, despite the intermittent sprinkles, i decided to try Titcomb mountain. from the bottom, i
could tell it was going to be a moist ride what with the standing water everywhere. starting up the
trails, i pushed it most of the way simply because the trail was wet and i didn't want to spoil it
with big bike ruts. after i gained a little elevation, the trails dried up, and the mosquitos came
out to play. but they are usually a pretty good motivator. i only stopped once to take a picture,
and had to load the camera back in the case as i rode to keep from being eaten alive (must remember
to take insect repellant with me on rides). the ride up was much as i remember it, but was quite a
bit easier with a lighter bike. i rode 85% of the way up (walked the steep soft sections to preserve
the trail). the ride down, i wasn't sure how it would go. but upon overlooking the downhill section,
it was nothing compared to the skidder road i rode yesterday. so i lowered the seat and charged
forward. the ride to the bottom was not even a challenge anymore. rather boring actually.

But i managed a few pictures when the bugs weren't biting.
http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/photography/mtb/2003-05-28/

0190 - from the base looking up the main. 0191 - about 15 or 20 feet above base, bugs weren't bad
so i got a pic. 0192 - view from the top of main. my house can be seen from here, but i ain't
saying where.
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~Travis

travis57 at megalink dot net http://www.megalink.net/~farmers/