The first day is the big one, so of course we fuelled up with a big breakfast.  Thanks, Barb.

I won’t even try to pretend that this is a fun ride.  It’s OK after about the halfway mark at this trestle, but overall it’s rough, sandy, loose, and today it was kind of warm.

At the tunnel I brought up the rear to find a bunch of guys hiding in the shade.  Really, it was only about 25C out, but I guess they’re just not used to it.

Not sure they’re used to much problem solving, either.  I personally used my hands to wet down my hair and wash my face here, but one solution is pretty much the same as any other, right?

As the day wore on, it did get somewhat warmer.  I was glad to sit in the shade here, as it was a bit over 30C by now.  Hard to believe I was just at the ski hill in -10C. 

Some more scenic on trail shots for ya…

If you were up at the front, you got to see this coyote.  He was quick; I almost didn’t get the shot.

Just at the very end of the ride, there’s a bit of a steeper spot.  Nothing that anyone used to mountain biking would blink twice at, but for kids that don’t really ride bikes it’s a bit of an issue.  I let them walk it or ride it as they see fit.  Luckily it’s short enough and mellow enough that it’s hard for them to really get any speed up, or they might really get hurt.

Nosebleeds don’t count, Jordan.

This one of Big Frank is so epic.  He didn’t get a scratch, but it sure looks awesome.

Our fire was lots of fun tonight.  As we are some of the first people to stay at this campsite this year, there were a lot of pine needles around, and they had a tendency to catch fire.  Nothing very energetic, but they would travel quite well.  I think we got them to burn a good 3 meters or more away from the main pit.

The dwarves enjoyed it…

PS – Happy birthday to my sister!