Here's what the website says about it, "While most of the Pipeline is easy cruising, we wouldn't recommend taking a newbie down Rattlesnake Gulch. This descent is advanced technical. When the dust gets deep and slippery, Rattlesnake can be a white-knuckle slide for the best riders."
We drove around for a bit, looking for the entry to Birch Hollow. Instead, I saw a sign that said, "Pipeline" and decided that was it.
You guessed it, we had arrived at the base of Rattlesnake Gulch.
So after struggling UP this ridiculous down-hillers' trail for about 20 minutes, I realized we may be in the wrong area. We rode back down it, THEN noticed the sign. Oops. :)
Anyway, long story short, we found the right trailhead, road Birch Hollow down to one of the other entry trails (not Rattlesnake) and headed back to the car.
We were seriously like 100 yards from my car when a car came up from behind us and wanted to pass. Randy was behind me and was riding as close to the edge of the pavement as he could so they could get by. In doing so, however, he caught the edge of the pavement with his tire and supermanned off the bike. When the car got to me, the driver and passenger both had shocked looks on their faces and pointed for me to go back.
Anyway, luckily Randy's ok. He just cut his chin, and scraped his nose, shoulder, a few fingers, knee, and leg... Overall, I was very impressed. Especially how he handled Rattlesnake, PLUS he agreed to go with me again some time! :D
Oh, btw Marty, the bike's fine... After some minor adjustments... :)
Below are photos of the carnage, also added to my Facebook account.
Bless his heart. :)
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Well, what would a bike ride with Tressa be without some cuts and bruises to show for it...? :)
ReplyDeleteI love his "I da Mon!" picture. He's battle savvy and now he can go anywhere! Did anyone ever let him in on the fact that dating Tressa carries with it inherent risks?
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