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Too bad he saw this one. That bad boy should have been left alone and eating vermin for another decade. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Trails were dry, no standing water. The rocks and roots I rode over had good traction. Same with those I walked over, or Stridered over, sitting on the saddle and pushing with one foot down. Soil surfaces on Madrone were tacky, but didn't accumulate on the tire or frame. Juniper Ridge was a really ugly grunt. Clearly it was build with sustainability in mind, at the expense of flow. That is a trail for the dedicated followers of Leopold von Sacher-Masoch. It will likely last forever, but I'd guess that the number of riders that will come back for more will be less than with other trails that offer some breaks between sections of techy stuff. While riding it I thought about how it reminded me of the Madrone, the one at Canyon Lake, and how they seemed similar to me. Only, Juniper Ridge is missing all the flowy bits to break up the torture session. Until today I never really thought of the Canyon Lake Madrone as "flowy" at all. Just needed the right reference point. I rode fifteen miles of trail today and sincerely believe that half of the time "riding" was spent on that first four and a half miles of Juniper Ridge starting from the parking lot end on to where I bailed at Madrone. Juniper Ridge is a very challenging hiking trail, even more so if you brought a bicycle along with you on the hike. Charlie, you got me good with this one. 👍 The fact that I'm significantly out of practice and out of shape may have played a part in my evaluation. After Madrone I took the right and returned via Jones Spring and Wolf Mountain trail. Mosquitoes were plentiful and fierce on the singletrack between Jones Spring and the interstate highway that Wolf Mountain becomes on the way back. (the equestrian trail might have been a better choice) The smell of the thought of the beer nestled in the van was wafting in the air and it may have been the sole motivation that got me back. The sun was out, the temps were climbing, and I was WFO (wore the fuck out). Also made a new friend on Juniper Ridge ... couldn't get the camera out fast enough to snap the shot of the critter laying straight in the trail. It was a colorful beastie.

Killin snakes is dumb. Move’m along off the trail. They’re actually part of the ecosystem

If I was taking my girl for the 1st time to ride , knowing what I know now, I would take her Walnut. Point 6 comes to mind..windy and flat. Double track trails through the park are easy. The paved path is easy. I would aim that she enjoyed herself and didnt get hurt. Fun and enjoy the day. Resist the urge to show her how awesome you are. Even easier for a first timer and still not all pavement is Southwest Williamson County Park off Sam Bass. The path there is super easy. Enjoy the beautiful day.. Pack a picnic or take her to Red Horn. Keep her safe and have fun. Brushy isnt going anywhere let her build up to that or this will be the last time she wants to ride with you. Enjoy. Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk

I agree. Why did you have to kill it, just curious? Sent from my SM-G900P using Tapatalk

It's always the Saturday after Turkey Day! Put it on next year's calendar. Pretty sure I know who you are, WhoAmI! Looking forward to seeing you there.

Debbie and I are volunteering again this year to lead a volunteer trail work station.

Ulisses and Michael are top notch bike people also

Joe is awesome..highly recommend the Monkeys Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk