Awesome on the birds, not so much on the horsefly. I killed one in my garage this weekend. It landed on my blue Miata. Supposedly they're attracted to this. I have a tub of tanglefoot and some blue solo plates I want to try.
I promise I will quit talking about this bird soon, but I have one last update. Today I got off my bike and snuck up to the nesting site, slow and quiet. After a few minutes of eye strain I was finally convinced that the bird was gone and the nest is unoccupied (no eggs). I lingered a few minutes thinking about the eventual trail re-route around a fallen red oak tree and all of a sudden the mama bird comes flying out of the brush about 10 feet from where the nest had been. She then does the elaborate broken wing, flailing-on-the-ground act as she limps away trying to get me to follow her away from the (just guessing here) newly hatched chicks. I quickly moved away from there and slunk away, sorry about having disturbed her again. A few minutes later and 75 yards from there I saw what I’m guessing was her mate checking to make sure I was really leaving. This critter sighting just won’t end!
On a less fun note, it appears to be horsefly season. Not a fan, though it is satisfying to smack one of those suckers.
This is getting old. Every ride I end up with a ton of burrs. Granted, this was probably the worst example but was just from a pretty standard BCGB/SATN combo ride. No bushwacking or mystery trails involved.
Check out these two guys for valid COVID info.
Michael Osterholm. His website is http://www.cidrap.umn.edu
And this guy who is an MD from the uk. Very good sound info.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF9IOB2TExg3QIBupFtBDxg
I know we've only met via this board, but I'm so sorry to hear this. Seriously, if you need anything, please let us know. Even just a home-cooked meal ( if you trust us) :). We'll be praying for ya!
Soft muddy trails even with the afternoon sunshine.
I'd give it a day or two and the hero dirt will appear! Our Wednesday group ride is cancelled but we will do an urban ride from the shop instead.