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 The sun begins to break through the clouds as you see David Griffin riding along Eucalyptus Loop trail. This is another one of the premier single track trails at Wilder Ranch State Park. |
It was so much fun, that we rode this section over again. Here is Rick Oswald swooping through this dip. Although this picture didn't capture it, Rick was expert in catching air as he sailed over the emerging tree roots. Eucalyptus Loop trail then led us to a junction where we joined Enchanted Loop. Now this is when the ride gets WILD! Enchanted Loop begins descending a steep narrow trail with loose dirt and large tree roots and rocks which create challenging drop offs. |
 WOW! Is it a bird, is it a plane, no .... it's Matthew Griffin flying through the air on his VooDoo. The descent down Enchanted Loop culminates at this most excellent log jump. |
 Here he is preparing to launch that bike again. |
 But wait, who's this sneaking through the woods like he crawled out of a pumpkin patch? Rick Burrows takes his turn to jump the log which is barely visible in the foreground. |
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 Then it's the Tazmon's turn to catch some air. Sometimes the air was so great he jumped out of the frame of the camera. But these photos are available for viewing here.
More big air
Biggest air of all
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 Then it was up to the Eucalyptus Grove for lunch. After lunch we ventured into Gray Whale Ranch and back down through Old Cabin and Eucalyptus Loop again. Returning via Wilder Ridge we rode down Zane Gray cutoff. Here we paused while Matthew Griffin doctored a scrape he incurred during a spill while wrestling his bike over some rocks. |
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 At the close of the day, Chuck Giza was found in a reclined position trying to rest his tired muscles.
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 The Riders: (left to right)
- David Griffin
- Chuck Giza
- Matthew Griffin
- Rick Oswald
- Rick Burrows
Ride Statistics:
Date: ..... October 23, 1999
Total distance ..... 21 miles
Approx.total climb ..... 3000 ft.
Approx. avg. speed .....6.6 mph
Approx. riding time ..... 3:20
Total time on trails ..... 6+ hours
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