2014 BONC Grouse Fest

The third annual Bicyclists of Nevada County Grouse Fest rolled around an was a great mix of trail work, fun around the campfire, and epic back country riding.

photo by Keegan Zetterberg

The first day I set up camp and enjoyed the beauty of Lindsey Lake and the surrounding mountains that were the setting for great time in the mountains.  Towards dark we had an awesome night ride down Bull Pen trail and back up to camp.

The next morning volunteers were caravanned on 4x4 jeep road and then had a few mile hike to get to the work site.  Tons of progress was made on the first day and the despite thick Manzanita roots the new rerouted Lindsey Lakes trail was close to completion.

The second day some volunteers choose to continue to work and complete the trail work project while others choose to enjoy the technical back country mountain biking Grouse Ridge has to offer.  On the last day there is always a big group ride that show cases the best trails of the area.  Here are a few photos from my ride.

Photo by Keegan Zaetterberg

This years Grouse Fest was tons of fun I cant wait to see what this event will grow into in the future.  Thanks to the USFS Tahoe National Forest and Bicyclists of Nevada County for making this event possible.

Forest City Flow

Last weekend I got out to Forest City to enjoy miles of the fun flow Cross Country trails.  I started at the kiosk, ascended the Sandusky Jeep Road, went around Truckee Ditch Trail to Big Tree Trail Head, and then descended back to town on Ridge Runner and High Grade Trails, a very nice 16 mile loop.

A berm on Truckee Ditch Trail.

One of many creek crossings on Truckee Ditch.

The top of the climb !

The new section of Truckee Ditch Trail.

If you have never been out to Forest City I strongly suggest going, the trails are fun for all levels and there are lots of optional bike features.  All of the trails were beautiful built by the Forest Trails Alliance (FTA).  Happy Trails-Ruffrider

Forest City

A fun rock lip on Ridge Runner

Hi all,  I just went on a great ride up in Forest City.  Forest City is an old historic town in the Sierra Nevada near Downieville from the gold rush era.  Some of the historic buildings still stand in town.

There are many great trails around Forest City, expertly built by the Forest Trail Alliance (FTA) these trails are the epitome of flow.  Today I started at the kiosk went up Sandusky Jeep Road and Trail to Big Tree Trail Head.  I stopped at the beautiful stone bridge to check out the "String of Pearls", a super cool optional technical rock feature.

                                                  

The "String of Pearls"

From there I descended Ridge Runner and High Grade Trails back to Forrest City.  Ridge Runner is around four miles long and is filled with banked turns and and fun optional technical features.  High Grade Trail is one of my favorite trails and is a roller coaster filled with big banks and just enough lose rock to keep it interesting.  Today my rear derailleur cable broke on this trail.

        This great XC loop is around 11 miles long, it is an awesome ride no matter what your skill level is.

"I almost made it"

The awesome view from Ridge Runner.