Freezing Saddles Mountain Bike Ride – Laurel Hill Park (Lorton, VA) – 3/8/20 (@10)

[Sunyata]

OMG! Anyone who has ever thought about trying mountain biking should do this. The trails out at Laurel Hill are absolutely do-able on a CX or gravel bike, but definitely more fun on a mountain bike.

I wish I could join in, but already have plans to head out to Stokesville for the 60/40 MTB race.

Photos of a fun “rock” feature on the Slaughterhouse Loop:

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[Steve O]

Note that Daylight Saving Time will have begun a few hours earlier, so remember to set your clocks ahead.

[accordioneur]

Your route includes Slaughterhouse and Power Station? I’m not sure I’d consider those non-dirt-rider-on-a-gravel-bike-friendly trails. But I may be the wrong person to comment – I’m not a strong mountain biker and walk some spots on Giles Run. Or maybe I’m representative of your target audience …

[drevil]

@accordioneur 199016 wrote:

Your route includes Slaughterhouse and Power Station? I’m not sure I’d consider those non-dirt-rider-on-a-gravel-bike-friendly trails. But I may be the wrong person to comment – I’m not a strong mountain biker and walk some spots on Giles Run. Or maybe I’m representative of your target audience …

Good point. I did throw in that it’s doable, but it ain’t easy. I’ll try to do a better job of setting expectations.

On “intro” rides like this, I usually get a pulse of the riders’ abilities and fitness and tweak the ride so they aren’t suffering too much (and hopefully have fun). Slaughterhouse is certainly skippable, where those who don’t want to do it can stay at the bottom and wait for others to return from that mini loop.

You coming out accordioneur? Steve-O is joining.

Should I ride my Brompton to level the playing field?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/bikecentric/49608987147

[trailrunner]

I’ve ridden my cross and gravel bikes dozens of times on the Power Station loop without any issue (except for fallen trees).

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[drevil]

@trailrunner 199025 wrote:

I’ve ridden my cross and gravel bikes dozens of times on the Power Station loop without any issue (except for fallen trees).

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Join us Trailrunner!

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[Pablo]

Count me in.

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[Eddie R]

I’m in. See you tomorrow

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[accordioneur]

@drevil 199023 wrote:

You coming out accordioneur? Steve-O is joining.

Is that meant to encourage or discourage me? :p

[drevil]

Thanks to all that came out today. We had a good showing and a great time (I hope)! Flickr Album

Conga Line by ricky d, on Flickr

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Pablo by ricky d, on Flickr

[Steve O]

@drevil 199150 wrote:

Thanks to all who came out today. We had a good showing and a great time (I hope)!

This was a blast. Thanks drevil!!

More photos on my strava feed: https://www.strava.com/activities/3167495042

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