It always seems that around this time of year we are contemplating the end of the mtb season. We talk about the cooler weather, the shorter days which lead to the inevitable night ride. For us, we talk about how unfair it is that Nine Mile closes so early, but, somehow, we move past that and just ride! We set our sites on Standing Rocks, Levis, Underdown, Crystal Lake and any other trails that let us prolong our season. We lament because we just like to ride. This can be a problem for the owners of a resource site that supposedly posts Wisconsin singletrack info on a regular basis. NOT! We are, admittedly, having a hard time keeping up with the energetic trail builders who are always changing and sculpting the landscape, creating trails for us to hammer on. There is too much information to crunch and redistribute and still ride our bikes.
This is the rub, ride bikes or collect data. Hmmmmm. Not sure where Fat Tire Guides is going, but if we don’t make it back for next season, I’d like to say, it was a good season for the crew. We put a lot of miles riding everywhere from Emma Carlin, Nicolet Roche to Copper Harbor, MI and even Fruita this year. Yes, there are trails beyond Pleaseantville (ya have to see the movie). However, I think it’s apparent that Wisconsin is a destination. It may not have the vistas that Fruita or Sedona has, but it has its own personality and unique landscape that can indulge any riding ability.
Our recommendation, next year, take a trip and visit the trail systems of Wisconsin. Some will make ya giggle, some will kick your ass, nevertheless, ride something beyond the norm and experience a new trail somewhere else. After your ride, have a beer and plan your next trip.
The season isn’t completely over, so get out and ride and enjoy the colors before ya pull out the skis.
Always keep pedaling>>Gary
Gary,
thanks for the info on Nicolet-Roche. WOW! Nice trail, for sure. The Langladians did a super job.
Glad I didn’t hang the bike up yet but took in this great fall ride.
Great job on Fat Tire Guide.
Gary,
Great perspective in your blog, it has a nice tone and feel to it. As far as FTG, and the future, time will tell, right? It was cool for me to be part of some of the early adventures with you and Mark. How about the trip down to Standing Rocks when we had a “sea” of Wausau riders working as one for what was a fantastic day. Get out and ride, that has a nice ring to it. Again, thanks to you and Mark for starting something that helped fuel this love affair called MOUNTAIN BIKING.
Brian
Sorry,
We had someone try to hack into the site and Google was throwing up a “warning’ about entering the site. We’ve fixed it but haven’t put it up just yet. In the meantime I’ve redirected the site to the blog. Sorry for the inconvenience. Look for it soon.
Gary