TR: The Black Hole and more…

My buddy Mark had a few more photos from his recent visit that I thought I should share from our ride on 401. Brittany and I heading towards Gothic Mountain:

Emerald Lake never gets old:

The only technically challenging part of a 401 ride is the “Black Hole”. This ravine looks nearly impossible, but riders do clear it from time to time. The trick is committing to riding it- a halfhearted attempt won’t get you far. It usually takes me a couple of tries before I finally go for it, which means hitting it faster than you think you should, thereby allowing your momentum to take you over the other side a ways before you need to pedal again.

Looks like my rear suspension is working…

Woohoo, made it!

Kevin, visiting from Seattle, stoked on clearing it with ease on his hardtail:

Mark, arcing it:

Kevin in the green:

Just another day in the hills…

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