TR: The Black Hole and more…

(Last Updated On: September 15, 2009)

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:
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Emerald Lake never gets old:
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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.
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Looks like my rear suspension is working…
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Woohoo, made it!
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Kevin, visiting from Seattle, stoked on clearing it with ease on his hardtail:
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Mark, arcing it:
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Kevin in the green:
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Just another day in the hills…

Frank Konsella

Frank loves snow more than anything... except his wife.  He ensures his food is digested properly by chewing it 32 times before swallowing.He is a full-time real estate agent serving Crested Butte and Gunnison and would be honored to send you his monthly newsletter.

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Frank Konsella

Frank loves snow more than anything... except his wife.    He ensures his food is digested properly by chewing it 32 times before swallowing. He is a full-time real estate agent serving Crested Butte and Gunnison and would be honored to send you his monthly newsletter.

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