MFXC Recon

Greetings. The Crotch here, and I bring news from the middle of the fork. Today, myself, Stormy, Norcward, and the newly christened "Strove" ventured down south for a better look at where we will be Saturday and Sunday. We even met up with an esteemed colleague, Brad Wadlow. In light of all the rain that has been happening, we are very optimistic. And by that, I mean that it is pretty much just going to be weather that will be the deciding factor as to whether or not this thing is going down. Because if the trail on Sunday is like it was today, (Thursday) then we are in for a treat. Just bring socks and a sand-free vag-hole because the creeks WILL definitely have more water in them. However the chances for mud are about as good as Criss Angel trying to impregnate a woman. And by that, I mean that he only tries to impregnate dudes. Regularly.

Look at some of these photos from today, then listen what what I'm gonna tell you.

Small footbridge near the CB boatramp:




Crossing the creek at the above trail intersection:


On South Trace, jut before the Middlefork intersection:

That bridge has been out for at least a year or two, and this creek usually has water in it:

The creek at the bottom of the 2.75 mile descent from Hwy 32 to the first fire road:
Low water bridge at the bottom of the big gravel descent (as ridden on last year's course):

This was moving very swiftly, and the only way to cross it without getting swept away was to walk while holding the bike out of water, or blast through it at full speed:

This creek (towards the end of the trail) always has water, but this is more than usual. I found a fat hole in middle, and had to put an already-wet foot down.
Don't be a turd, like this one that was left on the floor of the boat-launch shitter:


Our assessment from today: awesome trails with plenty of chances for wet spray from creek crossings, and the occasional wet trail from some water draining down the trail. And all of these creeks usually have water in the anyway, but right now there is just a little more. Almost zero ruts, even less actual mud, but lots of soaked socks. Probably 90-95% of the trail was buff-master flash, and the other 5-10% showed signs of water having flowed down/over it at one point, or had a little trickle. My bike ended the ride cleaner than when it started. (But then, I haven't cleaned it all year.) The lake at Council Bluff is over the banks to the point where the loop trail is underwater in many spots. So we have slightly altered this year's course to avoid Council Bluff, and start-end at the DD/32 trailhead. More info to come. We feel great about the trail, and the only thing that is cause for concern is the weather. Please note the temps, expect to get yer feet wet, and check back here for updates, as there will be plenty.

We're going to be down there all weekend having a good time regardless, and since we already have your non-refundable "entry fees," we gonna make it rain! (Metaphorically.) For example, our newest official sponsor, Flaco's Coccina has donated gift certificates for the women's class! he's quite the ladies man.

Now let us all remember awesome video games of yore:

-CFR