Trail Rider Magazine

30 Trail Rider www.TrailRider.com With just under 400 eager riders chopping at the bit during the rider's mee ng, I knew the start was going to be something to see, so I held back to watch the show and let the "Turkey Racers" give it their all while burning the morning dew off the trails. The first Hero Sec on was a treat with a number of man-made log crossings, a steep drop into a surprisingly deep stream, and several sweet hill climbs. With 92 miles of trail loaded into my route sheet holder, I soon found a nice, relaxing pace and just enjoyed the scenery and ride in general. Once past that first Hero Sec on, I thought it interes ng that this region is shy on rocks and has very few roots too. As one who's used to bony terrain, this was a nice break from the norm. If you're a single-track fiend, the Monkey Bu should be on your list. Yes, these trails have been ridden extensively for years, but incredibly, the trails aren't beaten to death as you'd expect. I found a nice third-gear flow that worked well for finding trac on up the steep, some mes loose climbs and ght bar-to-bar stuff winding through the trees. Steep off-camber downhills were plenty, and so much fun flowing up and down the hillsides of this beau ful country. At mile 45, riders were treated to snacks and drinks at the gas stop at Hogback MX, an impeccably groomed motocross track in Palmyra. Not wan ng to slow my flow, I topped off and scarfed down a few energy bars, topped off the drink bladder, and hit the trail for some more of WCMC's greatness. I'd like to thank the many property owners who gave WCMC permission to skirt their fields and crops. So many of these wonderful people were out on the edge of their fields, waving us on with big smiles. Events like this are so refreshing, as they remind us how the good people in this world far outnumber the bad. These farmland sec ons were fun and fast, with some nice long straights and ght corners, along with some amazing grass track cut for a good mix.

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