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that made its way to the street. After standing in line for ten minutes, I realized I could sneak ahead to the pre-entry line where I quickly grabbed my stuff and got dressed for the race. My excitement to ride slowly built as I shook off the poor sleep from the prior night and my Hammer Nutrition gel started to kick in.It's been a while since I've raced fun sand trails and Beehive gave everyone just that. The first couple sections were newly cut trail and just flowed well. The further back you were on the row, the better the berms were. Round 14: CDR Beehive Enduro August 25th, 2013 Story and Photos by Zack Huberty The trail boosted you with confidence as you planted your front wheel into corners with no fear of falling over. One of the sections we raced reminded me of the Georgia NEPG this year with the clayish terrain and small elevation changes inside the pine trees. That kind of dirt creates so much traction and added confidence for a rider.One memory I have from the beginning of the first or second section was watching Rich Lafferty enter a check. As a rider trying to improve my skills, I try to watch other AA riders to pick up on techniques, small tricks, or subtle differences in riding styles. Right off the start, there was a straightaway that wove about as you headed down the trail avoiding stumps. But as I watched him, he was working the bike in a way I haven't seen before. In a way, it looked like he was purposely working the bike and suspension through the travel, but at the same time it reminded me of those downhill E very year, the transition from rocks, mud, and roots to the sand can be a tough one. It is often a relief for some riders who are tired of the beating from PA rocks. Beehive usually marks the beginning of the sand runs and higher turnouts as many riders come to the race for the fun and friendly trail. It is often a dual-sport or adventure crowd friendly event which helps boost attendance. With a fairly dry week leading up to Beehive, dust was a concern. I had the chance to ride in Port Elizabeth prior to the event in another location close by and the dust was awful. The dust was so small that it could easily coat your slide and clog up your filter. With an extra filter packed and the bike loaded, I headed to Beehive Sunday morning. Once I arrived, I was met with a sign-up line December 2013/January 2014 25