Conditions on the Eastside were good for skiing, but were also good for riding with cool, but not cold temps and damp but not wet soil.
I joined BxCx for a spin out in Adobe Valley. When dry these roads are brutally sandy, but with some moisture they were at least rideable.
We came across this interesting abandoned corral.
The walls were constructed of Tuff (light tan), grouted in place with some sort of mud/sand mix, then capped with dark, flat rocks to keep the rain from eroding out the grout. Engineered!
The next day I rode in Long Valley taking a delightful stop at Little Hot Creek. The hot spring here is a little more off the beaten path than others in Long Valley although still quite busy during summer. This day I had it all to myself.
Cruised along the Alkali Lakes.
Great ride!
One of my favorite Owens Valley gravel rides is the circumnavigation of Tinemaha Reservoir. I got a nice early start from my old home in Wilkerson and enjoyed a fine long day in the saddle.
I especially like the stark desert scene on the eastside of the valley with the Sierra Crest jutting into the horizon.
The riding is super there too!
The riding is definitely not super everywhere though. Took a solid NO to this track. Hoofprinted sand is the worst!
I've signed up for some gravel racing in June, so my focus has taken a decided turn towards riding. Sadly, skiing is on the backburner for now.
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