Went for two rides last week where I got turned around! Both were still great in the end thankfully, but would have been even better without the backtracking.
First I set out on one of my favorite gravel routes. This overgrown two track was the key link, but no more!
The next day I set out for an adventure ride to Butte Valley. We had gotten a bit of rain in the Ely area, so the air was fresh, clean, and heavy with the scent of sage.
After about an hour I descended into the expansive Butte Valley. Red Chilli Butte on the right. Egan Range distant.
I veered off the main road onto this two track on my to cross the valley.
After a few miles the two track deteriorated to this. Still decent riding though.
Out in the middle of the valley. Big sky country!
As I got closer to the east side of the valley I started to encounter a few puddles and a little mud, but then I arrived here. No go! The mud was thick and would have instantly caked the bike.
Oh well. Can't complain. Sweet ride nonetheless.
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