Saturday, November 22, 2014

Off Season Antics with KTM Motorcycles

Other than deciding that I'll be continuing to race for SPY goggles/eyewear next season, it's the off season from Downhill Mountain Bike Racing, and time for our brand new KTM MOTORCYCLES!!!!
Sunset in Meeker, CO after a day's riding.

Learning how to ride motorcycles is turning out to be challenging and fun.  I've had to figure out the clutch, the gears, the brakes, the throttle control for mini drops, the cold morning starting of the bike, and the hill start so far.  All of this has been quite exciting, and involved breaking three clutches via crashing as well as a few off trail misadventures by accidental over throttle.  It's been 6 weeks, and we have been on the dirt bikes in hard dirt pack, water, ice, sand, and snow. 

Camping out in the FJ in Fairplay, CO.
Fun trails that included single track.
water to cross



Late season, still no snow!

Waking up to blue skies in pajama pants out by Meeker
Starting the day with coffee and cereal

Everyone is enjoying these outdoor adventures, including Bishop and Moab.


Sean warming up at Wagon Wheel Trail System

Sean getting on some trails in the forest in Meeker, CO

 Sean navigating mud, roots, and a slight downhill incline

Amber crossing a river in Meeker, CO


Sean on  a little break at the top of a hill in Meeker, CO

We found some decent food at this market in the deli section.

Sean loading up the bikes on the trailer at the end of the day near Rollinsville, CO.



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