Razors Edge

Last weekend I finally dusted off the MTB and could not say "no" to Kate any more. She has been more persistent in trying to go riding. I had to clean the drive train, put on the rear shock, change front tires, and ignore the seized back hub. What?? Yep the last time I rode a mtb bike was the TransRockies Aug 14th. Almost 2 months off.

Don't worry I rode in France and have been on my cx bike but not a lot.

We got a late start, which you do on a long weekend. Hit the Bowness pastry shop, and then the road. Kate and Alana could not decide where to go but I have been very interested in the new trials developing around Exshaw.

Razors Edge branches off Jewel above the Quaite junction. We had planned on a long ride but after the slow start and coffees we decided on Quaite to jewel to Razor.

The trial is rough to start but soon turn into joyous mountain biking. Real mountain biking. Tough drops, tough ups, of camber. All good.

The wind was vicious at the top and so strong that it made it near impossible to ride down. it would just grab your front tire and you would ride off the trial. Like you were a remote control rider with a bad operator.








It's Steeper than it looks, Nice work Alana






The wind was so strong and gusty that we had to walk down the open rock face sections. A little disappointing but I will be back to do this again. probably in the morning.



Look out Toby here comes Kate