Solid Session in the Woods!

Camp was full of life today as we had seventeen riders who were ready to take on anything that was put in front of them.  As you'll be able to see in the photos below we had a lot of great kids who encouraged others or picked each other up if they took a spill. It was really fun to watch the riders get to know one another and make new friends while they were going through the session today. 

In total, we rode close to six miles today filled with old logging trails, singletrack, logs, roots and rocks. Every rider did a great job working through each obstacle! Once we arrived back at the tent, the riders finished out by having a fun competition. We ended today by having a balancing challenge, where the victor earned a new Sticks and Stones t-shirt. Awesome job today everyone!   

Enjoy the photos below!

Bob and Kirk

Ripping Around the Woods!

Camp was great today! The riders did an awesome job exploring and riding over some newly downed obstacles, thanks to Mother Nature. In total, we rode ten miles with close to 700 feet of elevation gain. Solid ride!

Today, as most days of camp, Bob and I will talk throughout camp and comment on the improvements of the mountain bikers. We let the riders make their own choices of what they want to ride over, or what they wish to walk their bike over. It never ceases to amaze us how each individual chooses to ride over obstacles that they wouldn't have attempted at the start of the day. It's one of my favorite parts of camp, seeing both confidence and skill levels increase with the passing of each day! Another dramatic improvement that occurred with one of our riders was seeing how his new bike from The Bicycle Shop paved the way for heightened confidence and excitement. Younger riders grow at varying rates but it's incredible to see how a correctly sized bike can improve their riding ability! 

Enjoy!

Bob and Kirk