Pace Bend Intermediate-Level Ride

Pace Bend falls somewhere between Walnut Creek and Barton Creek in terms of difficulty. It definitely earns its intermediate-level rating, but it also has much better flow than any of the Austin city trails. The technical obstacles mostly consist of intermediate-level ledges, a few advanced obstacles (ledges, transitions, and one optional long rock garden), a few wood features, creek crossings, etc. These obstacles tend to be spaced far enough apart that you can get a running start on most of them, and most of the trail in between is flowy and fun.

I'm a technical rider and typically clean everything at Pace Bend when I'm in good shape, but at the moment, I am not riding particularly fast, so I'll be making some stops to gasp for air and/or to session the various obstacles. This will be a good ride for experienced riders who, like me, are looking to improve their stamina or work on technical skills. This is a no-drop ride (within reason. There are several bailout points if you're really struggling.) Walk whatever you don't feel like riding.

We'll do one no-drop lap (8 miles) as a group, then I may do a second lap at a faster pace.

Event will be canceled if there is rain in the area or the trails are still wet from a previous rain.

Gear:

• Mountain bike in good working order -- disc brakes and full suspension recommended

• Helmet required

• CamelBak or other hydration backpack.

• Gloves

• Spare inner tube & tire pump if you aren't riding tubeless

• Inflater and CO2 cartridges if you're riding tubeless

Meet at 1:15 in the parking lot. Wheels down at 1:30. Text me if you'll be late. Allow an hour to get there from downtown Austin.