Typically, the racing season winds down sometime in October, earlier if you’re in the North, a ‘cross racer, or in the Rocky Mountains. I’ve always enjoyed fall mountain riding and racing more than any other time of the year. Trails are dialed, weather is typically perfect, and there’s no need to train….just ride.

And drive.

We stopped by Adam and Rotem’s stomping grounds – Horse Gulch and the adjacent trails in Durango, Colorado. While Colorado had its share of snow in earl November, things have warmed up nicely and we were treated to plenty of groomed dust.

Adam was back East racing ‘cross in Mass, but there’s no shortage of talent and company in Durango when it comes to bike riding. And you wonder why so many fast folk come from there?

Thanks guys. That was refreshing. Its easy to forget how fun riding with friends can be. No schedule, no agenda, no “training”….just riding, skidding, jumping, and laughing.