Jumpin' Jeepers

Since Last Post: 897 ft.
Total Elevation: 15,698 ft.

When I see an adult on a bicycle, I do not despair for the future of the human race.
~H.G. Wells

Well, today didn't go as planned. I had every intention of having lunch with my wife at Big Jud's and throwing down one of those incredible burgers. However, I learned a long time ago that when you have 4 kids, anything can change at a moment's notice. We'll see what tomorrow brings. 

My right calf felt pretty good this morning so I thought I'd go ahead and go for a ride at lunch. Before hitting the trail, I took a gander at my copy of Mountain Biking in Boise to see if there was a cool route I could do in an hour or less. Pausing story while I put in a plug for Steve's Book....

I bought this little beauty of a book when I first started riding last year, because I was honestly a bit intimidated by all the trails and thought if I didn't plan ahead I may get lost. I shelled out about $15 for it at a bike shop in downtown Boise. It came in handy all last year when planning solo rides. I like to explore as many different trails as I can, and this book helped me do just that without worrying about getting lost or going on trails that were more technical than I was able to ride. Thanks, Stueby!

...and we're back!  I found a pretty cool intermediate ride called Jumpin' Jeepers Figure 8 Loop that looked like it would fit the bill. It isn't a lot different from the ride I did the other day on Shane's Loop. The main difference is instead of breaking off of Shane's Loop and heading south to Rocky Canyon, you stay on Shayne's, which loops back around and connects with Bucktail Trail. What a great slalom ride that was! I remember I rode that trail a couple of times last year with Lahcen, but I don't remember it being that fun. I give this trail a big HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!