Right now I am sitting in air conditioned library in Chelan, WA. The Staircase is just down the way. Tonight is peak Perseid shower.
Some catch up.
I liked Devils Gulch I rode it a second time on Tuesday after a little rain fell. I thought it would be hero dirt. However, on the road climb the dust had loosened to mud which was slower than the dust. Still a good ride. On the ST the dust was washed away leaving the rocks visible and secure. I did ride it faster on the downhill. Sure have a great bike. And I still like Devils Gulch trail which is not a purpose built trail which adds excitement and challenge. 3,200′ in 11 miles drop. Can’t beat that with a flat tire.
I stayed at the TH which is in the gulch and protected from early sun meaning morning temps were cold enough for heat and a sweater. No crowds.
Yesterday I rode Red hill/ Sand creek again, another bruiser of 3,XXX’ in short distance.
I have lost my plans to be anywhere. I left Wenatchee yesterday heading up the Columbia. Figured Chelan then heading to Spokane. I am putting my big boy pants on to ride the demanding Staircase on Friday. Sat I drive to Spokane.
Last night I drove up the Entiat River looking for a place to sleep. 28 miles upstream I arrived at the closed Fox creek FS XG. I drove just a little further and found a small turnout above the river for the night. Today I drove back downstream then stopped at the FS RS to gather data. The XG is closed because of last year’s massive fire which killed vegetation that would hold water back, Fear is downfall blocking the river creating an impoundment then bursting on any campgrounds. Lessons learned apparently from XG flooded in AR years ago. I chatted w/ an information person about past fires. I was on a big’un back in 1970.
Got my dropper post to working again: tighten the pinch bolt just enough to hold the post. Speed is still launching nuts into the sky.
Should prolly return to Safeway to buy a sixer. Hot and dry.
Gotta go.
Go Mariners.
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