Saturday, October 15, 2016

Muddy Day at Hollister SVRA

Today was my third day riding my Red Sticker Honda CRF250R dirt bike at Hollister Hills SVRA. It had rained the day before, and I was eager to explore all the muddy trails at Hollister Hills.
Many usual trails were closed (like the TT Track and Four Corners), but some re-opened later in the day (TT Track).


I first warmed up on the nearby Classic/Vintage track, followed by a ride to Harmony Gate Road. The fall colors were lovely, and many deciduous trees were shedding yellow & red leaves.

I rode Harmony Gate Road multiple times since many of my regular trails were closed due to excessive mud. It's a fun, easy trail to ride fast.

I recorded a few GoPro 4 Silver videos of my ride, and here is the one I liked:



After riding Harmony, I noticed that the Lower Field trail had opened up, and I decided to ride that one, too. Riding with few steep ascents or descents is also a straightforward trail.

After getting some snacks and water, I decided to try Rancho Road, followed by Ridge. This is one of my favorite routes as it covers a scenic portion of Hollister. I had a great time on this trail.

I was tired by this time, so I stopped by to grab my Whole Foods sandwich (which helped a lot). I decided to go for another ride at Harmony and TT track.

While riding to TT Track, I noticed that it was very crowded, so I decided to skip it this time.

I had a great time at Hollister, though I got very muddy, and it took me an hour of clean-up time afterward to wash my bike, boots, and all the other gear.



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