A little after-work Bent Creek fun.

Mike B. sent out a group text early in the week arranging a Friday after-work ride and I kept it on my radar without committing. This afternoon was finally here and the opportunity was a good one so off I went. The weather was perfect. Fall is in the air. Temps in the low to mid 60's and cloudy skies. I arrived at Rice Pinnacle first, then Kris and Arianne K., then Ben P., and finally Mike B.
Mike led out and a chill (for those guys) pace was the order of the day. The route was one that confused Ben but was fast and fun. At just over an hour in I decided it was time for me to head back and parted ways with the group. 15 minutes later I was back at the Jeep. Thanks for the invite Mike! Thanks for not killing me, too. That was a great pace, a beautiful day for a ride, and excellent company.

Fail

Ride->Work->Ride

Great trails. Great friends. Great day in the woods.

Surprise ride

An interesting state of mind

From Rice Pinnacle->491 Rice Pinnacle Rd->479E Ledford Branch Rd->479F Boyd Branch Rd-> Campground Connector->481F->480 Hardtimes Rd->Blue Ridge Parkway->479 Bent Creek Gap Rd->2X Flat, 1 Tube->*Walk* 479->Campground Connector->481F->480->Bent Creek Gap Rd back to Rice Pinnacle. (18.1 miles 3 of which were walking) and 3068' climbing.

Two hours of Biltmore