Not Quite Time to Cache In

TRAIL UPDATE BY WARREN OSTLER

Although it’s mid May and the sun is shining, the Cache Creek trail system is only starting to become suitable for riding. Lets work together and make sure the hacks out there know that riding through mud is extremely bad for the trails.

The rule of thumb is simple: if you’re getting mud on your bike (other than your tires) it’s too muddy to ride. In addition, by leaving ruts in a muddy trail, you create a place for water to collect which in turn extends drying time. Also, if you bike around mud then you widen our precious single track. So do the right thing: stop before a muddy section, kick out a trench for water to drain, and turn around.

If you see someone with a muddy mountain bike, take a second to educate him or her. Our trails get a lot of use and it would be nice if they were around for many years to come. If you’re itching to ride this weekend, there is great dirt in Dubois and Pocatello! Also, you can spin the legs on the Elk Refuge Road and take in some great scenery.