After the Rain

If it is Saturday and I am not working ... I'll be out trying to keep up with the Folsom High School Mountain Bike Team. Impossible!
Today, at 0900, the group met in Old Folsom for single track loops around Lake Natoma. An impressive group for sure as we pedaled through town towards the old bridge. Once across, the fun began.
Did I mention that it rained Thursday night and Friday? So in addition to the nice firm trails, we were blessed with an abundance of muddy puddles. One of the girls cried out, "my butt is all wet." They all laughed and kept going ... a little mud wasn't going to deter this group today.
The hills are green and with the sun shinning brightly, it made for a wonderful ride. Of course, I lagged behind as usual but really had a great time. After leaving the single track and entering the paved bike trail, I met two couples riding. They were taking photos of each other so I offered to take one of the four of them. Nice shot on the wood bridge near the aquatic center.
From there I took a combination of off-road and bike trail. Arriving back at the parking lot with both the bike and I covered with mud signified that today's ride, while difficult, was fantastic.