It's All Ball Bearings These Days

Myself and Team Negative-Nine (Ron, Scott G. and honorary team member Charles) went for a Cave Run adventure just after Memorial Day weekend. We left Indy on Sunday night and camped in Cave Run. On Monday we rode a ton of trails including the 112, Buckskin, Zilpo, and more. One of the highlights of the day was the refreshing swim at the Zilpo beach. On the way back on the Zilpo in-and-out we had a close encounter with a 4+ foot rattlesnake. Ron just missed running him over and he was able to give me enough warning so I could stop short. After a few pictures and a short detour hike, we were on our way again. Cave Run was in pretty good shape, but even in good shape it still delivers large proportions of punishment. Between horse damage, downfall, and some poor trail design it is never a picnic. I would have to say that I recommend Cave Run to only a select few of the hardiest souls that I know. Weak sissies need not apply. It was Ron's first time there, and he'll never be the same. Wait until he sees Idaho. Put it on your calendar, Rabbit. On Tuesday we did my favorite trail at Cave Run; the Sheltowee Trace or what is commonly referred to as the "Arch Trail" or the "Iron Furnace" trail. We rode out to the second arch and back. The horses had beaten the tar out of it over the weekend, but it was still a great day in the saddle. It was one of the best mountain bike trips I've taken in a long time. We laughed a ton, and had a great time. Kudos to Ron for the fantastic dinner fare on Monday night.