I took a ride in the Batsto Village last weekend. It really isn’t a village per se, it is a part of the Wharton State Forest. It is convenient to the LRHG’s P’s place so I figured why not. Fatmarc and T-rav had recently ridden there and had good things to say.
Normally a ride in the Pine Barrens isn’t high on my list. In the summer I will still stay away. I can’t ride fast enough to escape green-head flies and mosquitos. This winter ride was an exception though. It rained all the day before and packed down the sand tight. There was a 6 mile loop an 8 mile loop and a 19 mile loop.
I chose the 19 mile loop. No elevation to speak of but fun and twisty. I saw one group of two guys on cross bikes out there. I kinda recognized them from Fifth Street cross, but we blew past each other just saying “Hey”.
I was enjoying the ride and thinking I should stop for some pic’s but didn’t because I wanted to get back.
Then I saw this. I decided to get all arty with the amazing camera in my phone. I wish I had the fisheye lens attachment LRHG gave me for christmas then I coulda been all pro like.
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| This downed pine tree just spoke to me. |
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| Maybe it is the graying? |
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| Pinecones + Lichen = Cool |
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| Obligatory Life Behind Bars shot. |
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| This would be a great place to single speed but I chose gears. |
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| These trees were a little close |
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| Somebody lost there beer…..awhile ago |
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| It made me so happy I got crazy eyes. |
I’ll be back. Maybe I can even talk someone into making the trek down next time.
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| The weather has been so mild that mother Nature is confused. |
This weekend, ride your bike, relax, and don’t believe the lies being spread by the anti unicorn establishment.
