"Race Track" and Rider . . . Have Nice Curves

Military Assault Squirrel (MAS)

Tomorrow is an opportunity to ride Fort Lewis single-track again. The trail planned to be ridden is referred to as "RaceTrack" (area 21). It's about 11 miles out and back, is fast, swoopy, and it's got nice curves and turns to it. One time riding it we were stopped and threatened by "Military Assault Squirrels" (MAS's). We gave 'em some nuts and they got to become "friendlies." Here's a photo one of the friendlier ones.  

What's With The Sign

Speaking of trails with nice curves reminds me that one of my best friends (okay, I'm married to her too) started taking riding more than just casual -- on her own motivation. She's taking riding serious (and seriously fun) and has increased her fitness level and satisfaction in being able to "stay on my tail" more often now. I was surprised recently when she showed me her new little notebook (it's not black and it doesn't have men's names and numbers in it . . . yet), to keep track of the dates of her rides with a goal of 100 rides within the year. (Jeff Hall raised the idea!) New math says that's an average of two (2) rides a week. I offered up some incentive stating I'd give her something special on ride #'s 25, 50, and 75. Any ideas?