Critters of the River Bottoms on a Rainy Day on the Mountain Bike

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Great to be in the woods along the river banks on a rainy day. One can move along quietly and the animals seem to be calm in the quiet woods. The foliage is still in the Spring mode so it is easy to observe the critters. The mountain bike with me on board does not alarm the animals so it is great to stop and watch them. 

 It is great to have your own island. The Canadian Geese can use the outside of the Beaver lodge as a nesting site and be safe from most predators.

 This deer moved slowly to place the tree between it and me. Not alarmed, it moved along through the fallen trees after it checked me out.

 This pair of Canadians already have their brood to teach the ways of the river to.

 

The knobby tired American Mountain Bike at rest along the river.

Weaving Among the Maze of Trees Along the Minnesota River Bottoms

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Ideal conditions on the Minnesota River Trail this afternoon. I framed this Canada Goose with a Beaver chewed tree along a backwater pond.

The Pugsley is a blast to weave along the trail with the massive tires that grip the corners and float thru the sand. It doesn't get much better than this on a bike. I swapped my front tire for a 4.8 Surly Bud. I am running a 3.8 Surly Nate on the rear. This set-up will give me more flotation.

 This is the log that is a crossing feature over the creek, with the spring melt it is partially submerged. Today this was the turn-around point, so no need to attempt to cross.

This is a photo showing the size difference between a 4" mountain bike tire and a 5" tire. Both are mounted on Marge Lite, 65mm rims.

Ride On!!

River Ride / Slowin' Down, Takin' It In

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