Tanasi

Saturday’s ride at Tanasi had all the elements of an epic, but it was just me and the dog. It was a perfect day for a long ride, sunny and warm. I had the i-pod loaded and the dog wanted to run. This was a day where everything aligned for a ride with endless amounts of energy and I had plenty of time to stay gone for a while. So I packed a lunch and headed up the trail, riding all of the trails there and some of them twice.
Tanasi is one of the IMBA epic rides. Helping to earn that designation must come from descending Thunder Rock Express, a favorite for its bermed turns and water bar jumps. By the time you make it into Thunder Rock campground you forgot the long steep climb up to the top.
Tanasi