Mountain Biking in January.

Normally a post with this name would be macho over the top pictures of idiots trying to mountain bike in 3ft (or much more) of snow.  Or perhaps it's a trick post about a nice trip to red rock country down in southern Utah.... 

Nope. 

This year none of that is necessary.  If you want to experience the mountains this year, it looks like you'd better put on your trail running shoes or grab your bike.  A quick morning ride on Peavine Mountain revealed only the slightest traces of frost on some shaded north facing slopes. 

The trails were in really good shape despite the lack of any moisture for the last month and a half.  Even the banked corners are holding up....especially since the trail builders have adopted some more advanced techniques as of late (note the log backed banking).

The trail feels a little bleak with all the dry grass hanging around without a trace of snow this time of year.  I tried to tempt the snow gods with the next photo...if you haven't been here.....the bench my bike is leaning against is made out of an old snowboard.  Come on snow gods, get angry.

A final view from above the Poeville Reservoir (well that's what I call it).  Nothing but dry grass and wide open trails as far as the eye can see. 

 
So, if you're one of those guys (or gals) who hang up your bike after the "season" ends.  Dust off your gear and head for the nearest trail head.  For at least the next 5-7 days the forecast is dry and mild.