As we move into the top four trails, Goathead nation knew this trail had to make an appearance. Unless of course you thought Tranquility made the list and Apex did not. Why ranked so high? Whether it is riding over tree roots, rocks, or 2.5 foot drops offs, you will learn how to handle your Trek (or Redline) better. Do you like the burning sensation of lactic acid building up in your legs? Then the climb to the top will delight you. Perhaps you want to bomb down a hill because the chute at Lewis and Clark is “closed”. Apex will not disappoint. HOWEVER, if you like the flatness of Manawa DO NOT ride Apex. You are either fighting gravity or enjoying its usefulness.
Besides the features the trail possesses, there have been some interesting Goathead moments.
1)As the Goatheads fought for oxygen at the top of the climb, Austin announced Jessica was pregnant with their second child.
2)One time I was feeling pretty good about the speed I was carrying down the hill and over the rocks. Lumpy looked around, saw how close I was to him, then displayed why he is the downhill master among the Goatheads.
3)This trail shows why J.A. is the most complete rider of the Goatheads. Climbs in the leading group and descends in the leading group.
3 comments:
It's strange that we don't have more pictures of Apex. The ones we do have don't do it justice.
Cutting through the "gnome forest" on the way back down totally makes the climb to the top worth it...... Well, maybe not totally, but it comes close.
I agree about the lack of pictures comment. The problem was we took non-digital cameras on our first couple trips.
How about the time we shuttled to the top in the heavy fog/light rain and rode down. I think I left permanent grip indentions in T-Rev's "Oh Poop" handle in his truck.
Another one of those things that I *really* didn't want to do, but am so glad I did. Ride down Apex without the climb up? Yes, thankyouverrymuch!
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