downieville mancation

from wiki-pidia
Mancation is a word used to refer to a male-only vacation, or “when normal males engage in ‘guy’ activities that involve sports, camping, gambling, chasing women and most of all drinking amongst their all and only male friends. No wives, mistresses or girlfriends allowed. Done in order to get in touch with their male-primal roots.”[1]


of course the first rule of mancation is not to talk about it, i will share some highlights;
the ride(s), of course, were epic. the weather could not have been better - clear sierra blue skies, 85 in the sun, a bit cooler in the shade. the trails at downieville were in great shape, especially for this late in the season. 4 of us did 2 shuttles on saturday - making the most of the daylight.

the sound of no crying babies.

chillin (an undersatement for sure) in the Yuba across the street from the house.




the awards;the most blood award went easily to steve, especially after his face painting.
scott took home king of the mountain for dominating and continually running out of gears on 3rd divide. john got an honorable mention for most improved.

dylan got the turbodog - best new rider award.
oh, and todd got the pink thing for staying in his dirty shorts for the longest time.
oh, and there was eric's coffee!

as you can see by the posts over the weekend jackie and hannah had a great weekend as well.

oh, did i mention that the rides were epic and the trails were in super shape?

i can't recommend mancation or downieville enough.

oh, and happy birthday ralph!!