Race for Da’ Ribs!

What kind of race is this.  Well it is put on by Dan Aherns of Eddie’s BBQ.  For the second weekend in a row I ended up at the Kincaid Recreation area and enjoyed every minute of it.  Jeff and Steph, were out with me on this event and I think that they had a good time also.  As I have said in my previous post, these are some of the greatest trails in Louisiana.  Hikers, bikers, walkers, photographers and campers love this area because of it scenic beauty.  Throw in a trail run on the opening day of squirrel season, and LSU playing the same day, what more could you ask for.  It was a hot humid morning for a trail run, but all of the participants did an outstanding job of hanging in there finishing a beautiful, but very challenging course. Below you will find a video slide show.

  

2007 Fat Tire Festival

Wow what a great weekend!  I guess you take for granted the things that surround you and think there are always things better somewhere else.  After hearing some out of area mountain bike riders talk about what a great trails we have in Central Louisiana, I can’t take them for granted anymore.  I went out and shot the event by myself and it was fun both days.  The short track race is much like a road bike crit and the long track race is more like a road bike race.  If you ever have a chance to watch one of these races in person, you will enjoy seeing some of the techical skills the riders have.  It was fun and I will be willing to be the event will be much large with participants next year.  Below yo will find a couple of photos and a video slide show of the weekend.