This was the 2015 installment of the Sweet Valley Summer Community Campout, or SVSCC. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Lets see what this one photo can say:
4 individuals-- 4 personalities. Does the pic capture who they are?
Bishop D: A smile
Sister D: Hands on Hips
She who shall not be named: Bit of a smirk
Mad Man Mike: Eating roast from the night before
. . .Yeah, I'd say that got it. Anyway, back to the riding. We were not short on participants (just patience). It was a mob! I am sure we were in violation of some Forest Circus, er, Service code. Tuff to find a ride that accommodates riders of all skill level, but good Ol' Piston Probst is a pretty good leader.
The group was in for 3-4 days and logged a bunch of miles. Places like Stibnite and Reardon and many others. Notice the scenery as I try and chase down Kid Callen.
On the way out on the last day, we caught a bit of footage with the James Gang that has caused us to consider a new name for Kid Callen. It can be seen here in its entirety.
Now, that happened pretty fast, so here are a couple of stills that make give you a clue at how close that really was. I call this one, "The First Whoa"
Followed by, "The Squeeze"
And let's not forget, "The Look"
High-Flying Harrison contends that he sees this look all the time. Remember that 1,000 word thing?
Here is Kevin's version of how Kid Callen rides:
Callen promptly pointed the finger at his father, 50 Staple Conklin, claiming, "I told my dad I don't have any brakes!" However, after a bit of examination, a few incriminating pictures have surfaced. Exhibit A, taken a few moments prior:
You know how the back of the bike kind of swings sideways when you are going fast and hit the rear brake so hard that the tire goes into a skid? Kind of a lot of dust coming off a rear tire with no brake. Maybe the chain locked up on him or something.
Exhibit B:
Hmmm . . . toe sure is pointed down like it was pushing a brake lever.
Whatever the case may be, Kid Callen will henceforth be affectionately known as, "The Squeeze." Threaded that needle like a champ! Don't you think Kevin?
