Depending on the time of year, a trail obstacle might be a boiling, writhing pack of foxhounds off hell-bent and maniacal on a fresh scent, or possibly foot bassets vacuuming up clues close to the ground, surely visualizing evading and escaping cottontails.
At the start of each "technical" section -- a stretch of trail with obstacles like rocks, roots, logs and sharp turns -- Mr. Bartlett told me what to expect and the best way to negotiate the minefield.
With its layout of mini-trails and obstacles, it has revitalized the dark, cold days and nights of a Wisconsin winter for its patrons.
PAGE A11 INDOOR PARK FOR BIKERS Ever since it opened last winter, cyclists from across the Midwest have flocked to Ray's Indoor Mountain Bike Park, with its layout of mini-trails and obstacles, revitalizing the dark, cold days and nights of a Wisconsin winter for its patrons.
And when you're all done, you've created a programmable robot that can follow trails, avoid obstacles and react to changes in light.
And there's something else, a nearly indescribable thrill, which happens when you focus all your attention and energy on a narrow trail littered with obstacles that pop up in front of you like ducks in a shooting gallery.
Because the fire destroyed much of the forest in the area, this portion of the trail has few obstacles and is considered fast.
With his extensive military background (six decades combined for both military and civilian service), he was very intrigued by the obstacles, trail running, climbing, crawling, and the many challenges that were involved because they reminded him of when he went to boot camp, being in great shape during his military career, and also his years of participating in athletics.
After passing the apex of the corner, transition back into a straight line riding position and look down the trail for upcoming obstacles.
Trails with daring obstacles and jumps are built into the forested hill.
