The New Mexico Rider

Nothing to be Afraid, Badlands Against the Storm

The snow was accumulating and it was getting cold creating ice underneath the snow.

Shortly before this video I took a fall trying to clear a rut. The bike leaned to the right and the momentum pushed the bike against my knee of my right leg which was inside the rut causing severe pain. Doctor said I strained/pulled a ligament.

At this point I knew we were in trouble and as I was slipping and sliding I kept telling myself, “just concentrate Alex, there is nothing to be afraid.” I knew we had a ways to go and we were counting on Dion to lead us out safely. Never cross Mother Nature, because she will bite you in the ass.

Part Four:
http://www.newmexicorider.com/video/snow-in-rio-puerco-badlands

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Comment by buggs on January 8, 2009 at 11:42am: "I thought you went back on Pipeline Rd, did you go back into the trail network after riding Pipeline?
I hope you feel 100% soon"

Thanks Chris, I feel a lot better, it's still very sore.

We broke up into 2 groups, Joey took one group on the pipeline and Dion took another group on the whoops, I went with Dion.

Comment by Learn2turn on January 8, 2009 at 9:50am: I thought you went back on Pipeline Rd, did you go back into the trail network after riding Pipeline?
I hope you feel 100% soon.

Comment by NMTrailboss on January 6, 2009 at 9:54pm: As usual, great video buggs!! You guys will get to brag about this ride for awhile!!
Glad everyone made it back OK.
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