[ SDF ] I rode in the Soquel Demonstration Forest (SDF) this past Saturday morning with a few buddies. Let me just say, that trail has got to be one of the best loops in Northern CA. We rode about 12 miles in this loop and I think we only had a 1200 foot elevation gain. Once we reached the top of the mountain, Nisene Marks State Park, we dropped into the single track called "Braille trail". Oh my! That was a blast. I must have fallen about 3 times, broke my computer, have black & blue marks all over my thighs and broke blood on just one leg. All good fun! I was only averaging 11 mph down that single track while Anthony and Rich were doing about 20 mph with their Downhill bikes! On one steep hill that I took a fall on, my bike and I started sliding down with my bike about to be pitched over the cliff! Luckily we were under the trees for the better part of the ride. On the fire road back to the truck the heat was really getting to me. I had one GU left and about 3 gulps of water. The truck temp gauge read 99 degrees. Not cool. Next ride: If the temperatures are expected to be up again for the next ride, I think a 8am start time is best. I might bring leg and arm guards too.