Logs are one type of obstacle that can be difficult no matter what skill level. Newbies and pros alike will have to face a challenging tree at some point.
You don't have to be training for the EnduroCross to justify practicing log crossings, any woods rider knows they are fairly common on rides and races. Plus, now that trail riding season is winding down for the summer, one of the most common ways for local clubs and BLM agents to deter riding on our favorite OHV trails is to toss a log across the trailhead. This is aimed at effectively preventing four-wheeled access more than motorcycles, but the results is that we've been crossing more and more logs recently.
We enlisted a local man to help demonstrate a safe technique for dealing with the occasional fallen tree. After the succes of Jeff Fredette's riding tip, we hit up another ISDE rider, Mason Harrison, a Rogue Valley resident who joined Team Oregon for the 81st running of the ISDE in Lake Taupo, New Zealand last November. In his first-ever ISDE, Mason improved throughout and managed to score a top-10 in his final moto, and was rewarded with a silver medal for his efforts. We figured that anyone who could survive the swamped, rutted and root-infested Kiwi course could probably offer a few helpful tips.
Follow the video link at the right to meet Mason and get a pro's take on how to master log crossings.
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