Deadman 50

[Debbyly@aol.com]

I have not been subscribed to Ridecamp for quite a while, but I felt I needed 
to come back on to let people know about the Deadman 50.  Maybe others have 
already posted.  If so please excuse the repetition.  This was my first ride 
after my accident at Tevis, and I needed a good one to help restore my 
confidence.

This was a new ride put on in the Cuyama Valley of Central California.  Jim 
Mitchell was our host and much of the ride was on his beautiful ranch.  Steve 
Shaw was the ride manager and Michelle Shaw the head vet.

The ride was wonderful.  The trail was great; the weather was perfect; the 
wildflowers were spectacular; the vetting was just right; and the food was 
great.  I will definitely do this ride again. 
 
Another very special thing about this ride is that it was a fund raiser for 
SLOPOST and the Cuesta Sespe Trail.  The volunteer effort was great and kept 
the expenses minimal.  The dinner was a great BBQ and all the side dishes and 
desserts were potluck.  This saved money that went to SLOPOST.  This is a way 
that money can be raised to save our trails.

Debby Lyon