Style Magazine April 2020

FIRST AID
Blisters: Prevention is key. Place
moleskin on any “hot spot” before
the blister forms, and feel that ohso-sweet
relief prior to feeling the
pain! In a bind? Use athletic tape,
Band-Aids, or even a piece of duct
tape because, well…duct tape fixes
everything.
Rattlesnake Bites: We know they’reout
there, and there are a lot of myths
as to what to do. Sorry Billy Crystal,
the old “cut and suck” method is
a no go. According to the National
Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS),
this is what to do:
1. Check the Scene. Don’t create
more victims by getting all riled up.
Look around and make sure it’s safe
to stop to administer first-aid.
2. Stay Calm. Sometimes a rattlesnake
bite is “dry” and may not
mean envenomation. At least remind
yourself of that to help calm you
down, because the calmer you are
the lower your heart rate will be,
meaning you will slow down the flow
of the venom.
3. Immobilize the limb. Avoid compressing
or restricting blood flow.
The old Boy Scout tourniquet is a big
no! Remove any jewelry or restrictive
clothing to allow maximum blood
flow and keep the limb immobile, if
possible.
4. Get to a hospital. If you need to
hike out, do so calmly. Remember:
Keep that heart rate low. Don’t get
hasty and add a twisted ankle to the
dilemma.
5. Document the progression of
symptoms. The clearer you are about
the succession of events, the better
your physician will be able to provide
health care.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
JUST KEEP SPINNING
When it comes to adventure sports,
especially mountain biking, “we have it all
at our fingertips,” says Erin Gorrell, owner
of Folsom Bike. Mountain biking offers
the chance to explore vast areas of our
natural landscape quickly while getting in
shape and having fun. From pure scenic
trails for a mellow ride with the fam, to a
daunting downhill single track to satisfy
the even the boldest adrenaline junkie,
we’ve got you covered..
WHERE TO RIDE
1 // El Dorado Hills/Cronan Ranch
Darrington Trail
Location: Salmon Falls Road to Folsom Lake
Parking: $8
Notes: Some very technical spots and steep
climbs
Difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 15.9 miles
Skunk Hollow to South Fork American River
Trail
Location: Salmon Falls Road to Cronan
Ranch
Notes: 70% Single Track, 30% Fire Road
Difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 11.4 miles
2 // Auburn
Culvert Trail
1.2 miles, intermediate/difficult, steep single
track, jumps, culvert
Foresthill Divide Loop Trail
11 miles, intermediate, single track
Olmstead Loop Trail
10 miles, intermediate
Stagecoach Trail
2.1 miles, double track, good for kids
Clementine Loop Trail
11 miles, advanced, single track
Fuel Break Trail
1.5 miles, easy/intermediate, double track
3 // El Dorado Hills
Explore the newly developing “Dirt Beatty”
bike trails for some new routes and serious
downhill potential; use Strava for info.
MUST-HAVE APP
Strava, for
runners and
cyclists allows
you to view and
record trails, join
challenges, follow
users, and monitor
your progress.
4 // Granite Bay
“Granite Bay is probably the best bet for
beginners,” says Gorrell. “There are trails
there that have minimal hills, roots, and
rocks. There are even some ‘whoopdywhoop’
sections where you get some
downhill speed and fun turns without being
too intimidating.” Look up Granite Bay bike
trails on Strava to get started.
5 // Folsom
With more than 50 miles of paved trails,
exploring Folsom’s bike trails is a must. Get
the map at folsom.ca.us.
HOW TO REPAIR A FLAT
(AFTER REMOVING TIRE)
1. Remove all the air from your tire’s
tube
2. Place tire lever between your tire
and the rim
3. Push lever down and attach to
one of the spokes
4. Use other lever to slide around the
tire to remove only one bead from
the rim
5. Remove tube and keep in place,
carefully slide hand through the
inside of the tire to identify debris/
cause of the leak
6. Replace tube; patch if necessary
7. Inflate tire tube enough for tube to
take shape
8. Place tube inside tire above rim,
ensuring it’s properly seated
9. Replace the removed bead on the
rim and ensure it’s properly seated
10. Inflate tube slowly to ensure
proper seating of the bead
11. Continue riding
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