We were supposed to gravel bike but Nikki had a leaking tire so we decided to MTB instead. I’ve been wanting to MTB Purisima to see what it would be like. We picked Harkins Ridge to descend as it’s the most technical. The start of the trail is way rockier and more footy than I’ve ever seen it. Normally there’s only one root section that I usually have to walk on my gravel bike. This time there were two gnarly root sections that we just rode through. Crazy role reversal - Nikki is now a faster gravel/dirt descender than me thanks to all the MTB’ing she’s been doing but because my bike is lighter, I’m the faster climber now. 🤣 Nikki was kicking up so much dust, I couldn't see what was on the trail ahead of me. At one point there was a hiker up ahead and after she went by, he was completely obscured in the dust. I had to slow way down because I didn't know where on the trail he was until I was right on top of him. The easier gearing on the MTB is great too. I was able to talk on the steeps instead of breathing hard! It was so pretty with the sunset. I missed Purisima Creek.