How the hell do you ride in it? It has been raining the past 2 days and i went to the local trail to ride. I was flyin down the trail, it was real packed dirt, and its nice and then BAM! the trail turned into THICK cakey mud! I was sliddin all over the place and smashed into a fence (dont worry, i showed that fence whats up)..i had to walk a few times and my shoes got COVERED in mud and i couldnt clip in anymore. So i left. Now i have a few questions

1. The drivetrain is COVERED IN MUD!..thick, claylike mud..im letting it dry and then gunna knock all the mud off...that sound ok?

2. How the HELL can shed the mud off my cleats? (SPD)

3. I think my tires suck..i have no idea who makes them (i have a 03 Gary Fisher Tarpon)...any recommendations on what tires shed mud real well AND bite real good on loose rocks?