bike4ever
07-19-2007, 01:57 PM
Went out today to tackle one of our more challenging trails - I desperately need to get ready for Colorado in 3 weeks. Before I got to the trail I realized I left my wallet at home. Turned around to get it since I thought some form of ID might be helpful.
Finally got started on the trail only to have my phone ring. I knew it was work since my work number has its own ring tone. So I took the call and got completely frustrated with happenings there.
Again, restarted but I really wasn't able to establish anything fluid/smooth. My balance just wasn't there. So I turned around and went back to my car. Once I was at my car, I figured I'd go the harder direction on the trail. If I can't work on slow balance through rocks then I'd work on slow, hill climbs.
I did finally make it to the top of the trail. On the down side, things went a little smoother. I was about 8 minutes from finishing and completely washed out. I was trying to avoid some big rocks so I cut down a slight hill of leaves. Won't try that again. No major injuries - just pride and some leg scratches.
Let's hope for a better ride tomorrow.
Finally got started on the trail only to have my phone ring. I knew it was work since my work number has its own ring tone. So I took the call and got completely frustrated with happenings there.
Again, restarted but I really wasn't able to establish anything fluid/smooth. My balance just wasn't there. So I turned around and went back to my car. Once I was at my car, I figured I'd go the harder direction on the trail. If I can't work on slow balance through rocks then I'd work on slow, hill climbs.
I did finally make it to the top of the trail. On the down side, things went a little smoother. I was about 8 minutes from finishing and completely washed out. I was trying to avoid some big rocks so I cut down a slight hill of leaves. Won't try that again. No major injuries - just pride and some leg scratches.
Let's hope for a better ride tomorrow.