Yes! Finally enjoyed a ride!

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Yesterday DH and I went out to the same old trail. I was feeling pretty good about my improved bike handling in the tight spots so I did it, I told him I would return to the BMX loop. This loop really freaked me out the only other time I did it, I had a full blown panic attack. Bawling, shaking, paralyzed with fear. It was not pretty. But we have done more tight riding and cornering and I felt better. I was able to do all but two climbs of the loop. I almost made it to the first rooty climb summit and I was too horrified to look at "The Wall" at the end. It sure wasn't any easier to walk up though!

I also made it halfway up the climb I crashed on. Just a ways past my crash point. I think not bailing before the climb was a huge victory. Next time I will show it who is boss.

One frustrating thing yesterday was I just couldn't cross this thing called the rock bridge. It is just a tiny drop and then up with big ol' rocks in the middle. I have done it everytime but yesterday I tried three times and couldn't. I just kept missing the easier line. It was frustrating but I just took my victories and went home happy.

I am still fighting these stupid pedals. I am just going to have to give up and let my husband put his old Times on my bike to try. If I like those I have to get new shoes for commuting, oh darn!