This is not a laughing matter

[Aggie_Ama]

He did make it home okay and no bleeding or bruises but he did get stung by something (second time in a week poor thing). Unfortunately he did not have that great of a time. He said everyone was really nice but the trail frustrated him. People would get strung out because it was so technical and he would be all alone. He also said because he wasn't familiar with it he felt very uncomfortable and walked parts he knows he could have done. He is not by any means a beginner but not quite an expert, closer to expert than beginner though. He also was worried that how frustrated he was showed and made him not come off well. But he did say that the group said most people find it a very frustrating experience first time out and he would go again.

[jesvetmed]

Glad he survived with only a sting... I'm betting he'll do it again and try to get better at it. It's the stubbornness in all of us! Worse yet, he may want YOU to go!

[Aggie_Ama]

Worse yet, he may want YOU to go!

Luckily no. He knows I would freak out and he also knows I would likely get hurt. He won't tell me I can't do it, never will but he does look out for me. When we go to other trails he warns me of things that might scare me or tells me when I might want to walk. Doesn't tell me I need to though.

[alleyoop]

He did make it home okay and no bleeding or bruises but he did get stung by something (second time in a week poor thing). Unfortunately he did not have that great of a time. He said everyone was really nice but the trail frustrated him. People would get strung out because it was so technical and he would be all alone. He also said because he wasn't familiar with it he felt very uncomfortable and walked parts he knows he could have done. He is not by any means a beginner but not quite an expert, closer to expert than beginner though. He also was worried that how frustrated he was showed and made him not come off well. But he did say that the group said most people find it a very frustrating experience first time out and he would go again.

This might be exactly what my hubby said after the first time he rode Thumper. He was worried that he got lost and made a wrong turn, but with everyone strung out it was hard to tell. After doing it a couple more times he has a bit more confidence about the route. This is not a winter trail though... gets very slippery when wet. The Thumper-Thursdays put on by Hammerhead are a good way to get to know the trail. Even some women, I hear, though not I.

[Aggie_Ama]

This might be exactly what my hubby said after the first time he rode Thumper. He was worried that he got lost and made a wrong turn, but with everyone strung out it was hard to tell. After doing it a couple more times he has a bit more confidence about the route. This is not a winter trail though... gets very slippery when wet. The Thumper-Thursdays put on by Hammerhead are a good way to get to know the trail. Even some women, I hear, though not I.

That is who he went with last night. His customer rides with them. I will not venture to see this trail, the internet photos alone scared me but my husband said a couple of women were along. Of course I remember the number 1 person to kick everyone's but on the college team was a woman. And she had a sister that was pretty darn good too.