Wow!

Well, Cali, I checked this thread as I wanted to see how you're feeling....if you're up to MTBing again or still feeling shell-shocked. I can't believe the turn this thread made!!

First of all, I'm really glad that you're still trying and still interested and your'e not ready to give up! You go, girl! Mountain biking does involve some spills sometimes, and it can also be emotional. I've had tears in my eyes a number of times, even without a fall! Most of the falls, though, there's a giggle at some point, and if I'm pretty quiet, well, something hurts. heh. It takes time to get there - time riding, trying, pushing, holding back, doing what your body and your mind are ready for (sometimes just a tiny bit more) on that particular day. Remind yourself that that rock garden/hill/obstacle/stunt will be there another day, and maybe that day you'll try it.

But, OMG, Tinker???? The man is all muscle and dreadlocks and he's soooooo fast and soooooo good and soooooo nice!! I was going to say how his wife is a MTBer too, but a little online reading reveals that they split up a few years ago! Guess I haven't kept up with the times! It also looks like he won't be racing the 24 hour of adrenaline world solo championship at whistler this year, so I can't act like a crazed fan. darn it. Cali, I'm counting on you to do some schmoozing with this famous guy and tell us wannabe's all about it!

Namaste,
~T~