Eat, shower, nap.
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Does anyone have any pre or post ride rituals??
The hubby and I always head out for a cold brew after a long ride, still all dirty and sweaty from the trail![]()
Eat, shower, nap.
I really have to pump myself up to ride single-track. So I make sure I have at least 15 minutes to listen to Skillet, Disturbed, Metallica, etc. And then I always have to use the restroom or tree one last time. Then I practice some bunny-hops and climbing stairs (if there's any available) to get loosened up before I hit the trail.
Post-ride: Lately I've been riding by myself, so I like to head home and soak in the tub then have my chocolate banana smoothie
HOWEVER, if DH and I get some time, we like to head out for dinner all sweaty and dirty too. And we always make sure to order dessert.
Pre ride rituals..think about how i'm going to ride the certain section i'm headed to.
Post ride-feel the ahhhh & have a coffee at a cool local cafe..
My husband is meticulous about checking his tire and shocks before riding. I just stand around, shake my legs to loosen up.
Afterward I can't get clean enough, so it is usually a baby wipe bath then I have to get some sugar! Usually I prefer a Coke or a nice cold dark beer.
Amanda
2011 Specialized Epic Comp 29er | Specialized Phenom | "Marie Laveau"
2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
You don't have to be great to get started, but you do have to get started to be great. -Lee J. Colan
Pre-ride, not much.....ride around the parking lot if there is one...have all of my male riding buddies and the hubs practice this mantra" don't kill the girl, don't kill the girl"
Post ride, the hubs and I always stop for a snack, usually egg and cheese on a hardroll.
i get home, pour a tall glass of water and drop in a NUUN tablet.
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Mmmm, chocolate banana smoothie, that sounds awesome!
Bow three times to the north, walk into brewery, stagger home.
Lookit, grasshopper....
the pre/post-ride rituals sound as much fun as the mountain biking![]()
"Things look different from the seat of a bike carrying a sleeping bag with a cold beer tucked inside." ~Jim Malusa
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Beer. Scientifically proven to be a wunnerful recovery beverage![]()