Nice one Kimba - sounds like a fantastic day!

I agree, time does seem to pass in a different way on the bike. I've done several time trials this year - 10 miles against the clock on the road - and it's almost like meditation for half an hour.

My concentration is so totally on my riding, keeping up the pace, staying in a good position, keeping my breathing even, my mind is just totally switched off to anything else.

I imagine it's the same on the trail - you're so busy with the task in hand you can just switch off all the day-to day stuff and just ride.

Glad you had a good day and hope the bruises disappear quickly.