Newbie weekly achievement thread

[Owlie]

I managed to grab the package from my pockets, consume food, and then put the package back. while riding. And I didn't crash. (Yes, I consider this an accomplishment.) I also managed to do 26 miles today. Not hard for me normally, but I'm still feeling the after-effects of that hill yesterday. I will sleep well tonight, if the sore muscles don't decide to keep me awake...

Sunsfan, I hope you heal quickly!

[Bethany1]

I'm so sorry about your crash. I hope you get better soon.


I finally got brave enough to descend the gravel road behind my house today. It's a half mile uphill to get there and I'm not sure how steep it is down. I'd have to use the app on my phone to check that the next time I try it. My son said he hit 35 on his bike despite the large gravel. Now that I have my full suspension Y-11 I knew I could do it w/o sliding off into the ditch.

I haven't put a computer on my Y-11 but I know I hit some high speeds as I pretty much coasted 3/4 of a mile until I hit the small hill slowing my decsent. If I wasn't such a wimp, I know I could have gone faster. Wow.

I don't know if I could do it with my 29er as the sliding and bumping are more obvious since it doesn't have the rear suspension. I slide down the hill doing 30ish in my car.

For my DH who is new to riding, he hit 30mph going down another hill for the first time. He about had a heart attack when I told him. He's doing so much better as a beginner than I have. He doesn't fall off his bike..LOL.