A Much Needed Break

Since Last Post: 2,786 ft
Total Elevation: 22,488 ft.

Follow My Ride:
06/24/2011: Kestrel - Reserve
06/27/2011: Sidewinder - Fat Tire

06/28/2011: Shane's - Central

Get a bicycle.  You will not regret it if you live.  ~Mark Twain

Hey there sports fans! It's been a while since my last blog entry so let's get caught up. I finished the week of June 20th with a quick ride on a borrowed bike. I decided to go on a test ride using my buddy Neil's Kona just to change things up a bit. It's a 19-inch full-suspension bike compared to my 22-inch hardtail (front shock only). The main reason I wanted to ride it was to see how it feels going downhill on a bike with a much better suspension than my own. His front fork has so much travel in it! I really struggled with the climb due to a low saddle and the "pogo" effect caused by the rear shock. If you look at the ride stats for 6/24 linked above, you'll see my average speed was a few mph slower. The downhill was fun but I took a really sandy route and nearly lost control a few times.

Sand on Trail #23

I started the week of June 27th with a ride up Sidewinder and across Fat Tire Traverse. I really like that ride and the 1300 ft. elevation gain it provides. The downhill from there is fast and keeps you on your toes. I try to keep the speed down to reduce the risk of wrecking.

My most recent ride was a stroll up Rocky Canyon to Shane's Loop. I took the upper side of Shane's to try and get 1000 ft. gain in and then went down Central Ridge. That was such a fun ride!

I spent the last 4 days of the week in San Diego at Legoland California with my son, Jake. We had a blast! I plan on getting back on the saddle tomorrow morning so I don't have to fight the heat.