Nov 13, 2021

AWESOME 4 MILE HIKE AFTER SHREDDED SIDEWALL

IS THERE ANYTHING BETTER THAN A NICE RIDE THROUGH THE DESERT IN LATE FALL? Not really. The first 90 minutes with Surfergirl was perfect. Fast, flowy, rolly, fun. Then came the ol'...

... You don't mind if I ride a little more, right?

What could go wrong?

75 and sunny.

2 bottles.

See ya!

I wanted to hit the Zen trail.

Last time I rode was 6 years ago, the True Grit 50. It's a helluva trail. Lots and lots of sharp jagged rocks. Massive desert vistas. Some cactus. There is nothing like it back home.

It's slow.

Like a chess match,
the ancient rock is constantly checking our momentum.

One must be calm,
unhurried.

Strong,
yet flexible.

I love it!

However, one outta put some extra PSIs in the tires. I'd already rimmed out a few times ripping the fast stuff on the desert floor. Up here on the mesa I was keenly aware of the vicious rocks and keeping things in check...

... picking my way, nimbly.

But, it wasn't enough.

All it takes is one jagged rock at just the right angle and you can be just like me...

... hiking 4 miles in stiffsoled MTB shoes over rugged terrain for 90 minutes.

Pros

Plenty of time to rethink my tire set up
Cross train the shoulders to burning point by lugging the bike
Have something to write about

Cons

Feet hurt like hell
Miss an excellent dinner
Nearly miss the concert as well

I like a good memory as much as the next cat. And, a greatly prefer a catastrophic sidewall tear on play day vs raceday.

Chalking this up as a win.

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