I had the pleasure of riding with a couple of my friends from WTB today. “F” and “G” are great riders from two different genres of riding. “F” goes back to the beginning basically, and is just a few years older than me, whereas “G” is 10 years younger, and new-school inhis riding style. “F” was riding on a rigid steel 29er, and “G” was riding a light full suspension bike with five inches of travel. It was the old style riding along with the new today. I was riding my Superheavy which is somewhat in between the two, but my riding style leans more towards the old-school than the new.
We did a ride today that we’ve done a couple of times now during the lunch hour. It’s a quick ride at just over an hour in length, but it’s something that can be done at a fast pace, and without stopping. That’s exactly what we were doing today; however I was riding slowly on the descents. I’m still minding my ribs which are starting to feel much better now.
It’s so nice for me to be in good enough condition again to be able to hang with these guys on the climbs, and while carrying on conversations. It used to absolutely suck to be left in the dust as they’d climb ahead of me. Don’t get me wrong, they could still beat me to the top of a given climb if they put their minds to it, but for the purpose of riding together I don’t think that I’m holding them up anymore. Yahoo!
It was a fun ride that was chocked full of spirited ascents and descents, and beautiful scenery that we’re lucky to have this late in the fall. Next week the rains return and I’m going to be put to the test again. I’m ready, I think.
Distance: 11.39 miles
Calories burned: 873
Time: 1:09:31 hours
Elevation gain: 1,197 ft
Garmin Connect ride details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/20008049
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