Original plan was to do a solo ride at goat Camp today, but i got lazy and as the morning progressed i was content with just staying at home. My riding buddy/ teammate came to the rescue and we decided to do a short ride at FINS this morning. The ride was as casual as they come, stopping for pics, talking and joking the whole way. For some reason, most rides end up being a hammer fest. Its the nature of being a man I guess. But like I said this one was different. I only have a single pic taken by my friend, but to me it says it all.
The ride was as casual as they come, stopping for pics, talking and joking the whole way. For some reason, most rides end up being a hammer fest. Its the nature of being a man I guess. But like I said this one was different.
I guess I'd better have the Mrs check my privates when I get home 'cause a hammerfest is the last thing I'm looking for in a ride. I ride to have fun. And attempting to kill myself is usually not a ton of fun. But, I know I'm in the minority...
Agreed....I ride solo mostly and find that due to my type A personality, I end up in a hammerfest against myself. I've discovered that a 2 hour ride with some friends where stops are frequent, are a great way to rediscover the joy in riding. I've seen things like rock formations, trees, and such on these rides that I've ridden by tens of times and missed simply because I was focusing on the strip of dirt in front of my front wheel.
Agreed....I ride solo mostly and find that due to my type A personality, I end up in a hammerfest against myself. I've discovered that a 2 hour ride with some friends where stops are frequent, are a great way to rediscover the joy in riding. I've seen things like rock formations, trees, and such on these rides that I've ridden by tens of times and missed simply because I was focusing on the strip of dirt in front of my front wheel.
Original plan was to do a solo ride at goat Camp today, but i got lazy and as the morning progressed i was content with just staying at home. My riding buddy/ teammate came to the rescue and we decided to do a short ride at FINS this morning. The ride was as casual as they come, stopping for pics, talking and joking the whole way. For some reason, most rides end up being a hammer fest. Its the nature of being a man I guess. But like I said this one was different. I only have a single pic taken by my friend, but to me it says it all.
Great pic. I am a big fan of FINS. But I also like the White Tanks, and I have not been able to clear all of Goat Camp going down. Are my goals realistic when I say I want to clean it all?
Great pic. I am a big fan of FINS. But I also like the White Tanks, and I have not been able to clear all of Goat Camp going down. Are my goals realistic when I say I want to clean it all?
Nope, not realistic.... Therefore we should hit FINS this weekend or perhaps scout Verrado. Did you and Ben ride Monday?
I ride mostly because I enjoy the types of rides you described. Hammer Fest is just not my thing. I fell in love with mtb'ing for the adventure, for the enjoyment of being outdoors, for the anticipation of cresting the next the hill with the unknown laying beyond. For all the reasons you mentioned and more.
Great pic. I am a big fan of FINS. But I also like the White Tanks, and I have not been able to clear all of Goat Camp going down. Are my goals realistic when I say I want to clean it all?
Of course it's realistic... Maybe not for you in the next week or month. But it's realistic. I've yet to hit Goat Camp but will definitely be giving it hell soon this winter season. I hope to clean it all although I now I won't possibly do it all in one shot; top to bottom. Woldn't want to. Gotta break and session some of the features. And rest...
I believe hammerfest have there place. Some trails have a maximum fun factor that is faster than I can ride so I hammer to get as close as I can. I also like the variety. I feel the same way about climbing rides.
Of course it's realistic... Maybe not for you in the next week or month. But it's realistic. I've yet to hit Goat Camp but will definitely be giving it hell soon this winter season. I hope to clean it all although I now I won't possibly do it all in one shot; top to bottom. Woldn't want to. Gotta break and session some of the features. And rest...
Maybe I should follow you in one day to see how to tackle some of it. Heck I ride there from my house, so my excuses are limited.
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Did you and Ben ride Monday?
