Vicki WE all wish we were in better shape.   Not so long ago when you tore up your ankle you were worrying that you wouldn't ride much again but look at the progress to date and know that you will continue to improve.  Of course I say this when every time I get on the bike i bitch at myself for being a slug...

^ Agreed! I think you were worried that you might not be able to ride at all (or much) again. Now see where you are!

 

Re: tonight, I think I would have been over 16 had I not taken a detour and cruised around the restaurant/pub my younger son just got a job at   Nate should be scared.... NOT

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Vicki, a FL ride without you is gonna be sad, but you can come video me falling down for some good Biscuit Boy Goes South footage. Jeff thinks I will fall down enough that you can keep up with me by just walking, so if you change your mind...

I hope to report on "mountain biking" in FL vs TN. I think they picked a "lazy Mexican" approved trail for me, so hoping I'll fare better than the NJ ride or the California ride where a 70 year old lady walked up the mountain faster than I could ride/push up it. Looking forward to it... Even if #s has me on a sleep schedule that pains my soul (it's before 7am and I've been up an hour.)

**BRENT**

I am definitely up for an afternoon ride today.  Anybody else in?  Ben, Juan?  Where is the ride Chris?

I have not been on this trail since before Hurricane Wilma which cleared out the top cover so it will be hot. This is the closest we have to a Mexican approved trail. It is also convenient that there is a Bike America inside the park to rent bikes. Video to follow.

I really need some more Biscuit Boy SMASH footage for the sequel Mike.

^^^^ This is gonna be good.  Almost makes me wish I were back in FL this week to take part.  Brent, hang in there, bud, and surprise us all with a crash free run.

Want to come to my house and go south in that neighborhood?

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Looking forward to details of both rides as I may only get a vicarious experience this weekend. 

I might be up for your hills of death ride but I have to see if my legs recover from the training session last night.

We can make it hills of maiming instead . I am up for whatever other than going on the trail which will be crazy at that time. There are a lot of route options.

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Thanks for the reminder guys.  I guess it wasn't that long ago I wasn't sure I'd ride again.  

 

I got in just over 50 miles today, but unfortunately, I was stupid enough to retry an already rejected saddle.  I'm a hurtin'  

I went out on the "mountain bike" today. I'm currently at my goal midpoint, the Maryland state line, which will make for a 13 mile ride.

Go Dan!

Way to go, Dan!

 

Me: snuck out for a little 25mi jaunt around East Kingston.  Felt good to be back on the bike but I'm sure the 4 rabies shots yesterday (both arms and legs) probably didn't help.  Still, felt good but wasn't as fast as I hoped.

My friend came over to my new place today by bike and I got super jealous. I found a place about 10 miles away that stocks Surly and Cannondale. I'll have to make a visit early next week.

Aside from some brake line trimming the single speed is done.

Those look great. I have to get better at riding MTB. My bike is awesome and I can't ride it worth a darn.

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Great ride Dan.

 

Had another great ride with Chris today.  Did the hill section down by Mt. Vernon.  About the same elevation gain over 20 miles that Dan had in 12.  7 PR over the previous times we have done the ride so I am getting somewhat better.  Don't have the magnet on the new rear Mad Fiber yet so my Garmin was pausing quite a bit or reading really slow speeds whenever in the trees.  

 

Only real issue was a blowout I had on a little downhill that managed to mar the new Mad Fibers and ruin a 4000s tire that had a couple of sidewall snake bites from being rid on.

Jeff, sorry about the tire. I didn't really see the damage on the wheel. You would have to know that something had happened to see any marring. You want me to bring more glue dots? I forgot to give you one of my spares.

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Jeff will enjoy the results of my ride much more than I enjoyed my showing, but it was great hanging out with friends today.

**BRENT**

Please tell me thorn bushes were involved.  Or an alligator.  

Please tell me thorn bushes were involved. Or an alligator.

Or at the very least another video of Brent crying at the side of the trail.

Way to go, Dan!

 

Me: snuck out for a little 25mi jaunt around East Kingston.  Felt good to be back on the bike but I'm sure the 4 rabies shots yesterday (both arms and legs) probably didn't help.  Still, felt good but wasn't as fast as I hoped.

 

??  Did I miss something?