OK - I'm bored so I'll share.
If you've never ridden at sunrise, make it a goal this spring/summer, because it is awesome.
Last night I got all my gear ready so that when I woke up at 5:30 all I had to do was get dressed, eat quickly, and go. Here's my ride:
I'm at the trailhead at 6:00 sharp, it's still dark but I start the climb. For 6 miles I climb up singletrack. The smell of the milk thistle and oak scrub surround me as the sun starts to slowly show on the horizon. To my right is some lake and I watch as the boats launch one by one. I'm all alone up here, just me and the singletrack. I can see steam coming off my body as it mixes with the cool dawn air.
I've reached the top - it's now time for the DH...6 miles of fun. I'm riding on my new Fox RL80 so I take the time to pick "bad" lines so that I can test it, but it's smooth. I pass three guys just starting up, they seem surprized to see me.
Hah, I got the best part of the morning...sunrise.
Happy Friday!
If you've never ridden at sunrise, make it a goal this spring/summer, because it is awesome.
Last night I got all my gear ready so that when I woke up at 5:30 all I had to do was get dressed, eat quickly, and go. Here's my ride:
I'm at the trailhead at 6:00 sharp, it's still dark but I start the climb. For 6 miles I climb up singletrack. The smell of the milk thistle and oak scrub surround me as the sun starts to slowly show on the horizon. To my right is some lake and I watch as the boats launch one by one. I'm all alone up here, just me and the singletrack. I can see steam coming off my body as it mixes with the cool dawn air.
I've reached the top - it's now time for the DH...6 miles of fun. I'm riding on my new Fox RL80 so I take the time to pick "bad" lines so that I can test it, but it's smooth. I pass three guys just starting up, they seem surprized to see me.
Hah, I got the best part of the morning...sunrise.
Happy Friday!