This may be in the humble brag category but as I’m sitting here with my recovery compression boots on I’m smiling that I took on a big challenge today from my MTB/roadie friends. Martys did MTB event today which was supposed to be Black Friday but it rained so they did it today.
4 parks (LewMo, Tourne, SSP and Dickerson Mine)
5-6 miles each Loop (guided with lead and sweep)
8am, 10am ,12pm, 2pm.
I had signed up early but was pretty much not going until about 8pm last night when a case of FOMO took over. Being an “advanced beginner and that I have never been to Tourne before or could estimate how long each ride would really take, me I went for it anyway. Had a cooler with Gatorade and food snacks in the car. Brought extra baselayers hats and jerseys to change. Hell I even brought and extra tire if I shredded one.
I was totally anxious about getting done and not being late to the next ride. And also not injuring myself or wrecking my bike but as the day went on I got more confidence and my fitness level is pretty good so I was able to stay midpack (well except Tourne which I will never ride again too rocky for me.)
So here’s the result which means I qualified for a free gift of a new Troy Lee Helmet but mostly gaining some MTB skills and meeting more new friendly MTB folks that really helped me out today.
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