Mr_T
Member
I'd first like to say this site is a great source of information and a terrific way to meet people to ride with.
I picked up my new ride on Thursday and took it out on its maiden voyage today...well yesterday... at 6mile. It was the first time I have seen a trail in 20+ years as I am looking at MTBing as a fun source of fitness training (I am 42). I had an absolute blast; the pace was moderate (with a few stops) as we took the blue trail from the Canal Street lot to Middlebush; then headed back, finally taking the yellow trail back to the lot. I was able to hit most of the not so technical obstacles with good success and took my first nice spill as one hit me back. I went over one the smaller wooden bridges a bit too slow, lost my balance and reared off in the middle; as my front wheel hot the mud i was leaning too far forward and went over the bars, landing on my head....lol. On the way back I made it over, so I guess the trail and I are even for now.
My legs still feel a bit like Jello, other than that I feel great. Overall it was a terrific experience and I am looking forward to increasing my fitness and technical abilities so I am able to take full advantage of what my bike and the trails have to offer. I would especially like to thank Greg for showing me around 6mile and I look forward to seeing many of you out there soon.
-Marc
I picked up my new ride on Thursday and took it out on its maiden voyage today...well yesterday... at 6mile. It was the first time I have seen a trail in 20+ years as I am looking at MTBing as a fun source of fitness training (I am 42). I had an absolute blast; the pace was moderate (with a few stops) as we took the blue trail from the Canal Street lot to Middlebush; then headed back, finally taking the yellow trail back to the lot. I was able to hit most of the not so technical obstacles with good success and took my first nice spill as one hit me back. I went over one the smaller wooden bridges a bit too slow, lost my balance and reared off in the middle; as my front wheel hot the mud i was leaning too far forward and went over the bars, landing on my head....lol. On the way back I made it over, so I guess the trail and I are even for now.
My legs still feel a bit like Jello, other than that I feel great. Overall it was a terrific experience and I am looking forward to increasing my fitness and technical abilities so I am able to take full advantage of what my bike and the trails have to offer. I would especially like to thank Greg for showing me around 6mile and I look forward to seeing many of you out there soon.
-Marc