riight. At least that was the plan. Tuffgirl and I met at the Boulder
Beach lot at 8:30, in attempt to beat what's predicted to be a 97 degree
day. The original plan was for 8, but you know how things go. We were
thinking two laps on the XC course in prep for BIKE CAMP, but by the time I
got to the top of the ridge, I just knew that two laps weren't going to
happen. I actually felt kind a nauseous form the heat, I'm sure drinking
copious amounts of water didn't help. So we took our time, she really
struggles with the heat.
I've finally learned that not running my tires at 35 psi really improves the
ride. (d'oh!!) The Svelte Hawaiian is back and fully functional. Go ahead
and smack me, but I sent the fork back for total factory rebuild that is
warranted. I know, I know but a new fork is just not in the budget these
days. Between the tire and pressure and the fork, things are very smooth. I
made the two rocky hair pins, but lost my line just after and dove into the
dirt and pine duff.
So stoked.. we leave Friday morning for BIKE CAMP!!! We are going to get up
early, drive up and get a fun ride in. We meet up with the rest of the
campers Friday night at Gerricks in trail for schmoozing, appetizers, fit
and mechanical adjustment. Sat, skills and drills in the morning, ride in
the afternoon, same thing on Sunday. Yowza!!
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penny