That was FUN!! I'm just back from my first mountain bike ride on trails in about 6 years. I headed out to Kelso Conservation Area tonight. I took the bike trailer, that has been dragged behind my mountain bike for the last 2 summers, off and loaded up my car and Thule and then off I went. I was wondering how my bike would hold up but was determined to get a ride in. I parked in the upper lot and entered the park and began riding. It didn't take long at all to get my heart rate up as I hit the single track pretty quick. I felt a little awkward on the bike at first and wondered how the ride would evolve.
As I settled into the ride and had the initial excitement wear off, I was very glad to be on the trails again. I loved the challenge of some of the rocks and roots, the smell of the spring forest growing, the tight and twisty turns, the ramps, the pine needles and tough workout that the ride turned into. A few things I didn't enjoy were the descents, the lack of gears working properly on my old bike, the bugs (jeez, please come eat me) and the wear and tear on my wrists and lower back.
Usually I am very skeptical about partaking in events or sports that could hurt me and interrupt my training for triathlon, something that was installed in my head as a club swimming in the '80's. That being said a break from routine, power meters, hr monitors, gps' and drivers was very refreshing and I hope to do it again. I probably should be a little more careful and probably got lucky tonight that I didn't hit the deck.
This was a fun endeavor tonight and I'm glad I did it. As I mentioned early I hope do it again, in fact, I also hope to head back for some trail running too as it is a beautiful spot for that too. I live in a wonderful area for training, many diverse opportunities. I just need to remind myself and take a little extra time and get out there.
Happy Training
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