I spent a quiet almost full moon night @ Indian Springs TH. No heater on. The flies were a bit cold affected this AM allowing me to suck up the slow ones. Still way many flies.
Today Steve is driving down from Bellevue to ride. We are going to get in a ride then I will drive back to Hailey for the follow on eye DR appointment.
Steve arrived and opened his Sprinter door and relished the warmth. Sun shine w/ a black rain cloud bearing down on us. The rain dropped elsewhere. We rode Sweet and Low over to Dry Gulch climbing up to Hotshot that climbs out of Dry Gulch then down Sugar Loaf. Steve lead the climbs because he is stronger although I stayed on his wheel allowing us to talk. I am faster on the downhill that he let me lead. He rides a full suspension 9NER I am on the baby 26″ wheels. I allow gravity to pull me downward. My bike is faster than him and his bike. Just beautiful bright blue skies and temps so warm I doffed my wool long underwear top. The trails were dried out and actually dusty from the weekend traffic. Enjoyable hand built trails w/ a mixture of spinning and tech challenges.
Hey Steve: Look ahead and bend your elbows.
I pushed my time of departure to past the limit. I bid a hasty adieu to Steve until his Sedona visit, changed into a street shirt, and put my foot to the metal. I drove the speed limit of max 65 that I normally stay well below. Strong cross wind heading north. I made my appointment 2 mins late.
The eye exam was to test peripheral vision that can reveal eye problems. I am now awaiting the results that might explain my eye pain and head aches. I do have issues w/ my vision as it seems I ride faster than what I can see and comprehend.
I caught a shower @ local fitness location. Still very warm here.
Next move is S. I am torn to stay here tomorrow for a ride out Croy Canyon where the trails should be dried out or heading S. Down thru Price, UT or over to Vernal, UT and Troy built trails. My goal is Hurricane just b4 T-Day. I have time for Fruita, Grand Junction, Moab, Cortez, Durango, & Aztec, NM.
No effects of Hurricane Sandy out here.
Off to dinner then sleep out Democrat Gulch, maybe Karma for the election for which I filled out my absentee ballot and mailed in. May WA vote to legalize pot and end the senseless incarceration of thousands and save tax payers money.