Still riding in Sedona

Fun socialization and poor internet connection when by myself leads to not much recording. I have been chasing moonshine then consuming what i find which affects my motivation and certainly impairs lucid comments.

So, I am still here in Sedona gradually building up my ride time and technical challenges. yesterday was a hard day out Dry Creek area of Last Frontier, Western Civ, Cockscomb, Aerie, Cockscomb, AZ Cypress, Girdner loop.  Classic Sedona pedaling locations, 15.24 miles, climbing 1769′ taking 2 hours 4 mins burning 886 cals. I was sufficiently depleted upon completion.  Beautiful day. Bone dry trails in places deep sand. I am loosing my adipose tissue allowing my pants extra fit room.

Yesterday I drove down to Cottonwood to have my fridge serviced: cleaning out the burner orifice which affects the cooling properties. Jet cleaned and the fridge temp is down to just above freezing.

Next was a stop @ Discount Tire to have 2 new tires put on per the tire recall notice. They are the M/S2s which I had on the front 2 years ago that just caused the van to roll in the turns. These tires are on the rear. I tested them on the drive from Sedona to VOC in the round abouts. On the back what roll there was was manageable. Maybe they are better tires and have better traction, dunno.

I stopped to visit Dean @ Zoomers. Dean taught me where to find water in the desert. Quite the free thinking character. A guy in his shop is selling electric assist conversions.

I bought a new fifth of shine then shared it w/ riders @ BnB. Guys leaving the shop w/ a glow.

There is a gang of riders here all 3 degrees of separation from Shenandoah Cycles in Harrisonburg, VA here. Included are several riders from Sun Valley. Fun times tonight after shop ride.

Last Wed I worked on that trail project requiring a hike in and out. Thurs when I woke up my left knee was very painful. I didn’t remember twisting it. I fretted about it. I also on same side suffering from an old dirt bike crash damaging my left foot. I played the worst scenario that my leg was shot. I had a PT session on Wed where Paige confirmed that the problem was muscle inbalance and lack of strength in the leg. She gave me stretches and exercises that have cleared the leg issue up. However, the foot pain is unfixable by PT.

Next Friday I drive down to Phoenix for Sat departure to Hawaii. Hotel room stay and shuttle to and from the airport plus hopefully secure parking while I am gone.

My Sedona headaches appear to be mitigated by applying a drop of peppermint oil on both temples. The oil causes my eyes to water and blurs my vision temporarily which I discovered early in yesterday’s ride.

PUSH fixed the leak in my fork. I have a Revelation fork for sale: PUSH tuned, 26″ wheel. Let me know your interest.

No pics to share. Just more of the same wonderful weather and solo rides.

Bike and Bean shop ride this afternoon.

Mike, the LEO, finally found me to share a conversation last Wed @ Deer Pass after dark. I shared the Freehub mag w/ him in which there is a pic of him. I asked if he would autograph it. No way he said.

BYU on their home court beat Gonzaga last night. I watched it @ PJ’s while being audibly bombarded by angry, ranging, blaring music from the sound machine. I almost left but either their money ran out or it was time for them to leave. The silence was almost deafening.