That’s how I pedal. And the wheels on the van go that way. My life is also moving along w// a pivot foot here in 86351 zip code.
Winter never happened here, now spring is showing her colors. Very dry. Leaves are growing towards photosynthesis for the cottonwoods and sycamores in the creek bottoms. Rain fell hard and sufficient amount to make Dry Creek run, there are still remaining pools. The trails again are dry sand. Yesterday I rode in strong winds that moved the sand around creating waves and obliterating previous tracks.
On Monday I rode w/ the Oakridge group and became persona nongrata as a result of 1 too many guides. I met the group @ their chosen trailhead Chuckwagon. I asked if they had a route planned. No, they said. I laid out the trail map and suggested a ride. Someone said Go. The chargers chose the road and not the single track. Once regrouped the route was to ride Chuckwagon. At the first intersection a replan occurred driven by the guide who showed up late. Beautiful warm day. Good riders. Conflict came when the guide decided to extend the ride along Dry Creek. My plan was to ride back up Girdner in the shade along Dry Creek. He nixed that idea. The group arrived @ the Cultural park spent and cooked. He lead them back to the TH on the paved road. I expressed my evaluation of his ride that he created an unfavorable ride experience for these visitors. I told them that I was riding Girdner back should any want to join; none did. I have not been invited back. So much for being able to share my adopted backyard to riders that I have ridden w/ in their backyard.
I travel by myself. I make acquaintances w/ people I meet. I am open to others. I notice when people travel in groups they remain inclusive to their group. I am introverted but I am gregarious.
Today is laundry day in West Sedona. My hair and beard were trimmed by Floyd as he trims my beard well. Three month interlude.
Recently while parked @ BnB I saw a van w/ words: Ride Fast…. Live Slow. I know those folks. It was Russ and his family visiting from Grand Junction. I met Russ @ Lunch Loop @ GJ several years ago. He hosted me for a lunch and shower @ his house. I have his stickie on my van and his calling card in my file. I enjoy visiting w/ people that I have met elsewhere in the country.
The Zags got creamed by AZ. Baseball starts Monday.
Wash is finished.
Not sure about Sedona but in Tucson this was the warmest winter ever. Only 3 storms all autumn and winter, poor flower year.