Dateline: Hiker hostel, dahlonega, ga
stayed around.
Chilly AM. XG by myself & horse leftovers. Drove out of xg about 200 yds and there was the TH for the long route to Bull mtn. I could have riden from camp. Waited awhile soaking up the sun and rising temps that will thaw the frozen mud. red GA clay greasey stuff, adds a thick patina to the Turner.
Rode up nice ST to bike TH where I rode from frst time. a truck was in parking lot. Headed up. Using spin every now & then. Works well on flats & slight uphill but once angle steepens the legs just slow down. Up higher the ground was still frozen & several ice puddles. Rider passed me going down during my climb. Some slippery spots. Downhill zoom. Front brake sqealed on uphill but once started using on downhill the squeal died, the brake performed well except for squal that appears to be because the pads won’t retract from the rotor far enough. The new part might be here Thurs so this problem can be put behind me. Down on lower section the freeze thaw was more bothersome.
Hung in sunshine @ TH and worked on bike a bit even degreasing the chain.
Stopped @ Dahlonega Wheelworks for visit & another taste of the shine. I believe that it smells like Tequila, more like Mescal. Jon gave me a ride for tomorrow.
Off to Hiker Hostel for shower & sleep in parking lot.
Obama is on. Leaving.