Sunday I went back to Kokopeli’s because of the rain. Trails here are either sand or sandstone, Hardly any slimy stuff. Plan today was good ride but @ user friendly pace which while I suffered several of the climbs, my pulse stayed low. I take 2 hits of Albuterol prior to each ride while it may not solve my out of breathness it helps improve my breathing effectiveness. I still get winded early then just lack the cardio to support my strength. So I rode Marys out to Lions for a short tie to Mack’s ridge thus eliminating the grinder climb on the I-70 side. The descended Mack’s ridge and returned on Mary’s. I waited for sun warmth. Not as many riders today as Saturday.
My sense of balance and holding a narrow line is so satisfying now after both the chiro and larry’s light box. I still balk @ some tech features and walk. i ride by myself most of the time, being alone on some nasty stuff cause me caution for fear of affects a missed move would have on me. I ride less attentively when I ride w/ others.
Many women riders I saw driving in after I finished both days.
Drove back into town for groceries, a shower @ the paid campground & a visit to OTE where I learned that 18 road is just ripe for riding as the rain tacked up the clay.
Drove out to 18 road camping on BLM land. Stutter bumped gravel road last 5 miles. Once in, not leaving until ready to not come back. Found first camp spot open and it sat out in all directions. Right on the main road thru camping area but I figured little traffic was small price to pay to watch the sun go down & ride each day.
Today the sky lightened b4 the sun created the Book Cliffs. Ah, another beautiful mild sunny day for November 1. I still rode in light wool underwear but no leg warmers. Trails out here lack the tech features of Kokopelli’s which is a change. Residual discomfort from Sat’s ride. rode 1 1/2 hrs saving Zippity Doo Dah for tomorrow. Finished b4 1:00.
Beautiful day, @ 3:08 it was 68 degrees. I set out my camping chair and delved into another John Irving novel Last Night in Twisted River that sister Lise mailed to me.
A wash about 100 yds lay between me and the other side where a narrow ST diagonally traversed downhill . I could hear riders just b4 they dropped in. I watched as many as I detected. Interesting to watch & listen to other riders. I would like to have a video of me riding same to see how I compared to others.
I waved to riders riding up the road back to their camps. One couple passed uphill and then rode back to greet me. It was Drew who met me in Pisgah and we exchanged several emails. He @ wife Kimila are on a road trip from Atlanta. They flipped when they got to visit. Likewise I enjoyed their company.
Writer Chris Lesser and Bikemag have given me exposure to so many people that are digging what i am doing and some who want to be doing just that. And Bruce’s Pisgah jersey seals the deal. I liken so many of the people I meet that they are like hung on an endless clothes line, many of us share a common thread of acquaintances. Just so cool.
Ordered my Rockshox Reverb seat dropper post today from Price Point to be shipped to OTE. Won’t leave here till maybe Thurs.