13 days after popping back muscles I tested the recovery on an hour ride @ DuPont, not on the easy trails either. OK, I pulled my punches. Burnt Mtn trail is a tech challenge and climb when it leaves Corm Mill Shoals rd. I pushed up the nasty uphill and that was all of my walking. Great to be riding again. How I feel tomorrow will determine future riding. 8 Miles and 985′ climb. Seat dropper used on the downhill from Cedar Mtn, life is good w/ smooth suspension and no squeaks on the uphills. I do have a crack in a Chris King rear hub part that should be replaced.
Fri. I have another PT appointment.
This not riding frees up a chunk of time each day. I managed to while away the hours till bed time. The Hub bike shop is the Pisgah Pub from the past. It’s a private club: you fill out some paper work and get a membership card that is your entrance pass. I have been hitting the craft beer taps in the late afternoon.
Hasn’t rained yet today.
Seeing lightning bugs but not hearing Whipper wills.
The bushings and journal bearings have been replaced which eliminated the pesky pedal induced squeak. All is good again.