Ah, Sedona life

Yesterday I bared my legs wearing shorts after my ride: 75 degrees; blue cloudless skies, dry trails, oh well.

I keep knibbling on this visits’ unridden trails. Yesterday I added Last Frontier to the mix connecting to Western Civ and finishing on Girdner climb out. The ride was 11 miles in 1 hr 35 mins, of that time 1:01 was anaerobic which at the conclusion left me drained. The Pike fork continues to reward and satisfy me w/ its performance; its travel is 150 mm (5.9″) and it gives me all but 1/4″ w/o bottoming out. The stiffer legs allow me to more aggressively steer, that coupled to a worn Minion tire keeps the front end going where I want it to go.

Last Frontier above Dry Creek, looking North
Last Frontier above Dry Creek, looking North

I drove back down to Bike and Bean in Village of Oak Creek (VOC) for socialization. It’s all about chore avoidance.

Wed I helped on a trail reroute project w/ VVCC and the FS. The reroute eliminated an unsustainable portion of Hog Heaven dirt switchbacks.

used the slick rock for the steep descent
used the slick rock for the steep descent

I left b4 the project was completed for my PT session. Paige, the PT, is continually amazed @ how much I am improving. I keep asking her questions about recovery and any damage I might be causing. There is no impingement in the joint. My range of motion is super. I am 21 weeks out from surgery repair.

Wed night I attended the monthly Verde Valley Cycling Coalition (VVCC) meeting. Lars is the president. JustĀ  5 of the board members attended, no club members even though it was an open meeting. Ah, the joys of a club. Common issue is lack of membership participation, just a few do the heavy lifting for the masses. Sedona is a world class riding destination where just a few people work on the trails for the benefit of all riders. I contribute every chance I get to pay back.

Last night I watched the Zags down here @ PJs then slept in the parking lot @ BnB.

Today I am riding on the shop ride, my first.