Today the parking lot authority person decreed because of the complaints that he had received about mtn bikers taking up parking spaces that you are only allowed to park in the parking lot if you are in a business, no trailhead parking which is what the posted signs say. I and another guy were singled out as we kind of live in our rigs during the day and also ride from the lot. I can park in the lot I suppose as long as my bike is on the rack and not be living inside my van and also be in a business. Street parking somewhere. This affects way more people than just me so it’s only kinda personal. I had 3 county sheriffs rigs and 6 cops attending to the parking lot authority parked behind me. They ran my driver’s license and plates. Nothing in AZ. I have been warned by the man and the next time I trailhead park I will be arrested.
Just beautiful shorts and short sleeve top riding. Sunburns coming on.
Tuesday I rode a Hogs loop 16.9 miles climbing 1708′. I still know how to walk what I perceive my lack of skill will not match the challenge of the move. Same things. I do ride what I can better w/ more confidence.
Yesterday was another PT session. Eric sees increasing strength.
Sandy and I pooled our desires for a ride on Upper Dry Creek. I slid her bike inside the van. We rode Chuck wagon, Mescal, Aeirie, Cockscomb, Dawa, AZ Cypress, Snake, Girdner, then Chuckwagon back to the van for a 12.3 mile ride climbing 1166′.
Her knees are shot. Biking offers her relief from the pain. She is a very strong climber and outclimbed me. However, my downhill tech skills are better than hers so we switch leads. We were going to ride today but she bailed because her knees took a beating from yesterday. She is paying for her prowess.
Today I pedaled up Shades then down the back side to Connect to Templeton. This was the first time to pedal up this piece as it is a more painful hump than riding Bell Rock etc. There are several features that I can ride down but can’t master on the uphill. It’s just a grunt but it was a good kind. Bare skin ride, I’m working on my biker tan. Some day i will ride Hiline.
Still no word on the arrival of my RFX. I’m in a bit of a tire replacement pickle as I have worn the sidewalls of my rear tire down to exposed fabric. On Sunday the lost air during the ride. The Orange sealant isn’t plugging all the leaks. I need a tire. The RFX is a larger 27 1/2 wheel size. Won’t buy a new tire for just a short amount of riding till the new bike comes in. My riding has really worn the Conti Trail King down.
Tomorrow is laundry day and a ride on new trails.