But it ain’t working.
Sunday was the Old Mans ride, again diluted by 50 year olds. It was Jimmy, Ian, and I later joined by Dave and Duane. We rode out Turkey Creek area that sees little bike travel. We encountered 4 hikers and no bikers. The trails were mostly horseback ridden in as a result they are narrow and brushy. Lots of chunder. I walked a bit. Ian waited for me at the trail choices keeping me found.
Friday was a PT session. Eric’s protocol is to break up old muscle patterns to adjust to the new norm. He is pleased w/ his effort so far. I have great mobility w/ some strength and weakness in other moves. It is what it is, I am in better shape now than when I was when we started 6 weeks ago. Sessions are tapering off.
Two years ago I would park at the library which is adjacent to PT then ride Dry Creek rd to Chuck Wagon trail to do a loop then road ride back to the library. This year I am eliminating the pavement and parking right where Chuck Wagon crosses the road. I rode Chuck Wagon to Aerie to Cockscomb to Rupp to follow a horse trail down to Girdner, taking AZ Cypress joining back w/ Girdner finishing on short piece of Chuck Wagon back to my van. I am riding better on what I choose to ride but the past what I won’t ride remain I won’t commit to. 17.33 miles climbing 1643′ pedaling 2 hrs 28 mins. I was worked. Dry creek was being its namesake
Several years ago I crossed here hopping from rock to rock above a very running wash.
So, Sunday night out at almost preferred spot off Beaverhead Flats road. Dinner was at Mileys for their turkey dinner.
Tomorrow is Banff film festival films in W. Sedona
I am fortunate that I am permitted to ride w/ some locals who allow my slowness because of age and less technical skills. It’s an important part of a sense of belonging. I have a sense of connection here in Sedona area.
UPS tracking says new RFX arrives at the Bean on Tuesday. I’ll ride W. Sedona on Tuesday afterwards drop my wheels off at Fat Tire for Dave to build my new wheels on Wed. Maybe I wait till he has finished wheel building then drive down to the Bean to build the bike up. Would save a round trip. This week I will be riding a technologically improved bike.