First creation on new computer. A rider is now enjoying the PUSH Elevensix on his Turner RFX and I am being blown away by how fast this new computer is. Transfer of funds from his Paypal to me to the computer store. The former laptop did a job that I accepted its performance. Yesterday I drove down to ST George, as it was raining, destination this computer store where I bought the predecessor. Their record retrieval showed I bought the old 7 years ago. The guy said 7 years is when they start recommending new. I prolly would have used the old one and never learned of how much faster this new one is. Used to be I could think while I waited for cursor move or program changes. Now, I am finding another gear to at least hang on to its tail. I never knew what better was until I stepped up to the plate, much like my Revel Rail
Forecast for yesterday called for rain which fell as the day aged. Finished up my ST George to dos then headed to the Quail creek place where I have been staying. Dirt road part way to spot then at the camp spots gravel has been put down to stay above the dirt that becomes deep mud when wetted. My preferred spot open with gravel all the way in. The spot requires leveling blocks to achieve dead level. My leveling blocks are in the JOBOX and the left rear tire needing raised was in the mud. I left deep feet impressions as some of the ooze smushed between my toes. Took another block as the first was driven down in the mud. In for the night. Steamed a filet of king salmon, shopped Harmons in ST George. Rain, as much as it was, quit before bedtime. Slept on freshly made bed.
Today was to return to computer store to pick up this guy. I stopped by even though I had not been called as promised. I said I wanted to be the squeaky wheel for completion of transferring data from old to new. Not done yet, Friday noon, vison of computer sitting over the weekend. Really, plan was to ride the Santa Clara trails and pick up the computer afterwards.
Drove out to parking area at bottom of access trail which climbs up on single track to the developed trailhead. Trail starts climbing right away on my cold body. While my speed is slowing my competence is growing attributable to a) Rail, b) stronger legs, c) most importantly, correct saddle height. Arrived at TH where last year I discovered my lost camera on a fence rail, climbed Precipice then up and down of Sidewinder then Barrel Roll loop.
Temp was 45 degrees under sunshine buffeted by stiff breezes. Chilly. Opportunities to short my planned ride abounded, I could of but didn’t. At times I was out of the wind comfortable and thinking about thinning out my layers only to pedal back into reality. Over dressed on the climbs and protected on the downhills. Amazing bike allowed me to surmount almost every feature. There are several that are above my self protection level that I have never ridden, these were notees but others I nailed first time.
Just 1 rider out.
11 miles climbing 1198′ pedaling for 1 hr 45 mins. average bpm of 118.
Drove back to Quail Creek spot, preferred 1 open however I saw 2 other rigs in other spots. My spot starts with a short steep climb that filters out the big rigs. Spot dried out, foot prints cast from last night, this evening I walked on the ridges of the cats.
Windy, van buffeted forcing chill inside.
Water system issue is with the fil pipe tank interface. I keep putting off really tearing apart the plumbing to get at that leak. I found that if I keep the amount of water low and don’t jostle the van on rough road that water stays where it belongs. Not a sustainable solution.
St George recorded .01″ of rain. I did encounter small puddles on the trail. It’s possible that the Hurricane trails could be weak hero dirt, except tomorrow is Saturday.
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