PJs did not buy espn+, which is station for some of Zags games, I learned during last Thurs evening. Rolled in up to bar and made my request for game. Told not happening. Bummer. Turned out Marvin and his wife invited me to join them. Marvin found me last year at the town parking place to share Scotch. They are from Wisconsin, places I had also ridden. Lively laughing conversation. Bummer, no game.
Doug is dealing with a very painful nerve issue in his left arm which limits and or prohibits riding. Very painful. He is still way faster than me. First ride was out Skywalker area. I cleaned a problem wash due to better tuned suspension. My engine just can’t push the pedals as hard and as long, I take blows to recover. Under the Radar etc. Next ride was a social trail wander, I learned new trails. I have spent several nights in their rental driveway in west Sedona. In the city.
I had made an appointment with a dermatologist in Cottonwood last Thurs. Drove over. PA said I was well recovered and cautioned me about potential infection from any wound on that leg would be hard to treat. Damaged goods. Drove to local gun shop seeking making my pistol work. Success. Drove over to local bike shop, Verde Valley Cycle, to visit. Rama was working there. Rama of former Mountain Bike Heaven bike shop. I had hung at his shop and rode the Sunday shop rides learning local vibe and meeting established local riders. Times have moved on.
Sleep spot off Beaverhead has become popular, there are maybe 5 established spots, some nights I get the last one nobody else wanted. I park the van with the nose pointing east for sunrise solar warmth. This was one sunset:
I rode Rabbit ridge loop solo. I suffered the climb stopping frequently to blow. Sometimes pedaling maybe 50 yards. Dismayed.
Bucks beat Oregon the number 1 in nation team who beat the Bucks by a pint earlier in season. Bucks scorched the Ducks. I watched first half at PJs as they received that station.
Today I rode what I call the Llama loop down here in VOC. First time, I needed to familiarize myself with current tread conditions. Cautious. Encountering old foes, mastering all but the Problem. Suspension is so much better behaved and my pedaling is stronger. I find I was better able to make a feature if I put my head into it and pedal. I am satisfied with my $500 purchase. I followed a Bike Patrol rider and his friend, guy was 78 and was faster albeit less tech skill. He crashed right in front of me, stuffed his front wheel off a roll down.
This week is health care week. Tomorrow it’s eyes and PT, tomorrow is Flag for vein follow-up, Wed is PT, Thurs is teeth and wash.
Sunday night at the outlet mall parking lot, city sleeping.
I GPS first time on a trail. This pic is just of the west Sedona rides. Amazing how dense.
