Fat Tires and Dry Trails

WOW, it is sad that I can't honestly remember the last time I rode on dry trails. I can't remember how long it's been since I rode my mountain bike. Sad, but with the rain we had for days (now in the 13th day in a row without); and vacation I just didn't get to ride. Tonight was the weekly Chicky Ride at Explore Park. Yet again it was just me and Paula. I really enjoyed the ride tonight. At times, it was difficult, but more often it wasn't. I did enjoy the route we took tonight and put in a decent effort. The Explore Park is ok, but as typical of places with few trails, it offers few options to link trails together. Oh well. Next Tuesday, we're heading to the Cove to pre-ride the MTB race course. The race is July 19th. I'm probably going to race Sport, but actually entertained the thought of racing Expert? HUH? Yea, that was a moment of insanity I guess.

Anyway, I have no idea how long we rode or how far we rode. My Garmin is broken, and I haven't bothered to get the new one out of the box yet. We did ride the Beginner trail to the Intermediate trail to the Endurance Loop. Endurance to the Inner Loop then Outer Loop. Did the lollipop loop across the road then back up the road to the parking lot. We probably could have ridden more, but we stopped to chat after hike-a-biked up the rooty part of the Lollipop Loop. Oh well. It was a great night to ride, glad I went. I really enjoyed it.

The weekend looks to be busy. I will be helping with the ID3 races on Friday and Sunday. I have plans for July 4th. I missed all of the fireworks last year due to family circumstances, so this year I want to see a nice display before going on call at 11p. HAPPY 4th!!!!