Chris and I almost didn't go riding this evening - I'd not brought my bike due to an admin issue and Chris had forgotten his helmet. The weather was humid but the blue sky appearing convinced us to brave it - and boy was it worth it.
As a bit of a laugh I donned my checked short sleeve shirt and DH shorts! Check the snaps!
We put the world to rights on the fireroad climb, so much so we got up in no time (not as quick as the XC whippet on a Cannondale though - he was riding like he had an engine!). Charity Lane was quite wet, especially at the top. Somehow though it was a good wet. Fast, grippy, confidence inspiring.
I've had a few only ok descents of Charity Lane on the hardtail recently but something really just clicked today - Chris felt the same - really flying, pumping, flowing. Awesome awesome fun. Just when you think you've tired of the same old route it drags you back in.
Onwards after a whoop and a high five and the high spirits lead me to pull a bar tweak off the grass verge - another whoop and onto the singletrack. This was SLIPPERY and sensing danger we both took it a little more steady, good sideways action on the roots, the only reason I didn't kill myself coming off I think was the forward momentum so with a few dabs we were through. The undergrowth had re-established itself at the tree but Chris and I pushed through and that was that. Ride over.
Buzzing and can't wait for the next one...
Oh and did the shirt make a difference? Don't know. Cathy thinks it looks gash so it's good enough for me! :D
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| Macclesfield Forest 28/5/09 |
Next ride is on Sunday morning - current favourite is Delamere. Check your emails tomorrow!!
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