We've had dry weather for nearly two weeks now - and another dry, fine, bright (but slightly cool) day - perfect riding weather. Leo came over from the Park to join us today so a slightly late start and the usual route. Good banter and lovely to catch up with him... we were also joined by Pete, Kev's next door neighbour for his first proper mountain-bike ride (he's a roady by background) - I think it's fair to say he had a baptism of fire!
So Charity Lane - wow. Dry, smooth when it's smooth but rough as hell in the rough bits - cranking like mad and then holding on for dear life down the rough stuff - before pedal to the metal (so to speak) for the sprint through the bottom half. Great great fun today, I felt like I had the lines, the confidence, the speed - everything just gel'd for that perfect run. Awesome and I was grinning like a Cheshire Cat at the bottom with a good 60 second wait before Leo came down!
High drama for Kev as his back wheel slipped in the frame - but commitment for riding down with a rubbing tyre - no real need for brakes from him! Pete struggled with clips but seemed to enjoy it - I guess we'll see him out again next week with flat pedals?!
Onwards and the singletrack. I had a feeling this might be hella fast and it was - awesome. The Chameleon loves this section when it's dry and it was GREAT fun tonight. I really let it get loose through the roots with the dry conditions inspiring bags of confidence. It made me realise how much I missed summer riding!
So that was it - another week gone. What lovely weather, great banter and awesome trail conditions. I can't wait for next week - and hopefully Jon and I are riding this weekend - text me if you fancy it!
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| Macclesfield 15/04/10 |
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