Sunday, May 14, 2006
Road with Speedy Beavers at Galbraith. We rode 3.5 hours. Mostly climbing. It was my first time up Galbraith and it was a tough climb. My legs were fine but my heart rate and breathing (panting actually) need some work. I climbed most of it...and then rode some smooth single track. Had a blast. We came down on some very technical terrain. I rolled the biggest drop I've ridden so far. I rode the Juliana and I must say the Nomad has improved my riding. I didn't wear leg armor (a mistake!). The Juliana climbed really well and descented incredibly. It is a great bike and handles more than I can. To date, this was the toughest ride I've done on a mountain bike.

Saturday, May 13, 2006
Wasn't up for a big ride. So I went to Bob's for an afternoon (with the Juliana) of playing on his bike toys (jumps, skinnies, and technical trail features). He has built a stellar trail on his property, and graciously invited bbtc to come ride it all. I spent a couple of hours just working on skills. The best one was the jump 8' long and 2' tall. After many tries, I got my speed up (scary fast) compressed the suspension on the way up and flew over the top to land on the back side...what fun! I also performed an absolutely perfect wheelie drop (OK it was only 6" off the ground...but it was still perfect!). Crashed doing a manual...actually the jump gave way...I remember thinking earlier in the day that the jump didn't look steady...guess I forgot that...but remembered quickly.

May 7, 2006
Road sweep for Julie's Tolt ride. Rode hard and had a blast. We rode for 2.5 hours. I've not been out chasing groups...this was a reminder that I need a fast ride every week. Was on the Nomad.