It really was a great weekend. The weather, as you all know, was a gift. Sure it was a tease, and we will see more Winter, but it was certainly welcome. More, the balmy weather provided an ideal condition set for all kinds of outdoor activity.
Our First Ever Novice Mountain Bike Ride:
To begin with, we had a great turn out. There were somewhere between 25 and 30 folks out there. I’d say at least half of those were brand spanking new to mountain biking as a sport.
It wasn’t possible for me to be everywhere, but judging from the laughter and the hoots of glee I heard, most were having a great time. The trails at the Baseball Soccer Complex provide a good mix of conditions for beginners. The outer loop is pretty gentle, and the inner one has a few really good gully-crossing and steep climb opportunities. I was surprised at the number of folks who took to the inner loop.
I owe an apology to one rider (who will go nameless) for misdirecting us into the heavy stuff before strictly ready. Honest, I didn’t mean to, and it will never happen again.
I spent the afternoon, escorting several groups through the loops, as did my co-workers Ty and Selvin.
Again, there were lots of smiles and a lot of laughter.
Special Thanks to Dan Christensen and the good offices of the Southside Cycling Club for providing some refreshments, a tent, and keys to the restrooms!
The big question for the day was, “Will you do this again?” The answer is a resounding YES! Watch this space, the Tuesday Tome, and our shop emails for specifics. But we do plan to do this monthly, through the remainder of the Winter.
We’re also looking at setting up a bit more frequent evening schedule. That will have to wait until we have a bit more daylight. Keep watching for details.
One Last Note: I’ll be launching a series on Mountain Bike Basics in this blog.
Grins and laughs all around. Have a great week, folks!
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