I could say how disappointed I was about all that went wrong with yesterday's ride:
- How I only had enough in me for 25 of the 44 miles I started out to do
- How I constantly had to get on and off the bike in order to go in and out of the stream crossings
- How I forgot my headphone and had to buy a new pair
- How I thought the trail would provide more scenic views
- How I frequently had to stop to pick sticks out of the drivetrain
- How the bike was ghost shifting
- How my camera batteries died
I instead will say all that went right with yesterday's ride:
- How it was a picture perfect day for a mountain bike ride, 75, sunny, not too humid
- How I was able to practice weight distribution on the bike to be able to descend and ascend some of the trail crossings
- How I really enjoy the setup of the new bike and that it has worked well without any tuneup all season
- How the spokes didn't snap and I didn't endo when a stick got caught in the front wheel
- How my rear derailleur stayed intact
- How the sun filtering through the trees toward the end of the ride reminded me of the perfect fall day for hitting the trails
- How I still got a few photographs of a huge oak tree and the gorge
- How I enjoyed picking out the old fence rows and property lines marked by larger trees
- How I enjoyed listening to two DMB concerts and multiple KEXP podcasts
It was a great ride and I am glad to have had the time (5+ hours) to spend out there. I think that it might have been the last great day for the season as I doubt there will be many more 75+ degree days that fall on a weekend and are preceded by 5 or so days of no rain.
Yes, not everything went as planned but all was good.
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