Fall is one of my favorite seasons to ride in - crisp air, beautiful colors, the crunch and rush of leaves under your tires, the way late afternoon sun makes everything glow. Yesterday after some work around their house, Kevin and I took to the trails at Ontario County Park. The crew from GROC has been doing a great job cutting new single track so it was great to experience their handiwork again.
I've been under the weather lately. Couple that with very little riding time at all this season so I was in no shape to rip things up. Kevin says this allows him to keep up with me more but I think he underestimates his potential. Now that his bike has a new BB7 rear brake, he should be ready to take it to the next level.
We started out on some of the easier trails that comprised the Hard Core 24 course. I was very glad for the trees because up on Gannett Hill, the air was a touch beyond crisp - more like biting. I actually longed for uphills to keep the fire burning - extended downhills brought on a chill. We explored some moderately difficult trails (according to their posted rating) and then finished things up on the most difficult trails. Wound up getting turned around at one point - need a map next time - but made our way back to the car in time for a cool sunset and purchase of grape pie from a roadside stand. This was my first grape pie experience - it tastes like a mix of grape jelly and grape juice.
It was great to have someone to ride with again.
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