June 23rd, 2009
Although progress is not quite as quick as I would hoped, time marches on and step by step things have fallen into place. While waiting for everything to gel, I decided to continue to enjoy life in new ways and bought a mountain bike. I was a little embarrassed to get something so well beyond my riding ability and with parts and components I knew nothing about; however, I justified getting a full suspension model in the price range of a car by telling myself I didn't want to have to upgrade in a year and wanted something really awesome to begin with.
And, it is AWESOME. BikePedia - 2008 Specialized Safire FSR Comp Complete Bicycle
I was already in love with cycling, adding mountain biking to the mix has just doubled the pleasure, doubled the fun; just when I thought I had already maximized the ecstasy! Wow, now I am able to get off the roads, away from cars and traffic, and out on remote trails where the wind whistles in the trees, birds are chirping and there is wildlife risk factors...Its very exciting, not to mention jumping off rocks, catching air, and the constant mental problem solving that is involved with getting over things and not falling off the side of the mountain.
Two getaways of note- and worth recommending- are the Mt Laguna trails and Big Bear. I have spent the last two weekends car camping with MTB in tow, while to the bike-camping minimalist bringing all the "stuff" seems to contradict what camping is about- I must say that the luxury of full bbqs, s'mores and even beer does add to the enjoyment at the end of a long, dusty, dirty day of hitting the trails by bike.
Luckily enough, I think my choice was right to start in the high-end range of bikes because full-suspension is like bouncing on a trampoline and the bike really can get over anything. Also, by my second day of riding I was doing the advanced trails so my bike handling skills and stamina can get me through the challenging and technical terrain without needing years of MTB riding experience. I am so excited to get out on more local trails, national and state parks, as well as some long distance rides in the Rockies, CDT or desert rides.
Although progress is not quite as quick as I would hoped, time marches on and step by step things have fallen into place. While waiting for everything to gel, I decided to continue to enjoy life in new ways and bought a mountain bike. I was a little embarrassed to get something so well beyond my riding ability and with parts and components I knew nothing about; however, I justified getting a full suspension model in the price range of a car by telling myself I didn't want to have to upgrade in a year and wanted something really awesome to begin with.
And, it is AWESOME. BikePedia - 2008 Specialized Safire FSR Comp Complete Bicycle
I was already in love with cycling, adding mountain biking to the mix has just doubled the pleasure, doubled the fun; just when I thought I had already maximized the ecstasy! Wow, now I am able to get off the roads, away from cars and traffic, and out on remote trails where the wind whistles in the trees, birds are chirping and there is wildlife risk factors...Its very exciting, not to mention jumping off rocks, catching air, and the constant mental problem solving that is involved with getting over things and not falling off the side of the mountain.
Two getaways of note- and worth recommending- are the Mt Laguna trails and Big Bear. I have spent the last two weekends car camping with MTB in tow, while to the bike-camping minimalist bringing all the "stuff" seems to contradict what camping is about- I must say that the luxury of full bbqs, s'mores and even beer does add to the enjoyment at the end of a long, dusty, dirty day of hitting the trails by bike.
Luckily enough, I think my choice was right to start in the high-end range of bikes because full-suspension is like bouncing on a trampoline and the bike really can get over anything. Also, by my second day of riding I was doing the advanced trails so my bike handling skills and stamina can get me through the challenging and technical terrain without needing years of MTB riding experience. I am so excited to get out on more local trails, national and state parks, as well as some long distance rides in the Rockies, CDT or desert rides.
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