Rides


elixir My first hydraulic brake system that finds me with no complaints.  so far.  Night and day performance from the BB7’s that were previously on the bike.  So much nicer than the Hayes die-hards on my old Enduro.  Why did I wait so long?

I have been wanting for YEARS to ride to Tom Thumb.  A quick loop that includes some fine singletrack that reminded me of some of the Pinnacle Peak Cactus Cup course of years ago.  Nice trails. 

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heading East out of the "new to me" Gateway access for the McDowel Sonoran Preserve

heading East out of the "new to me" Gateway access for the McDowel Sonoran Preserve

the object of desire

the object of desire

 

I should have brought my filter.  This spring was running pretty well.  Must remember to always bring filter.

I should have brought my filter. This spring was running pretty well. Must remember to always bring filter.

some of that nice singletrack

some of that nice singletrack

there it is.  Up close and personal.  Finally!  Up on top the track is sublime.

there it is. Up close and personal. Finally! Up on top the track is sublime.

most of the way up the hill, all I could think about was the mountain lion -  not sure if it existed or not, but he was freaking me out.

most of the way up the hill, all I could think about was the mountain lion - not sure if it existed or not, but he was freaking me out.

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gets dark quick

gets dark quick

 

the way out.  the plan was to ride to the N. end of 136th street, but a shortage of water kept me to some roads till I hit power line dirt roads over to Reach 11.

the way out. the plan was to ride to the N. end of 136th street, but a shortage of water kept me to some roads till I hit power line dirt roads over to Reach 11.

 

some more of this on top and all the way down to 136th St.

some more of this on top and all the way down to 136th St.

 

3d tom thumbtom thum sub 24

 

Some new ability to use satellite images on the GPS device allowed easier navigation.  For sure.

A few rides of note in the next month or so.  A 2 nite backpacking somewhere from the house on either my mountain bike or the cross bike.  FOTP later next month.  A review of the bike is in order.  I am in no hurry.

this headset does what it is supposed to do

this headset does what it is supposed to do

this bottom bracket seems fine

this bottom bracket seems fine

form to be filled out and mailed

form to be filled out and mailed

this geax sure is a long lasting tire

this geax sure is a long lasting tire

mojo , taking a beating.

mojo , taking a beating.

oink

oink

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