Runs with Scissors
iMTB Hooligan
I got up late on purpose this morning, because my target was Santiago Peak and with the overcast I expected it to be nice and crisp. I parked at the tree farm and headed up Silverado at 0919. Perfect temps all the way up - I was on the Sutra and working my a$$ off. That 36t chainring just hurts on that climb. EDIT: Ran into Steve (@Stkx66) and his daughter while grinding up Silverado - good to see you!! You should have parked and ridden up with me.
Pavement went by quickly (in my head, not in reality), and onto the dirt. It appears someone took out some safety railing. Looking at Motorway, where I was not going.
Grind up to the peak was just that: A grind. I will say that the flats worked awesomely, even with my boneheaded slip and strike to the bottom of my Achilles tendon. I said many bad words when that happened. Other than that, it was just plain cold from 4 Corners up to the Peak, and back down past 4 Corners. This bike does not go fast on uphills, and it certainly doesn't go fast on downhills with no suspension (until I hit smooth pavement, anyway). But man it's a fun bike!!! It is not a PR bike.
These weren't working today...
At least I know where I am.
Fun day. More than 2 pics, but still not worthy of its own RR. There are plenty of Santiago Peak reports already up.
Pavement went by quickly (in my head, not in reality), and onto the dirt. It appears someone took out some safety railing. Looking at Motorway, where I was not going.
Grind up to the peak was just that: A grind. I will say that the flats worked awesomely, even with my boneheaded slip and strike to the bottom of my Achilles tendon. I said many bad words when that happened. Other than that, it was just plain cold from 4 Corners up to the Peak, and back down past 4 Corners. This bike does not go fast on uphills, and it certainly doesn't go fast on downhills with no suspension (until I hit smooth pavement, anyway). But man it's a fun bike!!! It is not a PR bike.
These weren't working today...
At least I know where I am.
Fun day. More than 2 pics, but still not worthy of its own RR. There are plenty of Santiago Peak reports already up.
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