My day started with a hike with Kodak and then church, the pastor went on and on about donkeys in the Bible, I’m not sure where he went with it, but I thought of my mom on what would have been her 77th birthday. I know she found peace in the end with her pastor.
Then two murder scenes and a fatal accident later I did my longest trail run in at least 6 months… I passed these mushrooms on the way out and stopped on the return trip for a picture.
Parade balloons are prepped for Christmas Parade.
Another day of riding ‘Fin” in Uwharrie. I love this bike and really happy the repairs I did seem to be holding up. It must be the geometry of the frame, but I remember 15 years ago when I first got it, I was was amazed what I rode, or lines I help I normally didn’t. The last two rides have brought back that joy.
How my day started
and how my day ended
That is the trail the bike is on, the leaves add a new experience.
Kodak and I got a long and wet hike in before work.
Today’s lunch and nap spot will do….
The sunset and clouds looked like islands to me. Photo from Pilot Mountain
A long day at work, so it was night ride. My mind had been busy all day and tough to not be loud, I realized mountain biking is the only time my brain shuts down and really allows me to be in the moment, as soon as I loaded up, my brain went back to overdrive.
Kodak and I got out for an early before work hike
#optoutside
Since REI started closing on Black Friday and encouraging customers to go outside, I have tried to do it (like I need a reason) and motivation today really helped. It started with rain and I couldn’t talk myself into a long hike in the rain, so I started to prep for indoor climbing when the sun came out. I know Uwharrie doesn’t get sloppy (or have erosion issues after light rains) so that is where I went. This is also the trail where I originally broke the Salsa Dos Niner 12 years ago, so it was nice to ride it there again
I had planned a longer ride but my elastomers in my Thud Buster completely disintegrated, I haven’t used the seat post in years, so not surprised. The failure gave me time to catch the second half of the UNC v NC State game
Photo a Day by Jay Capers 