Mountain biking (Berryman) 3:43:45 [4] 25.2 mi (6.8 mph) +1844ft
ahr:145 max:167 rhr:48 slept:4.5 shoes: Trek Fuel EX 9.8
I was feeling some serious buyer's remorse about the new bike. I mean, it's nice, but I really love my SS and don't intend to stop riding it. So do I really need a nice FS geared bike? The first mile or so from Berryman Campground was reassurance that, while I may not NEED it, it's super nice to have. Was riding conservatively (even for me) on this first real ride on the new bike and still PR'd two downhill segments, and I was able to ride much further with gears and suspension on some of the rooty and rocky climbs. Of course, I was slower uphill overall, but I felt way less beat up at the end.