Perfect day for riding a bike today. Was going to do the organised ride in Hebden Bridge (it's cycling weekend in the Valley, trying to remind people that it's open for business after the floods, good idea organised by the editor of Singletrack magazine) but couldn't be out all day so stayed local. Quite like riding on my own anyway.
Haven't ridden the road bike in months. Getting out on the MTB as much as I can.
Have discovered some trails near to home up Queensbury/Shibden way. Fantastic. Am 'sessioning' again. Sounds daft I know. Ride down, push up, try and 'read' the trail, look at the lines you take etc. Think about where to brake and, more importantly, where not to. It works. One particular descent. First time I rode it, 1 minute 9 seconds. In two weeks and a few runs I'm down to 51 seconds. I'm not fussed about the time itself. It's how much quicker I'm getting and how my riding is improving. Going to be a good year on two wheels I reckon.....
Doesn't do it justice. Steep, roots, rocks, couple of drops, lovely bit of trail...
Shibden Valley...
