Deathcricket
05-19-2011, 01:24 PM
So I've only done Zen once and it was a long time ago, like at least a year ago with the bogley crew. I haven't been back because it was way over my skill level and I felt I needed to get some skillz before attempting it again. So yesterday it was Justin's pick and he says "Zen" and I'm thinking "Cool, this should be more enjoyable this time, I'm riding a carbon fiber instead of that old POS, I'm a little better technically, so this should rock". Naw, it's still way over my skill level, had to walk a lot of parts, and failed on several others. So Zen is still way outta my league.
Was an awesome day though, had a great ride with great friends (Justin, Bryce, Dave). Just getting spoiled with all these other kick ass trails we have around. Weather was little chilly for down here, around 60's so I put on the chilly weather stuff. What a day to forget my gloves though lol. We took the alternate exit out, which goes back up the hill and kicks your ass a 2nd time, instead of the dirt road. This section was actually my favorite part. Some really tough climbs, but actually doable for my skill level. Woot!
The Garmin stats aren't complete. I noticed near the top of the first hill I had it set to run mode and then when I changed it to "bike mode" it reset. I guess I could have left it in run since the only stat that would change is calories burned. And since I hit up the all you can eat sushi bar afterwards it kinda defeats the purpose, hehe. :lol8:
Crits to my video of course always welcome, still trying to learn this and be half as good as Beech someday. :P Too long maybe? Tried a new view by mounting it on the back of my helmet. I got a couple cool wipeouts too at 2 mins and 4 mins in.
:popcorn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpEyjg4uMv0
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=santa+clara+ut&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=60.288153,107.138672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Santa+Clara,+Washington,+Utah&ll=37.079387,-113.6373&spn=0.030164,0.052314&t=h&z=15
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Was an awesome day though, had a great ride with great friends (Justin, Bryce, Dave). Just getting spoiled with all these other kick ass trails we have around. Weather was little chilly for down here, around 60's so I put on the chilly weather stuff. What a day to forget my gloves though lol. We took the alternate exit out, which goes back up the hill and kicks your ass a 2nd time, instead of the dirt road. This section was actually my favorite part. Some really tough climbs, but actually doable for my skill level. Woot!
The Garmin stats aren't complete. I noticed near the top of the first hill I had it set to run mode and then when I changed it to "bike mode" it reset. I guess I could have left it in run since the only stat that would change is calories burned. And since I hit up the all you can eat sushi bar afterwards it kinda defeats the purpose, hehe. :lol8:
Crits to my video of course always welcome, still trying to learn this and be half as good as Beech someday. :P Too long maybe? Tried a new view by mounting it on the back of my helmet. I got a couple cool wipeouts too at 2 mins and 4 mins in.
:popcorn:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpEyjg4uMv0
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=santa+clara+ut&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=60.288153,107.138672&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Santa+Clara,+Washington,+Utah&ll=37.079387,-113.6373&spn=0.030164,0.052314&t=h&z=15
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