Jonesin' for singletrack...

[TreeHugger]

After getting all "worked up" thinking about the dumb Iraq war on another thread, I felt the need to let my mind wander to more peaceful endeavors....

Singletrack and the Soul

The sun rises
On a beautiful and serene weekend morning
The wind whispers gently
As I stretch
And pour my morning motivation
One thought on my mind
Singletrack
Sweet, sweet singletrack
Pulling into the trailhead parking lot
My mind drifts to places only my soul can see
Where only my bike can take me
I hit the dirt, my spirit set free
Gliding effortlessly
Sailing sweetly
Through trees
And meadows and all that is good
Mud, blood, and miles later
I am transformed
My mind clear, my body strong, my heart soaring
To another place
Where joy, pure unadulterated joy, becomes
A way of life.
Singletrack
Sweet, sweet Singletrack

[accadacca]

Coolness!

Yup, I have a Singletrack mind too.

[Sombeech]

After getting all "worked up" thinking about the dumb Iraq war on another thread,

Yeah, that political stuff gets us all worked up.

Nice poem.

[TreeHugger]

Thanks, one of my favorite peaceful pastimes - poetry.

[greyhair biker]

Thanks, one of my favorite peaceful pastimes - poetry.

wow...that is surreal...exactly what I feel when I ride

[TreeHugger]

Thanks! :D Glad you enjoyed it!!

[Tumbleweed]

Thanks for sharing your talents...made me think back to all the great rides from last summer and look forward to this year!

My mind's eye...

[Sombeech]

wow, great shot.

[greyhair biker]

a moment on the Serenity trail at Solitude

[TreeHugger]

Awesome pics! Where is that first one? It reminds me of Michigan riding - tight twisty singletrack through beautiful woods... I miss that around here.

[greyhair biker]

This is what alot of the single track area looks like up here...open area

[greyhair biker]

and finally a view of Green River from 'the Gunsight Trail'

[ogdmfg]

I really have to come to town to go freeriding this summer.

[greyhair biker]

I really have to come to town to go freeriding this summer.

There's ALOT of variety up here to choose from - it's more like "where do I start?!" and there are a few wash rides that will be a challenge even to you

[ogdmfg]

then I will have to come out with a crew.

[Tumbleweed]

Awesome pics! Where is that first one? It reminds me of Michigan riding - tight twisty singletrack through beautiful woods... I miss that around here.

Tsali area in western North Carolina - just a superb area to ride in general.

Beau

[TreeHugger]

Yeah, actually, I've ridden Tsali - beautiful, fun riding!

[chromehead58]

hey enjoyed the poem..and the pics...winter makes me depressed..have to get out and ride, even if it means heading south!

[geobiker]

Your poem captures the essence of what mountain biking is to me. It is refreshing and stimulating to the soul.

Singletrack is the perfect counter to the mess of war and politics we have.

peace

[TreeHugger]

Your poem captures the essence of what mountain biking is to me. It is refreshing and stimulating to the soul.

Singletrack is the perfect counter to the mess of war and politics we have.

peace

Obviously, I agree! Thanks for the beautiful reply.