Mountain Biking today!
Today was a nice change of pace. We did not have to drive anywhere to begin our ride; we left right out of the garage this morning.
Today we were headed to the old town of Corona, up Rollins pass. It was totally different than road biking, but I loved it. Bouncing through the pot holes, and over the rocks was very different than avoiding obstacles on the road bike!
It was a steady grind up to the top again, but I totally see the benefit of the shoes that clip onto the pedals. On the mountain bike, I just had my tennis shoes on bare pedals, and saw a complete difference. I felt that there were muscles in my legs that I was not using! I was missing that "pull."
Descending down on the mountain bike was terrifying! It was fast, so bumpy, and totally out of my comfort zone. Yet, at the same time, it was so good for me! I later described it as "terrifyingly exhilirating!" |