I went out for a lap at MoMBA this afternoon. It was more wet than I expected, even to the extent that there were a few stretches I walked. But the sections that were drier were grippy, and the bike and my legs were feeling good, so I hammered it where I was able.
I feel like I’m riding better already this year than I did at any time last year, especially on the technical sections. On the hardest trail, Hawk’s Lair, there are a few features that have regularly given me trouble, but today I picked lines and muscled through them with unexpected ease. I can only think that all of the training I’ve been doing, and the resultant increase in leg strength, is finally paying dividends!
The first MTB race of the season is Wednesday, and I’m registered to race in the Sport class. Today was my last reconnaissance ride before the race, so here’s hoping it goes to plan! For today, though, I’m just a happy, dirty kid who had a nice ride on his bicycle.