I ♥ Mountain Biking

Yesterday the universe was on my side. By shear luck, I randomly arrived at work with all the necessary gear for a mountain bike ride, despite my true intentions.

True intentions = to ride my bike to the shop after work, leave it there and continue to indoor spin class.

However, when I called to let Sweet Pete's know I was on my way, Pete himself told me "how about you just come with us to Albion instead?"

Now that's an offer I couldn't refuse. So off we went and it was Fantastic. Pete had some pretty fancy light sets so even when the sun went down, we were still going. Night riding is something I was only luke warm to (to be generous) in the past, but in a group, riding together at a perfect pace, I found out that it is actually awesome. I think that had a lot to do with the AMAZING lightset I was loaned but just the same.

I felt so great afterwards -- it was the most at peace I've felt in a long time.

In other mountain biking news, check out this photo of me on my new Anthem. This is at the first race of the season which I finished in first place. Thanks to the organizers of Spring Fling -- it was a great event with tons of prizes. Definitely remember for next year! And huge thanks to Mom, Dad and Charlee for coming out to cheer me on (and snap this great photo!)

I'm off to a great start ... can't wait for Ocup 1 this Sunday -- even in the rain.

Cheers!