08-19-2013, 09:45 PM
A week ago, sunday, I went out to my friend's place in botetourt to run around with him and another guy. Only took me about 30 min to lock the front brake, half-highside the thing, flip and break my right pinky finger! :thumbup:
After my vision recovered, a decent rest and a beer, I rode around for maybe another 2 "sessions". Doc monday said it was a clean break and it should recover nicely. I guess I'll add this cost to my bike spreadsheet. :dunno:
Anyway, it was pretty super fun and I was amazed at how much terrain the bike can handle. And I was really happy with the bike, it seems to be running great and everything working fine. I might even change the oil. I found a lot of relevant practice terrain, as well as some haybails to slalom through, and just kept running through it all until I was beat. My sore legs hurt way more by tuesday than my hand.
I know, most of you guys are 3+ hrs from me, but would anyone like to join me at Phelps Farm for practice and fun soon?
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I'll certianly host and we'll make a day of it. Just tell me if you're interested and we'll pick a date. Or if there's something in c'ville or harrisonburg, I'll meet you there.
And/or if you want to do an event, I'm shooting for 9/29 in Chatham VA with VCHSS. I should be able to get in another practice day or two by then.
After my vision recovered, a decent rest and a beer, I rode around for maybe another 2 "sessions". Doc monday said it was a clean break and it should recover nicely. I guess I'll add this cost to my bike spreadsheet. :dunno:
Anyway, it was pretty super fun and I was amazed at how much terrain the bike can handle. And I was really happy with the bike, it seems to be running great and everything working fine. I might even change the oil. I found a lot of relevant practice terrain, as well as some haybails to slalom through, and just kept running through it all until I was beat. My sore legs hurt way more by tuesday than my hand.
I know, most of you guys are 3+ hrs from me, but would anyone like to join me at Phelps Farm for practice and fun soon?
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I'll certianly host and we'll make a day of it. Just tell me if you're interested and we'll pick a date. Or if there's something in c'ville or harrisonburg, I'll meet you there.
And/or if you want to do an event, I'm shooting for 9/29 in Chatham VA with VCHSS. I should be able to get in another practice day or two by then.
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