074: black belt in photo shop

My recent experiences tell me that the white stuff on the edges has been providing wonderful traction. My instincts and 15 years of night riding tell me exactly the opposite. Recent rides have been a battle against myself, my recently gained knowledge, versus my instinct to not rely on any additional traction as a crutch.

The past few weeks the trails here, hardened by the serve cold, have been magnificent. The traction can only be described as superhuman. It is my observation and frankly my belief that trails this cold, have better traction, better hook up than at any time, during any drought during the summer. It has been an amazing few weeks of riding.

CZ:
Jeffy...
Jeffy cover up your fucking light.

Rittenhouse tonight was tough. We had fun, but on the way out I was reminded how unskilled of a mountainbiker I am now a days. Thankfully coming back with a little more trail knowledge, I found a little more flow. Of course Jeff rode it on his cross bike making all of us look silly.

Laura Van Gilder fundraiser, get info here.

respect.
fatmarc