The first ever mountain bike ride I attempted was on the Old Iron Creek road. I was on a road bike with mountain bike tires. It was a little big for me, I was uncomfortable on it, and, truthfully, did not want to be there.
It didn’t end well.
There was blood, a mangled helmet and plentiful screaming on my part.
When the boys decided this summer that they wanted to attempt this ride, I hoped for better results for them. This was mainly because I was the only adult on said ride and I knew I would not do well with blood, lost teeth, or broken bones.
I needn’t have worried.
These boys, well, they’re growing up. And as they do, I get to take part in fewer and fewer of their adventures. This ride, this beautiful afternoon, was such a treat with them. It was an excellent way to redeem the ride and make new memories. I’m hoping for at least a few more in the years to come and I’d even be glad if a few more were on this same ride.
Yay! I am so glad you did the ride and enjoyed it so. Maybe we can take more trips down the trail and even get Papa to relax on it again.