my new Thudbuster

Yeah, I know it’s a poor man’s soft tail, but I’m hoping to break it in with 50 miles of trail riding this weekend. I’m psyched.

Cane Creek Thudbuster

perfect morning at the Moontown overlook

After a cup of coffee, I met Ethan on the trail this morning by 6:30 right before sunrise.  We were both dragging at first, but that didn’t last long.  We started at the Bankhead Parkway barricade, rode Mountain Mist until we joined back up with the Family Trail near O’Shaughnessy Point.  One flat for each of us along the way gave me a couple of chances to catch my breath, so that I could (sort of) keep up with Ethan.  After finishing the Family Trail, I headed back down to the truck.  Another great Saturday morning ride.  Here was the Moontown overlook view soon after I left the biker’s parking lot:

Moontown overlook in early Fall

Huntsville time warp

Our local bike store (Bicycles Etc.) moved close to Five Points recently.  There service area behind the shop feels like a step back in time – it’s a very cool space.