Staying Cool
Had a great ride with my pal briz today along the hmc / black hills trails. We were originally going to do the full many epic but today was a scorcher of a day hitting around 98 degrees or so. Being the first really hot day of the season it was taking it’s toll on us both. We set an easy pace stopped in the shade from time to time and did our best to stay cool. On the return trip the creek along the connector was just to much to resist. I found a deep spot took my shoes off and hopped in to cool off. That water is so cold it literally takes your breath away we you submerge into it. It was a welcome relief from the days heat. It was so hot that I was completely dried out by the time I got back to the schaefer parking lot. (only a few miles down the trail)
Briz broke his wheels in today and was loving every minute of it. They stood well and seemed spot on at the end of the ride. He’s going to touch them up as needed this evening at home. It was fun seeing a set of wheels I built for someone else actually out on the trail. It was even more fun seeing the big smile on his face as he was enjoying them.