Ninjas, Embsay Crags and Front Ends!

Well, since last time I spoke, my MTBing has taken quite and exponential turn for the better. The last three or four rides have been outstanding and diverse which is ACE.

We took a work colleague out with us onto the Hebden Bridge Steppe!! It was a great day, early evening ride and pure bliss. My friend James who came with us did well and I managed not to feel jealous of his reasonable climbing abilities. It was a lovely ride. Dry, fast, cheeky, great trails and great company.

The day after we went out on a super dooper XC ride near Skipton. PROPER good. My longest XC ride and so quite tiring!! The day was beautiful and the climbs were long!! The downs were ace and it was only a year ago that I said ‘one day I’ll do the Embsay Crags descent’! I was pleased with my progress (both climbing and downhill) but a little frustrated with a couple of poor line choices and bailing on a small section. Oh well… something to go back and do!!

Then on Monday night after first day back of the new term, we headed down to our local jump spot and I mastered the art of getting the front end of my bike up while travelling at speed. I then showed off the whole way home and lifted the front end over every possible, twig, rock, pavement, line in the road or whatever.

I love riding bikes.
Woop.

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