Smooth
This morning I met up with "the John Rhines" for a little R&R at Castlehood. The trail the doesn't get the respect it probably deserves. Because of its layout, Castlewood has always been regarded as the second class citizen to some of So MO's giants like the Berryman or whatever the trail of the year is. But, Castlewood is a spiderweb for fast technical rocky hardpack single track. Yes there is asphalt in between and some double track to link up some of the trails, but the trail really has it all. The man, Rhines, reminded me of that today.
It has been over 5 years and maybe a decade since we have riden together, and I am sure it was in a race. He probably smoked me. I will tell you why. John is probably not the strongest guy on the flats, and too tall to fly up steep ascents. He doesn't disapear down descents. He also does not make mistakes. Plainly said he is smooth. Thats is nothing more, and in a sport that will beat you up if you don't clean the obsticles that is paramount. John crsuhed me two climbs in a row on the Blue Ribbon loop. Not because is is so much stronger than me, but because he cleans everything in front of him with ease. I miss that place you get off road where handling your bike is automatic.
I can't wait for the next play date in the dirt.
It has been over 5 years and maybe a decade since we have riden together, and I am sure it was in a race. He probably smoked me. I will tell you why. John is probably not the strongest guy on the flats, and too tall to fly up steep ascents. He doesn't disapear down descents. He also does not make mistakes. Plainly said he is smooth. Thats is nothing more, and in a sport that will beat you up if you don't clean the obsticles that is paramount. John crsuhed me two climbs in a row on the Blue Ribbon loop. Not because is is so much stronger than me, but because he cleans everything in front of him with ease. I miss that place you get off road where handling your bike is automatic.
I can't wait for the next play date in the dirt.
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