Blah blah blah research shows if you document....put down your journey on some medium for reflection....it inspires. Believe this is true when I used this for mountain bike training so....here we go
Goal: Podium...I said PODIUM an enduro event this season....*cue mic drop*
How to measure this: enter enduro events...check...mini pine this weekend and free flow series along with strickland xc
Acheivable?: hells yeah
Realistic? Why not
Time based: 2016 season begins in 5 days
all kidding aside...I do believe standing on a podium and accepting accolades for a sweet ripper of a ride is in the cards. Extrememly happy with the move imade selling the big beastly 450 for the weapon of the woods Cr 144. First true test of what this, and me on it, could do at Limerick last weekend. Its quick and nimble. Only potential unease I have is with the smaller 5L tank.....apparently 80 to 90 km of trail riding will be completed with full course inclusive of special timed stages this weekend. Year one...figuring it out
On a more sombre note the risks of riding enduro at limits have clearly presented themselves over the past two weeks now....first with the passing of a prominent member of the enduro moto community, Blake MacMillan and now Steve Smith, pro DH mt. Bike rider. These two events have me really saddened for those family and friends affected andat same time grateful for all of those rides where when things could have gone badly....didn't.
Summary of reflection....more horsepower and greater speed is NOT needed to enjoy this sport that I am engrossed in....smooth and consistent is my new mantra when I am out riding. Also...purchased an EVS neck brace and do not undermine the risks and penalty for failure in this sport.
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