Every year we try and make sure we do the Seven Summits Trail in our local mountains. This world renowned trail is a grueling 30 some odd km of single track mountain biking. Trev managed to squeeze his ride in while Papa was here, and last weekend was my turn. I put out the feelers to see if anyone wanted to join me and only got one bite, from fellow twin mom and possibly the fastest woman in Rossland on a bike this year. On Friday she rode the trail without the downhill in the end in 3 hours and 20 minutes. My usual speed is about 5 1/2 hours to that same point. I was a little scared. As we started riding she took off like a shot, and left me in her dust. My legs felt sore and tired not even 1 km in. Ugh, it was going to be a long day. I put my head down and just kept pedaling. It was a beautiful day up there, clear blue sky and wildflowers everywhere.
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| Old glory in the rear and some beautiful Indian paintbrush |
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| Looking east on Elgood |
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| Old burned out stump from a historic wildfire |
6 hours later we were at her car, and another 7 summits was done for me. I was tired and maybe a little dehydrated with a headache, in bed by 9 pm and slept until the next day. Amazingly I got up feeling not too sore at all, and did a days work delivering the mail 15 km or so. I was sure suffering on the trail, but luckily didn't have to pay for it for days after too. Next time I may choose a slower partner.
