A quick update on my status and a slight detour...
Last spring my son Patrick decided he wanted to try mountain biking. So we packed up our bikes and headed off to a local park to try our hand at single-track. At this point I didn't own a mountain bike so I was riding my commuter bike, a Specialized TriCross Disc. It didn't end well for me, in a way. After less than half a mile of riding in the mud and muck, we turned around. My 1.6" tires were not built for this type of riding. And Patrick beat me back to the parking lot by a sizable margin. The grin on his face was incredible.
So I've been shopping for a new bike. My injuries and other priorities earlier in the year put that on hold but last week I pulled the trigger. I plan to use this bike for fun rides with my son, bike camping, and our big ride across the state (someday).
2014 Specialized RockHopper 29, my newest ride.
So, the detour... Over on my other website, RideAcrossWashington.com, I wrote up a blog post detailing my shopping experience and my first real trail ride with my son. It was an amazing day.
Patrick at Soaring Eagle Park in Sammamish, WA