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RR: First time on dirt!
My 9yr old daughter and I have been wanting to ride dirt, but
since it's been cold and/or raining here, we've not had the chance to, 'til today - a sunny 60 degF day. I took here to one of my favorite fireroads called Umstead Park. The park has at least 30mi. of hilly and pebbly roads adjacent to the RDU airport. We started around 3:00pm packed with my Camelbak, and each with water bottles filled with Gatorade. She had jeans and long sleeves on, and I had long tights and long sleeves on too. It was fine under the sun, but it got chilly in the shade, and 50 ft. trees on both sides provided a lot of shade. She did pretty good riding over (lots of) pebbles, at the avg. rate of 6-7 mph. I had to wait for her on the uphills at first, and we had to stop after every couple of big hills. She got the hang of it after a while, and soon she was pedaling along with me. The way in was a lot hillier than the way out. All in all we did about 10 mi. She said her hands were numb from all the bouncing. She really did enjoy it though and want to ride dirt again. I told her to practice shifting for next time. When she gets the hang of the fire roads, on we go to single track. Another dirt rider on the loose... -- - Zilla (Remove XSPAM) |
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On Feb 24, 5:29 pm, "Zilla" wrote:
My 9yr old daughter and I have been wanting to ride dirt, but since it's been cold and/or raining here, we've not had the chance to, 'til today - a sunny 60 degF day. I took here to one of my favorite fireroads called Umstead Park. The park has at least 30mi. of hilly and pebbly roads adjacent to the RDU airport. We started around 3:00pm packed with my Camelbak, and each with water bottles filled with Gatorade. She had jeans and long sleeves on, and I had long tights and long sleeves on too. It was fine under the sun, but it got chilly in the shade, and 50 ft. trees on both sides provided a lot of shade. She did pretty good riding over (lots of) pebbles, at the avg. rate of 6-7 mph. I had to wait for her on the uphills at first, and we had to stop after every couple of big hills. She got the hang of it after a while, and soon she was pedaling along with me. The way in was a lot hillier than the way out. All in all we did about 10 mi. She said her hands were numb from all the bouncing. She really did enjoy it though and want to ride dirt again. I told her to practice shifting for next time. When she gets the hang of the fire roads, on we go to single track. Another dirt rider on the loose... -- - Zilla (Remove XSPAM) Cool deal, man. BTW, thanks for the Superfreak! JD |
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On 25 Feb 2007 01:19:19 -0800, "JD" wrote:
On Feb 24, 5:29 pm, "Zilla" wrote: My 9yr old daughter and I have been wanting to ride dirt, but since it's been cold and/or raining here, we've not had the chance to, 'til today - a sunny 60 degF day. I took here to one of my favorite fireroads called Umstead Park. The park has at least 30mi. of hilly and pebbly roads adjacent to the RDU airport. We started around 3:00pm packed with my Camelbak, and each with water bottles filled with Gatorade. She had jeans and long sleeves on, and I had long tights and long sleeves on too. It was fine under the sun, but it got chilly in the shade, and 50 ft. trees on both sides provided a lot of shade. She did pretty good riding over (lots of) pebbles, at the avg. rate of 6-7 mph. I had to wait for her on the uphills at first, and we had to stop after every couple of big hills. She got the hang of it after a while, and soon she was pedaling along with me. The way in was a lot hillier than the way out. All in all we did about 10 mi. She said her hands were numb from all the bouncing. Good sign. Mountain biking's deleterious effects are starting immediately! She really did enjoy it though and want to ride dirt again. I told her to practice shifting for next time. When she gets the hang of the fire roads, on we go to single track. Another dirt rider on the loose... -- - Zilla (Remove XSPAM) Cool deal, man. BTW, thanks for the Superfreak! JD === I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8 years fighting auto dependence and road construction.) Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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RR: First time on dirt!
"JD" wrote in message
ups.com... On Feb 24, 5:29 pm, "Zilla" wrote: My 9yr old daughter and I have been wanting to ride dirt, but since it's been cold and/or raining here, we've not had the chance to, 'til today - a sunny 60 degF day. I took here to one of my favorite fireroads called Umstead Park. The park has at least 30mi. of hilly and pebbly roads adjacent to the RDU airport. We started around 3:00pm packed with my Camelbak, and each with water bottles filled with Gatorade. She had jeans and long sleeves on, and I had long tights and long sleeves on too. It was fine under the sun, but it got chilly in the shade, and 50 ft. trees on both sides provided a lot of shade. She did pretty good riding over (lots of) pebbles, at the avg. rate of 6-7 mph. I had to wait for her on the uphills at first, and we had to stop after every couple of big hills. She got the hang of it after a while, and soon she was pedaling along with me. The way in was a lot hillier than the way out. All in all we did about 10 mi. She said her hands were numb from all the bouncing. She really did enjoy it though and want to ride dirt again. I told her to practice shifting for next time. When she gets the hang of the fire roads, on we go to single track. Another dirt rider on the loose... -- - Zilla (Remove XSPAM) Cool deal, man. BTW, thanks for the Superfreak! JD You're Welcome! -Zilla |
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"Zilla" wrote in message .. . "JD" wrote in message ups.com... On Feb 24, 5:29 pm, "Zilla" wrote: My 9yr old daughter and I have been wanting to ride dirt, but since it's been cold and/or raining here, we've not had the chance to, 'til today - a sunny 60 degF day. I took here to one of my favorite fireroads called Umstead Park. The park has at least 30mi. of hilly and pebbly roads adjacent to the RDU airport. We started around 3:00pm packed with my Camelbak, and each with water bottles filled with Gatorade. She had jeans and long sleeves on, and I had long tights and long sleeves on too. It was fine under the sun, but it got chilly in the shade, and 50 ft. trees on both sides provided a lot of shade. She did pretty good riding over (lots of) pebbles, at the avg. rate of 6-7 mph. I had to wait for her on the uphills at first, and we had to stop after every couple of big hills. She got the hang of it after a while, and soon she was pedaling along with me. The way in was a lot hillier than the way out. All in all we did about 10 mi. She said her hands were numb from all the bouncing. She really did enjoy it though and want to ride dirt again. I told her to practice shifting for next time. When she gets the hang of the fire roads, on we go to single track. Another dirt rider on the loose... -- - Zilla (Remove XSPAM) Here's the video from my cheap camera... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ7zGplBD9M |
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On Mar 5, 4:53 pm, "Zilla" wrote:
"Zilla" wrote in message .. . "JD" wrote in message oups.com... On Feb 24, 5:29 pm, "Zilla" wrote: My 9yr old daughter and I have been wanting to ride dirt, but since it's been cold and/or raining here, we've not had the chance to, 'til today - a sunny 60 degF day. I took here to one of my favorite fireroads called Umstead Park. The park has at least 30mi. of hilly and pebbly roads adjacent to the RDU airport. We started around 3:00pm packed with my Camelbak, and each with water bottles filled with Gatorade. She had jeans and long sleeves on, and I had long tights and long sleeves on too. It was fine under the sun, but it got chilly in the shade, and 50 ft. trees on both sides provided a lot of shade. She did pretty good riding over (lots of) pebbles, at the avg. rate of 6-7 mph. I had to wait for her on the uphills at first, and we had to stop after every couple of big hills. She got the hang of it after a while, and soon she was pedaling along with me. The way in was a lot hillier than the way out. All in all we did about 10 mi. She said her hands were numb from all the bouncing. She really did enjoy it though and want to ride dirt again. I told her to practice shifting for next time. When she gets the hang of the fire roads, on we go to single track. Another dirt rider on the loose... -- - Zilla (Remove XSPAM) Here's the video from my cheap camera... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ7zGplBD9M She seems pretty stoked. Keep that fire burning, man! JD |
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"JD" wrote in message oups.com... On Mar 5, 4:53 pm, "Zilla" wrote: "Zilla" wrote in message .. . "JD" wrote in message oups.com... On Feb 24, 5:29 pm, "Zilla" wrote: My 9yr old daughter and I have been wanting to ride dirt, but since it's been cold and/or raining here, we've not had the chance to, 'til today - a sunny 60 degF day. I took here to one of my favorite fireroads called Umstead Park. The park has at least 30mi. of hilly and pebbly roads adjacent to the RDU airport. We started around 3:00pm packed with my Camelbak, and each with water bottles filled with Gatorade. She had jeans and long sleeves on, and I had long tights and long sleeves on too. It was fine under the sun, but it got chilly in the shade, and 50 ft. trees on both sides provided a lot of shade. She did pretty good riding over (lots of) pebbles, at the avg. rate of 6-7 mph. I had to wait for her on the uphills at first, and we had to stop after every couple of big hills. She got the hang of it after a while, and soon she was pedaling along with me. The way in was a lot hillier than the way out. All in all we did about 10 mi. She said her hands were numb from all the bouncing. She really did enjoy it though and want to ride dirt again. I told her to practice shifting for next time. When she gets the hang of the fire roads, on we go to single track. Another dirt rider on the loose... -- - Zilla (Remove XSPAM) Here's the video from my cheap camera... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ7zGplBD9M She seems pretty stoked. Keep that fire burning, man! JD She bugs me to ride every warm/sunny day! -Zilla |
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On Mar 7, 3:45 pm, "Zilla" wrote:
"JD" wrote in message oups.com... On Mar 5, 4:53 pm, "Zilla" wrote: "Zilla" wrote in message . .. "JD" wrote in message oups.com... On Feb 24, 5:29 pm, "Zilla" wrote: My 9yr old daughter and I have been wanting to ride dirt, but since it's been cold and/or raining here, we've not had the chance to, 'til today - a sunny 60 degF day. I took here to one of my favorite fireroads called Umstead Park. The park has at least 30mi. of hilly and pebbly roads adjacent to the RDU airport. We started around 3:00pm packed with my Camelbak, and each with water bottles filled with Gatorade. She had jeans and long sleeves on, and I had long tights and long sleeves on too. It was fine under the sun, but it got chilly in the shade, and 50 ft. trees on both sides provided a lot of shade. She did pretty good riding over (lots of) pebbles, at the avg. rate of 6-7 mph. I had to wait for her on the uphills at first, and we had to stop after every couple of big hills. She got the hang of it after a while, and soon she was pedaling along with me. The way in was a lot hillier than the way out. All in all we did about 10 mi. She said her hands were numb from all the bouncing. She really did enjoy it though and want to ride dirt again. I told her to practice shifting for next time. When she gets the hang of the fire roads, on we go to single track. Another dirt rider on the loose... -- - Zilla (Remove XSPAM) Here's the video from my cheap camera... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ7zGplBD9M She seems pretty stoked. Keep that fire burning, man! JD She bugs me to ride every warm/sunny day! -Zilla That's a good thing. My kiddo was being a bit of a slacker for a while, but is back into cycling more often. JD |
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