Went for most enjoyable bike ride this morning with Si and Danny (nephew). I had asked Si to map out a route that I hopped would be challenging but suitable for Danny, aged 11 - and he did just that; taking us off road along the Gannel, round Pentire Headland, behind Fistral and down to the Harbour.
I confess I walked bits of it - bottling any steep and/or stepped downhill. I feel off 3 times: unable to keep by balance and/or positioning on one piece of
narrow track in particular.
Danny did excellently, especially on downhill - it is amazing we are related. Si was awesome.
On today's ride I have figured out why I have developed a 'habit' of attacking uphill segments on any ride I go on - it is to to show I can do something...
Promised myself (and Si and Danny) I would endeavour to improve bike handling skills with the aim of cycling more of the route next time - I would like to progress to cycling steps but first downhill segments at point of Pentire Headland and just past Lewinnick. Also, would love to be able to 'jump' - key skill for more difficult off road cycling it would seem - but at present can not get front wheel off the floor...
I can see a few more months of attacking up hill segments in front of me!
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