The cure

After my little whining session about the rain last week(and the quote of the day) I got out for a couple rides to ease my small case of cabin fever.
Saturday was a road ride north towards downtown KC. I used all back roads, nothing with a posted sign higher than 3o mph, and almost got all the way there. I'm still learning the streets here, but what I've found so far is pretty good.....rolling hills through tree lined streets and even a few steep grinders to test the legs.
Sunday had me sampling some new dirt at Landahl park. This is going to be the site of the Missouri State mtb Champs. in 2011 so I figured I better start learning my way around that place. Travis took me out there and gave me a proper tour of the area....fast and furious. Lots of good flowing trail and a good bit of rocky/ledgy stuff to test the skills....and I was definitely tested. Spent almost 2 hrs out there and still didn't see it all.
More new stuff to come Friday. The shop is closed for year end inventory, so we're getting a shop ride going. Should have a good 10+ hitting the trails and new(to me) trails at that!
Life is good.