In Honour of Hours Spent on the Laneway









Wednesday morning the posse met at Desert Sports for what would turn out to be a day of discovery. Rick, Billy, Stacy and I loaded the truck with bikes and gear, making our way about 8miles north along South County Road. From there we pedalled along Blue Ridge Road, turned left towards the Solitario Hunt Camp and after 10kms, found ourselves at the foot of a 6km long and very rugged climb. But, as is typically the case, we were rewarded handsomely for our efforts. The views to the south were stunning, offering a unique perspective on Black Mesa, Sawmill Mountain, Terlingua, the Chisos and the mountains of Mexico.

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After a little break to catch our breath, eat some food and soak in the view, we were back on our bikes for about 30mins of descending. Fast, loose, steep and at one point, a bit too sketchy for this guy, forcing me off the bike to walk a short section. Though I may have risked such a section back home, I was again reminded of the very astute advice I was given last year when confronted with such a decision; “Alex, remember where you are.” Yup, pride be damned; I happily and safely walked those few yards, remounted and enjoyed the rest of that screaming down-hill.
As we continued south, we came across a huge mound of flint-rock, long-since abandoned mining facilities, eventually riding Lowes Valley to the foot of Black Mesa. From there it was east then north, rejoining the Hunt Camp road, Blue Ridge Road and eventually back to the truck.
In all, the four of us boys rode about forty kilometers, thirty of those seldom traversed and certainly new to me. It was a very rewarding ride; for the scenery, the camaraderie and the burn my legs felt both climbing and descending that big hill.
More importantly, however, yesterday’s ride reminded me that sometimes, despite what pride tells us, we need to exercise caution. Sometimes there are limits, there are factors–both internal and external–that say slow down or remember where you are. Sometimes, it’s that little voice inside our head that says nope, not today, perhaps tomorrow.
 
On the flip-side, we must never stop challenging ourselves, we must always seek to improve, to better ourselves, to raise the bar. To that end, later today I will be joining a group of fellow mountain-bikers for a skills development day. We are going to work on techniques to overcome difficult obstacles and gain the confidence required to surmount other, greater challenges that we may face. on the trail.
Reg’, yesterday’s ride and today’s class are with you in mind. Be smart, be healthy, be strong but don’t ever stop riding, don’t ever stop working on those freestyle moves. Much love.

3 Comments on “In Honour of Hours Spent on the Laneway

  1. Your kinds words and your thoughts are appreciated buddy! Ride on brother!

    Reggie!

  2. Hello Angelica, so nice to hear from you! I am having a great time here in Texas, riding by bicycle nearly every day. Although there are lots of cacti down here, there are no slugs to photograph for you. I hope you are enjoying school this year. Is it snowing where you are?