So right after work I got on my mountain bike and headed up the canyon.

I "hit the wall" on the street outside my circle. I knew I had to push through the wall if I was ever going to get back to form. So I kept riding. I set a goal. I was going to reach the trailhead before turning around. About half way to the trailhead I stopped and raised my seat about 3/4". It made all the difference. I suddenly could go much further! So I reached the trailhead and started up it.

Since I'd met my original goal I set a new one right there. I'd try to make it to the Wasatch Resort. I really didn't think I'd make it. Took a couple more stops and finally pushed myself there! Yay! Well I wasn't too dead, so why not keep going. So I set a 3rd goal for myself on this ride. Reach the bridge! It was slow going, needed to stop once but I did make it to the bridge! Sweet! I had kept visiting that wall, and kept pushing past it (rest stops did help of course). Since I'd met 3 goals I felt like I could turn around then.

Going downhill I realized my bike needs some work. First, the rear shock is set at the recommended pressure for my weight, but it never moved. Need to let some air out. I had my pump with me but wanted to feel the downhill ride out more so I never adjusted it. Second, I need to repack my front hub. It did not sound good! Third, time to service the headset and re-grease it too.

So I made it down. My legs totally filled with lactic acid. It's hard to shake them out when you are trying not to crash. The sun was completely blinding me so I really had to concentrate on the descent.

The best part of getting back of course is taking a relaxing shower after.... Ahhhhhhhh!