Random thoughts.

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Aging Athletes, Declining Europe

Two great stories in Todays Times. Long but worth it.

Dana Torres

European population decline.

In other news, I got out on the Milk Money and did a quick up and back 305. Done by 0700. I felt really great and strong, and cleaned everything with minimal difficulty. I thought I pushed fast until the end, only to see my typical 55 minutes to the top. Oh well, how you feel really has little to do with how fast you are moving lots of times.

I haven't gone up 305 to just do 305 in quite a long time, so it was a treat to do today, and have a lot left over at the end of the ride to help out around home. Refreshing to not be wiped out.

The MM is clearly my favorite bike as far as handling goes, and I can see why folks rave about their Leviathans. The three inches of travel in the rear feels like a lot more. I only used two inches of it on todays ride, and I have it set up plenty soft. I definitely prefer the feel of shorter travel on the local trails. Anyway it's a fun ride. Nothing I would change right now.

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