Sunday, October 9, 2016

Gorilla Glue

... got back out on the MTB's the other day for a return to some fall bikin' with 'Muscle Girl Sarah'...

... she showed up amped and ready to roll... 

... been a few months and personally a bit out of condition - so we stuck to the standard "cruiser" trail - about seven miles with around 500ft elevation gain... luckily she has yet to memorize the route so for the most part was able to control the pace and avoid getting smoked...

... even pulled a "Goodman" on me (def: repeat a hill climb twice before those following reach the top - passing them on the way back down and, if they're really doggin' it, on the way back up as well, which tends to really piss 'em off) on the signature long hill climb...

... after around three miles, though, ya' reach the rolling ridge top...

... with about a final half-mile of a bit technical, washed and rocky 450ft downhill to finish (and a bit steeper than the photos would suggest...

... so what's this got to do with 'Gorilla Glue'?...

... well, finally delaminated the soles of an ancient pair of 'Merrils' we been ridin' for maybe twenty years and in all conditions (with minor repairs throughout) - strictly have used 'em only for ridin', so they still have some decent tread on 'em - not ready to give 'em up... depending upon how flexible that 'Gorilla Glue' is, should be good to go for another twenty...

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