bukwheat
New member
A little preface here.
I haven't rode an enduro in probably 3 or 4 years. The last one I attempted, I couldn't finish....I was way out of shape and rode like a spode. Early this year, I had a health scare. Doctor thought I had bladder cancer and I went thru 5 treatments that just kicked my ass. In June, they biopsied my bladder and found no trace of cancer. I really don't think I ever had cancer. But anyway, I have had a couple of checkups since and every thing looks great.
Oh, and I quit smoking in March.....
So back in July, I decided I wanted to try another enduro. I started hitting the Bowflex 4 times a week and really started feeling good and strong again.
So today, I rode the Clanton Enduro with the express intent of finishing that SOB. I entered the +60B class (I turned 60 in June). Well, I did it! I finished and felt pretty good thru out the event. Put in a pretty steady pace all day.
Rode for a little over 4 hrs. Was able to hit the resets with a few minutes to rest. The bike ran great, need to make a few changes in the suspension and
or tire department. Just about hit a deer on the trail...ran out probably 3 feet in front of my front wheel. It was hauling faster than I was. Not sure how I finished in my class. I think I dropped maybe 57 to 60 points thruout the event but I didn't stick around for the scores.
Anyway, I am really happy with my fitness level and with the 300.
I haven't rode an enduro in probably 3 or 4 years. The last one I attempted, I couldn't finish....I was way out of shape and rode like a spode. Early this year, I had a health scare. Doctor thought I had bladder cancer and I went thru 5 treatments that just kicked my ass. In June, they biopsied my bladder and found no trace of cancer. I really don't think I ever had cancer. But anyway, I have had a couple of checkups since and every thing looks great.
Oh, and I quit smoking in March.....
So back in July, I decided I wanted to try another enduro. I started hitting the Bowflex 4 times a week and really started feeling good and strong again.
So today, I rode the Clanton Enduro with the express intent of finishing that SOB. I entered the +60B class (I turned 60 in June). Well, I did it! I finished and felt pretty good thru out the event. Put in a pretty steady pace all day.
Rode for a little over 4 hrs. Was able to hit the resets with a few minutes to rest. The bike ran great, need to make a few changes in the suspension and
or tire department. Just about hit a deer on the trail...ran out probably 3 feet in front of my front wheel. It was hauling faster than I was. Not sure how I finished in my class. I think I dropped maybe 57 to 60 points thruout the event but I didn't stick around for the scores.
Anyway, I am really happy with my fitness level and with the 300.
