9/9/2026

Today was probably the toughest ride I’ve ever done. The humidity was so thick it made it incredibly difficult to breathe…it didn’t help that i decided to do the toughest trail I’ve done since starting this MTB journey back in march of 2026. Parked at the 49th Ave. trailhead and took Nayls South and North…let’s just say that it’s the most difficult blue trail I’ve ever done and I ended overheating a little so I didn’t get as many miles in today as I wanted to. Got to see some wildlife though on my way back to the trailhead. Tomorrow is new day though and I think I’ll take it a little easier.

9/4/2026

Short ride today…body needs some rest so I only did 10 miles.

9/3/2026

2nd ride for The Great Cycle Challenge

Today I took the paved trail from Santos Trailhead to the Landbridge on my way back I cut off onto pine tree west bike trail then to blue mountain highway, did a fun little blue trail with a small wooden hammock called Briar Patch, then took Pine Tree East back to Santos. It was a fantastic ride but I definitely need to work on the cardio aspect of it all because….WHEW I am tired.

9/1/2026

Day 1 of The Great Cycle Challenge

Started at Santos Trailhead took all dirt trails. Spyder Kingdom North, ACME North, Landbridge North, and Barns Trail North. Got stuck with a flat tire but had a really nice guy stop and assist with a tube as well as air. I’ll say I was happy when I got back Santos Trailhead because I was absolutely exhausted. It was challenging day to say the least but so much fun and well worth it.