We packed the family in the van and headed over to Murphy for a nice trail ride. Unfortunately we got a fairly late start because of my commute home and the now routine stop at Home Depot for more "house stuff".
We arrived in the parking lot a little after 8:00 PM and it took a few minutes to get all 6 bikes either off the top or out of the van. Andrea, Jordan, and myself set off leaving the kids to tear around the beginner loop for a while. Part way into the intermediate loop, however, Andrea had to turn around because we heard one of the kids crying. I found out later that it was Devon and he was upset because he didn't want to follow Taylor any more around the beginner loop. I think he will be spending the morning in his room for that one.
I let Jordan lead the way and she was moving nicely through the single track. There are very few weaknesses to her riding. She views the trail very well reacts to the changing trail conditions with ease. She maneuvers through the turns quickly and maintains here momentum. She is learning to stay seated a little more on the extended climbs to utilize all of her leg muscles, but still knows when to stand to get that extra effort when cresting a hill. She could have a little more endurance for the longer races, but for 10 years old she is flying.
1 full lap at Murphy without pushing too hard in 1:01. We will see how she improves as the season progresses. Still trying to keep things simple and let her enjoy all that life has to offer.
We arrived in the parking lot a little after 8:00 PM and it took a few minutes to get all 6 bikes either off the top or out of the van. Andrea, Jordan, and myself set off leaving the kids to tear around the beginner loop for a while. Part way into the intermediate loop, however, Andrea had to turn around because we heard one of the kids crying. I found out later that it was Devon and he was upset because he didn't want to follow Taylor any more around the beginner loop. I think he will be spending the morning in his room for that one.
I let Jordan lead the way and she was moving nicely through the single track. There are very few weaknesses to her riding. She views the trail very well reacts to the changing trail conditions with ease. She maneuvers through the turns quickly and maintains here momentum. She is learning to stay seated a little more on the extended climbs to utilize all of her leg muscles, but still knows when to stand to get that extra effort when cresting a hill. She could have a little more endurance for the longer races, but for 10 years old she is flying.
1 full lap at Murphy without pushing too hard in 1:01. We will see how she improves as the season progresses. Still trying to keep things simple and let her enjoy all that life has to offer.
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