Mountain Biking
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Last weekend I mustered a little courage and took on SFA’s
mountain bike trail. I could tell this day was special because it wasn’t a
hundred degrees outside. It was in the mid 80’s, the perfect weather for
mountain biking. I went with a small group of co-workers to get some footage of
us biking the trail. A normal person would have first asked the group if there
were any basics I needed to go over before we headed out on the trail. The
basics are always a good starting point. No, I was feeling too confident to ask
such silly questions. When I first got on the bike I realized how long ago since
my last ride. After some wobbling, I gained control and regained confidence. We
were able to get some great footage of the trip.
Now, I’m not going to lie to you guys, I ate a lot of dirt
that day. Besides that, I only ran into three trees; which isn’t too bad. Now I
know that you should not use the front brakes when going down hill and it’s a
whole a lot easier to pedal if you’re in a lower gear (the basics). Sure, I
came out with some scrapes and cuts all over my body, but it was worth it. Not
because I got great exercise or I learned more about mountain biking or even
because I spent good quality time with my co-workers.
It’s because I can now brag to my friends that I’m a mountain biker, and that makes it all worth it in the end.
If you are
interested in mountain biking and you don’t have a bike, just make a visit to
the Outdoor Pursuits office located in the Student Rec Center. You can rent a Trek
6000 mountain bike for $7 on weekdays or $14 on weekends. For more information
on mountain biking in East Texas or cool stuff you can rent, visit the Outdoor
Center or call 936.468.6234
- The News Reel from your boy D.Hill
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