Track day 6/7

[nickjpass]

Didn't crash. First day we ran it clockwise (backwards) so it was a whole new track. I was really uncomfortable the entire day.

The second we ran it the normal way, and I started finding my confidence again. Unfortunately an issue with my suspension and q3's meant that my tires were toast by mid Saturday. I switched back to my pilot powers and wished for rain the entire weekend. It never came

I wouldn't call this weekend a flop, but it wasn't my best at all. The final session I got some air over wheelie hill for the first time, and then my bike turned off right after. ran off, but luckily the day was over. I looked pretty silly pushing my bike back to the pits backwards on the track. I was so out of breath after!

Highlights:

I was very tense but loosened up at the end of the weekend.

My body position was too good/exaggerated for the speed I was carrying. But once I get my times down again, I'll have the correct body position.
Spent some time with good friends so that was nice.

Looking forward to next year.

[adouglas]

Been there, both in whitewater kayaking and riding. Those days are when bad stuff often happens... glad it didn't strike you this time out.

It's a funny thing when you're having an off day. It gets into your head... There's a really big mental component to this stuff. If your heart isn't in it, you can't focus.

I called off one of the days at Palmer when Sirref and csmith12 came up to visit for that reason. It was raining hard and I just couldn't get my head into it. Small regret for not riding but there will be other days.

[csmith12]

Well... we all will have those days. I wish I had all the rainy days back where I didn't ride. Although, $200 garage parties with 30+ friends can be pretty fun if you make the best of it.