Mountain Biking - Omg I learned a lesson

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Stoneskin
09-02-06, 01:49 PM
So I just got my mountainbike (Trek 820) yes im cheap! But I'm very satisfied with it. Anyway I took it to one of the local trails and rode about 15 miles or so with the wind at my back... I was like omg sweet I'm not tired at all. So then I turned around to go home against the wind... it must have taken like 2 hours and my legs are so sore :( .

Dr Game
09-02-06, 02:14 PM
just get a little motor for it or something, lol
Rocket Dawg
09-02-06, 02:48 PM
Draft behind a semi. :)

wethepeople
09-02-06, 03:12 PM
Headwinds blow.
jedi_rider
09-02-06, 03:46 PM
Draft behind a semi. :)

can you find a semi on the trails?
mlh122
09-02-06, 04:00 PM
just get a very large riding buddy and draft him :D however when going downhill make sure he's in front because he'll stop slower, i've crashed into my wife several times because we have very similar bikes but i outweigh her by like 80 pounds.
LowCel
09-02-06, 05:59 PM
The good news is as you upgrade your engine things will get easier. Also, that is a pretty long ride for a beginner. You deserve some kudo's just for completing that ride.
bewg10
09-03-06, 08:10 PM
Drafting is overated. But yes, good man...
ivegotabike
09-04-06, 07:01 PM
how is drafting overrated? Its not. Its a very practical and smart thing to do, you too manly to draft?
spry
09-05-06, 09:49 AM
Cant beat a road bike with drop handles in a headwind:)