I was sure slow yesterday on a ride up a beautiful canyon trail following the river. I was being passed by everyone, possibly including a 3 year-old on a tricycle. I was thinking - I know I am getting older, but - really - has it hit me THIS hard?

Finally, after 4 miles, I stopped. Happened to turn the front wheel of the mtn bike, which I had mounted just prior to the ride, having driven to the trail carrying the bike in the back seat of a small car.

It barely turned. I had failed to center the wheel correctly, and it had dragged on the brake all that time.

Fixed, and on my way.

For about 4 miles there I was REALLY slow.

Otherwise, I am just normally slow.