Cycling 2:00:00 [3] 23.79 km (11.9 kph) +381m
Out with Bash and Leanimal at Horseshoe. I was trying to get my head around the map, and had to stop to orient regularly, until a member of our group who shall remain nameless (but isn't a mother) couldn't take the bugs or the waiting any more.
I realize that my special navigation contact lenses are still a problem reading maps. I also realize that Bash and Lee can pick up info from a map way faster than I can, and remember it better.
Absolutely great day out. Couple of good solid climbs perhaps made up for the time futzing with maps and swatting bugs.
Note- I noticed that my rear suspension seems to be bottoming out a lot more since I heard a loud bang Wednesday after dropping off a big rock. Found the problem- cracked the rear swing-arm. :( Off to the welders.
Oh well, better now than in mid-race.