It is difficult to remember those days if indeed they ever existed for some of us. But for those who do remember and have since buried those feelings and memories below a trash-heap of stress, exhaustion, the daily grind, and life's blows, it is time to let go of the garbage and remember...
...remember what it is like to play in the mud for the hell of it.
...remember what it is like to spend time with friends.
...remember what it means to play hard and go home with mud in your teeth, shoes, nose, and...well...other uncomfortable locations that mud always seems to creep into.
More than anything just remember these moments are a time to heal and keep in touch with your inner kid providing us with an opportunity to teach each other, our children, and ourselves what it means to be human and simply enjoy the little things.
*All photos courtesy of Sara Straussberger.
Come join us in July!
July 21 @ 2pm--Brush Creek trail--trailhead located at Boyd Gap parking area just above the Ocoee Whitewater Center.
Focus: The basics--braking, shifting, proper bike fit, proper bike attire, etc...
RSVP by Friday, July 19.
*We will schedule one each month through September so stay tuned!
YOU MUST BE 18 OR OLDER!!! Sorry kiddos! Mom needs a break too. You will be asked to sign a waiver. Sheesh! I know...more paperwork.
--> THE 411
There will be a short lecture component consisting of familiarizing you with your trusty steed (i.e. how to adjust seat height, brakes, shifters, etc...) followed by an 8 mile ride. We will teach you how to shift, when to shift, and what not to do concerning your brakes and shifting. We will discuss safety and proper biking attire. Plan on being out at least 2 hours and possibly 3. This will be determined by the number of participants.
--> THE TRAIL
We will be riding a very rolling trail that hangs East of the Ocoee Whitewater Center. There will be no big roots, big drop-offs, or huge hills. I do not wish to kill you right away. No!! That will be saved for the last class (okay not really). There will possibly be hikers, runners, and dogs on the trail. We will discuss how to approach these 'obstacles' prior to hitting the trail.
--> THE NECESSITIES
1.Please remember to bring your bike. If you have
not ridden it in a while, please take it to your local shop and get a tune-up.
Trailside maintenance will not be part of this course!
2. Bring a helmet!! If you do not bring a helmet, you do not get to ride!!! Helmets are cheaper than hospital visits. Go to your local shop and pick one up.
3. Wear proper shoes. Tennis shoes are fine if you
do not own cycling shoes. Just don't show up in Chacos, Crocs, flip-flops, etc.
I would like for you to keep all of your little piggies. 
4. Water! Lots of water!! It will be hot, damn hot! If you pass out, I might be tempted to push you into the river and pretend I do not know you. Also, be sure to bring bicycle water bottles and not your Nalgene bottle. They do not fit in water bottle cages. If you do not own water bottle cages and bottles, again, hit up the cycling gurus at your local shop for these items.
5. Bring a chair for the first portion of the clinic. We will convene in a shady corner of the parking lot at the trailhead to begin our discussion of biking, proper bike fit, apparel, etc...
6. Please bring a great sense of humor as you can see I have one and love to laugh and hope you do too.
--> THE $$$
These clinics are free. FREEEEE! However, depending upon where we decide to head for the second and third clinics, there could be a park fee. I will post that on the blog in the future. Be sure to check back frequently for updates!
I look forward to working with everyone and can't wait to see you out there!
If you have any questions and to RSVP, please email me at bikinbeth@gmail.com
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