Well folks, I am proud to say the maiden voyage on the new bike was a complete success. I conquered Jackson’s easiest trail with only a few short uphill walks and one fantastic loss of balance into a prickly bush. But, overall, fantastic first day on singletrack. After all the he said and she said and they said, I was thrilled with my bike purchase. The Specialized Myka FSR Rim, the women’s full suspension model, was perfect for me in all my gaper glory and now I am proud to to say it is completely covered in dirt. I’m headed back tonight for another round…

However, with my first ride under my belt, I am supremely aware of how much I am going to fall in the next few months. So, my carnage preparation plan consists of the following:
1: Yoga- Gumby was stretchy and he never hurt himself, so maybe it will help me
2. Padded long shorts- Less exposed flesh, less blood.
3. Intensive video training-