Mt. San Jacinto: FKT Cactus to Clouds
*** San Diego at Sunrise I’m on a search for the perfect ride; a simplified and stripped down perspective--every day. From the saddle of a bike, outside the breakers at dawn, or chasing alpenglow on a new trail; simple pleasures. "Simplify, simplify." A tape worm road through a range I've never ridden, Hank Williams shouting through headphones, off camber turns, goose bump arms; child-like smile. Running a trail, steep enough to require thought, technical enough to stay present; freedom, solitude, and independence--that is why we go. Perspective, inspiration, and a spanking--that is what we get. I play outside because it’s fun, the faster I go the more fun I have. *** I’m fascinated by snoring. Really, so impressive. The most soft spoken petite Asian man, projecting with such confidence when he’s not awake....