Riding was a little limited in December. We got a bit of rain in So Cal - actually - cold rain - cold enough to leave some snow at some lower elevations. The snow and the wet conditions ended up temporarily closing some of the more popular local trails.
I’ve been messing around with a new bike lately. I put together a Spot Longboard 29er with the Gates Carbon Drive Systems belt. The gearing is a bit tall for a 29er - at approximately 32:19.5, but it’s a fun ride, and quiet and smooth. I did make it up to Old Camp earlier today on the Longboard - my first time on a singlespeed on that trail. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it’d be. My legs and back are only moderately sore.
December 2008
Total Distance - 188.75 miles
Total Time - 20:39:45 hours
Total Ascent - 22,718 feet
Total Calories Burned - 13,639
2008 Totals
Total Distance - 3087.13 miles
Total Time - 327:21:06 hours
Total Ascent - 317,470 feet
Total Calories Burned - 234,546
Today was my last ride for 2008. Broke 300,000 feet of elevation gain for the year, spending 327 hours pedaling. Burned 234,546 calories as well. That’s a lot of Big Macs.
Well, that’s 2008 in a nutshell. I’ll be enjoying a fun-filled vacation in Peru during the holidays.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Tags: mountain bike, mountain bike log, old camp, spot longboard
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