Mountain biked in Soquel Demo Forest today with M AW and M LC. Great day. While we all talked about doing the Flow Trail twice, in the end, one loop was enough. I didn’t remember the Ridge Trail having as much “Makes me go woah” sections. The Flow Trail was, as usual super fun.

I had a very full backpack. This one, though the 18L model. I don’t think I carry too much and yet it was, to repeat myself, definitely full. Here is what I brought:

1. 2L water bladder thing filled up
2. Spare tube, pump and tire levers
3. Some food – dried fruit, some nuts and 2 bars
4. Garmin InReach
5. Phone & wallet
6. Windbreaker, just in case – and I did wear it by the way
7. Multi tool
8. Sunglasses or yellow glasses, depending on what I am wearing
9. Small first aid kit

Some people had a single water bottle and small seat pack. Perhaps one day when I am in shape I’ll be fast enough I won’t need so much?

It was great to hang out with the guys. I’m sorry M JL had to cancel today.

On the way home, I picked up my favorite coffee order: 2 or 3 espresso shots (number depending of course) poured over ice + simple syrup + half & half. No suprise Mme. Awesome concocted that!

The ride there and back was much shorter since I picked up M. AW along the way. We couldn’t figure out how prison privatization was good. Also, and I double quote, “I think I have a new favorite outdoor activity.” 

Mme Awesome had made a delectable and delicious dinner of seared salmon, rice, salad. We put it all in a bowl with avocado, wasabi and pickled ginger. Super yum.