Sometimes you need to ride with a 6 year old to remember the real reason we ride bikes in the woods. My usual goal is to get from point A to point B as fast as possible, choose the shortest route, the line with the least obstacles, the smoothest part of the trail. Yesterday I rode with E and he reminded me that oh, yeah, finding your favorite rock, gnarliest root or tallest log can be the most fun. And doing it over and over is even better. Why go down the middle of the trail when you can skim the sides and hit the rocks less ridden? Why do it once as fast as possible instead of trying it again - this time with both feet off the pedals Good questions.... Pretty damn smart for a 6 year old. Turned out to be one of my best rides this summer!
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