peaceful riding

i don't know what it is but there is just something about being out for a mountain bike ride by yourself that just soothes the soul. i don't get the same feeling when i'm out on the road, although occasionally i come across a view that is breath taking. i know i said i'd post some pics from the mountain bike rides i've been doing(although on long island its more trail riding than actual mountain biking). so here goes

this is the view from the trail as you decend back down towards the water. i could see connecticut that day it was so clear.

for miles the trail meanders in and out of the woods along the water. this time of year is best as you can see the water most of the ride. when the underbrush comes back to life the views start to disappear and flat tires turn into a royal pain in the ass so you learn to appreciate it while you can.

... on my way home...

awhile...

its been a while since my last time doing this blog thing and i still don't know what to put down in this silly thing. i think i just have a serious issue conveying my thoughts down with my fingers. i'm hoping to get past it but don't see that occuring in the near future. i will attempt to post some pics sometime early next week of some of the most AMAZING views from my mountain bike rides. well they aren't exactly mountain bike rides since there aren't any mountains on long island so i'll just call them trail rides. i forgot how much riding in the woods by yourself helps decompress the body and mind. i highly recommend giving it a try.

in other news, i've been at C&P for a year now, which means i'm do for a my review and raise. mmm i like raises. i think i've come a long way since my first day when i basically knew nothing about what i'm doing. its been a quick year and i'm looking forward to many years to come there. oh yeah, and the great one, mr. dieter van der vlinder is sporting a latino stache. i'm not so sure i like that since he's invading my pseudo spanish 'cross ground. i guess i'll just have to grow a better one. we'll just have to see.

cheers!