Fastest time yet, but I took it easy🤷‍♂️

[Bonzothechippy]

I can’t work out why, sometimes you take it easy or so you think, and you get better times than when your trying your best. I ride a short mtb course (26 miles) when I have lots to get done Throughout the day. I think I got the most smiles from woman walking their dogs or running, than I ever have.
Let’s face it, a smile from another person makes you feel just great 😎
Is it time for an attitude change towards other trail users? Head down and arse up, is no real fun, just tiring and next week you just want a little faster and the cycle never ends🤷‍♂️
Funny enough my time was the quickest it’s ever been and I wasn’t even really trying. Probably better if I didn’t use the garmin sat nav. These gadgets are great, but they also have a negative impact on your riding style.
I have a smart trainer, so in future I’m going to ‘give it some’ on the trainer only. If every ride was like this mornings I’d be the happiest guy around😂

 

[raleighnut]

I've always found that 'trying' too hard makes me slower, I think it's cos I tense up whereas if I just relax and get on with it I'm faster

 

[Shearwater Missile]

Some days feel easier than others I suppose, my body responds better when the ambient temperature is higher. I thought that I was on a belter today. First of all my speedo did`nt register and so I stopped, the magnet on the spoke had twisted. OK, so I started off again and I was soon up to 27, 28 miles an hour, LOL. I knew that I did`nt have that speed in the tank or I had a wonderful tailwind. It suddenly dawned on me what had happened. Yes readers, I`d inadvertently set km instead of miles when I replaced the battery a few weeks back !
Getting back to the OP. If people smile at you it does make a difference but usually they are too busy engrossed in their little worlds or on their phone to see you, as they walk right across the road in front of you. I am not a trail rider, perhaps I should take it up.