Monday, July 2, 2012

Mountain Bike Monday - Cannon Ball Boy!

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Charlie does love to ride! Last Wednesday we hit the open road at the Battlefield for a couple of loops! When we were finished Dynamo said, "Hey, let's take a pic of Charlie inside the cannon!"

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He got in there and just waited patiently for us to take his pic! He's so agreeable!

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He looked around and was like, "What's this thing?" Then, we tested his balance!

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Is the circus hiring?

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Trick dog huh? Then, we tried to take individual pics and a group pic!

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There I go cutting heads off again!

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He was kinda squirmy!

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The Battlefield is so peaceful!

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Never a big crowd or noise. Just quiet riding!

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The little prince gets his water once we're loaded up!

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He loves to hang out the back window while we're packing up!

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And, check out that tongue!!

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Our night was great together! We always have great rides as a family!

And, I was so excited to try out my new shoes! Finally!! After 3 years of riding in borrowed shoes (thanks for sharing, Dynamo), I got my own pair! True love is sharing your shoes with the love of your life's stinky feet!

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They came on Thursday and they fit like a glove!

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They are Keens! I love Keens! We have several pairs between us and they are great shoes! Dynamo found a great deal at Sierra Trading. They were on sale from $130 to $58! It was a must have situation!!!

So, we headed back to the Battlefield on Sunday to hit the multi-use trails/bike trails so I could try them out!

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When we stepped out of the car it was 100 degrees! HOT! And, let's just say from the moment we started I felt awful!

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I felt like a snail! But, we still enjoyed the scenery!

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The trails there are mostly multi-use, so they are pretty wide. There was evidence of horse usage, but we didn't see anyone! I think everyone else was smart and stayed inside!

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There were bridges to cross!

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At one point we were out in the really hot sun and it was icky!

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But, it's hard to believe that the battlefield is in the middle of all sorts of development. It's a hidden gem!

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After the short sunny section, we were back in the woods!

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I really hate butt photos, but it is a good way to show perspective!

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The trail was pretty as it ran along the creek!

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There are lots more trails for us to explore, but not on such a hot day! I mean, look at my face!

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When we got back to the car, the temperature was 103!! YIKES!!

Oh, did I mention that Dynamo forgot his shoes, so he rode in flip flops? Now, that's talent!!

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It was good even though hot! We had a nice time! My shoes are great! It's truly amazing what proper shoe fit will do for your ride!



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