You see the coolest stuff...
While on a typical MTB ride last night, I decided to ratchet the effort back a little. I remained in the saddle a lot more than usual and took in the scenery more.
Riding at a slower pace resulted in a lot of unexpected observations. I nearly collided with a couple deer that did not hear me approaching apparently. I guess at the slower speed I was making less noise? I also caught a glimpse of something else...since I was moving slowly, I was able to gaze more deeply into the surroundings and determine what it was.
I looked over onto another trail (that runs parallel to the one I was traversing) and saw this creature the size of a large beagle running the same direction I was heading. After a long gaze I was able to focus in the low light (near dusk) that it was a big bobcat!
As far as a ride report goes...I was not feeling all that great, my legs felt as if they were full of tar, and I really was not "into" the ride. Once I stopped fighting it, and started riding slow, things got much better. I noticed the weather, and the nature scenes all around me.
Get out there people! Every training plan has room for recovery pace, especially this time of year. The fall colors will be upon us in no time, and it is your fault if you don't enjoy them. See you soon!
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SHUT UP!
I hate you, and you want to know why? Last year I was night riding solo and heard a loud scream/growl. I was so scared shitless I think I hit a new top speed for night riding. And now you tell me this! You know one of these things could take you right out if your on your bike. And at night you won't see it coming. You bite your tongue next time you see a man killer on the trails...
You are such a baby.
The cat would probably avoid you for fear of flying shrapnel. The sasquatch on the other hand...better watch out for him.
Wait a minute...
I was thinking of a mountain lion... But I heard those bobcats can be pretty vicous too...
May be if you corner it...
You would be lucky to see one...they will see and hear you long before you see it (typically) and be gone before you notice.
I suppose of you found one that was injured or somehow cornered one, it might tear you a new one...baring that, you have little to worry about...except those sasquatches...Honestly, I am more worried about hunters/poachers this time of year.
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