I’m like you Rocker. I should never complain about changing tubes or tires again on my bikes. Although, installing tubeless tires can be a PITA.
At first I thought I recognized the rider. I thought he did ParaNats a few years ago where Mrs CCU was officiating. I was wrong, I didn’t recognize him. If you want more inspiration, find some para-riders. Those folks have heart, and drive.
This is a good video about Utah grad Conrad Anker. For a while he was considered the best mountaineer in the world. He’s been on the cover of National Geographic and other magazines. He discovered the body of George Mallory on Mt Everest.
Yeah, for a while they both lived in SLC and worked at Black Diamond. They were part of the “Dawn Patrol” where they would wake up at 3:00am, skin up some run in the Wasatch in time to watch the sunrise, ski down and get to work by 8-9.
I’m just a regular Joe, but it’s absolutely stunning the level of passion, expertise and athleticism a lot of the folks in this town exhibit.
You guys (gals) inspire me