I had the day off today, so I made plans to wake up early and drive to Austin for my first ride at the Greenbelt in at least a year. My plans were foiled because I stayed up till 2 am doing absolutely nothing of use. It felt a lot like college. Needless to say, I didn’t crawl out of bed until 10:00 or so. No matter, I had yet to ride one of the most popular trails in San Antonio, McAllister Park.

It was fun aside from my poor timing: I got to the trailhead at noon. It was hot as balls. On the bright side, most of the trail winds though a canopy of trees that provide for some convenient shade.

The trail itself is a good choice for beginners. It has its share of roots and rocks, but nothing to send you over the bars. As such, I got bored quickly. I guess I’ve become spoiled after spending four and a half years in Austin. The trails there always keep me guessing.

Either way, I managed to pick up speed here and there, but only temporarily; the bonk was inevitable.