Although there will still be days warm enough here in Western NY for me to ride, the MTB trail riding season is pretty much over. 2025 was epic in that it was, for the most part, warm and dry, with great trail conditions since June.

Remembering and looking forward. A cycle that seems endless…

Thirty-Three

Knowing others is wisdom;
Knowing the self is enlightenment.
Mastering others requires force;
Mastering the self needs strength.

He who knows he has enough is rich.
Perseverance is a sign of willpower.
He who stays where he is endures.
To die but not to perish is to be eternally present.

Tao Te Ching by Lao Tsu
Translation by Ray Burgess