Anderson's Trail

Published on Dec. 5, 2011 in Australia

Six months ago I purchased a new bike. When I was younger I used to cycle quite a bit, but for the last eight or so years I haven't ridden once. In fact, I haven't done much activity at all over the last eight years. This all changed when I purchased my new bike.

When YS and I lived in the Blue Mountains I cycled the Oaks, a 25km fire road, quite a few times. Connecting to the Oaks is a longer 35km fire road/trail that I have been meaning to ride. Luckily one of my co-workers invited me on a ride, as I would have been hopelessly lost on my own.

Although the company was great, the ride was a bit personally frustrating. I blew two tires, one on Anderson's, another on the Oaks, and generally had sluggish legs. I never really felt out of breath, but my legs just didn't seem to go.

We drove back to Sydney, I cycled home, showered, and went back for a BBQ. A great day out.