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Riding, its 90% mental…

The Come Back Kid was at it again this weekend. Honing his skills and mentally preparing to start racing downhill once again. Read up on Wes “GQ” Castro’s ride report at a near by DH trail.-RL Policar
Well I rode a Super Secret DH Trail in OC and I had a blast, after the first run that is.  My first run was a disaster in the upper section. At first I was OK,  but on the lower section as I passed the double step down and come into the single shoot towards the end, there is a right turn that I needed to make. Let’s just say I panicked and hit the eject button and went into the bushes. I said to myself, ” wow that really played on my mind”.
I get back up and head down the rest of the way as I get to the bottom I placed my bike down and just sat on a rock and contemplated the rest of the day, Art Aguilar comes over to check on me and gives me a few words of encouragement and some advise. At that point I make up my mind and head out for a second run. So here I go second run with Art’s advise echoing in my head and the run was smooth slow but smooth (The term “Slow-Moetion came to mind). As time went on, my third and fourth runs where great, I actually got faster as the day continued. Special thanks to Art and my friend Max for the encouragement and support. So no rush here, but I will say November race it’s ON and I’ll be ready.
By the way the Sette Vexx was solid, wow what a performer,very stable, stiff ( where it matters) and best of all what a monster on jumps, Oh yes towards the end I was jumping.  This bike kicks butt as it soaks up the rough sections  and the rock gardens it rolled very smooth. Thanks to all those that made that bike possible!!!