Dirt Surfing

The term Dirt Surfing has been used many times to refer to mountain biking and the like. Today was the first time I felt like I was surfing on my bike. I typically go with the motto the more aggression, brute force and guts the better. Today I was finally rewarded by smoothness. I have snow skied, water skied and snowboarded over the years and biking seems to have something in common with these. The way you set up for a turn, the way you carve the water or snow makes for a more graceful effort. Less energy is used too. The feel of different kinds of dirt under the tires reminds me of different snow surfaces. Each has its challenges. Maybe as I get older I see the beauty in the smooth effort, not just the max effort. Enjoy the video.