Holly’s Blog

Ahhh… just had to share a bit I found very entertaining:

1) If at first you don’t succeed, you are a wimp, but try again after you heal. You might be able to redeem yourself, but only if you try a more difficult line than the last time. NOTE: if your failures continue and you keep attempting to redeem yourself you will eventually find yourself at the top of El Capitan strapping on your helmet as if that will save you (for further information see #7 below).

2) The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. If this line doesn’t work, try a different line next time (see #1).

3) a) If you are not in pain, you aren’t doing it right (this is uphill)

b) If there is little chance of serious injury on the decent, you aren’t doing it right. Either you need more speed, or more challenging terrain.

4) The faster you go, the sooner you get past the tough spots (or at least parts of you will).

5) a) The cougars go after the weakest in the group, so always bring along a rider that is slower than you.

b) If you are the slowest rider in your group, carry a stick. At the first sign of trouble, a single stick through someone else’s spokes and Poof! You are no longer the slowest.

6) Fear is your enemy. Avoid it by thinking as little as possible about the consequences of your actions beforehand. There will be plenty of time for reflection from the hospital bed.

7) Peer pressure is your friend. So is the camera. You are much more likely to take the more challenging line in the presence of either. Remember, your friends will appreciate the entertainment you provide them, and your doctor will appreciate the business.

As you can see the principles are all highly related and complementary. By following them and the links between them, you will be embarking on a life-long (not necessarily long-life) adventure filled with memorable moment(s).