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@jambon
New knobblier tyres were a game changer today, real confidence inspiring. Coming from road cycling I'm always paranoid of falling off the shoulder but switching lines between ruts was a lot more sure-footed.
Was probably way off, but felt like I was getting somewhere near the CRFs performance when the trail opened up and I could safely crack the throttle. Bike felt great even at crazy hi psi from the garage.
Having said that, got a little too adventureus in some somme-spec claggy mud, almost thought I might have to abandon the bike. Thankfully the trail gods were looking down on me and somehow made it out exhausted but lesson learnt, don't push your luck when riding alone.