fuck mountain biking

figured I'd go on my ebike out on the trail no fuck this. wasn't bad, but wasn't good either. 

p.s. I can't even listen to music casually much when I have to listen for oncoming cyclists on the trail since some sightlines are short

image transcribed from my journal

• HIGHER RISK
  You're pedaling through terrain that increases & decreases elevation frequently.
  Watch for people and cliffs. Always maintain speed. You can die if you're not safe.

• BRAKE CONTROL
  Death grip on the brakes. If you don't have adequate brakes, you're fucked, no question.
  I feel like I'm riding on my brakes too much...
  Good luck "taking it slow"!

• LESS CASUAL/SLOW
  I am concentrated on upcoming turns, obstacles, potholes, and hills, not concentrated on admiring the trees, air, and my surroundings, or feeling meditative.

• NOT BEST EQUIPMENT
  This bike can handle asphalt, dirt & gravel ROADS. Not trails. ROADS.
  Roads have more room for error. They're predictable. I mean, it can handle some trails. But you're best on a wide open road, yknow?