Hubris/The Eternal Battle Rages On.

Hubris, sometimes spelled hybris (ancient Greek ὕβρις), is a term used in modern English to indicate overweening pride, self-confidence, superciliousness, or arrogance, often resulting in fatal retribution www.wikipedia.org

So, Yeah. I shot out of the end of A-Trail yesterday onto Tickler. Really enjoying my new ride, I saw a few Riders on Full Suspension rides ahead and wondered how fast I could push it. I caught them comfortably, and as we descended into Tickler one word flashed into my head, "HUBRIS"

I pushed it out of my head, I wasn't even pushing it hard. No I'm just riding here. I passed the last two guys around a wide corner with a smug "cheers guys", my front wheel slipped on a wet rock, skewing the bike across the track, I remained upright, however I was up out of the pedals, both feet ejected and my testicles came into a grinding impact with my seat. The battle was decided. SCROTUM:0 SEAT:1

All was not lost however as I stayed upright and carried on, vomiting into my mouth as I lurched up the track. Coulda been worse, however I guess it was a lesson learned (or completely arbitrary, In fact, I don't know what the lesson that I might have learnt was? Don't try and pass people? I don't know.. )It took a good half hour for the pain to subside. ah, testicle pain. what a thing eh?

Old Chevy was made for Single Speeds, but. Great, Great trail...