Two of the kids on their phones, instead of riding.
Recap of the year, since I don’t really have the time to write up each event. I finished the year up in 2nd place for the Novice level with the NMTA this year. I also managed to finish on the podium for every event. I did not manage to get a single 1st place finish this year. Or ever in Trials, for that matter. I have won a few other events over the years; I’m just a bit steamed at myself for not winning a single time this year. I do like the belief that there is no such thing as sandbagging if you are over the age of 60, but a few of the people I’ve had to compete with have much better skills than I do. I really do need to work on my turns for 2026! Maybe just ride more and practice period? That might be a great start!
Scoring with Mal in Glorietta
I did compete in my first Women and Youth National event this year. I even podiumed on one of the three days, was fourth the other two days, so not too shabby. It was a lot of fun. I think I’ll even try to do one again next year in Flagstaff. Given my state of mind that weekend I was surprised to do so well. More on that in a different post.
More scoring fun in Sipapu
I missed two events this year and didn’t finish one of them… That meant no Ironman award, but I did set the December event. It went off really well. I was really pleased with the rides I saw. I had a great time, I couldn’t have done it without a lot of help from Curtis. I took it on because I missed out on the October one I was supposed to set. Also, more on that in a different post. It wasn’t for a fun reason. I felt bad leaving to Mal and others at the last minute.
New awning on the trailer for the April NMTA event in Northern NM.
Unfortunately, there I won’t be able to attend the Hair of the Dog in Roswell. I have another commitment, and I had planned it to be on a different weekend. Oh well.
I will be focusing on my skills for 2026 I want to move up to Amateur, but to do that I have to have control over my wheelies. This would help my dirt biking too. I really would like to spend a lot more time on the bikes in general next year! I didn’t’ get nearly enough seat time in.