Monday, March 26, 2012

Springtime Repairs


Spring is here and the weather is beautiful! Last week I got my first ride of the season logged thanks to Rabbit Mountain and was able to grab some maiden voyage video and images with my GoPro Hero 2.




I played with a few different mounting locations and angles and still have a little work to do finding a favorite. This wide angle seat post mount is a little goofy with my legs in the shot but watching the front shock flow over the terrain is a thing of beauty.


Rabbit Mountain with GoPro Hero2 from Cameron Reynolds on Vimeo.

 
A little after that video clip, my rear brake decided to quit working.  It's hydraulic so there was not much I could do on the trail to get it working properly again. I rode back to the car (slowly) without any other incidents. It appears I need to have the system bled. So my noble steed is down for the count while I wait for my appointment at the shop later this week.

I have also been riding my motorcycle to work. It has just been too nice outside to be cooped up in a car. On my way to work this morning the clutch cable broke, I had to limp it back home by hard shifting and take the car instead. Both of these incidents were unexpected as I give both bikes regular maintenance. In fact, I just had some work done to the motorcycle a few weeks ago getting it ready for riding season.   

The experience got me thinking though. Springtime repairs are good for us. It’s a reminder for us to look at not only our summer toys but ourselves too. What parts of our lives need some maintenance? What is broken and needs fixin? How bad is the brake? Does something need to be replaced or will some duck tape work. Spring is all about renewal and growth. There are many things going on inside us that we avoid. Spring is a great time to let the sunshine inside and throw on a new coat of paint. 

As I look deep inside, I can see that despite the repairs to my two-wheel friends, I have plenty more springtime maintenance to do…

Have a Camtastic Ride!