In 2022 was scheduled for major knee surgery in July. July 28th to be exact and in the handful of weeks prior did a few challenges before that day. And knowing that potentially would be stuck in bed healing for a few months decided to set out to do a few personal challenges.
One of those came up with was to do what I coined for myself the Trenton/Batawa 5 Summits Epic. In 2022 I just took photos and wrote a blog entry.
Trenton/Batawa 5 Summits Epic Ride July 16th 2022
It is 2 years on from major surgery and at this point in both recovery from it. Am also am at a certain point of moving on past all these traumatic events. Let us keep in mind that Dr Bardana my knee surgeon stated to me that major knee surgery and the required post surgery recovery is a traumatic event. With that in mind the idea came to me two years on to revisit this ride.
The big difference this year would be me doing the best I could to video the ride not just photos and a blog entry like in 2022. Do the best could with video using a modified chest rig and a cell phone mount to video with cell phone. Best I can do with a limited budget.
The YouTube video has more details though ,
Compared to 2022 it did go a bit better ride wise. Though kept in mind was tired and was technically riding the DH Runs blind in the Batawa DH sections so took it a bit easier on those. Rather finish the ride intact. Can always come back to Batawa to do an easier shorter ride and hit those sections better.
Big Dirty Trenton Peak Bagging Ride- 7 High Points Sept 1st 2024
After all was said and done the end results where..
42.46km
3 hours and 34 minutes riding time
2 Pr's achieved
7 high points bagged
Of course post Big Dirty Don Rats style ride had to eat a bit. Experimented with something a bit different than the usual Insta Ramen type copies aka Mr Noodles. Found some pre made type Potato Salad.
Found at the Dollarama though got the idea from watching a veteran YouTube channel and suggestions for packable food.
Though to be fair it definitely looked like something found in some CAF IMP Menu Number whatever. It was edible and seemed to cause no digestive surprises. Though definitely believe it probably came out of the same factory as the IMP rations just a different door with different packaging.
Have some kit observations and things should have done better. That will write out later in the coming days.
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