Up early to be greeted by grey clouds....early start ride today due to family commitments....rain hits the conservatory roof....*sigh* hello October....SPESHMIKE 'no bike' arrives to borrow my Tempest....we hit the trails and the rain disappears....first time I've ridden the Zaskar so quick stop to tweak the saddle height and stem....comfy now....the Zaskar is flying....I love this bike already....get to the woods and the look on Mike's face tells me he doesnt like rigid....swap bikes and hammer the singletrack....30mins in and we swap back but Mike peels of home....solo riding now....I flick into the big ring as the Zaskar is begging to be thrashed....out to the lake and pause for a PoTM photo....down the gravel track and a brief stint on the road....damn headwind slows my progress but doesnt dampen my spirits....back onto the footpath and stop to admire the scenic views over Lincoln City....wind behind me plus the lightweight bike and I'm flying....drop down Waddington hill to a farm track and grind the 10mins back up....out to my fave singletrack and thrash it....lovely....this bike is worth all the hype....2hrs have passed and time to go home...bike muddy, I'm knackered, best ride of my life 
