Downhill Riding is serious. The preparations are intense and thus riders are usually in their own "headspace" focusing solely on what lies ahead.. Here is an example of such focus. You can see the intensity on the face of each of the 3 riders as they prepare to ride.




 

All the preparation in the world cannot prepare a rider for the dreaded flat tire. ESPECIALLY if you got a boo boo on your finger doing dishes prior to the ride. Here Glade S. attempts to fix his first of TWO flat tires on our ride. Eventually he asked for help from his willing and able friends.



  
Despite the helmet, sometimes the GRIN is still visible. Especially when laughing at the misfortune of a fellow riders flat tire.