The temperature is idea for riding, the sun is shining and I'm keen to throw my leg over a bike and blow off some steam. I am in Quebec near a little town called Bromont, the cycling capital of Canada better know for it's down hill skiing. I have options, lots of options. I could ride road, cross country, miles of rail trail or push the limits and ride downhill. I park my car at the base of the mountain and head off to the rental office. As I walk across the parking lot families are digging out the many bags of stuff they will need to set up camp at the water park. There is another group of long hair shaggy characters gearing up their big suspension bikes. The cool kids watched the old man walk by and wonder what he's doing there carrying those clip in pedals.The mountain towers to my right with a top that seems to be in the far distance. Am I really going to ride down that, I hope so! I am getting nervous jitters that I would normally get before a bike race. I can hardly contain my excitement! The rental process was painless due to the knowledgeable staff who are happy to help me choose the right gear. I rented a Rocky Mountain Altitude and full body armour to protect my frail ole bones. The lift takes me to the top of the mountain where the view of the country side is panoramic. My first few runs were a lot of fun as I pushed the bike to see what it was capable of doing. Each run was a little faster than the last as my confidence grew in myself and the bike. I was impressed with how the bike sucked up the bumps and how easy the jumps felt with the Rocky Mountain Altitude under me. By the middle of the day I was riding with the cool kids, getting off the brakes and taking bigger and bigger air. Downhill riding can be a lot of fun if you have the right gear and a bike that allows you to find your limits. The Altitude was a great bike for the intermediate runs which was fine by me since I was not ready for the expert runs. The trails were well designed and there were enough runs to keep riders of all skill levels occupied for a day. If you ever have a chance to visit that part of Quebec I would definitely recommend riding downhill at Bromont.
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