Same Trails different ride.

After spending a couple of days in Yosemite National Park, my dad and I wanted to experience a little more speed. We decided to rent pedal-assist mountain bikes, which used the same motor as my Trek Rail back home in Florida, so the bike felt familiar right away.

On the way to the trails, however, we ran into a problem. My ADHD helped me quickly notice that hydraulic brake fluid was leaking from the bike. The rental shop was an hour away, so instead of turning back, I chose to ride carefully. Since I didn't have a working rear brake, I took it slow, stayed in control, and shifted more of my weight toward the rear of the bike to help avoid going over the handlebars.

Even with that setback, riding in Yosemite was an incredible learning experience. I discovered how much fun California's blue trails can be. Compared to the flat trails in Florida, the mountain forests are filled with technical terrain such as rocks, boulders, and loose stones. Riding these trails required me to focus on keeping my balance, choosing the best line, and avoiding slippery rocks.

Personally, I found that I enjoy natural dirt trails more than highly technical trails. On smoother dirt trails, I can spend less time worrying about controlling the bike and more time enjoying the ride. Exploring different types of terrain helped me better understand what kind of mountain biking I enjoy most while also teaching me how to adapt my ADHD to new riding challenges.