Half this game is ninety percent mental. – Yogi Berra
I rode the last motorcycle trials event of the season today, riding in Advanced Class. I’d practiced for a few days in the past week and felt as ready as could be expected for not having ridden much in the past 3 years. I rode an event a few weeks ago and finished 6th or 7th. But I wasn’t very focused or motivated to ride well. This event, though, I wanted to ride as well as I could. And I knew if I did, I could finish near the top.
I took first place, tying on points and cleans but winning on ones. I can only remember one other event in my 26 years of competition where I rode with as much concentration and relaxation as this one. A satisfying, enjoyable day.