I've been a slacker through 2014, not riding nearly as much as I did in 2013. In all fairness I wasn't working for a period of 2013 and had time on my hands. But really I've made too many excuses and not got out as much as I could have this year. I did find out about some new riding areas recently, and the completion of a certain road allows to to get there without as much hassle as before.

The BOMB (Beat Old Mountain Bike) is finally showing some real wear, and I'll have to either start replacing some things or get another bike at some point. For a cheap box store bike it has held up well and owes me nothing, but I think with my back I'll be looking at something with at least front suspension and pick up a suspended seat bar.