The Mid South, Inspiration Race. *My 1st gravel ride* 2024

I wanted something interesting and new to try for my daughters 3rd missed birthday. She would have been 26.
So I took on the 12 mile inspiration ride at The Mid South Gravel Race. It's not the big 50 or 100 mile races. But it gave me a taste of what gravel is like. And has given me the racing motivation for this year's Tour de Dirt XC Series, that I hoped it would.
My channel is a PTSD Recovery Journey.
Using Mountain Biking, a GoPro, and Racing, to inspire me to Chase the Daydream of Life.
Despite all odds.
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[@jasonbaseman6172]

Those who face challenges and see them through are all on thier own journey. Keep pushing those barriers. Coming from a 100 miler. Well done ! 🙌🙌🙌

[@Chasing-Daydream]

Well said!

[@kelleycfc]

Great job finishing! We all start somewhere. I remember when 3 miles seemed impossible.

[@Mattbarentsen]

This is awesome, thanks for sharing your journey! Very inspiring for all cyclists!

[@Chasing-Daydream]

Thank you. And thank you for commenting. It means a lot to hear feedback.

[@joehofeditz8560]

Thanks for sharing your race experience and sorry for your loss.

[@Chasing-Daydream]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your condolences. Keeping focused on my short and long term goals helps.

[@pandatactical4530]

Great Job! Congrats!🎉🎉🎉

[@BikeAndThings]

Loved your video. Nice job on completing the race.

[@carldreher]

This is an inspiration to more than just you! I'm glad you finished and I liked seeing the finish of the 100 miler from your perspective. Keep up the great work and good luck in your XC series.

[@Chasing-Daydream]

Thank you very much!

[@johnwente1413]

Great job on recording and editing this video. And great job on the ride. I've been cycling for a LONG time, but I don't do dirt. I grew up in a small NW Oklahoma town that had two paved streets--Main Street and the street in front of the school. I grew up riding every day to school and all over town and the countryside around town, so I got all the dirt riding I ever want to do by the time I was 16 and got my driver's license. Sorry for your loss. I truly believe cycling will be one of your courses to healing. It has literally saved my life more than once. Too complicated to get into here.

[@Chasing-Daydream]

Thank you for sharing your opinion on the video. I put some thoughts into my music selections and when. And was able to get some decent side footage. It was fun to edit. Up in the pan handle I assume? Everything up towards NWO is pretty flat. Windmill country. I understand being burnt out on dirt roads. And yeah my life is way more complicated than I talk about. That's for sure. So I can relate to that. That's why I'm putting so much into riding. It's my escape. And a life saver for me as well. Thanks for the feedback, story, and encouragement. 🫶🙂

[@IowaNinersFan]

Gravel rides are fun. It's a start. Enjoy the ride and make the most of it.

[@jamtoz]

Awesome!!! Great job and keep on pedaling🎉🎉

[@Chasing-Daydream]

Thank you! Will do!

[@garygoldsmith9844]

Got the same red Marlin 8, love it! Great ride!

[@Chasing-Daydream]

It has definitely taken a beating from me. That's for sure.

[@Huhlistic]

Congrats on your race!!! Keep going 🎉

[@Chasing-Daydream]

Thank you. I can't wait to try harder next year. It was so much fun.

[@lennyharp]

That's great to ride any group ride. Mostly I rode by myself. Up to a 45 mile commute to Casa Grande from Mesa, Arizona. I also rode the 325 mile Arizona Challenge twice and many long solo rides and small group rides to get ready and for fun. I used old 10 and 12 speed non indexed derailleur systems. The 70's and 80's were long ago. At 73 or so I do ride an indexed system on my first aluminum non chrome moly frame.

[@Chasing-Daydream]

Very cool!

[@stevenmarshall4962]

Great video!

[@Chasing-Daydream]

Glad you enjoyed it