It seems the opposite of relaxing, but my favourite summer thing is dirt biking with my husband. When I’m on my bike I have to concentrate on the clutch, which gear to use, balance, landing a jump… There is no room in my mind for anything but effort to ride and enjoying the thrill of it. My husband encourages me and I push and dare myself every time we ride. I find myself more confident and proud of myself at the end of the day because I conquered something difficult and dangerous. It’s such a rush and not a common hobby for a woman.
When we ride we go into the backcountry where there is no one else. We connect with the environment because rather than shopping in a mall buying organic face wash we are experiencing the real outdoors.