It was so great to ride again today after more than a month. I felt extremely sluggish after the excess of Christmas and New Year. Conditions were perfect and it was thoroughly enjoyable.
I found the stones (like river stones) more manageable this time, and likewise the thick loose sand that covers parts of the track.
I came off once while crossing dense gravel, which was basically due to to much power to the back wheel while the front wheel was pointing in another direction – the back spun out. It was a good lesson.