Local area joggers applaud downhill skills

Big Creek Bike Park, Roswell, GA

Martha Shatzmeyer and Nancy Brown-Griese interrupted their jog last Tuesday to applaud a mountain biker at Big Creek park for his brilliant downhill descent and jumps.

"Normally we're out here doing our jogging thing and don't notice the bikers. You know, what we do out here is pretty important and all. I particularly admired the way he kept his weight back and really crouched down in to attack position. I can't stop clapping! I hope he doesn't case his next run," Martha beamed.

Nancy added, "The youngster bombed that one gnarly section and it was so nice to see him catch some sick air on the backside."

The two ladies then decided to go home after realizing that nothing beyond this experience could take their day to any loftier height.

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