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Today felt like a bit of a gift for January. Dry ground, warmer temps than you’d expect, and even a little sun breaking through. When you get a day like that, you take it, so I did.
I grabbed my VESC-based MagWheel OneWheel setup and headed out close to home. I picked a spot with gravel trails on purpose, because gravel beats mud this time of year. Less mess, better traction, and fewer surprises.
The ride started off great. The board felt solid, responsive, and honestly performed really well the whole time… until I made a classic mistake.
I climbed a very steep hill, and at the top I got a little too confident. Instead of giving the battery a moment to recover after the hard push uphill, I gunned it right away. That was the wrong move. The board cut out and instantly nose-dived into the gravel.
Yes I ate some SH!T.
The good news is I wasn’t going fast. I’d just reached the top of the hill, so the fall was more of a “dump and roll” than a high-speed disaster. Still, it was a reminder I needed.
Here’s the takeaway: even when your setup is performing amazingly, and this MagWheel absolutely has, well every board has limits. VESC or not, power and safety aren’t just about the hardware. They’re also about how you ride it.
And that lesson fits perfectly into the GetFitOver40 mindset: progress is great, but respect your limits. The moment you ignore recovery, whether it’s your body or your battery, you’re going to get reminded.
I’m fine. The board is fine. And next time I hit a steep climb, I’ll be a little smarter at the top!
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