Because of the three day weekend, Jared and I were able to tackle a couple proper rides. Friday – July 4 We chose to ride 70 miles on Friday. Our last experience riding the Clear Creek Trail to the Platte River. We were caught in the rain and thunder and lightning and hail. Twice. The…
Colorado weather. Let’s talk about it. It’s unpredictable, nasty, cruel; one minute you’re thinking this is going to be some of the best weather you’ve experienced: blue skies, perfect temperature like Little Red Riding Hood’s porridge. Then all of a sudden, like the wolf, it’s creeping up behind you and you’re feeding porridge to a…
I woke up at about 5:20am. It was still dark out and I wasn’t ready to get up. When I finally got out of the tent I realized that many had already broken down and started to get on the road. I wan’t about to get into it that quickly. I stood in line for…
Today’s ride made me fall in love with Colorado and cycling all over again. It was the most beautiful scenery I could have ever imagined. There were some hard climbs, and the descents were the most exciting things I’ve ever experienced. In a world today was fun, but it was so much more than that….
We had a late start and we really lucked out. As most Coloradoans know and expect, more than likely, there will be an afternoon thunderstorm come spring and summer. I watched the ominous clouds surround us our entire bike ride, like we were the circus attraction and the clouds were our spectators; waiting to throw…