So had planned on doing the Don ride in Salida for the fourth, but kind of flaked on it. This has become a common theme when I plan rides. I prefer flying a little more spontaneously. So I got a posse gathered up to meet at 4:30 on the morning of the 4th for a sweet front range ride. The plan was to get out and back before noon and avoid the crowded trails. Arrived at the trailhead and everyone bailed except Lubes. Riding from Green Mtn at 4:50 up to the top where we caught a sweet sunrise!
Did a loop on GM then up Zorro and across the hogack and over to the red rocks trail. Then down to Morrison for the awesome climb up Mt. Falcon. Finally cleaned that bitch!!! Got to the top and just kind of enjoyed the view. Did a loop around Falcon then over the hill to Lair of the Bear. Hit the pavement and climbed up Grapevine to the top of lookout mountain. From here it was down apex over to Dakota Ridge, down Zorro and around Green Mountain to the car. Left at 4:50 and got back at 11:50 with approximately 55 miles and a few feet of climbing! All in all it was a sweet day on the bicycle!
Got back to the house and had a killer nap, then over to Mark's for a sweet cookout and fireworks display. It was a good day.
Lubes tire grew a big ole booby. Luckily it made it through the ride.
Here's my new car! Not really, but maybe next summer I'll pick something up similar to this, as it is pretty badass!
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