Finger bone's mostly mended, so wanted to head out for a test ride. I received a request to show Jones Pass to some ne'er-been-there's the sights, so I couldn't say no. (Sept 8)
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| Typical crappy views |
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| Pettingell Peak |
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| Mandatory posing |
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| Herman Lake |
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| Trent was all smiles |
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| Mark working the RIP |
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| "I don't think bikes are allowed on this trail" |
Jones was pure goodness as always. Finger survived with just a dull pain on the rockiest of sections, so I headed back to Warrior Princess to end the lift-assisted season. I let the Honzo rest for most runs & napped atop a few different FS bikes....damn, I like me some Entourage! (Sept 15, 16, 21)
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| Berthoud Falls |
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| Looking back from Zephyr |
Headed south to rendezvous w/some of the Inflexibles for a tour around Monument. Good, good trail system there. Always a fun ride with that crew. Thanks for the tour, Joe! (Sept 23)
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| Arin wimped out & brought gears |
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| Jaydude on a roll |
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| Keith riding the bus |
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| Our fearless guide, Joe |
Spent some time in CCC doing a lil' exploration, and showing a few trails to folks. (Sept 28; Oct 1, 3)
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| Yellow brick road? |
Mally & I relaxed for a 3-day weekend & headed to Salida. I'd been there a few times, but always a quick trip to do Monarch, then jet back home. When we arrived, we hit up one of the regular must-visits, Los Girasoles for dinner - muy bien!
I also happened to ride 2 new-to-me trails (plus another that could be considered new - only other time on it I had a broked finger & was in excruciating pain atop the rigid KM) Friday was a quickie down Green's Creek - WOW!! (Oct 5)
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| It was chilly & quite windy on the crest |
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| Had some great scenery |
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| Where I'd been |
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| 760' up, lots & lots of down. I think I have a new favorite trail |
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| Oh, joy! |
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| Some gold near the bottom of Green's |
Mally picked me up near the bottom of Greens, then we headed into the big city to see what it had to offer. We lunched at The Fritz, good grub. Then we strolled a few blocks over & I made my 1st visit to Absolute Bikes. That place is very cool, a veritable bike museum up in the rafters. Came back in town later in the evening to fress at Current's - Mally enjoyed her steak & my snapper was delish.
On Saturday Mally, Zeke & I did a little hike up the CO trail. (Oct 6). We checked out the big city & found some sites to pitch our tent next time we come back.
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| Looking towards Monarch Pass, Rt 50 |
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| Lots of sun with very little wind, so we chilled here for a while |
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| Zeke & I got our drank on |
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| Mally almost got blown away by the wind |
We then head up to Mt Princeton hot springs & chilled, or should I say sweat until sunset. Rolled into town to check out Amica's, which was the place to be Saturday night - a bit pricey, but good shit.
Sunday was NASA (Neatly Assimilating Starvation & Agate) day. Felt like Agate had more ups than what it shows on elevation maps. I was worked after that. We then drove up to the top of Starvation (with some minor issues involved), and did some bombing downwards. (Oct 7)
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| Scott on the Crest |
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| Crossing Agate Crik... |
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| ...re-crossing Agate Crik... |
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| ...and again... |
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| Definitely the last crossing |
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| Add a few rocks here & there |
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| Those wagon wheels would have smoothed out those rocks had you just pedaled through'em! |
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| 4-bike trailer hitch over whoops may be unhealthy. Good thing it was a Nomad - no problems! |
Part II begins - Starvation Crik was just pure goodness! I needed a much bigger gear, couldn't keep nearly enough speed with 32x20 on the flatter parts.
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| Firing up their Stravas |
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| We're done already?! |
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| Jeff is pleased |
Future mission's are in the works for more double-shuttles, possibly a triple-shuttle day. To the moon, Alice!
