Durango Death Ride One-Day
Sitting down to type this ride report, I’m tempted to leave it summarized in just one word; tired. But after 225 road miles with over 16,500′ climbing; after five mountain passes and in a time of 18 hours 25 minutes, …
Month: July 2014
Leaving excitement behind; The Death Ride Looms
A couple of weeks ago I was discussing the meaning or significance of the word “excitement.” Example: “I am so excited for tomorrow’s bike ride.” We agreed that it is a word laden with expectation, one that describes feelings based …
Monarch Crest and Fooses Creek Trails aka: Mountain bliss
Last night around 9pm, the man, the legend, Keith Darner, aka CK, asked if I’d like to join him for a ride up to Monarch Pass, along the Monarch Crest Trail then down either Fooses Creek Trail or Greens Creek …
Monarch Crest and Fooses Creek Trails aka: Mountain bliss Read more »
Alpine Loop Adventure
Friday was the Fourth Ride; Saturday I went for a hike; by Sunday it was time to ride again. A group of three, I was joined by the most-amazing Sydney and new friend Michael as we completed a loop I’d not …
Second Riding of the Fourth Ride
Friday, July 4th, was Independence Day here in the good ole US of A. As has been tradition for years and years, the annual Fourth Ride was held, leaving local frame-builder Don McClung’s place just after 4:20 in the morning. …