Dawn Patrol

Yes, first morning ride of the season. Wake up and head out before work. We met and this is what it looked like pre-ride:

Super blue as the earth turns and the sun gradually lights up the night sky. It is always a little difficult getting up and actually forcing the ride when there is a cool breeze out. This morning was no different. When meeting people, it always puts a little more pressure on to head out, as opposed to heading out alone. As the wind blows, I can convince myself I need some additional sleep or that work is somehow more important. (Really?) Once I’m out riding, there is no question as to the priority, but getting to that point is always the difficulty.

The trail beckons, and oh it is juicy. Rocks. Singletrack, techy goodness.

We ride, with the city in view:

West Wing just has some great views. Ride and sweat a little, look out over the city. Techy, it just needs some taco Tuesday goodness. As the Taco John’s(Nebraska taco joint) jingle went, two tacos 99 cents. Kinda sounds like a plan…

For the Beauty of it.

Rides.  Doesn't matter that we've rode this trail many times previous. This wasn't an epic so to speak, just a local loop, close to sunset.  With good friends. There really is no better way to experience the ride.

Evening hike, East Wing Mtn.

Just a little hike up a local peak, East Wing Mountain.  Evidently, some of the cooler weather of Durango followed us home.  The golden light of sunset comes sooner now, so one needs to hurry to get out and do a hike, before the light runs out.

Hiking makes smiles.

Hey, somebody’s playin’ with my camera!

From the top, looking southwest towards the White Tanks.

Turning around while the sun sets many time yields some pretty fantastic colors as well.

Sun is setting and we’re still at the top, time to hurry.

It’s all done, trail is starting to disappear.

The Horizon

Things won are done; joy's soul lies in the doing
- Shakespeare



Have you ever wondered where your shoes would take you, if you untied them - otherwise known as, the view from my treadmill.

Had to hit the trail early today, forecast was for 113, and while flat road biking my body can keep cool, on steep trails, it's another story.