As I was climbing a hill for the first time this riding season...I was shouting like a sailor in my head! I was not ready for this ride...totally not in shape, physically or mentally. It takes a lot to be able to climb these mountains and hills of CO...and I have done harder climbs...I just wasn't ready for this ride! I hadn't been on my bike as much as I should have been, but when I came around the corner at the end of the climb it was worth every single cuss word and pedal...it was BEAUTIFUL!!! Carter lake...
As I crossed the bridge with a canyon on one side of me and the lake on the other side...I thought "Damn, I could be in one of those pictures on the front of a cycling magazine." It was that gorgeous!!!
The whole ride had great views including Horsetooth Reservoir, I wasn't able to capture any photos because I was in awe of the views, trying to climb, and then had an amazing downhill that got to 35 mph...so a photo wasn't possible! But, just believe me when I say it was gorgeous!
First metric century...D-O-N-E!!!
...and I'm still smiling!
There is not a bike ride that is complete until you have a post-ride brew!!!
What a gorgeous ride! My hubs keeps telling me I need to get on a bike, and I keep dragging my feet. Maybe, just maybe this has helped push me in the right direction. :)
ReplyDeleteI love cycling!! It's a great workout and a break from running to much!!!
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