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This past weekend Migz and I set out for a little point-to-point ride.
We started the ride down a paved path, past the herd of Elk.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1760.jpg">
Shortly, we hit the fireroad and the climbing began. The sky was cloudy
and the forecast was for rain, but so far, just overcast and the perfect temperature
for a good ride. About half way up we gave the steeds a little rest while we looked
at some potential singletrack.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1763.JPG">
More climbing, and then some snowbank trudging until we reached the top, let's get ready for a the decent.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1765.JPG">
We decended for a while and passed a couple of old cabins.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1769.JPG">
After some up and down it was time for lunch. This looked like a good spot
to eat some snacks and a sandwich.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595apan4.JPG">
It was starting to get cold, so it was time to put on the plastic and continue
to head down. Soon we came to a little bridge crossing.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1778.JPG">
Then we hit the another bridge. Migz gave a little class on how to get on,
ride, and get off the log-bridge. Very cool, I'll take it by foot thanks...
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1783.JPG">
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1784.JPG">
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1785.JPG">
Then we rode/hiked to get to this nice high mountain meadow. From here we looked
and looked for a Migz singletrack. After a while it was starting to look bleak, both
in terms of the weather and finding a way off the mountain.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595apan5.JPG">
Then the snow started falling, two hours of riding in the snow lead us to our
final destination. The pics were no longer a priority, getting warm was
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1795.JPG">
Unfortunately, the point-to-point, turned into a BIG loop. Overall it was a great ride
7.5 hours of singlespeeding. I ate continuously for the next 3 days, with a smile
on my face the entire time.
We started the ride down a paved path, past the herd of Elk.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1760.jpg">
Shortly, we hit the fireroad and the climbing began. The sky was cloudy
and the forecast was for rain, but so far, just overcast and the perfect temperature
for a good ride. About half way up we gave the steeds a little rest while we looked
at some potential singletrack.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1763.JPG">
More climbing, and then some snowbank trudging until we reached the top, let's get ready for a the decent.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1765.JPG">
We decended for a while and passed a couple of old cabins.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1769.JPG">
After some up and down it was time for lunch. This looked like a good spot
to eat some snacks and a sandwich.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595apan4.JPG">
It was starting to get cold, so it was time to put on the plastic and continue
to head down. Soon we came to a little bridge crossing.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1778.JPG">
Then we hit the another bridge. Migz gave a little class on how to get on,
ride, and get off the log-bridge. Very cool, I'll take it by foot thanks...
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1783.JPG">
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1784.JPG">
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1785.JPG">
Then we rode/hiked to get to this nice high mountain meadow. From here we looked
and looked for a Migz singletrack. After a while it was starting to look bleak, both
in terms of the weather and finding a way off the mountain.
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595apan5.JPG">
Then the snow started falling, two hours of riding in the snow lead us to our
final destination. The pics were no longer a priority, getting warm was
<img src="https://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/238595HPIM1795.JPG">
Unfortunately, the point-to-point, turned into a BIG loop. Overall it was a great ride
7.5 hours of singlespeeding. I ate continuously for the next 3 days, with a smile
on my face the entire time.