Three caballeros headed out early in the morning for a ride that would entail many different elements. This ride had everything you would expect--crashes, bonks, vistas, broken parts, etc. Wicked was the keyword for this ride, wicked in terms of climbing, descending, exertion, and exhilaration. This was a perfect ride to get ready to head up to the high-country. Above treeline riding will soon be here.
The caballeros started off meandering up the road.
Even when your riding the road, you're susceptible to mishaps.
After a quick change of a tube, it was time to conquer the wicked climb.
Even when climbing mishaps occur. If you can keep a smile on you face, even while bleeding, it's all good.
Mountain Meadow Madness
By the pricking of my hide, something wicked this way rides.
And the climbing continues. At this point we've been climbing for over 2 hours and we aren't close to destination. But isn't the destination really the journey?
Then the climb gets really wicked...
Finally, the journey and destination collide...
Time for some descending....
Unfortunately, one of the caballeros was struck down by leg cramps. We had to wait it out until the rider down was ready to ride. After a small delay everyone was back in the saddle and ready to go.
There were a few technical section to maneuver through.
A couple of panoramas from the trip
The profile
A little map
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