Rode the Rage in the Sage course this morning and I didn’t bring the camera because I just wanted to take my time, have fun and get used to the elevation. I was very easy to spot. I was the guy wearing thermals while the rest of the locals were in short sleeve jerseys. What a great trail, huge climbs, great descents and some rocks added for fun. After I returned to the room I grabbed the camera a pedaled around making a little tourist video for later DVDs.
After the ride I got in the truck and drove to an area called Ohio Creek. This is an alternate valley that connects Gunnison and Crested Butte via the Keepler pass. Ohio Creek is filled with large ranches and estates with large mountain ranges on both sides and river in the middle. The valley is the home to thousands of heads of cattle and countless dear mixed in. The first 20 or so miles are paved but the road turns to dirt as it enters the Gunnison National Forest. The pass was still a little wet for the snow run off and the descent into Crested Butte is narrow and step. Once in CB I parked the truck and walked around the town for a couple of hours. The weather was perfect and everyone was sitting out front enjoying the views and light breeze. The town is perfect in every way to include afternoon softball games, outdoor theater and manicured parks for the locals and tourists alike. Almost feels like a movie set.
Pedal Boy
ReplyDeleteKeep those photos comin-OMG they are knock down drag out!
Especially the one before the trail of the river view.so green and all of the flowers
So did you and Rich Boy do the town last night?
Thermal alert....did you have anything on over your thermals?
Well we are off to dinner out and shopping-Someone from the agency is coming in to stay with Grandma and these two ladies are otta here
TTYL....we love you