It’s a special thing to be able to start and end a bike trip from you door step. It’s even better when you can do it during prime wildflower season in Colorado. We went out for a 24 hour overnighter, riding 50 miles on some world class Crested Butte singletrack – including a healthy amount of hike-a-bike. We endured some beautiful sunshine and some ridiculous rain which made for a slow moving second half.
Rolling out of town on Brush Creek Rd.
Ferris road ride to a rough climb on Trail 409
Sun setting on Point Lookout Trail. 2,500 feet of climbing in under 10 miles.
Made it to the top just as the sun went down. Set up camp in a high alpine meadow.
Wildflowers towering up to our elbows
Getting cozy in the Nemo Tango Solo
Trees in the reflection of the morning coffee
Taking in the scenes after breakfast – getting ready to roll
Mule Ears and Queen Anne’s Lace on Double Top Trail
Ascending Reno Road
Entering the Deadman’s climb
Beth brought latex gloves which was a huge savior with all of the rain. Put them right over the gloves. They also helped a lot when it came to clearing clay from the drivetrain and seat stays.
Dirty bikes = happy life – A 24 hour success in the Crested Butte backcountry
6 Comments