Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Friday, July 24, 2020
Bike BBQ 2020 Cancelled
This cancellation has been inevitable for a while, but the decision to cancel has been difficult. In light of the very negative trending of Covid-19 locally, we do not believe we can host this event responsibly during the 2020 cycling season. Let’s hope for a better year in 2021. Dave
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Chick-a-Saw Ride 2020
In lieu of the Crusher in the Tushar this year we decided to substitute our beloved Chick-a-Saw ride. Over the course of the day I began a mental list of all the things I liked better about this ride than going down to the Crusher (no offense Burke!). Here's a short list:
- Slept in my own bed
- Woke at 6:50 AM feeling well rested
- Rolled out with friends (and family) going downhill for the first 10 miles or so
- Paced the first climb up Chick Creek Road beautifully
- Temperatures topped out at 75° F on the Chick Creek climb
- Max temp a whopping 75.2° F° on the Sawtelle Climb (55.4° F was chilly on top)
- Mid-ride pit stop wonderfully stocked and attended by the Shirley clan
- Refreshing dip in Moose Creek before riding the "hot tarmac" section (max temp 82.4° F)
- Wonderfully paced climb up the Col 'd Sawtelle
Altogether a great day on the bike. On the Chick Creek loop of the ride we only saw a total of two(!) OHVs until we were back down to the Big Springs Road. From there on we had our fair share of motorized road traffic, but for the most part they were very respectful, several times going so far as to slow/stop as we passed so we weren't eating their dirt on our ascent (thank you random citizen!)
Hope you can join us next year!
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| Almost to the top of the Chick Creek climb! |
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| A preview of climbs to come... |
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| Austin and Dave Top Out on Chick Creek |
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| Moose Creek Cool Down |
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| Getting closer... |
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| Made it: Elevation 9,884' |
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| We're outta here |
Summer Solstice Ride to Ririe Reservoir
We enjoyed perfect conditions for our annual summer solstice ride to the Ririe Reservoir. We had about 20 intrepid riders and were able to keep the group together most of the night, even with a gravel option at Heise. Good times and even better memories - thanks all!
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| Dipping a Toe |
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| Topping off the water reserves |
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| Blue Skies and Long Shadows |
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| One Last Gathering |
Thursday, July 9, 2020
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