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First Dirt in My New Home
[Inline: http://tinyurl.com/g4gcy]
First things first, no laughing. I only did 7.14 miles today which was a big enough disappointment for me. Now the excuses... 1. First time on this trail and no one with me. 2. No lungs. Legs were fine but the lungs couldn't take it. 3. Damn water bars on the climbs. Now the good stuff. Having wanted to ride on Saturday, the real estate agent kept me busy the entire day so Sunday was going to be the ride day. I had checked the Internet for people or groups riding in the area (I hate riding unknown trails alone), but they were all heading to Summit county. I thought this would be a bit too much at this point, so I opted for what I thought was an "easy" trail. Since Golden is where I am looking for permanent residency, I thought I would ride one of the local trails - White Ranch. It was considerably smaller than Golden Gate State Park and by the looks of the trail map, everything looped around. In other words, no getting lost. I guess my first mistake was not knowing where to park. I opted for the top of the mountain lot, but it looks like most people to the fire road climb up Belcher. Oh well, save it for next time. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3791.jpg the views from the parking lot instantly reminded me of why landing a job in Colorado was so special. This ain't New Jersey! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3792.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3793.jpg A quick look at the trail map and I choose Rawhide to meet up with Longhorn. So far so good as it is mostly down hill. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3794.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3795.jpg A Doe and her baby were running along side me for a good 300 yards. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3799.jpg Although the first thing I figured was that an "easy" trail in this area is an intermediate trail in New Jersey. Rolling the rocks and water bars on the way down was not a problem. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3801.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3802.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3803.jpg At the fork of Longhorn and Shorthorn, I chose Shorthorn. Again some down and then a rocky up which I couldn't figure out the line. Although now looking at the photo I can see it. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3804.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3805.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3810.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3811.jpg I continue on Shorthorn until just before Belcher and take in the moment. The trail was empty (saw about four riders and two hikers). http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3812.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3813.jpg Then the climb begins and never seems to end. Starting with Belcher. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3815.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3820.jpg Then to Mustang which was a pain in the ass! What happened to using switch backs instead of stinking water bars? I was doing great and then all my owies (and there were a few) were do to falling trying to climb the stupid water bars! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3821.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3822.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3823.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3824.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3825.jpg Now I make a mental note to myself... This would be a blast going down! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3827.jpg This little guy landed right at my feet after one of my water bar incidents. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3829.jpg Then I come to the longest boardwalk trail sanitization I have ever seen. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3830.jpg I then tie back into Belcher and then a beautiful meadow singletrack ride on Sawmill back to the car. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3831.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3832.jpg My legs kept saying go, go, go, but my lungs had given up. Another week and I should be more acclimated. Here's the GPS stuff: http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/wrjpg.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/wrpr.jpg http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/wrsat.jpg -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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First Dirt in My New Home
"Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message ... [Inline: http://tinyurl.com/g4gcy] Nice RR. Lungs will come with time. Did you actually go down (or up) this w/o walking? http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3810.jpg It's about time you showed a ride profile with some real elevation..... :-) http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/wrpr.jpg Gary |
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GeeDubb wrote:
"Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message ... [Inline: http://tinyurl.com/g4gcy] Nice RR. Lungs will come with time. Did you actually go down (or up) this w/o walking? http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3810.jpg That was an up. I tried, but didn't get too far. Now I see I should have stayed left, but it wasn't clear in person. It's about time you showed a ride profile with some real elevation..... :-) http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/wrpr.jpg LOL! I have a feeling they'll all be like that from now on. I have to get the cog on the SS replaced. I saw one rider on the SS. I don't think 17/34 is going to work for me in Colorado. -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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Ride-A-Lot wrote: My legs kept saying go, go, go, but my lungs had given up. Another week and I should be more acclimated. mmmmmmm, more like a YEAR. |
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Ride-A-Lot wrote:
[Inline: http://tinyurl.com/g4gcy] First things first, no laughing. I only did 7.14 miles today which was a big enough disappointment for me. Now the excuses... 1. First time on this trail and no one with me. 2. No lungs. Legs were fine but the lungs couldn't take it. 3. Damn water bars on the climbs. White Ranch is a Denver standard fer sure. Definitely start at the bottom. The climb is a good (ahem) warm up. :-) Had to laugh (and wince) at the picture of your bike standing in the rocks. I sliced my shin to the bone on one of those (bone headed maneuver, no pun intended). Where was the sanitized section? That's nuts! Shawn |
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On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 22:09:26 -0400, Ride-A-Lot wrote:
http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3791.jpg That is one shiny bike. Get some scratches on that thang! http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3822.jpg Don't feel bad, I've had to stop & barf over teh fence too. gab |
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Shawn wrote:
Ride-A-Lot wrote: [Inline: http://tinyurl.com/g4gcy] First things first, no laughing. I only did 7.14 miles today which was a big enough disappointment for me. Now the excuses... 1. First time on this trail and no one with me. 2. No lungs. Legs were fine but the lungs couldn't take it. 3. Damn water bars on the climbs. White Ranch is a Denver standard fer sure. Definitely start at the bottom. The climb is a good (ahem) warm up. :-) Had to laugh (and wince) at the picture of your bike standing in the rocks. I sliced my shin to the bone on one of those (bone headed maneuver, no pun intended). Going down or up? I banged my elbow pretty hard (same one I hit nearly once a month) going up a water bar on Mustang, falling, and smacking it on a pointy rock (the only one in the vicinity of the water bar). I keep saying, I am not going to wear pads, but if this keeps up I may have to change that. Where was the sanitized section? That's nuts! It's on Mustang. There must be at least a 1/2 mile of it and they are not finished. Shawn -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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gabrielle wrote:
On Sun, 25 Jun 2006 22:09:26 -0400, Ride-A-Lot wrote: http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3791.jpg That is one shiny bike. Get some scratches on that thang! You have to look at a closer pic. It's scratched up pretty good. I clean my bikes after each ride and polish them up with Pledge (yeah, I have a little OCD when it comes to my bikes). I figure if I pay more for a bike then rent for a year, I's always going to look like a Mercedes. http://www.schnauzers.ws/images/062506/IMG_3822.jpg Don't feel bad, I've had to stop & barf over teh fence too. gab -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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CowPunk wrote:
Ride-A-Lot wrote: My legs kept saying go, go, go, but my lungs had given up. Another week and I should be more acclimated. mmmmmmm, more like a YEAR. I don't know about a year, but certainly more than a week. I've lived in Colorado a long time, and it always seems to take folks 3-6 months no matter what condition they come out in. I think physiological changes are happening in there. -- Craig Brossman, Durango Colorado Owner/Operator of the Pekingnese Ranch. |
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Ride-A-Lot wrote:
Shawn wrote: Ride-A-Lot wrote: [Inline: http://tinyurl.com/g4gcy] First things first, no laughing. I only did 7.14 miles today which was a big enough disappointment for me. Now the excuses... 1. First time on this trail and no one with me. 2. No lungs. Legs were fine but the lungs couldn't take it. 3. Damn water bars on the climbs. White Ranch is a Denver standard fer sure. Definitely start at the bottom. The climb is a good (ahem) warm up. :-) Had to laugh (and wince) at the picture of your bike standing in the rocks. I sliced my shin to the bone on one of those (bone headed maneuver, no pun intended). Going down or up? I banged my elbow pretty hard (same one I hit nearly once a month) going up a water bar on Mustang, falling, and smacking it on a pointy rock (the only one in the vicinity of the water bar). I keep saying, I am not going to wear pads, but if this keeps up I may have to change that. Who needs pads if ya got enough scar tissue ;-) As I recall, I was moving toward the camera. There had been a shower so it was a little slick. I was trying to wheely over a rock, and went to far coming off the back of the bike. As I was trying to save the bike I slipped on a rock and got cut. Bonehead maneuver. Shawn |
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