Eff me getting up at 5 to go work a horse show bites, should have gone there last night
Coffee me nao
Coffee me nao
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Ima go ride my bike then put new pads and rotors on the F-150
Bork, indeed. OT because $$$$$, earning it already.
Took girls to waterworld on Thursday, bishops castle on Friday. Golf Cart Car preformed both trips admirably. Bishops Castle was interesting, in a "what would happen if Cliven Bundy decided to build Snow Whites castle" sort of way.
Knocking back a coffee, green chile and eggs and avocado this morning in preparation for a (hopefully) big ride.
MacDonald Pass CDT > Switchback ridge > Moose Ridge > Colorado Mountain Trail > Black Hall Meadows Trail > Grizzly Gulch > Mount Helena Ridge > Show-Me-The-Horse > some combo of town trails > Blackfoot River Brewing is the planned route.
Basically starting here and ending up in Helena.
MacDonald Pass CDT > Switchback ridge > Moose Ridge > Colorado Mountain Trail > Black Hall Meadows Trail > Grizzly Gulch > Mount Helena Ridge > Show-Me-The-Horse > some combo of town trails > Blackfoot River Brewing is the planned route.
Basically starting here and ending up in Helena.
I'll be riding there in two weeks, please give details on what you find, (and what is suitable for wifey and kiddo)
Fingers, rings, doin' mah thang.
“Happy lovin’ couples, make it look so easy...”
I did 62 miles on the tri bike (19.2 mph) followed by a three mile brick run this morning. It was warm and humid and I was a dripping wet mess by the end. At least my various right leg ailments stayed in check.
House across the street from me got bulldozed and replaced by a $2,000,000 mcmansion. A surprising number of people have showed up for the open house. Don't think my new neighbors are going to be drinking buddies.
That looks like a good timeTrails got a lil zesty....
Oh yeah.....full concentration required on the hardest parts (not pictured).
Omg you guys. I’m so tired. I marched right past dumb, and sprinted straight to stupid in that one. Full ride report to come, eventually.
https://strava.app.link/8hjgI4KwRY
https://strava.app.link/8hjgI4KwRY
Unlike Bono, I have found what I was looking for... a super raw, long, difficult backcountry adventure ride.
None of it.
I thought Grizzly Gulch/Show me The Horse etc was intermediate?
Yes, your wife/kid would do fine on SMTH along with any of the Ridge proper downhills and if you don't do the weekend shuttle, you can self-shuttle the road back to your car...
Just don't start where Full Trucker did (i.e. cra-cra long with tons of extra climbing...)
ETA: if your wife/kid aren't into beer (#just saying) this is my favorite restaurant of late in HLN and next to brewpub
(and pdf menu attached)
ETA2: great now I'm hungry for middle eastern food
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That menu is right in our wheelhouse. It's on the 'to Do' list!
I was about to edit my post to basically say what @Montana rider said... the Helena Ridge and Mother-Fucker-Gonna-See-a-Horse stuff probably goes. Not super rocky or technical, really pretty, good flow, decent dirt, 8/10 would bang again. My lady did a bunch of riding around Ascension Mountain (?) and LOVED it. She’s what I would call an “inexperienced intermediate” rider.
I'm sore. I'm tired. New bike wants to go fast, the 36 being hard to tune/crappy(?) held it back. Before my grip became an issue and I let it go, holy shit the fast. Rear brake made me work harder than the front and my grip reflected it.
Michelin Wild Enduro tires... I have no positive comments. DHR/F and Shimano shifter mount brackets to be ordered tonight. I need tires and my Saints. The fork might go to Push or I might just get a Lyric.
Ready to sleep and have the kids all day tomorrow.
Michelin Wild Enduro tires... I have no positive comments. DHR/F and Shimano shifter mount brackets to be ordered tonight. I need tires and my Saints. The fork might go to Push or I might just get a Lyric.
Ready to sleep and have the kids all day tomorrow.
Rode with @Fool, @6thElement , @stoney , and another bloke from Fort Collins. High Country is open for business!
That's a smart woman you got there.
Pretty sure that you can buy a lot of house in helena if you are selling in Denver.
Then you can be 'those people'.
Then you can be 'those people'.
That family was wondering how heavy the Al vs C bikes were and pushed it up like 150ft. It was awesome.
That was a good time. Mrs 6thElement loved the day.
@stoney I think you'll need one of these to connect your I-Spec B Saints to what I think is likely an I-Spec 2 shifter.
Problem Solvers ReMatch 1.2 Lever Adaptors
Problem Solvers ReMatch 1.2 Lever Adaptors :: Shimano I-Spec A/B Brakes/Shimano I-Spec II Shifters :: From $18.00 :: Disc Brake Lever Parts
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Dog shaped object just upset a skunk outside. It sprayed, didn't get the dog, but the house now stinks...
My homie Joe just finished 525.1 miles of the Colorado Trail Race in 6 days, 17 hours, and 31 minutes.
Proud AF of him, but hard pass.
Proud AF of him, but hard pass.
Flip-side: I love RS approach to fork damping. Can't stand their shock though.
What are your settings at? That's probably a good starting point for me.
You really wanna take fork settings advice from a fella who’s been wearing the same shirt for 9 straight days?
