Take me to the mountains
For that's where I belong.
Just birds and trees
And wind and leaves
And silence as my song.
by Beth Wren
Yesterday's annual Alpine Loop ride was as good as it gets. Utah has experienced a very dry summer, which has an affect on the fall colors. However, the vistas though they might have lacked some of the brilliant reds, were highlighted by an early snow, making the backdrop of snow-capped mountains breathtaking.
With MBA being out of town, BIG MAN was determined to bring home the KOM, As the peloton started to reach the summit, BIG MAN attempted a breakaway, but was quickly passed by the Black Knight. Chasing each other, the two of them stopped short, one to find his heart and the other to take a picture and Prez Hale cheered the rest of the ride for taking home the title.
There's something about riding this route that makes it an annual MUST DO. Is it the rugged American Fork canyon of the Wasatch Range offering stupendous views of Mount Timpanogos and other glacier-carved peaks? Or once reaching the 8,060 foot summit knowing that the next part of the ride is going downhill on a serpentine route through golden yellow quakies? Might it be the stop at Redford's Sundance general store for a hot chocolate, getting everyone in the store to sing Happy Birthday to the Black Knight or maybe a chance of meeting Robert? Whatever the reason, when it's all over they are all saying, "MAN, THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL!"
YIPPY SKIPPY
Checking your equipment before the ride is key
to make sure nothing is going to create a drag
Riding along a beautiful stream
creates early pit stops for geezers
What's a picture without the ponies and a selfie?
Pictures NEVER do justice.... WOW!
Prez, you just won KOM, SMILE!
No comments:
Post a Comment