Snowbird Hill Climb - Ultra Widowmaker

Saturday some of the HARD CORE PCRs took on the ULTIMATE test and rode the 34th Annual Snowbird Hill Climb. They started in Sandy and ending at Snowbird. The road challenge was a 10-mile ride with 3,500 vertical feet of elevation change. 25 additional riders looking for an extra challenge, immediately after crossing the finish line, charged another 4 miles and 3,000 vertical feet up to Hidden Peak as part of the Ultra Widowmaker!

Personally, I was exhausted just interviewing, filming, coaching and cheering them to the top. (Big Chad, sorry about the forgotten Cytomax... :'(   Please give the coach another chance....)

 EXPERIENCE vs. YOUTH???

.... and you thought the road was steep

 The 3 Amigos

 "Who are all these little guys?"

 My favorite women

 MY FAVORITE WOMAN!

 "I'm sure glad I don't have to ride down too....... "

 "I'm on TOP OF THE WORLD"

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Peoa 102

Yesterday's ride, once again proved the following:

• Riding in the mountains is the BEST!
• Don't mess with the Black Knight
• Hale, when properly fueled, is a Tow Truck (or was it motivation to get home and mow the lawn?)
• Watch out for Wood and his BREAK AWAYS to stage finishes he makes up... :-)
• Assign Dr. J the TATS to truly be INSPIRED
• Don't ride in Southern Utah when it's 114 degrees (Mike, we hope you made it home)
• Last, but not Least, DON'T let Hale or Briggs take videos, they are challenged (The DUNK was cut short, what's that all about???)

 Keep your eyes opened at ALL times.....

Kim didn't get the memo that it was RED day...

Let's Climb Some Mountains

It's time to see what kind of shape you're in or NOT?? This morning's ride was one that would test any ones endurance. Little Mtn, Big Mtn, East Canyon Reservoir, down to Morgan and BACK! WOW... The weather was beautiful, the company was entertaining, and for one NEW Parleys Canyon Rider, the 5 minute rule created a LITTLE MORE WORK to catch up to the Peloton.... :-)

 Small things, create LARGE results

 Early riders had much BIGGER tires

 KING OF THE MOUNTAIN is.....

.... trying to KILL ME!

WY 100

Today, we again went to the mountains to get away from the HEAT and TRAFFIC. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL RIDE! Started at 58 degrees and as you will see, a lot of competition, interviews, advice and FUN!

 "What a GREAT BIKE BOY!"

 Mary and her Boys........ :-)

Always stop and notice the cool monuments

July 24th - Annual Ride to the Mountains

Today was a ride we ALL look forward to, the ANNUAL July 24th Ride to the Mountains. This year, we once again did the Wastach Crest Trail, an EPIC ride. As you will see, the ride is never complete without a little DIRT, BLOOD, FLAT TIRE, and this year, a little BOTOX INJECTION...

Tara, THANKS for your shuttle services.... NO RIDING WHEN  YOU'RE PREGO... Jan, 2013.. :-)

 LOVE ON THE MOUNTAIN TOPS!

 LOVE MY BOYS

 WOW... WHAT  A SITE!

 WE CAME, WE CONQUERED

Hey you roadies, EAT YOUR HEARTS OUT..

The PCRs Go Young and To The Mtns

When your youngest son calls and says, "Dad, you want to go ride the Mormon Trail with us?", it's hard to say no. However, riding with youth reminds you, YOU'RE NOT GETTING ANY YOUNGER.... SLOW DOWN!!

 

 WE MADE IT!

 Post Dunk  - - Looking Good...

 

 

... minutes later, the effects of the dunk set in.....

Peo, Chevron, Chevron, Weber Canyon!

This morning's ride is one of my favorites and we couldn't have asked for nicer day. The PCRs had a new rider join us for the first time and hope he will see fit to bring his BETTER HALF next time. (Linda, WHERE WERE YOU?)

We saw a beautiful sunrise, deer, elk, fast pace and were treated with bottled water by our #1 fan, (Shawn, you're the BEST)

 This is why we get up early

 Always stop to read a little Utah history

 LET'S ROCK N ROLL

 1st Summit

You never know what you're going to see

 2nd Summit