I rode up a mountain today!!

[arcticsp2003]

OK, so I only rode from the trail head at 7500' to the peak at 9500' (about 5 miles of trail). It was still a pretty good workout though. It was a blast and I saw some nice scenery.

It is primarily a hiking trail, so it is pretty aggressive (i.e. rocks), but I made it up to about 9300' before the rocks got too big. I then carried the bike the remaining 200' of elevation (about 1/4 mile of rocks). I'm feeling great and this shows what exercise can do, I wouldn't have thought of this 2 months ago. I was impressed with how well I handled the continuous, let alone the thinner air at 9000+ feet.

A few teasers... link below for full album...





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[IrishIrish]

Congratulations! Not only a great accomplishment, but beautiful scenery too!

[liv]

That is wonderful.
I went for a bikeride too I wish the scenery had been something like that. Lucky you.

[imagood1]

If I had that scenery I'd be out all the time....unfortunately I would have to travel 20 - 25 miles to find anything other than homes and heavy traffic....that's why I ride in the house in front of the TV - not as spectatular but I know I'm much safer.

[Liebling]

I like what you said about not being able to do this 2 months ago.

YOU ARE AWESOME NOW, and will become even more so in the future. Life is so much sweeter when we can MOVE anyway we wish!
Liebling.

[Sd1136]

beautiful scenery and a great goal made, cant beat that