Winter Training

In trying to get ready for the Colorado Trail Race later this year I have been putting in some 'dirty' miles over the last few months. It's hard to find the time with two little ones and a full time job, but I get out when I can and a couple of the rides (South Platte Deckers Loop & Buff Creek) were downright killers. Heavy snow pack in Buff creek made for mile after mile of carrying my bike (stupid route planning on my part!) and stiff headwinds on the steep climb out of Deckers was pure hell. But at the end of hard days like those you only feel stronger and more confident in your fitness. Good thing for a hot tub though, because there is no better way to shake a winter ride chill than that! Some pics of the endeavors so far...

35 Miler out in South Park, this shot on Elkhorn Road

30 Mile Miller Gulch, Sandy Wash, Buff Creek Road Loop - bad idea!

 

40 Mile South Platte Deckers Loop