Ride in the Mountains this Weekend

This Saturday I’m planning to ride with a friend from Twin Lakes over Independence Pass down to Aspen and then up to the end of the road at the lake at Maroon Bells. Then we will ride back to Twin Lakes. The profile above is from what my friends call the Lucas 200. It’s a training ride I’ve done when I’ve been training for long races and I often ride it in reverse the next day. We’re just doing a small part of it but it’s my favorite part of the ride. The descent from the top of Independence Pass to Aspen is a blast! The whole ride has incredible scenery.

I’m hoping I’ll feel alright since I’ve been at Microsoft for a conference this week and I’m flying back tonight and won’t get home until at least 1 in the morning. I haven’t been on bike since last Wednesday although I did the Manitou Incline Thursday morning. Tomorrow night I’m camping with the family and I don’t know how well the girls will sleep. Danielle, my 3 year old, has been asking to go camping so it should be fun for her.

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