We managed to get him a TBP ticket, so now have to get him in condition to do it.
We did the ride around Horsetooth Res and the climb up Big Thompson Canyon
to Drake. A challenging 64miles w/3.6K' of climbing.
The views from the ride, are not only from the road....they
were taken while on the road. I wanted to give you a feel for
actually being on the road.
I managed to stay on the road
and didn't get smacked by a car. BONUS!
The ride winds around and through the ridges of the Hog Back.
The reservoir is built behind ridges of the Hog Back.
It begins w/the easy climb up Buckhorn Ck. to Masonville.
At Masonville, the road begins a serious climb up Redstone Ck.
Almost to the head of the valley.
After a short climb out of Inlet Bay, we are on the res.
There are two short but intense climbs to get to the north end.
It's short, but it does get your attention.
We stopped for a break at the high point, halfway to the north end.
After really fast descent off the Hog Back there are a series of short climbs to
get out of the ridges and to the west side of Ft. Collins.
It is a beautiful area w/beautiful country homes.
What a fun day. Wish you could have been there.
