I'm Cold Now

A bit of motivation from myself and James to get out there and start working on that ham storage. #followcamfriday holiday season sleigh rides and cold hands. 

When you see us dressed in down coats and riding bicycles, it can only mean one thing. December in Colorado. This also means that it has not snowed in the high country for a few days and my time is better spent chasing dry trail. As it turns out, dry trail is easy to find when the temperatures are well below freezing. 

I don't seem to drink enough water in the winter. Interestingly enough, I waited till the top of the climb to have my first sip, only to find that my water bottle was frozen solid. No water, all ice. Oh well, I wasn't thirsty anyway. Good thing I have been carrying this dead weight around for a while. Always be training. 

That look I get when Pete has to stay behind. Poor dude. He gets more walks that he can handle, but at 12 years old, his multi-hour bike riding days are behind him. He still gets excited, but I think he is pretty comfortable, curled up in the sun, taking a nap, dreaming of critters. But still, that look...

We think that Bergen Peak is best ridden as an out and back. This makes for a solid 2200' climb and a nice, chunky descent. There was plenty of snow and black ice to keep us honest, but we were pretty lucky to be able to get up this high in December if you ask me. The upper part gets little sun and plenty of snow normally. 

Jame's dog Karl also fires off that gaze of disapproval as we get ready to ride. Riding with dogs is not really a thing in the greater Denver area on public multi-use trails. That makes Karl sad, but I think he understands. He also realizes that the poop fairy doesn't exist, and makes his human pick up his brown presents. Good dog. 

James is Jewish, but that didn't stop him from wearing his Christmas best. When it's below 20 degrees in an arid climate, down coats make a lot of sense. Easy to stash in your pocket for the climb and absolutely mandatory for the descent. Skinny bike people get cold easily. Perhaps I need to work harder on my gluttony next season. If you need me, I'll be searching for pies and ice cream to keep me warm in the coming winter months.