Nothing Is Free

Nothing is free in this life. Especially not lunch. #followcamfriday snacking on jank with James Weingarten in Grand Junction, Colorado

After last week's episode from the Lunch Loops, it was painfully obvious that a second helping was desperately needed. Sometimes a second lunch is called for. Until the belly is full, satisfaction is not attained. 

This photo perfectly sums up why I ride mountain bikes. The drone has been an amazing tool to show the riding, along with the scenic backdrop, to tie everything together. Amazing perspective. 

Grand Junction built this new section of bike path to keep people off of the road on the way up towards the monument. Good call GJ. This photo shows two very different trails, but it is definitely striking how similar they look. I would say that when planning infrastructure, blending into the surroundings is paramount. Kudos GJ. 

This section of Free Lunch reminds me of Hangover in Sedona. Except, traversing on the opposite side. And more yellow... Pretty similar feel though, riding under the wave of rock. If you ever find yourself out here in the rain, this is an proper place to seek shelter. You won't actually be able to ride if it is raining due to the bentonite in the soil, but at least you will be dry as you carry your bike out of the desert. 

This was James Weingarten's first lap on most of these trails. It is always a pleasure watching someone ride a new section that I am very familiar with already. Watching someone else's brain process trail is basically witnessing art being created right before your very eyes. The canvas of rock provides ample space for expression and inspiration. Watching James ride lines that I had never even noticed always puts a smile on my face. 

Another line that I had never considered before. Why not carve high on the rock and huck to flat, back into the trail. Makes perfect sense to me. Outside of the box is where you want to be. Be like James. Remove yourself from the box.