Rampart Range SNOW & Dirt Bikes

We found an interesting bit of terrain at Rampart Range near Sedalia, Colorado, as it was full of snow as well as twists, turns, ups, and downs.  There was plenty of snow on the ground and it snowed some more as we rode through the forest over roots, rocks, and tight double track.  There were nearly no other people there most likely due to the weather and the fact that there was a Denver Broncos Football game today.  Normally, it is quite a popular place full of ATV riders blaring music.  Today it was very peaceful and enjoyable.

 

 Amber riding through the forest in the snow.

Amber

Sean coming up the hill after the corner.

Sean on Trail 686

Sean navigating through rocks and snow.

Sean heading up a tight corner towards another tight corner.

Sean loading up the bikes in down jacket.

Moab running around happily in the snow at the trail head.

Bishop and Moab making paw prints in the snow.

We ended the day back in the FJ toasty warm with the heater, hot coffee, hot peppermint tea, chocolate protein shake, and applesauce squeeze tubes for a quick post riding snack.  I think it would be fun to go back, but it is most likely over for this season as a riding destination.  Cheers.

Off Season Antics with KTM Motorcycles

Other than deciding that I'll be continuing to race for SPY goggles/eyewear next season, it's the off season from Downhill Mountain Bike Racing, and time for our brand new KTM MOTORCYCLES!!!!

Sunset in Meeker, CO after a day's riding.

Learning how to ride motorcycles is turning out to be challenging and fun.  I've had to figure out the clutch, the gears, the brakes, the throttle control for mini drops, the cold morning starting of the bike, and the hill start so far.  All of this has been quite exciting, and involved breaking three clutches via crashing as well as a few off trail misadventures by accidental over throttle.  It's been 6 weeks, and we have been on the dirt bikes in hard dirt pack, water, ice, sand, and snow. 

Camping out in the FJ in Fairplay, CO.

Fun trails that included single track.

water to cross

Late season, still no snow!

Waking up to blue skies in pajama pants out by Meeker

Starting the day with coffee and cereal

Everyone is enjoying these outdoor adventures, including Bishop and Moab.

Sean warming up at Wagon Wheel Trail System

Sean getting on some trails in the forest in Meeker, CO

 Sean navigating mud, roots, and a slight downhill incline

Amber crossing a river in Meeker, CO

Sean on  a little break at the top of a hill in Meeker, CO

We found some decent food at this market in the deli section.

Sean loading up the bikes on the trailer at the end of the day near Rollinsville, CO.