I got out today for the first time this season on my mountain bike ... and the trail was much nicer to me than I expected it to be. I did not stay in shape this winter, so it was a surprise when the uphill of the first half of my ride - pretty much par for the course on a Front Range trail - did not kill me. In other words, I was able to make it a fair distance before stopping for a drink of water and to catch my breath.
This trail is not difficult technically, but it is a good time if you're looking for a quick ride after work or an easy ride at the start of the biking season. The latter was me today. I tend to stay away from Doudy Draw/Springbrook trails as they are also popular with hikers, runners and even horses. I was fine with this today, as I wanted to take my time and enjoy being back on my bike again.
For those who care, I ride a Women's Trek Fuel EX8, and I got it last year as a major upgrade from my Giant Rincon, which is a hardtail (only front suspension) and entry-level mountain bike. It treated me well, but my new bike is definitely more fun.
Here are some shots from the trail:
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| The bridge at the start of the trail. Great views of the Flatirons during this ride. |
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| Entering Springbrook Trails |
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| on the way up ... |
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| The trail on the side of the mountain looking back. |
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| Fun wooded area after the climb. |
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| And the whole point of the ride - the view at the top of the Flatirons. |
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| On the way back down. Wow it looks brown ... looking forward to when the green returns! |
I hope that spring is indeed here to stay. It's entirely possible we'll have one more snow, but if by chance we don't, I certainly won't be upset!
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