April 27th weekend rides

[eofelis]

I haven't done many long rides lately. Mostly commuting to work (5 miles) and riding around town.

Finally got out to do a proper road ride today. We rode the Rim Rock Drive of Colorado National Monument. A crown jewel ride here. Many ride it regularly. Google it! (look at images)

We rode with some friends who brought their tandem bike. The gal wanted to try my Specialized Ruby bike and suggested I try riding on the back of the tandem. I'm a tandem newbie and the tandem captain was good to ride with. She enjoyed my go-fast bike (we ride the same size bike) and it was fun on the tandem for a little while. My bf and I aren't likely to get a tandem.

About halfway over we met up with some other friends who came up the other side. They turned around and rode the rest of the way with us. There were lots and lots of riders up there today.

Anyway, it was a beautiful day. No wind, 70-80F. We rode about 45 miles.

Here is a picture. I'm the one on the left with my road bike.