Colorado
Tow Behind
by Mitchell Sprinsky on May.06, 2012, under Colorado, Ride Reports
Write a song about your passion.
Where does it begin?
On a road, on a trail,
On a bike, with a spin.
A Few Words
by Mitchell Sprinsky on Apr.29, 2012, under Colorado, Ride Reports
I was reading a thread in the Passion forum a few weeks back, about how life changes and few things remain consistent. I am paraphrasing, but I was intrigued with the author’s view of friendship and how it had changed over the years he was riding. Relocating to various parts of the country, meeting new people, losing touch with other people, growing older, developing differences among those you knew. I couldn’t help but realize how true this all was and that the one consistency that existed, was going on a ride. Faces and names had changed, but the passion for putting a wheel on the dirt was still there.
I think back on my years of mountain biking, from it’s humble beginnings on the flat trails of Southern New Jersey, to riding a singlespeed in the mountains of Colorado. Dirt. Plain and simple. The one thing that brings the locations together.
One Gear Evening
by Mitchell Sprinsky on Apr.23, 2012, under Colorado, Ride Reports
Another fine evening of Rocky Mountain riding provided for by a hot sunny afternoon. It was almost balmy out there tonight, even with the lack of moisture. I was driven. Ok, I was determined to put in some patrol hours and mingle with the outdoor folk. Most mountain bikers would consider a hiker filled open space park as torture. I consider it an opportunity. An opportunity to share my love of the outdoors and the trails. A successful night like this goes a long way.
Another Spring Day
by Mitchell Sprinsky on Mar.25, 2012, under Colorado
A picture perfect Colorado Spring day. The sky was blue, temperature warm, trails dry, people friendly, and the wild turkey’s were all over the place.
The parking lot was crammed. People were already parking along the access road, but we found our spots and headed out. Today’s crew included Bob, Tim, and Stephanie. I was dialing in the Eriksen for the upcoming Moab trip, Tim and Stephanie were rocking out their singlespeeds, and poor Bob was suffering the babyheads on the fully rigid. Ouch!
Roughing It, Schnauzer Style – Season II
by Mitchell Sprinsky on Mar.18, 2012, under Colorado, Ride Reports
I was eager to start season two of roughing it. I spent an entire week de-winterizing the camper and anxiously awaiting Friday afternoon. Of course, I was over prepared as always.
You have to understand how my mind works. I am a little crazy. All I could think about was finding a place to park the camper and my truck. Being able to turn around was a premium. SCORE! My early arrival netted the supreme RV/Camper dispersed site in Buffalo Creek.
