Me First!
by Mitchell Sprinsky on Dec.22, 2013, under Colorado, Ride Reports
I’m being selfish today. Why shouldn’t I be first? I watched eagerly last night as light flakes drifted down. I planned it all. A dusting just enough to create a virgin run. I think this is what skiers pray for. Pretty ironic that I wanted it all for myself on a bike.
Eskimo Pie
by Mitchell Sprinsky on Dec.21, 2013, under Colorado, Ride Reports
Did you know I would find that kind of morning? A frosty breath mixed with just the right amount of overnight moisture that glazes the grasses like butter glazes a carrot. Sure, it was cold. But it’s a dry cold.
No bragging!
by Mitchell Sprinsky on Nov.16, 2013, under Colorado, Ride Reports
A simple day starting with a perfect morning.
What did we learn? (A Utah experience)
by Mitchell Sprinsky on Sep.25, 2013, under Colorado, Ride Reports
My recent mountain bike vacation to Hurricane, Utah provided some incredible experiences. Yes, I have been there before, but this time it was different. It was a lesson of sorts. The main take-away as we heard one evening was that “life is one big sh!t show, but a damn good sh!t show”.
This was a gathering of friends from all over and some who never knew each other before the first day. But, you know what? Within thirty seconds, you know these are good people. I met some of them years ago just tooling around on the Internet, before the Web became the go to place. I was just looking for people who shared the same passion that had gripped me. There was a small community of mountain bikers then, eager to share how much they enjoyed riding on dirt. Awesome friends who still share the same passion. I introduced one of my local friends this year and here is what we learned.
We learned that 8.5 hours to a ride destination is a long drive until you get there. Then it doesn’t seem half bad.
We learned that Yelp is pretty damn accurate when it comes to fooderies. You shouldn’t give the benefit of the doubt.
We learned that getting a group of eight to the trailhead before 11:00 AM is nearly impossible.
KISS
by Mitchell Sprinsky on Aug.10, 2013, under Colorado, Ride Reports
Keep It Single Speed
That’s been my mantra for the past month or so. I guess when my OCD takes over, it’s all or nothing. I have really enjoyed the SS on the last few rides. So much I’m thinking the next bike will be single speed. A special single speed.
Today I decided to do a longer ride in Buffalo Creek. Sure, not much climbing, but plenty of grind. It was a spctacular morning as well. Temps were in the 70’s as I hit the trailhead. Kind of amazing for a Summer day in Colorado.
