It is riding season! Got the schedule lined up: Monday’s and Friday’s are trail days with the girls, Wednesday is for road biking, leaving the rest of the time open for whatever comes up.

This last Monday I took a mid-morning spin with my friend Holly – a fun cross country jaunt on the North Shore. Climbing up fire road, we followed a meandering line of bear prints in the dry dust. As we turned onto single track we made sure to yell, “Hey Bear, here we come!” The promise of a spectacular spring bloom was everywhere: Tiny stands of Paintbrush lined the trail as mountain Lupines sat closer to creek beds. A few water crossings added a bit of adventure to our Monday morning and a chance to get down and dirty. I wore the mud spit from my tires like a badge of honor at our post-ride coffee at Amangelo’s. Not too mention sharing a laugh or two is much more fun when you’re rolling through the woods.

The riding is spectacular right now – cool breezes and warm mountain air balance each other out for perfect temps. I love spring riding! The best part about this time of year - if you want to see anyone else on the trail, I definitely recommend bringing a friend along.

Earning my turns!
Glade Girl