Fall Classic(s): Autumn Bike Rides in Summit County, Colorado
Shorter days are a symptom of summer becoming winter and it means I hit the magic hour each time I commute. Check it out for yourself on one of these rides. And don’t forget the camera.
As an expert car camper, my cookset has always been a motley mix of scouting-style metal pots, Tokyo Joe’s takeout containers and whatever utensils I robbed from the kitchen drawer (or the closest Wendy’s). Preparing for a two-week bike tour, I knew we’d have to find something more compact.
Measuring isn’t necessary – soups are simply cooking any extra ingredients (or a small amount robbed from the dinner cache) with water and bouillon to taste. They’re also a no-mess method of incorporating fresh meat and vegetables when available. Hydration is a bonus.
This makes a warm, filling meal anytime, but if you’re backpacking or bikepacking, eat first, then boil water for your coffee or tea in the cooking pot – you’ll rinse out the pot and your cup, making for easy clean-up.
Merriam-Webster online defines crapshoot as “something that has an unpredictable outcome”. Planning outdoor adventures in Colorado’s high county over the Memorial Day …
Shorter days are a symptom of summer becoming winter and it means I hit the magic hour each time I commute. Check it out for yourself on one of these rides. And don’t forget the camera.
Why wait for a week or two off work? Go overnight. Living in Colorado makes this bike touring motto especially easy. Some …
Route: Loop on Lower Flume, Middle Flume and Upper Flume Start/End: Flumes trailhead on County Road 450, near the Breckenridge Recycling …
I haven’t been this excited in a long time. Well, let’s qualify that. I haven’t been this excited about a sport in …