Two weeks vacation does not make a life: WAFFLES! The ride, July 9th

Saturday, July 9th our friend Ditch led his first ride! He told a hilarious story about waffles a while back, it's been a catch phrase on the forum since. We managed to get him to tell the story again (he didn't know we were recording), so here's the joke:

So.... Seemed rational that his first ride should lead us to waffles! We met up at the Conoco in Morrison.

A quick recap of hand signals to ensure we were all on the same page

The temperature cooled off quickly as soon as we got up through Evergreen! Felt great!

Ditch pulled over to make sure everyone had enough layers... A few grabbed warmer gloves or a sweatshirt!

Hard to beat this

Even though the road is in a bad state of repair and has been for years and years, the views are fantastic heading up to Mt. Evans from Evergreen.

Lots of bicycle traffic. There was a rally going on where the riders top three peaks in one day!!

Here's a rest/medical stop for the rally.

Pulled into the parking lot of the Mt. Evans entrance and welcome center for a break and discussion of a summit attempt

Even though it was July, it was still pretty brisk and windy at the base. Ditch's girlfriend Candy ran up to speak with the ranger at the entry gate for weather conditions. High winds, possible precipitation, 13 degree wind chill. I was thankful the group decided to skip the summit! Plenty more things to see.

The Central City Parkway is a 4 lane, 45mph road, a great chance for individual photos! Take a look at some of the folks we ride with:

Darlene, aka BlondeBikerBabe

Murph (after getting crap from all of us about not wearing gloves AND sunburning the heck out of the back of his hands, he picked up some gloves after he got home)