Durango-to-Moab Mountain Bike Adventure - DAY ONE 8-6-11

Day One. We are so excited! A true alpine start at 8:15AM (ha ha) anticipating perfect weather. That's exactly what we got. Not a cloud in the sky and warm enough for t-shirts. Took the more challenging alternate route on the Colorado Trail in search of single-track. It was lovely! 20 miles, mostly uphill, over the pass at 12K feet, down and back up again. A near-miss mechanical when Suzanne's derailleur was acting up, but Emma saved the day. Kristin, in charge of first aid, administered advil to a very grateful cyclist. The hills and altitude were challenging, especially getting used to carrying the extra weight.

Little Molas Lake Trailhead.  Start of Adventure at the Colorado Trail/San Juans.

Wildflowers were unbelievable!

Emma riding in alpine.  Goal is to crest over 12K feet.

Close to the other side of the pass.  Emma and Suzanne stop for photo.

Kristin on the downhill. 

We're here!  Emma at first hut.