After work on Tuesday, it was time to rally and load the car up in order to get a post-work ride/therapy session in.
The plan was to head back up to North Fork from the Skyliners parking area and ride to the top and head back down via Farewell. There was a nice crisp feel in the air and it is time to accept that the winds of seasonal change are upon us. The days are shorter, the nights cooler, and the possibilities for getting out after work are reduced.
It was a great ride at around 15 miles but with a nice little elevation gain of around 2,000 ft in a little over 1 1/2 hrs of ride time. I managed to crank my heart rate up during the climb up North Fork and once again took in the all sights and sounds as I grunted my way up. I ran into 2 riders...1 on the way up, and 1 on the way down. The upper elevation trails are riding really well and there are fewer riders up there so it is a win win...it is nice to avoid the craziness that can be the Phil's parking area and trail system.
Elevation Profile:
North Fork climb going up clockwise, and Farewell coming down on the right:
The plan was to head back up to North Fork from the Skyliners parking area and ride to the top and head back down via Farewell. There was a nice crisp feel in the air and it is time to accept that the winds of seasonal change are upon us. The days are shorter, the nights cooler, and the possibilities for getting out after work are reduced.
It was a great ride at around 15 miles but with a nice little elevation gain of around 2,000 ft in a little over 1 1/2 hrs of ride time. I managed to crank my heart rate up during the climb up North Fork and once again took in the all sights and sounds as I grunted my way up. I ran into 2 riders...1 on the way up, and 1 on the way down. The upper elevation trails are riding really well and there are fewer riders up there so it is a win win...it is nice to avoid the craziness that can be the Phil's parking area and trail system.
Elevation Profile:
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