Riding the Ribbon Trail in Fruita, CO from Ben Crook-Hanna on Vimeo.
Just when you thought we were in Durango we switched it up and now were hanging low in Idaho. So we arrived in Durango on Wednesday afternoon to what looked like was gonna be some fairly promising riding conditions but that just wasn’t going to be the case. Once we arrive in town we visited some bike shops talked to some locals and figured out where we were gonna ride, just as we were on our way to the campsite the clouds above us began to leak and did they ever spring a large leak. We hunkered down for the night hoping it was just a passing thunderstorm but awoke the next morning to realize it was sticking around. We quickly found internet to check the forecast and long behold rain straight up till Monday. We quickly brainstormed and came up with 2 options. Number 1: wait out the storm in hopes it would subside. Number 2: head for greener pastures. After a few quick head nods I programmed Sun Valley, Idaho into Tom Tom and off we were. After traveling some 6 thousand km in the last 2 weeks, the thought of driving 1200 yesterday didn’t faze us in the least.
We arrived late last night and set up camp just off one of the roads in what we thought was a suitable location. For the most part it was besides It was located next to a skeet shooting range. Thankfully we were out of there in time before any of the shooting got underway as it might have scared us silly. Not to mention the large animal that hassled us last night. Majority of my time before I fell asleep was asking the boys if they heard that sound. They must be a little hard of hearing because I swear that beast was just outside our tent. Either way I was ready for him and if he would have poked his nose anywhere near my zone looking for food, he would have found himself dinning on a knuckle sandwich compliments of chef Steve haha. After what might have been the coldest night, their for resulting in the worst sleep of our lives(Second worst for Ben) we awoke in search of fisher creek trail. After talking to a few places and picking up some maps we were on our way to finally ride after 2 days off.
The 1200k drive, the freezing cold sleep, and the missed riding in Durango was all silenced after we rode fisher creek trail today. The ride consisted of a 8 mile climb that was gradual but with a little sting since we are wrestling with some altitude. If you haven’t already realized anything worth wile in life takes a lot of work. The downhill we encountered was worth the climb. It’s hard to even talk about it because I don’t quite know what words to use to give it the justice it deserves. I think the easiest way for you to know is by the video we are in the process of making. If you were already somewhat jealous about the trip, well this ones going to hurt. For now though we will leave you with a video Benny finished editing yesterday on the drive, from riding we did back in Fruita from a trail called the ribbon. We hope you enjoy.
cool beans
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