On a cheerful February 7th, Catherine and I rode the James Canyon Jaunt . It was my
R-12 ride for the month. Above-average conditions for the season made the Lefthand Lark a lure, but they were forecasting snow on the Peak-to-Peak, so it was James Canyon instead.
A glass-smooth lake near Niwot showed off the snowy Front Range (thanks to Catherine for photos!) ...
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... and the Boulder Flatirons beckoned!
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After our stop at the Jamestown Mercantile contrôle for homemade brownies, we headed past Hygiene as contented cows and newborn calves lounged in the shadow of Longs Peak.
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The hint of spring had brought out the Boulder County pelotons, making their jaunt to Carter Lake.
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At the Masonville contrôle, we researched new secret questions for the information checkpoint. There were a lot to choose from!
At Sandy's in Loveland, there were randonneur dining skills to practice and hone. Fortunately they have a good selection of primo burritos.
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The wind shifted to our backs just in time to head back south. Looking forward to the next ride!
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