Temperature rising

Today during my ride out south  section of Dry Creek trails was under cloudless skies, no wind, and in the 80s. First real hot day for a long ride. Yesterday’s ride out Turkey Creek the Garmin software recorded max temp of 100. Last night was so warm I almost kicked off the single layer  down blanket. Haven’t run the heater for about a week. No rain, no campfires allowed in the forest.

Life here continues to be routine: eat, ride, shower, drive to camp spot,eat, sleep.

Friday night Sierra Nevada brewery provided beer and goodies after the Bike and Bean shop ride. I rode standard money route I heard it called. Shades to end, left on Templeton, right drop down Easy Breezy up to end, cross the road and rejoin Shades back to the shop. 8.3 miles in an hour climbing 909′. Back at the after ride party I stayed on a moonshine cocktail. 22 riders started plus many non riders packed the shop. Left after 9 and drove out to desert.

Sat night dining out was on outskirts of VOC. I parked my van near the front door. I sat inside facing the restaurant door. I was just about to leave. The door opens and a 6’7″ fit black guy walks in. He locks eyes while extending his right hand to shake. He introduces himself, Omar, and says he likes what I am doing. He saw my van, read Pisgah stickers. He is from Charlotte. We talked trails. Warrior Creek is near his home and rides it frequently. I rode it 4 years ago. He showed me a video on his phone. I recognized the trail. He said Charlotte has lots of good riding. I added the town to my interest list.

Planning on leaving Sedona a week this coming Sat. N to Flag, then east on I40 to Gallup. I plan driving width of OK. I have been web researching rides.

Today a rider’s wife parked their Sprinter just behind me @ the Cultural Center parking lot while I was out riding. She raced her husband on his bike. We passed on Aerie then I saw him heading towards Girdner. In places the trail is downhill on loose chunky sharp sided red rock. I thought I would catch him. Didn’t see him until back in the parking lot. He did the conversion. Just sweet wood work. My van is functional trade quality. His was so much craftsmanship.

Sam and Jordan from The Hub in Brevard, NC, right outside  Pisgah NF. I spent my first winter @ their just opened store. I would like to share the trails here w/ them.

Thurs after doing my laundry I rode Soldier wash trails. Rode Teacup that goes under coffee pot rock.