Explore Colorado

Photo: yeticycles.com

There's a place not far away where the soul goes for thrills, where the mind and body are taken from the noise of life that surrounds us everyday.  Way above 5000 feet from the nearest ocean you will find a soothing breeze delicately seasoned with the scent of pine and loose clay.  A compassionate sun interrupted by tall quaking aspen and lodge pole pine trees.  A destination waiting to be discovered and the only way to get there is on two wheels.

Riding a mountain bike is one of those rare things in life that permits us to revisit our adolescence.  It requires strength and endurance, a keen sense of sight and feel and of course you must be comfortable in dirt - all the things you cling to when your young.  I find it impossible to grow up when I'm rolling down tight singletrack, kicking up dirt with those fat nobbied tires, maneuvering through obstacles, staring downhill past my next turn while taking in the beautiful landscape.

Colorado is best known for its winter sports but some of us know that our hidden little secret can be found only after the snow has melted away.  My favorite times to ride are Spring and Fall but Summer of course is the peak riding season with plenty of mountain bike events scheduled throughout the season.

All summer I will be traveling to some of Colorado's hotspots and highlighting some of the events near and around Boulder County.  During select weekends I will be traveling outside of Boulder County to places like Breckenridge, Fruita, Crested Butte and Winter Park to try some local favorites.  It'll be a busy summer I hope so if you're planning to pay us a visit, check back often for more tales and trails from Dirt Life.  I'll also post some information on some of our local bike shops to help you gear up for your trip.

Dirt, my friends is the true fountain of youth.  Click on www.yeticycles.com/#/video/peak-season and enjoy this incredible video brought to you by the fine people at Yeti Cycles of beautiful Golden Colorado.

Ride, smile and have a blast!

Alan