Pikes Peak

A Day On The Bike Path

Buying mountain bike was a decision made after a summer of biking. When the young couple rode almost every weekend, they wanted light weight, easy pedaling and a padded seat for comfort. Those long trails could be a challenge, why not enjoy them more than they did on their heavier bikes?

Not everyone races along like a first place winner. Most riders are content to ride at a leisurely pace. If the weather is pleasant, not over 80 and not under 60, it makes for a perfect way to get in the cardio that a moderate exerciser needs. If the scenery is outstanding, it is like taking a mini-vacation in the middle of the week.

Jeana was just such a person. She rode for exercise, comfort and above all recreation. Her seat was well cushioned (the bike seat that is). She wore sunglasses, had slathered her face and arms with sun block and wore a stylish pair of hot pearl izumi shorts. That is hot in the sense of looking good, not temperature wise.

Riding up a hill is always a surprise to the first-time rider. It doesn’t look hard because the incline is always gradual. But after a certain length of time, her legs had begun to shake and she could feel the calf muscles tensing. She felt sweaty and her hands were slippery. It was a relief to stop under a shade tree to rest.

The water in her bottle was still cool. She knew that by the time they reached the top, she’d be drinking tepid water. Still, it was better than nothing. After a brief, ten-minute rest, they got back on their bikes and continued uphill.

They both agreed that it was smart to buy these mountain bikes and donate their older, heavier ones to Salvation Army. Everytime they thought of it, they wondered why they had waited so long. This uphill ride would have been completely exhausting on the old bikes.

Riding up the hill on these lightweight diamondback bikes was a pleasure. It was still a challenge but not to the point where they wanted to get off and push the bikes alongside them. Green, with matching helmets, they were so attractive too.

Squirrels and birds seem to watch them as they rode on. Finally, they were at the top. Halfway through the journey, they laughed about their hill seeming more like a mountain. The view was really clear today. No clouds were in the sky to bar the view. Sitting under the big shade tree, sipping their warm water they took out some nutrition bars and munched on them as they continued to enjoy the day.

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