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Published: July 21st 2010
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At the top - beginning our ride
This picture was taken from the top of Vail Summit just before we began our 26 mile bike ride. Today was a great day. We rented bikes and were taken to the Vail Pass summit. The arrangement was to pick us up in Vail 2 1/2 hours later. We opted to instead keep the bikes the rest of the day and ride them the rest of the way to Avon and return them at the lodge. It was a 26 mile trip in total, and it was exhilarating! The early parts of the the trip were a snap - at one point I traveled a long time - perhaps at least a couple of miles without pedaling, just working the brakes as we changed altitude. We stopped in Vail Village and Lionshead to explore, shop and eat. We had absolutely outstanding German food at Pepis in Vail Village. Paula had cabbage rolls and Dan had jaegerschnitzel. From Vail to Avon, it got a little more challenging at points, and we had to share the road with vehicles at several points. What was incredible through the whole trip was the fresh smell of spruce, the gentle gurgle of the Eagle River which was our companion the entire trip, and the cool mountain air. It was a day to remember and today
Paula at Vail Pass summit
Just a few minutes into the ride will stay with us for years to come.
Tomorrow we are planning to hike along a National Forest trail near the Vail Pass summit. Much like today but less distance and no bikes.
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