Such a sweet Solstice!

[Funrover]

Man tonight was a great ride! I left work on bike around 6:30 and went over to Ridgeline. Started on the far side from the Gould Street access. Never done that leg, FUN!

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From there I zig-zagged across the trails and found myself at the Coachline trail head.

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[Funrover]

After pulling out on Coachline I rode down to the path in Castle Rock and took that over to Memmen Ridge. I did a few laps there, man I forgot how fun that little park was. Been a long time since I was there last. There was some soft sand area I didn't remember, but still love that little park.

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[Funrover]

After finishing Memmen I rode out Gilbert Rd to Crystal Valley, however, before I got there the sunset was just awesome. I was hoping to be on top of Quarry Mesa for the sunset, but didn't make it. Took some pics from the road. After that I went up to Ryolite/Quarry mesa for a few more dirt paths to the day. Stopped up top at the overlook. It's a fun area up there. Someone has built some serious cairns up there.

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[Funrover]

After the short break it was light time (Thank you again Scar). I found a new way back over to Castle Rock without using the Frontage road. i really wanted to stay on non busy routes. And it worked out great. I tied on the Plum Creek (that comes out at the fairgrounds) and is was a nice smooth ride, plus the decorative waterfall was fun to take pics of.

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From there I strolled into Downtown CR, turns out every Friday starting at 6pm there is a car show in the Library Parking lot. I did not know this. Hoever by the time I was there only a very few die hards were left. After a short stop there I was off to various paths in CR and going under the new tunnels. and back to my car. It was a fantastic ride. The routes I took I guestimate 25 - 30 miles. Really a great way to see the rock if you have a few hours.

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This was a great Solstice!

[glacierpaul]

Awesome as usual Aaron!! Luckily there are not any thugs in those tunnels, I see the graffiti paint overs though...:)

[Funrover]

Awesome as usual Aaron!! Luckily there are not any thugs in those tunnels, I see the graffiti paint overs though...:)

Thanks! No thugs but that tunnel and section of trail was just opened a very short time ago. Sad it's already been tagged.

[glacierpaul]

forgot to say sweet cars and truck!!

[Patrolman]

Looks like it was a great ride! Glad you had a good time!

[Jim]

:thumb: Nice pix!



No thugs but that tunnel and section of trail was just opened a very short time ago. Sad it's already been tagged.

Many towns have "Graffiti Hotlines" where you can call and report where it's at.

The number for Fort Collins is: (970) 416-2400 (answering machine only, never a human) [Though Nick & MJ are a nice group of folks to work with]. They also have an e-mail address and a smartphone app.

To the wide audience: Check your town to see if they have a reporting process (phone, e-mail, app) and report it! FoCo can be danged quick (sometimes next day) for cleanup / paint-overs.

[mattzj98]

I'm at the car show every week except for last due to my crap being stolen and broken into.. next time you're down there, come say hi!

[Funrover]

I'm at the car show every week except for last due to my crap being stolen and broken into.. next time you're down there, come say hi!

Will do, but not this week. i won't be in town this up coming Friday.

[ILuvtheMountains]

Good use of the longest day of the year!

[Brad]

Very cool Aaron! :thumb:

[Popsgarage]

I was in Alaska for the solstice. Long damn day.

[Jim]

I was in Alaska for the solstice.

Work or play trip?