Frisco, Dillon, Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain and Vail are all connected by a paved trail that is great for biking and walking. We are camped right next to the trail along Dillon Lake so it just seemed like a good idea to ride our bikes up to Breckenridge Ski area, have lunch and then cruise back in time for cocktails before dinner. The problem with that plan was that we didn’t get started until after 11 am and the ride is over 13 miles one direction. And that direction is mostly UP hill!
When we got up this morning it was 40° but it warmed up nicely by the time we got the bikes ready to go and a lunch packed. It really is not too bad of a slog up the hill but I have not had much time on my bike lately so it felt hard! We got to almost the top before I gave out and we stopped for lunch. Then we rode on into Breckenridge. It is a busy town. We enjoyed the sun, walked a few blocks, ate some ice cream and chocolate and then got back on the bikes. You would think it would be down hill all the way but there were at least two spots that were steeply up hill! My legs just could not peddle that hard and I had to walk several times. But - it was a pretty day, a beautiful 27 mile ride and I’m glad we did it.
Tomorrow morning, our legs will complain, I’m sure!
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