Bike Ride - MT Falcon and Coyote Song Trail
Wow, sorry a little behind in the blogging game due to the craziness of life. Figured I would first start with the two bike rides I have done since I last updated.
Last weekend I went up to MT Falcon. This is a foothill that is right behind Red Rocks and very close to Bandimere Speedway as I could hear the cars racing. This trail is 1800 Vertical foot gain in about 1.8 miles. So yes basically straight up. I don’t think the vert of the trail was the killer but more the waterlogs that are on the trail. Coming down they are easy to go around but going up at a slow rate of speed they are a little tough to jump. I made it about 1.4 miles and decided to turn around. This is a historical site because I guess this is where they were going to build the summer White House for the President but decided not to, but not after pouring a large foundation at the top of the peak.
This is definitely a great training for hill climbing and a good technical workout. I am just trying to make it a little farther each time I do these rides.
After riding only 3 miles I decided I needed to add something to make it a little longer, I drove down the street a little to Deer Creek Canyon and did a ride on the Coyote Song Trail. This trail was great rolling hills, no rocks, and a great view. Only issue was it is only 3.5 miles and then you turn around. However it was a great confidence booster.
