Mountain Biking An International Experience

Great thing about cycling is that it knows no geographical boundaries.  We've had many opportunities to ride with enthusiasts from all around the globe. We've travel to foreign countries and all across the US to share our passion.


David was amused at the possibility of being eaten by a mountain lion.

 Another short but great chapter took place this morning with a visitor from Australia.  David Collins planned a cross America holiday that included stops in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, New York and Boulder, Colorado.   The 31 year old website designer was accompanied by his wife, 2 year old son, brother and brother's girlfriend.   Boulder made the list based on his professional road cycling brother-in-law's recommendation and web searches of cycling in Colorado.

David contacted the COMotion Sports website asking if any group rides were available that he could join.  Word made it to me and I e-mailed David offering local guide service.  We hooked up in Boulder early morning and headed for one of my favorite trails, Heil Ranch. See our route and stats at http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=209701417094267827170.0004ab04b4d83a344ba27

The Aussie rider performed flawlessly on a rented Specialized 29er hardtail despite the extremely rocky trails served up by the Boulder County open space.  After the ride, we headed back to town and found parking lot fundraising burgers at the local Alfalfa health food store. Yum.

Dave will pay dearly for the few hours of mountain biking in Colorado.  Sunday brings a flight to New York city where he will serve as babysitter while the ladies shop the streets of Manhattan. 
Hope you enjoyed your time on the Colorado trails.