Riding Deer Creek

Yesterday, I rode Deer Creek Canyon with Michelle. I would never have thought about riding a bike up a canyon the last day of January. Living in Denver is amazing. During the winter, one day it is below freezing and snowing. A few days later, it is sunny and sixty degrees. Yesterday was one of the sixty degree days.

Michelle showed me the High Grade/City View loop. Last year, I rode up the High Grade side of Deer Creek once but only to just beyond the switchbacks. So after the switchbacks, it was an entirely new ride for me.

Although Michelle warned me about the switchbacks at City View, I was caught a little by surprise by the steepness of them. At one point, I just wanted to get off the bike and walk. However, Michelle encouraged me to push to the top. It was amazing watching her climb. She looked strong and smooth.

The roads were surprising dry for the most part. We took the downhills easy since there was a lot of gravel on the roads. At we were descending, we saw at least three Porsches driving the canyon. It seems like everyone was out enjoying the great weather.

Overall, it was a hard but fun ride. Michelle, thank you for being patient with me and showing me the ride.