H2O

We're all oddly shapen bags of water.  Without it we perish;  too much of a good thing is possible.  GDR racers are struggling with the heat and aridity and it's taking a big toll on everyone out there.  The most recent reports are filled with the personal drama (trauma?) of this struggle.

Sunday I did a little cruise of the Alpine Loop.  As I took in the breathtaking scenery and high altitude climbs, water was everywhere.  My thoughts drifted towards the past, current and future struggles of the enduro crowd out there.  With a tinge of guilt I savored the cool temps and abundant H20.

The stats surprised me.  It's the easiest 10k of climbing around.  Maybe it's the water ;)

The route is never far from liquid gold.

It comes from the highest places...

to follow the path of least resistance.

We try to control it...

...play on it...

...span it...

...carve it.

Ahhhhhh.

Published Tuesday, June 26, 2007 5:58 AM by Dave

Comments

# @ Tuesday, June 26, 2007 8:11 AM

My thermometer said 36F this morning and I was thinking about the guys baking in the GDR yesterday afternoon. I would imagine that most of NM is going to be hot, hot, hot!
I am jealous of your Alpine Loop ride. I wish we had a big ride like that here where 10K of climbing that didn't mean 5K of hike-a-bike. :)

dave byers

# @ Thursday, June 28, 2007 12:09 PM

Man that looks like an awesome ride! Can't wait to get back in the woods and in the high country.

Matt