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rode with Doug, Seth and Dennis on Saturday morning.
some pics from the top of Amasa Back ridge, looking out over the Colorado River.

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a couple pics from Baby Steps...

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I rode a trail near Klondike Bluffs called Baby Steps. On this slickrock climb, I came across this plant growing out of a perfect hole in the rock. Guess the rain washes right into it, and it didn't take long for something to happen this spring.

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we rode Gemini Bridges just north of Moab. Helen's first ride on her new mtb too.

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brushing her teeth before we left town.



the car loaded up and ready.

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Diana ran a 10mi race Sunday morning. We went and watched.

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Alina ready to run her own race.



Hanging out in a dry barren field on Sunday morning.

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after over 9hrs of running, Helen is in the last 1/4mi here...



done...

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Diana and Josh manning one of the aid stations.



Alina loving the rocks and dirt.

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Looking strong at about 25mi...



Alina hangs out for a sec at the 25mi aid station. she wasn't so thrilled when Helen quickly left for another 5hr lap.



Helen before the race, around 6am.

pics from Fruita a few nights back

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well we're here, and we're already having fun. Helen knocked an hour off her personal best at Fruita and came in 2nd overall woman. did a couple rides on Mary's, Horsethief and Rustler's. yesterday I did Amasa Back, and in about an hour I am going to do parts of Slickrock. connection in the room here is pretty slow, so pics will have to wait a bit.

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season is over

ski season is over. we had our end of season party tonight at Angel's Hollow. blackened red snapper with crawfish etouffe and soft shell crab. it was pretty good. a few beer and a few shots ensured I was getting a ride home tonight. helen left early to get Alina from the neighbors' house. i am very glad the ski season is over. now we can focus on summer and preparing for next year. it won't be too busy again until late June. tomorrow we're off to Fruita for Helen's race, the Spring Desert Ultra 50 miler out in Fruita. After we head out to Moab for hopefully some warm sunshine. More updates coming from the road. Took some great initial shots with the new Canon 28-135 ES.

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swinging at the park

before the snow moved in we did a little ride to the park. Alina loves the swing.

washing a bike with alina

silverthorne spin

joined Tim, Evan and Tim Assor for a good ride yesterday. Went down to Silverthorne and a short climb through 3 Peaks before heading up and around Swan. Forced myself out of the comfort zone on a few occasions. Thankfully I did so, b/c it hasn't happened enough this year. Riding a lot is one thing, but riding above LT regularly is even better. Today is Alina's 18mo checkup, so I am going to ride down to the doctor's office in Frisco to meet up. A little over an hour and a half is a good thing, esp. with the forecasted snow coming in tonight. The weather this time next week doesn't look good in Moab. Hopefully we will get lucky and 60% will turn to 30% chance of showers.

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