Guess I should post some pics of my "bucket list" ride for this year. This was in the Ft. Davis mountains of Texas at the Cyclefest and Hammerfest back in late September of this year. My first time climbing mountains and riding in elevation above 500 feet. Day two finished at almost 7,000 feet. At least there was no humidity!!



Pic before the first day Ft. Davis loop (75 miles). Yeah, I'm the old guy (blue helmet) and it was a great ride. We have our SB250 jerseys on...a 250 mile ride we did at the end of June.



Rest stop near Bear Mountain, I believe.



Another rest stop.



Just a pic along the route.



My young friends getting ready to do the day two race or hammerfest. Yes they convinced me to do it also. I made it without walking or falling over!! Let's see a seven mile ride with over 1,800 feet elevation gain. (5,000+ to almost 7,000) Remember I had never actually done a bike ride in elevation more than 500 feet above sea level. I think I almost wore out my 34x28 granny gear. Next year I need a 30 or 32 in the back!

Oh yeah, the downhills were awesome On my bucket list for next year also. I believe the cyclefest this year was the 37th year.