Date:
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Miles:
50
Bike:
Rock Hopper
Buddies:
Andy, Paul, Sharon
Wednesday - Carbondale - McClure Pass - Panonia Reservoir - Erickson Spings campground on Anthricite creek.
Let the climbing begin! And so it was. Breathtaking views, as if I had much breath with all the climbing. But of course there is always the other side, and a nice fast downhill.
The route was highway 133 from Carbondale to the Panonia Reservoir. After stopping for a break at the Panonia Reservoir we turned off the highway and headed up to the Erickson Springs campground on the Anthricite river.
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This is the view looking up the Crystal River canyon, a route we did not take.
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A closer view up Crystal Canyon
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Paul was pulling a Bob trailier, while Andy and I were using racks and panniers.
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Andy was in good spirits.
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I was the last one to the top. I was careful not to get out of breath, still not sure what the elevation would do to me.