Just east of Horseshoe Bend, Idaho is a fantastic canyon that has been cut by what is now known as Harris Creek, and it was considerate enough to leave a splendid place to Ride the Sunrise!
I have no notion of where it got its name, but it seems like a good place to lose 116 pages. (Church nerd humor)
The Colonel's son, Josh, had ridden here before, and said it was good, so we loaded trailers with bikes, and riders with Monsters. Oh, by the way this was The Colonel's first real ride on the new bike. Maybe ought start off with an easy one, wouldn't you say? So after getting unloaded and firing up these fine two wheeled machines, Josh says, "Um, it might be a little steep here at the start, so let's go up the road a ways and there is an easier trail. I think we may need to cross the creek, but it shouldn't be too bad."
Turns out, "The trail" and "The crossing" were one in the same.
Looking great, Cat!
The first part, as it often does, tended to be easier than the last, and it quickly became a fight.
The Colonel particularly was not amused. He was as aggravated as though someone had made off with his 11 herbs and spices. Something along the lines of, "I JUST GOT THE BIKE!" and "THIS AINT FIT FOR RIDING!"
But things have a way of working out. We got up on top, the sun was shinning, we didn't worry about wet boots, and enjoyed the moment. Even The Colonel had to admit it was a neat spot.
Isn't that right, Mr. Sanders?
Well isn't it?
RastaRobby says 2 REVS
Ok, so I'm up to speed on your blog ... Here's what I love: that your "gang" reads and comments. Especially when it comes to nickname suggestions. I like the church humor - I get it more than the motorcycle humor. Also, the 11 spices was dang funny.
ReplyDeleteAlso, she who won't be named is a pretty impressive rider!!
ReplyDeleteYup, "The Gang" is a pretty good bunch, and "She who wished to not be named" does pretty good. She may not have a name, but her bike does: "The dirty 230".
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