So after heading out on today's ride, I started thinking of all of the amazing rides we have right out our front door. From inside this little fish bowl we call Missoula there are so many routes that we ride on a weekly basis that I just take for granted.
Like today's route up over the South Hills and into the Miller Creek drainage. It's SO close to home, yet I only do it a handful of times per year. Maybe that's why it felt so fresh as we climbed up over the hill. Every turn seemed to highten my awareness to the surrounding landscape. The winding road of Upper Miller Creek and the Roubaixesque dirt section on the way home was such a breath of fresh air. We even included a couple of "hot spots" that we sprinted to in our small chainrings. It was just one of those rides that made you happy that you got out!
So what is your favorite, local ride? Is it the Big Flat loop? How about the Pattee Canyon hill climb? Do you just love going out to Frenchtown? The Bitterroot, Blackfoot or out to Rock Creek? Let's hear what ride out there makes you feel good. Personally, my favorite has to be out to Alberton, especially if we stop for warm cinnamon buns at the Roadside Cafe!
Hope to see you out there!
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