Summit Assault hill climb.

With a shortage of stones these days I was able to kill two birds with one this last weekend. With Fall fully upon us here in Colorado, we took advantage of the weekend and drove up to the high country to check out the beautiful scenery that Fall has to offer. But not without a good training day included.

Today's training included a 5mile Summit Assault trail running race from the base of Granby Ranch up to the summit of the ski resort. I must say the race organizers of Summit Assault did a fantastic job for their first year. I encourage everyone to include this race on their schedule next season. Well organized, perfectly marked course, breath taking scenery and course, and an amazing staff. You can check them out here at http://summitassault.com/

.Our ride from the finish back to base camp.

The start: no warm up as the climb begins immediately.   

I'm either giving or receiving a pep talk.

And we're off!!!

The "flattest" section of the course.

Single track

Amazing colors to help distract you from the suffer of climbing 2000 ft

Taking 2nd place Overall. More breath taking views at the finish

Photo Dump: Boulder Canyon Ride

I worked hard for this shot

An Early Start to the day.

Up the Canyon we go

My first Bear sighing!!!

Over 2,000 riders were on this climb, a very cool scene.

Conor doing his community service, helping a rider who crashed going up hill.

Near the top of Nederlands 

A rare moment

One of many aid stations

Business call, or so that's what Conor says.

The final stretch after 4hrs of wheel sucking