Fort Collins, CO
Standing in the drive with the sun shining down it seemed fairly warm. We were eager to ride a few miles before Tim goes to work. As we ambled out of the neighborhood we agreed it was a mite more chilly than it was yesterday.No, neither one of us looked at the temp before we rode out. We saw sun and partly cloudy skies. No matter. We toughed it out for a windy 40 mile ride over the dam to Masonville, making a wide circuitous route back to Fort Collins eventually choosing roads where we didn't have to travel at highway speeds. Ha!
By the time we got back, we were both saying - damn - it was pretty cold out there this morning. As it turns out, the temp hadn't broke 50 degrees yet which means we were riding in the mid to high 40s. Shortly after, long about noon, we had 51 degrees with 52% humidity. Our humidity is normally much lower than the temperature.
Horsetooth Reservoir is getting more water every day now. We noticed construction of a few more camp sites on the western shore. Clouds were rolling over the foothills, bringing with them much cooler temps and the possibility of rain/snow showers for the next couple of days. The entire Rocky Mountain range from north to south is under a winter storm warning. They are expecting another 10-12 inches in the high country. Easter Bunny skiers are likely rejoicing that fact.
As for Tim and myself... we're thinking it would be nice to ride and actually break a "sweat". Of course, folks in Texas are smirking and saying "come on down."
Looking North over Horsetooth Reservoir
Riding West toward Masonville
Obligatory Mountain Shot
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