Hampton's Edge Trailside Bicycles: Upstairs to the Peak

North bound to Colorado Springs which for our liking is way too populated and sprawled out but is surrounded by mountains and the weather is pretty ideal, although a bit hot during the day but in the 60s and 50 at night. Got a campground about 12 minutes from my daughters' house which makes going back and forth easy. Monday was spent shopping and stocking up on supplies, Tuesday a bit of rock scrambling with the kids at Palmer Park and a visit to Angletech Bicycles to visit and talk with Calvin. He also stocks and sells mainly recumbents and trikes.
Wednesday was a day for play and a trip to Manitou Springs and a climb up the Manitou Incline. This is a stairway made of RR ties straight up a mountain for a mile, gaining over 2000 ft. of elevation going to 8000 some ft. Gotta say I was pretty proud of Cindy and I for making it to the top as there were much younger people huffing and puffing on the way up. Running down with Ethan and Ryan was a blast and a great pay off for the climb.

Thursday was checking off a bucket list thing, taking a fly fishing lesson. Very informative and makes me want to try my hand at it. Ethan got a good handle on it, Ryan maybe too young yet. Cindy and daughter Shannon caught on very well. Maybe something to do in the future or later on in this trip.

Son in law Paul took off of work Friday for a trip up Pikes Peak, a drive to 14,110 or 14,115 depending on which sign you're reading. Regardless the oxygen is rare, but no ill effects even climbing around on the rocks and over to actually walk in snow, something I haven't done for years. The views were stunning until a rain and hail storm moved in. I really wanted to ride my trike on the way up or down but no shoulders and hair pin turns and drivers looking at scenery persuaded me from doing so.
Last night we made a drive to Garden of the Gods for a sunset but the Gods had other ideas and a storm ensued but not before we got a good look at these ancient rock formations,