The Bike Rides

I have been wanting to go on a long bike ride for some time now. Actually, I love any bike ride. So when my nephew asked me to ride with him to Grandma's it sounded like a great idea. He asked his friend. liam, to come. I asked him mom to come, too. Sixteen miles later we arrived. He enjoyed lots of giggles and smooth roads without much traffic. Nephew Quincy was happy but tired and had no intention of returning home on the bike. I didn't either, at first. But after resting for a few minutes I could have returned ... Just more slowly. We hitched a ride back instead. And Quincy and Liam were able to check off a requirement for their biking merit badge.

That ride got me thinking about riding further and exploring more. I had heard of a trail that went between Ashton and Tetonia, following along an old railroad line. It isn't paved and doesn't follow the road. Quincy needed a 25 miler so this trail would be perfect for him. So, Cristy, Quincy, and I decided to go. Then, as a bonus, Trent decided to go with us. It was a lot more fun with him. We started in Tetonia and began the journey. It was awesome! The views were spectacular. I will say, we were all doing well until we had to take a detour due to lack of rights on the trail. That detour was a killer!!!! Not just a little killer but a giant killer. The road went through a field that hadn't been water and the powdery dirt was a couple inches in some spots while we climbed hills. I think I was close to death. I also began to notice the horrid saddle soreness that was developing. Continued perseverance got us to the end where Tom picked us up, we drank Gatorade, and ate crackers. I felt much better after that. I am so excited to do that trail again.

Starting out in Tetonia.

Sights seen on the road less traveled.

One of three trestles we crossed.

The dreaded grain field road of dust and hills.

We could see the Tetons most of the way along the trail.

A happy crew. So much fun.