Hold your horses, naysayers, because this ain’t no misspelling! This is To Helena and Back, a tale of sweat, steel, and maybe, just maybe, a hint of adventure that’ll blow your socks off faster than a Montana windstorm.
Last Saturday, fueled by pure grit and a questionable amount of coffee, I parked my trusty steed at Rodgers Pass. The mission? Conquer Helena and back, baby! And conquer I did, not once, not twice, but thrice traversing the mighty Continental Divide. Five hours of pure cycling bliss (or maybe pain, depending on who you ask) saw me summiting that bad boy three times!
April may be over, but my cycling spirit knows no calendar boundaries. This month, I racked up a whopping 790 miles, bringing my yearly total to a staggering 1,277! That’s right, I’ve already climbed Everest (virtually, on my bike, of course) several times over this year, with 64,000 feet conquered in April alone and a grand total of 80,000 for the year so far.
But wait, there’s more! After conquering the Divide, I spun down into a well-deserved rest period with some awesome friends at Larry Creek Loop and Lolo Ride. Because even cycling superheroes need a recharge sometimes.
Now, speaking of recharging, my last week at MARS is upon me. And let’s just say I’m leaving on a high note (pun intended). Tonight, I’m tweaking a little trek I dreamed up… something my friends are already buzzing about with a cryptic “Hey, I have an extra…” message. Let’s just say it involves pushing boundaries and exploring uncharted territory (both metaphorical and maybe, just maybe, physical).
So buckle up, folks, because the adventure isn’t over just yet. This Hell-bent cyclist is just getting started! Stay tuned for updates on my final work hurrah, the mystery trek details, and who knows, maybe even a glimpse into what that “extra d…” could possibly mean. Until then, keep exploring, keep pushing limits, and remember, sometimes the best journeys are the ones that take you to unexpected places (both on and off the map).
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