Ah, embarking on a Google Photos slideshow feels like being promised a spaceship but getting a quirky vintage car instead. It’s our digital scrapbook, brilliantly baffling, capturing memories that are both precious and occasionally infuriating. In my latest digital escapade, I tackled the Copperway Trail in Anaconda, Montana, a true test of resilience against nature’s raw beauty and the unexpected challenges of fat biking, envisioned as a fluffy marshmallow ride, yet feeling more like a medieval torture device in disguise.
Navigating Google Photos to document this adventure was just me being lazy and seemingly always out of time. The Copperway Trail, with its smooth paths and chilling views with Silverbow Creek, offered a backdrop for an odyssey that tested both spirit and spine.
So, here’s to the Copperway Trail: may its wild, untamed beauty forever live on in our digital albums, a testament to adventure and the enduring power of resilience …o/o
On this day in history, a delightful journey through the archives:
2023: A Poem – A contemplative poem inspired by the coastal grasses and dead trees, musing on the stories of life that remain untold and what lies beyond the seas.
2016: WNA 32 – Rollin Fatties up Olsen – A recount of the steady growth of WNA number 32, where two strong cyclists showed up, marking the continuation of a weekly tradition.
2015: Posers – An arduous climb up Avalanche Peak in Yellowstone Park, where a tiny cute creature and the strong winds made for a memorable and desolate adventure.
2012: My piece of solitude – Revisiting an old friend, a trail that brings back single track skills memories, and an encounter with a private plow truck on an icy road.
2012: Fallen – Observing the melancholy beauty of trees on Pipestone Pass, where one fallen tree seems to evoke despair in its companion.
2010: Morning Trail – Capturing a quintessential Missoula moment for any mountain biker, “Morning Trail” highlights the beauty of South Sentinel as dawn breaks.
2009: Dirt Coalition – Sharing aspirations to join the GT Dirt Coalition, and catching up on the internet during a rest break from a decent block of training.
2008: Hard Miles – A recount of a challenging 60-mile ride up route 200 in the rain, bringing about a sense of unexpected energy and strength.
2007: Lolo Pass Ride – An ambitious 66.1-mile journey to Lolo Pass, featuring around 5,000 feet of climbing and a cramp that led to late-night blogging.
2007: I Just Keep Ending up Here! – A cozy moment at the Break Espresso, savoring a Carmel roll and a cup of Joe, a simple pleasure amidst biking adventures.
2006: Turah Turah Ride Tonight – Reflecting on a great training ride to Turah and back, feeling good all the way home compared to a previous exhausting experience.
2006: New Pictures Uploaded – The challenge of organizing and uploading pictures likened to herding caffeinated cats, all while chilling at Break Espresso.
2003: What I really Want – A moment of technological simplification, desiring only the essentials like a new camera and a powerbook for summer adventures.
2002: Emotional Alchemy – Sharing the anticipation for a book called “Emotional Alchemy,” following an outstanding mountain bike ride and a need for rest.
This curated list of blog posts offers a glimpse into my biking adventures, poetic reflections, and life’s simple moments, painting a vivid picture of the journey through years.
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