The bike ride my oldest and I took last weekend for Motherâs Day was the eight-mile round-trip section of the Riverfront Trail from Fruita to Loma.
It was the second time Iâd ridden that section of the trail, his first. We had to pedal into some fairly strong winds heading west toward Loma, but knowing weâd have the breeze as a tail wind kept us pushing hard, up the final hill near the Kokopelli Trailhead.
But the spring weather did what spring weather does â the wind switched direction on us â and we had to pedal into the wind on the return trip, too. Whatâs up with that? In spite of the wind changing its mind, we agreed it was a âsplendifferousâ day.
Grand Valley Bike Month happening next month.
Iâm not what you would call a die-hard âspokesâ person or pedal head, but I do love a good mountain bike bomb or a leisurely cruise through the countryside.
Whether youâre a âcycle-path,â a smooth cruiser or a knobby know-it-all, when it comes to biking, youâll find plenty happening to get â and keep â the wheels turning.
Here are some highlights of this yearâs event:
A Bicycle Resource Fair, to kick of Grand Valley Bike Month, will go from 10 a.m.ânoon, Saturday, May 1, at the Central Library, Mesa County Libraries, 443 N. Sixth St. There will be a variety of bicycle resources and information from local organizations, bike commuting, bike maintenance, Safe Routes to School, safety, health/training tips, helmet fitting, bike registration, helmets for kids and more.