Ahh cant believe this was just last week already, the honey-do list was caught up, the weather was beautiful around noon on a rare weekday off. What better to do than ride up the Poudre canyon just outside of Fort Collins to snap some pics of the beautiful fall colors. I threw some extra clothes in my saddlebags, charged up my crappy old camera and hit the road. The goal, take lots of pics of my bike and the scenery, and make it to the top of Cameron pass before returning.
The camera comes out, at the first curve just starting up the canyon, here the leaves are mostly still green. Its sunny, calm and the temp is around 70, elevation about 5000 ft above sea level.
A few miles into the ride, I stop for another photo op, already there is more color to the leaves, I wish I had a better camera to show the true range of color instead of just all blending to yellow!
The terrain and view change rapidly, from rolling hills, to tree lined alleyways, sheer rock walls and river vistas
The curves are calling, and the traffic is low, I find it harder and harder to stop for pics, but I have ridden through here so many times and never stop to get the shots, so I force myself to.
A Bmw rider tosses me a wave as I dismount, I fumble out my camera and manage to capture him before he disappears around his next curve.
And more colors!
At this point I added my vest under my jacket, We are about 40 miles up the canyon and close to 8600 feet, its just a bit cool, and I know it going to get cooler fast now as the wind is picking up
and of course fall in colorado wouldnt be complete without the Aspens!
And one of the nicest things about fall, Less bugs! My accuracy is good though I got this one dead center with the headlight
Nearing the summit of Cameron pass, the snow covered peaks are getting close!
Todays destination, the summit of Cameron pass, 10,276 feet, snow capped peaks, and an unforgettable ride!
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