Venus Bike Club

Basalt Assault 2023!

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Our second Destination Trip of the 2023 season was Basalt, halfway between Glenwood and Aspen, where we had many spectacularly scenic rides to choose from.

But first, we had to wait for the weather to let us go out and play. Friday was a complete rainout (well almost; see below), but we found ways to amuse ourselves!

Some of us got some work done (your Kit Store orders got processed and sent in).
Some people did, um, Yoga?
Jan and Elise didn’t let a little rain stop them (or even a lot of rain)!
We met and discussed rides
Some people checked out Art
Treated to the Aspen Crud courtesy of the bar manager. Cheers! Drink was created during prohibition and is 130 years old.
We played Weather Report Bingo. A lot.
Found the hot tub
We had a great Happy Hour / Dinner in Aspen
And a little dancing too!

The weather improved a bit on Saturday. We got a pretty scenic Maroon Bells climb in before it sprinkled on us on our way down the hill. We abandoned plans to also ride to Ashcroft, or ride back to Basalt on the Rio Grande Trail. Instead we drove back and did some local rides.

More Maroon Belles
Some girls climbed up to Ruedi Res!

The day was topped off with an excellent dinner at Heather’s in Basalt.

Sunday was sunny in the morning! Eleven of us rode up to Aspen on the Rio Grande Trail, while those climby girls tackled Missouri (pronounced ‘misery’) Heights. (I think they were going too fast for photos — it’s all a blur).

Join us on next year’s party!

Scenic stops on the way to Aspen
At the waterfall

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