Bull Snakes

Bull Snakes on Hulls

Since Last Post: 2,065 ft.
Total Elevation: 12,452 ft.

The trails have been pretty active these past couple of days, and I'm not talking about all the other hikers and bikers! This week, instead of a deer, a couple of bull snakes were tangled up on the trail. Each was about 3 feet long and neither one paid much attention to me. They must have been preoccupied.

Last Friday I did a ride up Central Ridge and over to Shane's before heading down into Rocky Canyon. Today I went up Hulls again since I didn't make it to the top last week. At the top of Hulls I decided to make the half-mile climb up to 8th street. That's the first time I've taken that route this year. Once at the top I decided to head down 8th just to get back more quickly.  I prefer going down Bob's Trail more than anything but time didn't permit it.

Daily or Every Other Day?
The legs still feel pretty sore each time I start my rides. I wonder if riding every day is a good thing. Last year Lahcen and I rode about every other day and I usually felt good. I've done a little research and it seems beginners or casual riders prefer every other day, while more experienced riders have done fine riding every day. Hopefully I'll get used to the daily routine sooner than later. Anyone have any experience with this?

If I go every other day I'll need to go a little farther each time to keep the goal within reach. I'm not sure I have the time to do 1500 ft. elevation per day but if that's what it takes, I'll have to find shorter routes with more climbing.