Cherry Creek Trail with both Trikes!!

Yesterday we traveled back up to Fort Collins to pick up my trike. Rachel (and Steve) had done a wonderful job replacing the motor and wiring harness. While they weren't able to completely hook up the lighting system (rear light and brake light don't work, and front running light), but at least I have a headlight. It is wonderful to have my trike back, and I thank Rachel and Steve for their quality work and persistence. If you're every near Fort Collins, drop in to see them at Rocky Mountain Recumbents!

We returned to Aurora in the thunderstorms, but made it back successfully. This morning we worked a bit further on crafting the custom mosquito panels for the side door of the van. It will be a big improvement over our existing solution.

Then, since the weather said it would only get to 88 degrees, we set off around 12:30 for a ride. We again took the Piney Creek Trail and the Cheery Creek Trail, on a similar route that Amy showed us. This time we got within 6 miles of the end in central Denver, but based on the time, needed to turn around. My HP Velotechnik S-Pedelec performed flawlessly. It is so grand to have it back!

Some places had puddles, but we coped.

Wildlife seen during the ride included rabbits, prairie dogs, and three deer. The grasshoppers you can keep though! They were much too prevalent for our tastes.

                                     

When we returned our nephew, Alex, had made dinner for the three of us. Good thing because after 45 miles, we were more than ready. Thanks, Alex!

A great day!

Check out Paula's video: https://gopro.com/v/ngkebRn5V8lV