In the meantime, the bikes got sort-of built,
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we checked out the local bike shops--one of which came complete with a coffee filled VW van--
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and admired the stunning scenery (more to come):
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Eric was floored by the steepness of the mountains riding up into the clouds on the outskirts of the city--mountains we'll be climbing in only a few days.
Tomorrow morning we hit the trails and try to get that preview...
1 comment:
Granny gear territory :)
TMB
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