Haven't been riding the bike enough lately so today after work I took off for something different. Most days I am satisfied heading west on the American River Parkway towards Sacramento but not today.
Made up my mind early this morning that tonight we'd attack the climb up to Beal's Point at Folsom Lake and then pedal across the new bridge. Left the house at about 17:27 with lots of enthusiasm. It took just under fifty-minutes to reach the top of the climb and I felt pretty good. On the way up my friend, Alan, passed going down. Once I got to the top I just turned around and headed back down. No time for a rest tonight!
Once down to Folsom Lake Crossing, I transitioned on to the new bridge and on up the hill to where I could get a good shot of the lake. My turn around spot was actually right at the termination point of the Folsom Dam Road! Took some photos and then headed back across the bridge. What a nice downhill at almost 35-MPH!
The bike trail from Beal's is twisty and fairly steep in some sections. What a blast to be flying down the hill amongst the trees! I set a goal to get back to Iron Point Rd. at 19:10 and beat that by a full minute. The ride was really invigorating and my pace was pretty good all the way up Iron Point to the high school. Slowed a little there and then charged back home.
All in all this ride exceeded my expectations and I am looking forward to doing it again soon.
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