Pinhead's Spring Break

[pinhead]

I'm sorry to report that this ride ended on kind of a low note. I woke up to grey skies again and the forecast called for severe winter weather all over Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. The mountains around town were already socked in. It looked as though I had one shot to make it home or I'd be stuck until at least Sunday. Oh well :angry2:

I poked around town for an hour or so, picked up some gifts for my family, and headed north. I made it about ten miles before I rode right into a wall of rain, sleet, snow, and lightning at Tres Piedras. I frickin' hate riding in lightning :dribble:

I didn't stop to take any pictures until there was a gap in the weather somewhere around Monte Vista, CO. There were still 40mph crosswinds to deal with, but that was better than lightning.

The last 100 miles were fairly clear and I made it home before the brunt of the storm hit. Here's my family trying on their road gifts. After that ride, it was heaven to have those warm little arms wrapped around my neck.

Later, Kyndall really got into the spirit as I recounted my adventures.

On some rides, the coming home is just as sweet as the leaving.

 

[FuzzyRider]

Sorry the trip ended early but glad you made it home safe and sound.

 

[Tyler]

Click your heels three times and say, "There's no place like home... "

 

[fjrboomer]

Dave that was a great ride report. I have ridden that part of NM numerous time and like you always have to take the pic of the Gorge. Yours was nicer than any I have taken. You are obviously much hardier than I am because if I saw as much snow on the road as appeared in a couple of your pics I would probably have reversed direction. But that is just me.

Sorry the trip was shortened due to weather but thanks for letting us ride along.

 

[tindjin]

Glad you enjoyed NM Pinhead!