Solo In the Hills

When you ride as a group you may often find yourself riding alone. Everyone finds their perfect pace. At some point you will probably look around only to find that you are riding solo.

There are times when you will feel as if you're the only one on the trail for many miles. Yet, you have the assurance that others are around the bend ahead of you, or behind you. If you planned well you will also have a walkie-talkie to quickly communicate with a member of your team.

It's fascinating to watch the ebb and flow of (people) traffic on the route. Near populated towns you encounter handfuls of other bikers.

These people probably live in the area with the idea of going out for a short trip before heading home.

As you venture deeper into the middle sections of the trail you see fewer people. This is when you realize you have gone into the realm of more serious biking--graduating from simply a fun day ride to one that requires you to sustain yourself on the trail for some way.

Many of the riders in these remote sections are carrying provisions for camping overnight along the trail.