I just had a great weekend. Its been unseasonably warm lately. Tomorrow its supposed to be 72 and it was in the high 60s this past weekend. On Saturday Meghan and I took advantage of it by hiking up along the Barr trail. On Sunday I took my new (to me) motorcycle out for a spin. I spent a few hours getting comfortable on the bike and looking for back roads to explore. I thought I had a good one and then I saw the "Pavement Ends" sign. So I ended up getting in an hour of gravel road practice and took this photo. Then when walking downtown to get a bite and watch a little football we had this sunset.

... and there are things I really like about Colorado. Everything else in my life is going great, so this is just about where I live. I had almost forgotten how much I love to mountain bike. I also love the mountains and being outside. Now that it is cold at night camping with Megs is not really an option but I did get to go for a drive in my jeep in the mountains today and soon I'll be motorcycling too. All in all I can't complain.

... do as the Romans do. And when in Colorado go mountain biking! Meg and I got some mountain bikes and are exploring the trails around town. Its been a lot of fun though challenging at times. We both have injuries to prove it.

Its been a long time since I've been on a bike and I love it. I love the challenge of climbing up a hill (even a small hill feels like a mountain) almost as much as I love flying down the other side as fast as I can. Then there are those heart stopping moments when you have to jam on the brakes to keep from hitting a rock or tree stump or going over a ledge.

The picture is from (Beer) Garden of the Gods on an easy part of the trail taken on my iPhone. If you are in town and want to go out for a ride get in touch.

Yes, I've loved the 2.5 years I've been in NYC and now I'm headed for the mountains for a while. Meghan and I are renting a small house in Colorado Springs. There are a lot of things I'll miss about the East Village and New York but I'm looking forward to biking, hiking and lots of other outdoor activities in the fresh air. She finishes her phd. course work in 3 years and then who knows where life will take us.

I leave at the end of August but I'll be traveling back to NYC frequently for work. My email and cell phone are the same so send me a note and tell me whats up with you.

And if you are ever in Colorado Springs look me up.

I am so lazy. I didn't even bother going out side to take photos. Of course it was below zero and I'm more of a beach kind of person.

I was recently in Colorado for a couple of weeks and got the chance to go cross country skiing. The mountains are amazing. I need to spend more time there photographing.