Hello. I've just joined the forum and have a blast doing what I've coined as Meandoneering: just riding (in the spirit of Grant Peterson of Rivendell fame) gravel and single track. Not going for distance or speed, but for enjoyment and seclusion. My rides can be a few minutes, hours, all day, or multiple days of bikepacking. In short, I ride (and trail run) to help with the healing of my bludgeoned brain.
I am intrigued by the prospect of finding gravel roads to connect some of the great single track in the areas around Pikes Peak (I live near Woodland Park). So Deckers, Hartsel, Salida, Lost Creek Wilderness, Boreas Pass, etc.
I have brain injury and do not do well with engines, so avoid paved roads as much as possible (I've had multiple tours and rides end with me needing days of recovery because of a single loud motorcycle passing).
Would love to connect with others interested in similar riding. I am also very scent sensitive, so laundry detergents, soaps, shampoos, sunscreen, bug repellant etc needs to be "fragrance free" -- so I ride solo most of the time.
My brain injury ministry website.
My Photos.
With abandon,
Patrick
