Wow, what a day! A perfect day on Mt Lemmon and I was able to ride to the true summit at 9,088'. 70 miles and 7,800' of climbing for the day. The road past the ski area is gated off, but it's been plowed and it was mostly rideable, just a few short icy patches I walked through. I had the pleasure of cycling with a young German guy, in town for work, and we have the same first name. Andy is a 46 year old jet engine test specialist, with one day off to play. Because he was on a MTB, soft from a winter of office work, and jet-lagged from the flight over here, we kept the same pace all day. He peeled off on a dirt trail for the final part of his descent. He was surprised at the amount of snow.
A little ice on the road.
Me, walking to the summit trailhead.
Some French Canadians hiking the road took a photo of a German and an American. A three year old burn scar is in the background.